Abstract: There is disclosed a method of forming a connection between a structural component and a panel, the panel comprising a substrate and a load-resistant covering over either or each side of the substrate, the method comprising securing a connector to the component and panel such that the connector engages at least one said covering and the component so as to direct, to the covering(s) engaged thereby, loading exerted by the component.

Abstract: The present invention includes an insulating panel for building structures, a printing device for making an insulating panel for building structures, and a method for the manufacturing of an insulating panel for building structures. The insulating panel resulting from the printing device comprises a multi-layered basalt sandwich wall that is made of external layers on either side of a middle layer. The external layers comprise a load-bearing coating made from basalt, and the middle layer comprises a heat insulating material made from basalt (basalt wool or foamed basalt). As a result, a specific sandwich-panel is manufactured from one local raw material (basalt), which possesses high mechanical and heat insulating properties. Such technology can be used for erecting comfortable buildings for colonists for long term use even under severe climatic conditions of solar system planets and satellites where appropriate raw materials exist.

Abstract: A new concept wall system is provided, wherein the Exterior Insulation and Finish System cladding is created using components with no water absorption, a very low vapor permeability and sealing properties, accommodated with an installation technology which extend the materials properties to the assembly, together with bonding and sealing the intersections and terminations, creating a Non-Permissive to water and vapor diffusion, Exterior Insulation and Finish System (NP-EIFS). The present invention relates to an EIFS cladding having two air and vapor barriers, one applied to the substrate, a continuous liquid membrane with sheathing joints sealed to be moisture barrier for inside vapors, and an exterior weather and vapor barrier which is created using closed cell extruded polystyrene insulation boards, special assembled with joints sealed, to create a non-permissive insulation envelope of the enclosure.

Abstract: A mobile terminal booth which provides an area where a mobile terminal can be comfortably used is described. This mobile terminal booth is provided with a sound absorbing unit which is placed in a public place and partially partitions a space as viewed from the above where a user of a mobile terminal can have a telephone conversation. The sound absorbing unit is provided with an entrance which is always opened without any closing member. The sound absorbing unit is made of a laminate consisting of a plurality of sound absorbing layers, and serves as a sound controlling means. Particularly, the sound absorbing layers are joined together in the form of the laminate with a viscous adhesive which does not solidify after formation of said laminate, maintains its viscosity when the mobile terminal booth is used and functions as said sound controlling member.

Abstract: A mobile terminal booth which provides an area where a mobile terminal can be comfortably used is described. This mobile terminal booth is provided with a sound absorbing unit which is placed in a public place and partially partitions a space as viewed from the above where a user of a mobile terminal can have a telephone conversation. The sound absorbing unit is provided with an entrance which is always opened without any closing member. The sound absorbing unit is made of a laminate consisting of a plurality of sound absorbing layers, and serves as a sound controlling means. Particularly, the sound absorbing layers are joined together in the form of the laminate with a viscous adhesive which does not solidify after formation of said laminate, maintains its viscosity when the mobile terminal booth is used and functions as said sound controlling member.

Abstract: The invention concerns a building component that is assembled from a plastic foam material and a reinforcement netting of a spatial structure being at least partly embedded in the foam material, in which the plastic foam material is provided with a layer of sand at the side where the reinforcement netting projects from the foam material. The individual grains of the layer of sand are mutually connected to a binding agent to be applied in a liquid state, in which directly connecting to the layer of sand, the foam material is formed with the same binding agent.

Abstract: A building panel for attachment to exterior and interior building surfaces, the panel including a casting layer having at least one imbedded reinforcing layer, at least one attachment means extending through the casting layer and imbedded reinforcing layer for attachment to a building frame, and a finishing layer adjacent to the casting layer, the finishing layer being positioned to cover a first end of the at least one attachment means.

Abstract: A fire-resistant assembly may be attached to a wall frame assembly of a building and configured to transfer loads from a load-bearing assembly into the wall frame assembly. The assembly provides for a desired amount of fire resistance by virtue of a fire-resistant filler and provides for a desired amount of structural capacity by virtue structural sheets that form a cavity for the filler. In addition, a load-limited connector may be coupled to the assembly to transfer loads from the load-bearing assembly up to a desired load threshold.

