Abstract: The present invention relates to a modular security fence and, more particularly, to a plurality of interconnectable fence panels, each fabricated of weather proof recyclable materials. The fence panels can be produced in a variety of colors and sizes ranging from decorative landscaping fences to privacy fences. No staining or painting is required. These fence panels are formed to interconnect with one another and are secured together, preferably, through the use of threaded fasteners. Each successive panel conceals the unsightly fasteners which secure the preceding interconnected panel. The fence panels require virtually no maintenance. A number of panels can be interconnected prior to distribution, thus providing preassembled sections of fence. Optional panels may be formed to include utility boxes to accommodate electrical devices such as light fixtures, receptacles, and security devices. A fence of this type is durable, demanding little repair, and is not likely to fall prey to vandalism.

Abstract: A junction for connecting a steel member to a structural member, such as a beam in a steel framed construction to a column in a reinforced concrete construction, a steel framed concrete construction or a steel framed construction. Junction hardware connect to the steel member and a rod-like orthogonal metal connector is provided in concrete structural members. The elements are connected by tightening bolts or by screw joints through a coupler. Since the metal connector is in a form of rod, the concrete member has a high packing property. Field welding work is omitted by connecting the metal connector to the junction hardware by a bolt connection method or by a screw joint method to facilitate assembly.

Abstract: A decorative molding for a corner formed by a ceiling and a vertical wall comprises a thin strip of flexible plastic and is secured to the wall by an attachment allowing the molding strip along its upper and lower edges to be flexible to conform with uneven surfaces in the ceiling and/or wall. In one form the strip is attached to the wall by an adhesive. In another form, a wall track and clip arrangement is utilized to provide easy removal from the wall for paint or wallpaper application. A corner element is provided in one form in which ends of the strips are adhesively secured thereto in overlapping engagement. In another embodiment, the strips are telescopically connected to the corner element.

Abstract: The energy-efficient sun room of this invention includes a generally rectangular or box-like frame assembly including a front wall, opposing side walls with a curved transition section between a flat, major roof portion and the front wall. The flat, major roof portion includes a plurality of roof frame members which mount insulated roof panels to provide insulation against the sun. The curved transition section mounts curved glass panel members to enhance the overall open appearance of the insulated sun room of this invention. The insulated roof panels and the curved sections of the glass panels are mounted in a continuum to provide an attractive, insulated but open appearing sun room.

Abstract: An adjustable beam holder to be used with parallel spaced apart forming boards. The holder includes an elongated case with a longitudinal and centrally disposed slot that receives an elongated removably mounted connector member with an elongated protruding platform member on one side and the opposite side having perpendicularly mounted walls that are removably attached to the slot. Headed threaded shank members are inserted inside the case through openings defined by removable tabs formed on removable cap members mounted to the ends of the case. Readily detachable arms are mounted to the connector mounted to the case member in order to rest over the edges of forming wall and thereby aligning the upper wall flush with the plane defined by the upper edges.

Abstract: Various improvements of a modular wall assembly of the type having panels with channels formed along the side edges of the panels are described. The improvements include the formation of at least the channels, and the surface of the panels adjacent to the closed ends of the channels, of a material resistant to the passage of electrical radiation. Connection assemblies are provided for the joinder of adjacent panels located either in the same plane or in intersecting planes which include elements which continue the electrical radiation barrier of the panel surface and channel across the joint. The connection assemblies provide structural strength to the modular wall assembly, facilitate the creation of acoustically and electrical radiation resistant enclosures, and allow the removal of individual panels from the assembly for inspection and/or replacement without substantial effect upon the remainder of an enclosure structure. The panels and the connection assemblies are also acoustically insulated.

Abstract: A fire resistant modular building adapted to house flammable and/or toxic materials is prefabricated of a box-like structure with exterior walls and a roof and partitions of stacked sheets of gypsum board with a skin of sheet metal secured thereto to define the interior walls and ceiling of the building.

Abstract: A multi-story building structure in which steel elements, secured together in steel-to-steel contact form the bearing walls and transmit the entire static and seismic loads of the walls and floors thereabove.

