Abstract: A two-piece clip, utilized to maintain a concrete filler panel positioned in a cavity formed between a double-tee roof or floor member and a wall partition over which the double-tee member extends, comprises a female portion fastened to the undersurface of the double-tee within the cavity and above the wall partition, and a male portion which is lockingly engaged to the female portion after positioning the filler panel in the cavity. The clip is movable in relation to the filler panel during normal flexing of the double-tee member relative to the partition wall.

Abstract: The invention is comprised of a plurality of parallel spaced-apart stud members with a plurality of blocks positioned between adjacent stud members. A plurality of straps are positioned around alternate stud members to form a lattice assembly. When the straps are tightened, the blocks are held within the lattice assembly. The entire lattice assembly is surfaced with a layer of concrete, plaster, or other suitable building material to provide a load bearing building structure. Providing that the surface material can withstand the abuses of weather, the building structure of the invention may be used for exterior walls and roofs. In a specific embodiment in which the blocks are of a foamed polystyrene insulating material the invention provides a better insulated building structure that conventional construction.

Abstract: A light-weight modular building component of conventional concrete, formed by a unitary or composite rectangular panel having transversely therethrough at least a large central opening--and also a set of relatively small openings disposed peripherally thereabout; and various multi-planar structural systems embodying this kind of panel design.

Abstract: A building suitable for use as a greenhouse within which to conduct hydroponic gardening is formed by a pair of side walls and a pair of end walls each of which is provided with a peripheral frame. It is covered by a roof that also has a peripheral frame that fits within the upper portions of the frames of the several sides. The roof is covered with a sheeting material which extends beyond the margins of the frame and is resilient whereby those resilient extensions rest upon the upper portion of the frame of the several sides in assembled condition and form a seal between the roof and sides. Similar extensions of sheeting beyond the peripheral frame of the sides provides sealing at the vertical corners of the building. The sides and roof are secured together by fasteners that can be selectively fastened and unfastened from the interior of the structure permitting complete dissembly and reassembly of the building at will.

Abstract: A modular building structure system for optimally minimizing construction as well as demounting time for the structure system. The structure system is particularly adaptable to structures which endure large dynamic impact loading. The structure system is mainly formed of panelized members which are covered with interior and possibly exterior surfacing formed in a prefabricated manner in order to provide a completely finished panel member acceptable for placement in a predetermined location within the system. Wall panel members of the modular building structure system are load bearing structures and provide a bearing structure for ceiling panel members mounted directly on the wall panels. The wall panel module members are inserted in channels which are mounted to a foundation upon which the structure is built.

Abstract: A cantilivered cross truss construction provides a load supporting structure through the interlocking of the trusses one within the other to form a superior load supporting truss construction.

Abstract: A standard construction unit is provided by a monolithic precast reinforced concrete panel which has a generally rectangular peripheral configuration. A pair of flanges project from and extend longitudinally along the opposite sides of one face thereof to provide the unit with a shallow U-shaped cross-section. Connector elements are embedded within the other face of the panel adjacent its sides to permit connection of it to adjacent like panels. Door or window openings may be provided in the web portion.A building structure is supported on a footing and has walls, a roof and, optionally, a floor formed from the standard panels. The walls are formed by a plurality of the panels disposed vertically in side-by-side relationship and connected to each other by side fastener means bridging the panels and engaged with the connector elements and, at their lowermost ends, to the footing.

Abstract: A tripling or more in the production rate of precast concrete building units utilizing reusable mold forms is achieved by casting the units vertically on a wheeled base between separable vertical mold forms. The partially cured poured concrete unit is horizontally transported on the wheeled base from between the separated molds to complete the curing independently thereof, the forms being immediately serviceable with another wheeled base for molding another unit.A building is erected on a concrete slab foundation using a plurality of precast concrete units in the form of L-shaped walls positioned as corner structure and spaced intermediate exterior wall elements and as interior partitions and roof supports.

Abstract: A prefabricated modular building capable of being dismantled and re-used. This building has a roof and a floor, each made in one piece from molded plastic material and each having a peripheral rib, which serves as a strengthening member and as a housing for services.