Abstract: A modular wall panel system to facilitate modular home construction in remote locations. Each wall panel includes two complementary wall members secured in their relative positions via a panel slide lock. Each wall member is composed of layers of lightweight, thermal resistant insulation. The insulant layers are separated by reflective layers designed to attract and retain solar energy.

Abstract: A modular ballistic abatement barrier system (10) includes a first corrugated panel (12) having at least one aperture (13), a second corrugated panel (16) having at least one aperture (17), and a ballistic cloth (14) placed between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel. The ballistic cloth can also include at least one aperture (15). The first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel are coupled using at least one among a mechanical bond and a chemical bond. For example, the ballistic cloth can be laminated between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel to form a multi-layered panel. Alternatively, the first corrugated panel, the ballistic cloth, and the second corrugated panel can be coupled together using a fastener that compresses the ballistic cloth between the first corrugated panel and the second corrugated panel.

Abstract: The wall insulating and finishing system is a system for finishing a concrete structure to increase the amount of useable space in a building. The finishing system comprises a plurality of connectable panels. An insulation layer is secured to the rear surface of the panels. The insulation layer has a generally flat front surface that is secured to the rear surface of the panels. The insulation layer also provides an uneven rear surface that is positioned adjacent to the existing basement foundation wall, and a pair of uneven side surfaces. The uneven rear and side surfaces of the insulation layer provide a plurality of grooves or dimples that allow moisture and air to move freely between the wall structure and the insulation layer. The panels and insulation layer are mounted to the existing wall structure by mounting brackets.

Abstract: An aircraft floor system includes a composite panel which generally includes an inboard layer, an inboard interlock layer, a core layer, an outboard interlock layer and an outboard layer. The advanced sandwich core material may include K-Cor™ or X-Cor™ which is pinned through at least one ply of dry composite reinforcement to provide a mechanical lock between the pins and an inboard and outboard interlock layer. Bonding of the locked-in ply with the inboard and outboard results in improved structural performance and damage tolerance.

Abstract: The instant invention is a metallic device or porthole for use with communication antenna supporting structure, such as monopoles. The porthole of the instant invention includes an integrally connected backing bar that following the method of installation meets proper welding requirements.

Abstract: An External Insulated And Fixed System (EIFS) and method for making the same. The method provides a cost effective procedure for constructing an EIFS that can meet current hurricane high impact test protocol, especially for non-combustible EIFS “Systems”. A reinforcing high impact layer of fiber glass mesh is eliminated, and a high-density compression molded expandable polystyrene board is provided that yields significantly improved impact resistance.

Abstract: An insulative, lightweight concrete building panel is provided with one or more fiber or steel reinforcements which are manufactured in a controlled environment and can be easily transported and erected at a building site.

Abstract: A building panel for attachment to exterior and interior building surfaces, the panel including a casting layer having at least one imbedded reinforcing layer, at least one attachment means extending through the casting layer and imbedded reinforcing layer for attachment to a building frame, and a finishing layer adjacent to the casting layer, the finishing layer being positioned to cover a first end of the at least one attachment means.

Abstract: A building panel constructed of a gypsum-cement-catalyst formulation molded in layers and including a rigid stud framework. The layers include surface layers, a fire resistant layer and an insulating layer, as well as reinforcement and building paper. A modified panel is molded in layers with structural strength provided by a grid providing spaced apart wire panels.

Abstract: A structural insulated panel for building construction includes a planar, rigid insulating core such as of lightweight plastic foam having opposed surfaces to which are bonded respective plastic impregnated paper (PIP) sheets. Disposed symmetrically either on the inner surfaces of the PIP sheets, and thus within the panel's insulating foam core, or on the outer surfaces of the PIP sheets are spaced reinforcing strips. The reinforcing strips may be flat or formed, such as in the shape of a channel, may be of metal, gypsum composites, or wood, and are provided with an adhesive coating for bonding to the insulating foam core and a PIP sheet. The spaced metal strips increase the panel's bending strength and serve as an attachment base for internal and external finished faces, while the PIP sheets provide the panel with high tensile strength. The adhesive coating on the metal reinforcing strips further increases panel strength.