Abstract: The invention relates to a load-carrying structure for making volume-enclosing constructions for placing against buildings, and in particular for volume-enclosing constructions having an outside surface with at least two intersecting planes, with at least one of said planes being defined by two parallel load-carrying bars. In accordance with the invention, the line of intersection bars (5, 6) together with link means (11, 12, 13, 15) which are provided for interconnecting the intersection bars, said link means engaging in bar stubs and providing a pivot hinge. The invention is particularly applicable to providing glazed extensions to buildings.

Abstract: A building wall construction installed on a building comprises a plurality of successive window units and at least one corner window unit disposed between two adjacent ones of the window units and having a preformed corner angle identical to that of a corner of the building where the corner window unit is positioned. The corner window unit is joined to the adjacent window units by attachment projections positionally adjustably fitted in recesses, respectively. The corner window unit may be of a salient or re-entrant corner angle.

Abstract: The invention relates to an improved partition panel structure. The structure comprises a framed panel member, the vertical frames of which include extended locking members snap-on facings cover the open outer surface of at least the vertical frames. The snap-on facings have an opening for allowing the locking member to pass through and slots on each upper side surface end for engagement with the ends of the horizontal frame members. This slot engagement, and the upper surface engagement of the locking member with the opening through the snap-on facing prevents relative movement between the snap-on facing and vertical frame member. A post or upright includes openings through its vertical surfaces for engagement with the inner angled surface of the downward extending distal end of the locking member. When assembled the components form a rigid reusable locked together panel partition structure.

Abstract: A method for constructing a multistory building comprising: constructing finished modules having a concrete base and vertical sidewalls; placing a first series of such modules at a single horizontal level such that at least one sidewall of each such module is spaced by a distance of from about 2 to about 12 inches from and is parallel to the sidewall of another such module; pouring and hardening concrete to fill at least a portion of the space between such sidewalls from the base to the top of such sidewalls to form supporting concrete walls; placing another additional series of such modules on the tops of the supporting concrete walls in the spaced relationship previously described and filling the spaces to form additional supporting concrete walls; and repeating the procedure previously described until the desired number of levels of modules is obtained.

Abstract: Various improvements of a modular wall assembly of the type having panels with channels formed along the side edges of the panels, are described. The improvements include corner connection means for providing a structurally improved corner connection between two panels, a window frame assembly useful with the panels and yet preserving the modular nature of the modular wall assembly and improved ceiling cap members and floor channel members for facilitating the assembly and disassembly of the wall assembly.

Abstract: A joint for use in a partition wall building assembly and method in which abutting edge surfaces forming the joint are provided with rigid self supporting fibres projecting substantially normally from the surfaces and intermeshed to resist shear movement between the surfaces. The top and bottom surfaces of a partition wall panel are provided with the projecting fibres which intermesh with fibres on the ceiling and floor surfaces to hold the panel in position. The ceiling and floor surfaces are relatively movable vertically to clamp the panel and ensure complete intermeshing of the fibres. The length and density of the fibres is such that shear movement is substantially prevented.

Abstract: A structural building panel in which there is a core consisting of two sets of strips which cross each other and a pair of skins on either side of the core, with the scale of the cells being between a minimum of 12 inches square with 3/8 inch webs and a maximum of a depth of 12 inches before buckling occurs in the webs so that for a skin thickness of 3/8 inch, a cell width of 21 inches is possible before buckling occurs in the skin, the webs and skins being selected from plywood, veneer board, particle board and fiber reinforced cementitious materials. The webs are preferably bonded one to the other at junctions thereof. The panels are preferably joined to each other by trapezoidal grooves in which a shaped member is fixed.

Abstract: A demountable partition assembly comprising a ceiling runner rigidly attached to an upper supporting surface and stabilizer means suspended from said ceiling runner, the stabilizer means receiving and providing lateral support to the upper portion of wall panels hung on the opposed sides of the stabilizer means. The partition assembly is supported at the bottom by support members which permit leveling of the members to be parallel to the ceiling runner, with the bottom surface of the walls being formed with grooves for engagement by tongues formed on finish base members attached to said support members.

Abstract: An improved non-bonded framing system in two- and three-dimensional configurations which is rendered capable of rigid frame action by actuation of force-displacement means in specified connections between joined frame members so that controlled force-couples are introduced in the connections whereby strain energy is stored in the system and the connections are locked and rendered rigid and capable of immediate moment transfer prior to application of vertical and horizontal service loads to the framing system.