Abstract: A modular building construction system having (a) a series of rectangular U-shaped in vertical cross-section modules, each having only two bearing walls opposite each other and joined by a floor panel and open on top, and (b) a series of rectangular tube-shaped in vertical cross-section modules, each having only two bearing walls opposite each other and joined by both a floor panel and a ceiling panel. The tube-shaped modules are used only on the top story, and the U-shaped modules are used generally as lower units. The modules on each level are installed end to end so as to form a continuous living space in the longitudinal direction and side by side so as to form a separate series of living spaces and double walls separating the living spaces in the transverse direction.

Abstract: In one exemplar embodiment, a construction hanger for rigidly interconnecting ceiling inverted tee support members and a structural wall channel member is provided, the hanger having a generally U-shaped configuration with a body member and extending depending legs spaced to receive the channel member. The legs are bendable to engage the channel member and securely grip and support the member. In one embodiment, a generally U-shaped gripping means is provided for gripping the inverted tee support member having bendable tabs extending from a generally flat base, the tabs spaced to receive the tee support member and bendable over the flanges of the member to grip it securely. The U-shaped gripping means is pivotally attached to the body member of the hanger.

Abstract: A new building construction is intended especially but not exclusively for use in areas with "active soils", i.e., soils in which drastic dimensional changes occur with the seasons, owing principally to changes in water content. Such soils heave considerably particularly, within the confines of the building footing, causing severe cracking of any floor laid directly thereon and possibly of the floors above. In this new construction the lowermost floor structure is supported by one or more trusses, each of which is supported at its ends on the footing. The ends of the truss or trusses slide freely on the footings so as not to be affected by movement of the latter and are therefore clear of any direct earth movements.The truss or trusses support vertical loads only, while the floating floor structure is arranged to withstand the horizontal forces applied by the active soil.

Abstract: A method of construction for inexpensive and readily disassemblable structural units by the means of locating slots and tabs as engineered systems in sheet materials to produce forces of containment and opposition without permanent joining.

Abstract: A quick-assembly building system employing pre-constructed exterior wall panels of generally parallelogram-shape section permitting interchangeable insertion free of intervening studding to form flat sidewalls; a bolted-together lightweight roof, corner post, flooring and sill building frame construction of aluminum and wood complements the wall panels, permitting erection of a dwelling-size building by four men in one day, using hand tools only.

Abstract: A two-span wall panel construction includes a plurality of spaced, horizontal structural girts with liner panels secured between each three adjacent girts. Horizontally extending subgirts are attached to the liner panels and exterior panels are secured to the subgirts. The adjacent, vertical liner panels are positioned in slightly spaced relationship at the end girts and the exterior panels are positioned in overlapping and unattached relationship at the end girts. Clips for holding the liner panels are secured to the end girts between the adjacent liner panels. These clips have angular flanges which pinch the adjacent liner panels against the end structural girts. External forces of predetermined magnitude cause the liner panels to deform about the middle girt as the liner panels pivot about and release from the clip flanges while the overlapping exterior panels simultaneously pivot and release at their overlapping end.

Abstract: An improved method of concrete building slab construction comprising positioning a precast base portion having longitudinally extending bridge-type reinforcing units or joists pre-stressed in place therein, with the reinforcing units being transversely stiffened on precast concrete wall panels having vertical voids and covering the slabs with concrete during final pouring operations at the building site wherein the concrete enters the vertical voids.

Abstract: A roof assemblage for use in a furnace includes a refractory panel dimensioned to span refractory furnace walls and a wall bearing roof truss from which the refractory roof panel is suspended. The refractory roof panel is suspended by means of hangers which are connected to a bottom chord of the truss and to suspension bars which extend transversely of the roof panel. The truss is arranged intermediate of the width of the refractory roof panel and the bottom chord is situated on bearing anchors which connect the bottom chord at opposite ends thereof to the top of the refractory wall panels. Lifting hooks are provided on the top chord of the truss so that the truss-panel roof assemblage may be lifted as a unit onto and from the furnace walls.