Abstract: A floor, wall and ceiling construction for a magnetically shielded room which provides a stable and homogeneous magnetically shielded space or environment having an extremely high attenuation value while absorbing exterior as well as interior vibrations.

Abstract: Forming members for pouring of concrete walls which members hold sheets or material in spaced relation to one another to provide a concrete receiving space therebetween. In a horizontal mode, a base member having a web with U-shaped channels at the respective ends thereof is secured to a poured or otherwise formed foundation and a first course of insulating or other material sheet is placed in the U-channels. The forming members include H-shaped elements on the respective ends of a web to be received upon the upper edge of the first course of sheets, thus lying horizontal, to receive another course of sheets in alignment thereabove. This formation extends upwardly with sheets received into each H-shaped element. A second U-channeled web caps the sheets upon proper wall height being reached.

Abstract: A head structure is disclosed which includes a novel deck, bulkhead and overhead coating which prevents moisture, especially corrosive sea water, or salt atmosphere from reaching the underlying deck, bulkhead or overhead even if the surface of the coating is damaged or penetrated. The coating provides an attractive and highly durable surface which is easily cleaned and resists staining or discoloring. The novel coating in connection with the unique head design allows a head to be easily and rapidly cleaned and maintained a daily basis by simple wash-and wipe techniques requiring minimal crew involvement time. This permits crew members to be able to devote more of their time to education and productive endeavors rather than to maintenance. The head has a deck, bulkhead and an overhead, most or all of which are susceptible to corrosion in the salt water environment.

Abstract: An asymmetric structural insulated panel for building construction includes a generally planar insulating core such as of plastic foam or wheat-, straw-, or agricultural board. Adhered to a first surface of the insulating core is an outer facing of a conventional building material such as wood, oriented strand board (OSB), gypsum composite or cement. Adhered to a second opposed surface of the insulating core by means of a conventional adhesive is a thin, high strength sheet of paper impregnated with plastic such as polyisocyanurate. The plastic impregnated paper provides a high tensile strength for the structural insulated panel to accommodate large transverse loads on the panel. The panels may be incorporated in conventional stick construction employing 2× dimensional structural lumber members by attaching the panel's outer facing to one side of a 2× structural member after notching out an edge of the panel's insulating core.

Abstract: A panel for a padded enclosure, such as a large animal treatment room in veterinary practices, has a resilient body with an impermeable skin or a plastics coating (5) over one face (1) and the edges (2). The edges have longitudinal grooves (4) and the coating follows them so that when two panels are placed edge to edge there is a concealed void. These edges (2) are adhered and sealed together when lining the enclosure, coated faces innermost, but the sealant/adhesive (6) does not fill the voids. These voids compensate for the stiffness that would be inherent in a plain coated edge and make the cushioning effect of the padding substantially uniform.

Abstract: A composite building panel includes an impact resistant adhesively bonded mesh web which, in combination with other panel features, prevents impact penetration by defined projectiles moving at defined energies. Various embodiments include cementitious panels modified with the new web or used in conjunction with the new web to form structural wall and roof panels, some insulated with foam components.

Abstract: A building structure includes a one-piece extruded and cut-to-length structure including integral sidewalls, a roof, and a floor. The sidewalls, roof, and floor are configured to simulate conventional wood frame construction (both in color and surface texture), and include various flanges and integral members to facilitate transport of the building structure, attachment of the building structure to a foundation, and assembly of secondary parts to the building structure. Extruded end walls and intermediate walls are configured to mate with the main extrusion for tight and quick assembly thereto. The wall construction includes a beam-like laminate of outer and inner layers of structure polymer bonded together with rigid foam. An extruded garage and extruded breezeway can be attached to the building structure to form a building having the appearance of a conventional ranch style wood frame residential building.

Abstract: An insulated wall panel comprising a bottom, a plurality of inner members, a plurality of outer members, spacers between the inner members and the outer members, an insulation layer, an exterior sheathing, a vapor barrier, a top member and a planar interior wall. The insulated wall panel has a dead air space located just inside of a cavity filled with insulation. The wall panel is adapted to be secured to the frame of a timber frame home without fasteners passing through the entire depth of the panel. Fasteners secure the inner members of the panel only to the frame without destroying the integrity of the insulated wall panel.