Abstract: A light-weight modular building component of conventional concrete, formed by a unitary or composite rectangular panel having transversely therethrough at least a large centralopening--and also a set of relatively small openings disposed peripherally thereabout; and various multi-planar structural systems embodying this kind of panel design.

Abstract: A novel acoustical wall assembly comprises at least two modular sound absorbing panels. Each panel includes a substantially flat body and an integral tongue extending substantially parallel to and spaced from one edge of the body so as to form a channel therebetween. A double channel connector, comprising first and second U-shaped channel members, is utilized to connect the panels together in a coplanar relation. The side plates of the first channel member fit into the channels of the confronting edges of two modularly aligned panels, and the side plates of the second channel member fit between the panels in tight fitting relationship with the tongues. An L-shaped connector having two side flanges is used to connect the panels together to form a corner wherein the side flanges of the connector fit into the channels of the confronting edges of two adjacent panels.

Abstract: Each prefabricated side wall of a transportation type vehicle has a joint surface formed along the lower, inner side thereof for seating thereto the laterally outward edge portions of two flanges which extend laterally outwardly in vertically spaced, parallel relation along each side of a prefabricated floor slab of such vehicle. An upwardly tapered bead along the outer edge of the uppermost of each pair of such flanges enters a recess provided therefor along its respective side wall surface. Also, one half of a plastic-key-interlock joint is formed along the outer edge of the lowermost flange of each pair for interlocking engagement with a second half of each such joint which is formed along each such joint surface. With the side walls substantially perpendicular to the floor slab, upward movement of each tapered bead into its recess also moves the joint halves associated therewith into interlocking engagement with each other, and simultaneously opens up a key-forming passage lengthwise within each joint.

Abstract: An architectural system comprises a number of free-standing wall modules of cruciform configuration, with each of the wall modules having a bearing surface adjacent the end of each of its arms. A square or rectangular supporting beam arrangement or network is disposed with each of its corners engaging one of the bearing surfaces. A floor/ceiling module is supported on the beam arrangement. The cruciform wall modules are oriented and spaced from one another to define a floor area extending therebetween and having its perimetric edges angularly displaced about 45.degree. relative to the perimetric edges of the beam network such that the floor area is substantially wider than the length of one of the beam segments comprising the beam network.

Abstract: A building unit. The unit comprises a panel with a flange extending substantially normally from each of at least two opposing sides. Attachment means are formed in the flanges so that one panel can be attached to a panel formed with similar flanges to construct a strong, easily erected building that can be of large area and easily insulated.

Abstract: A series of precast concrete links interconnect the upper ends of vertical wall panels and a precast roof. The links are formed with slots at their longitudinal ends for the reception of specially formed reinforcement members, as required by the design of the building under construction, and some of said links being formed with openings intermediate their ends.

Abstract: Interfitting prefabricated parts of a truck body structure for attachment of rear and front wall assemblies, hooking a roof on the front wall and lowering it onto the rear wall, connecting on the side walls, utilizing a roof rail hooking leg attaching to front and side wall top caps, and interfitting corner posts and side wall edges.

Abstract: The collapsible dog house has two opposite side walls, a front wall, a rear wall, a roof and a floor which are separable components, preferably made of marine plywood. The floor and roof are provided with rectangular skirts. The side walls are notched and grooved to interfit with the skirts and front and rear walls. Interlocking means are provided on the two skirts so that when the skirts are in confronting abutment they define the perimeter of a case whose sides are the roof and floor of the dog house. In that instance, the side walls, front wall and back wall are received in a stack within the case. Hardware is provided for retaining the case in a closed condition. A carrying handle is provided on one skirt, so the case may be carried like a brief case. Preferably one skirt is wider than the other, and the handle is mounted near the free edge of the wider skirt, so it is more centered on the case, for balance in carrying. The skirt of the floor doubles as a sill to keep out rain run off and the like.

Abstract: A lightweight cabin construction fabricated of a plurality of readily available lumber and plywood parts. The parts are worked to render them easily interfitting. All of the cabin construction materials may be easily transported in knocked-down condition and are designed to be easily assembled on the job site. The invention also includes a portable foundation which can be employed with the cabin construction for assembly at the job site.