Abstract: A wall system which can be reconfigured and reused as needed, and which provides improved fire resistance and acoustical resistance, includes a plurality of edge connected panels having a solid structural core, a plurality of spaced apart structural studs attached to opposite faces of the panels, and a plurality of cover panels attached to outboard faces of the studs. The solid structural core comprising off-set gypsum panels forming a lipped edge which is adapted to connect to an adjacent solid core wall panel in overlapped interlocking relationship whereby improved acoustical and fire insulating properties are achieved.

Abstract: A composite insulated building structure which can be fabricated on site. Structural members are lined with secondary framing strips to minimize thermal conduction therethrough from interior to exterior walls. The structural members are applied in a staggered fashion to increase the effectiveness of the insulation. Interior and exterior walls of the structure are formed and then filled with insulation by pouring, thereby causing bonding of the insulation to the walls. Excess insulation material flows out into the unfilled structural void or over the top of the section to avoid undue stress on the shell.

Abstract: A metallic structure having an inner and outer enclosure fastened to a skid base having an upper and lower deck. The inner and outer enclosures are made from steel sheets with stiffeners fastened to the inner surface of the outer enclosure and outer surface of the inner disclosure. The inner and outer stiffeners are offset from one another and extend into the space between the enclosures about on-half of the space width. Fire and impact resistance insulation is introduced into the space in liquid or slurry form to fill the space between the inner and outer enclosures.

Abstract: A structural foam core panel for use in building construction, has inner and outer structural skins with interconnecting insulating foam core to form a structural building unit of standard building height and width such that when several panels are erected and interconnected in series, a load bearing wall is formed. The panel has a top load carrying header plate bridging and secured to the inner and outer structural skins with the foam core provided above and below the header plate. The top header plate spans the width of the panel and extends parallel to a bottom edge of the panel. header plate has an underside spaced from the panel bottom edge, a predetermined height for a top header plate to provide thereby load carrying support above a window opening or a door opening subsequently cut in the panel after interconnection of several panels in erecting a perimeter load bearing building wall.

Abstract: A novel, rapid assembly secure burglar resistant building construction. More particularly, this invention pertains to a unique and inexpensive prefabricated building which is constructed of unique wall panels, floor and roof truss systems, secure locking doors and secure locking windows. A building construction comprising: (a) a foundation; (b) a roof; and (c) a wall extending from the foundation to the roof, wall being constructed of an interior corrugated metal sheet, insulation covering both sides of the metal sheet, a wall covering on an interior surface of the insulation and a wall covering on the exterior surface of the insulation.

Abstract: A fire resistant wall or other building structure makes use of specially constructed panels secured to a metal stud framework. Each panel has a core constructed of gypsum, cement, perlite aggregate and powder, and a polyvinyl acetate catalyst. Glass fiber reinforcement is pressed into the core materials on both sides. After the panels are secured to the framework, a metal mesh lath is applied and covered with a cementious surface coating that can be smoothed and finished as desired.

Abstract: An enclosed swimming pool is disclosed having floor, side and roof members formed of panels of polyurethane material covered on the interior and exterior surfaces thereof with a layer of fiberglass reinforced resinous material to form a monolithic enclosure for holding a quantity of water and an opening in the side wall member to permit access to the interior of the enclosure.

Abstract: A building having interior and exterior walls, the building comprising supporting members, a continuous vapor barrier and a continuous air barrier, the continuous air barrier being formed by the continuous vapor barrier with supplementary air permeable membrane portions positioned with the building when formed, the supplementary membrane portions extending between the interior and exterior walls extending between abutting supporting members disposed proximate the floor, foundation wall, and preferably the ceiling of the building when completed, the supplementary membrane portion continuously extending from under the cladding of the exterior wall to under the vapor barrier of the interior wall between the abutting supporting members, and thereby with the continuous vapor barrier providing a continuous air barrier for the building.

Abstract: A plastic sheet is disclosed which is used as a subcarrier for insulating linings of building surfaces. The sheet is formed by parallel, alternating, dovetail-shaped channels and grooves. A coarse-meshed lattice matting, having filaments, is glued or partially fused to the backside of the plastic sheet and serves to anchor the sheet to the underlying foundation. This lattice matting stretches over the entire backside or inner surface of the sheet. The webs of the plastic sheet are expandable and can compensate for stresses occurring between the underlying foundation and the external facing material such as ceramic tile.

Abstract: A panel having high strength relative to its weight is made of rigid material and is formed with a plurality of open cells, each open at one side, and with a plurality of closed cells, each closed on all sides. Each of the open cells is surrounded on all its sides by a plurality of the closed cells, and each of the closed cells is surrounded on all its sides by a plurality of the open cells.

Abstract: A plastic shear connector for forming an insulated wall having an improved fiber composite or plastic shear connector which is used to form a composite wall formed of an insulating sheet and one or more concrete layers wherein the shear connectors are formed with tapered ends and have a holding portion injection molded and mounted on the center portion of the shear connector and which is inserted through the insulating board as the composite wall is formed.

Abstract: An improved snap lock retainer mechanism for insulated wall construction apparatus for pouring a composite wall structure which includes a pair of outer poured concrete layers separated by a high density foam insulating panel mounted between the concrete layers and which includes a number of tying mechanisms for holding the insulated layer in place while the concrete is being poured and hardened wherein the holding means are formed of plastic rods upon which two plastic receivers are directly injection molded onto the rod. One of the receivers has a single notch and the other receiver has multiple notches. One of two snap rings which are identical goes first over the single notch receiver and is locked in place and then the rod is extended through the insulating panel and a second snap ring is attached to the multiple notches in a ratchet effect on the multiple notches plastic receivers so as to lock the board in place so that the concrete can be poured.

Abstract: A liquid-tight lining which is resistant to chemical attack for catch reservoirs, containers or the like of concrete. The lining includes a continuous liquid-tight impervious layer provided above the surface of the concrete. To make possible a simple and safe and repeatable testing of the tightness of the lining, a porous intermediate layer is provided between the concrete and the impervious layer. At least one sensor cable having at least two conductors is placed in the intermediate layer in such a pattern that any location of the intermediate layer is not more than a certain maximum distance away from the cable. The sensor cable is connectible to an electrical monitoring unit.

Abstract: Insulation configurations for the ceiling, floor and walls of structures, which include in a first embodiment, at least one layer of particulate or "blown" insulation with a water vapor-permeable film or films isolating the layer or layers to limit air circulation and infiltration through the layers. In another embodiment, sheets of a moisture vapor-permeable film membrane are provided in association with insulating "batts" or rolled sheet, fibrous, non-solid insulation to divide the insulation into discrete layers and limit air infiltration through the layers. A method for increasing the efficiency of insulating material in structures, which includes providing one or more moisture or water vapor-permeable membrane films or membranes in association with the insulating material to isolate the insulation in discrete layers and limit air infiltration and circulation through the layers.

Abstract: A method of constructing thermally insulated cavity wall in a quick manner with relatively unskilled labor comprises laying bricks, blocks or the like in successive courses without mortar or adhesive therebetween and injecting a foamable material into the cavity progressively as the wall is constructed. Joint spaces may be provided between adjacent blocks in each course so that the foamable material may bond to for example plaster board applied to the inner wall portion.

Abstract: A storage tank for liquid bitumen including a steel shell having heat insulation adjacent to its interior surface. The insulation is glass foam. Preferably, the insulation is in the form of glass foam panels which are initially arranged with gaps between them. When the tank is filled for the first time, the liquid bitumen penetrates into the gaps and solidifies therein to permanently interconnect the glass foam panels. A glass foam insulating cover floats on the surface of the liquid bitumen, and a heating unit is located within the tank.

Abstract: A fire rated component wall system includes first and second compartmentalized units joined by top and bottom steel cover plates. The first and second units are constructed from interlocking steel panels with sheets of fire retardant material defining a compartment therebetween. The first and second units are mated along the sides formed from the fire retardant material to provide a structural wall system with exterior steel panels and interior layers of fire retardant material. The steel panels are interlocked by an insert member from the end of one panel received and held within a slot of a second panel. An interior weld may be applied to the inside of the interlocking panels of the first and second units to provide a tamperproof connection between the steel panels.