Abstract: There is disclosed a ceramic fiber panel for forming the walls and ceilings of a high temperature chamber, such panels being self-supporting and interlocking for the construction of portable high temperature chambers without the reliance upon furnace walls for attachment or support. Each panel is formed from a plurality of strips of insulating ceramic fiber material positioned in side-by-side, parallel relationship and compressed, with the strips of all wall panels positioned vertically so as to be held together by the natural interlocking of adjacent fibers.

Abstract: A roof structure for a building having a non-rigid type frame, in which the roof structure includes roof panels secured to a secondary frame, the secondary frame being secured to a primary frame which is, in turn, secured to the walls of a building, and braces connected to the secondary frame so that lateral forces imposed on the side walls of the building are transmitted through the primary frame to the secondary frame and thence to the roof panels, said panels thus transferring the lateral forces imposed on the side walls of the building to the shear resisting walls or structure at the ends of the building.

Abstract: A concrete cell, for the construction of buildings, made from two components, one consisting of the walls and roof and the other consisting of a floor which may be of any suitable material the principal characteristic of the cell being that the roof and wall component is made of very thin concrete between 1/4 inch and 2 inches, and that the roof of the cell is formed as a thin shell dome or cylindrical shell sprung from the tops of the walls to provide rigidity to the thin structure. The concrete is preferably reinforced, for example, with steel. Cells may be assembled together to form single or multi-story buildings in which the cell will generally be a non load bearing structural entity constituting a capsule to protect its contents and being arranged in an encompassing structure.

Abstract: A load bearing wall element is provided with recesses or projections at the upper ends of the side edges, for interlocking or engaging projections or recesses respectively of adjacent wall elements. The wall elements may be provided with cantilevers extending at the tops of the side edges, the cantilevers either having recesses at their upper or lower edges in order to enable interlocking with recesses of adjoining elements. The wall elements may be fabricated from reinforced concrete and may preferably have a hard foam layer affixed thereto or incorporated therein.

Abstract: A removable structure for the bed of a truck, the components of the structure being removably joined together so that the entire structure can be easily disassembled for storage and shipment. The structure includes a framework which can be used for supporting implements such as ladders in conveying them to a work place. The invention also encompasses a roof, walls and a rear door mounted as separate components to the framework to form an enclosure such as a camper.

Abstract: Novel wall construction for frameless, multi-story buildings erected from interlocking multi-layer wall elements formed of aluminum or plastic extrusions which when snapped together in proper sequence form insulated, sound-proof inner and outer walls with ceiling and floor support for industrial, commercial and residential building purposes.

Abstract: A complete concrete structure, especially houses, having any desired architectural form and appearance is constructed in a series operations wherein the foundation, the interior and exterior walls, and the floor are constructed at the situs from a single basic, monolithic pre-cast modular concrete beam. Each beam is an elongated concrete member having a generally rectangular cross-section, and having a central aperture extending through the length of said beam. In addition, two opposite sides of the beam are provided with a plurality of lateral holes, and said sides are configured to have a longitudinally extending tongue and groove arrangement so that abutting modular concrete beams will interfit with one another. Either one or both of the other two opposite sides of the beams may be architecturally finished, depending on whether the beam is to be employed as forming a portion of the foundation, the upstanding walls, or the roof structure.

Abstract: The present prefabricated structural element is especially adapted for the formation of balconies or other cantilevered structures. To this end a floor slab section or main section is joined to a balcony or cantilevered section by reinforcing steel elements which are connected to or in both sections and which bridge a gap between the sections. The gap width between the sections is preferably narrower than the top width of a supporting member, such as a wall or header, so that the gap may be filled with poured-in-place concrete once the element is properly placed in the desired position on top of the header or other supporting structure.

Abstract: The disclosure illustrates an enclosure constructed of unique building panels. The panels are joined so as to provide an airtight enclosure for housing of air conditioning equipment, machinery and the like. The individual panels provide sound attenuation. Structural reinforcing is provided in each panel so as to eliminate the need for an enclosure framework on which the panels are to be secured.