Abstract: The present invention comprises an improved composite wall structure which includes a pair of outer poured concrete layers which are separated by a high density foam insulating panel which is mounted between the concrete layers and includes a plurality of time mechanisms for holding the insulated layer in place while the concrete is being poured and hardened, wherein the holding means comprises metal rods and are low heat conductive rods such as polyglass impregnated plastic rods upon which a pair of holding spools are mounted which engage opposite sides of the insulating panel so as to hold it in a predetermined position.Also disclosed is a novel corner form arrangement.

Abstract: An auxiliary insulated roof system for mobile homes, metal buildings and the like includes a generally continuous panel structure of insulation material, a plurality of insulated support blocks for supporting the panel structure in clearance relation above the building roof surface and a plurality of fastening brackets for securing the panel structure to the building sidewalls. The insulated support blocks may include a base plate having a stud extended from one side for penetrating the panel structure and a block of insulation material secured to the opposite side thereof. The insulation blocks may be connected to elongated straps at spaced-apart positions therealong with opposite ends of the straps secured to the building sidewalls for partially securing the panel structure in place. A trim strip covers the fastening brackets and opening between the panel structure and roof surface.

Abstract: This laminated partition for building applications comprises spaced uprights and, in each space formed between two uprights, a sandwich structure comprising a plurality of layers of materials, namely a central layer or core consisting of at least one rectangular plate of a first material having a low density and a high degree of sound and thermal insulation, and on either side of the core an intermediate layer consisting of at least one rigid rectangular plate having its vertical edges fastened to the uprights, and made of a second material having a density which is low but higher than that of the first material, said second material having good sound and thermal insulation properties, and an outer lining layer bonded to the outer surface of the adjacent intermediate layer and made of a non-inflammable material having good sound and thermal insulation properties, and a density higher than that of the second material.

Abstract: An insulated vehicle body, such as a refrigerated truck or trailer, has load carrying reinforcement beams in the roof structure with bottom slots accessible through openings in the ceiling skin to receive removable hangers that may be used to suspend meat rails or other articles from the roof structure.

Abstract: An auxiliary insulated roof system for mobile homes, metal buildings and the like includes a generally continuous panel structure of insulation material, a plurality of insulated support blocks for supporting the panel structure in clearance relation above the building roof surface and a plurality of fastening brackets for securing the panel structure to the building sidewalls. The insulated support blocks may include a base plate having a stud extended from one side for penetrating the panel structure and a block of insulation material secured to the opposite side thereof. The insulation blocks may be connected to elongated straps at spaced-apart positions therealong with opposite ends of the straps secured to the building sidewalls for partially securing the panel structure in place. A trim strip covers the fastening brackets and opening between the panel structure and roof surface.

Abstract: A heat insulating structure having a heat-resistant tube disposed in a tubular cylindrical body and defining a passage for a high temperature gas, a heat insulating material disposed between the tube and the tubular cylindrical body and adapted to prevent the heat possessed by the gas from being transmitted to the tubular cylindrical body, and a spring adapted to bias the heat insulating material toward the inner surface of the tubular cylindrical body, so as to prevent the formation of a bypass passage for the gas including the gap between the tubular cylindrical body and the heat insulating material. The heat insulating material consists of a plurality of fibrous heat insulating materials mainly consisting of bulky fibrous materials and a plurality of shaped fibrous heat insulating materials. These fibrous heat insulating materials and the shaped fibrous heat insulating materials are arranged alternatingly and independently in the axial direction.

Abstract: Wall structure of a hot fluid chamber, comprisingAn inner metal wall;A plurality of support pins regularly arranged on and projecting outward from the surface of the inner metal wall;A plurality of coupling members fixed to the inner metal plate by the support pins, each coupling member being of a truncated quadrangular pyramid shape and made of a heat-insulating refractory material;A plurality of heat-insulating refractory blocks mounted between the coupling members, each block having the underside portion provided with a cushioning layer formed of an elastic refractory material;A heat-insulating layer formed of an elastic refractory material and covering the surfaces of the coupling members and of the heat-insulating refractory blocks; andAn outer metal wall covering the heat-insulating layer.