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20080229705 | Device for Protecting Buildings or Installations - The invention relates to a device for protecting buildings or installations from external influences by means of wire cables that are stretched around at least part of the building or installation. According to the invention, the wire cables are subjected to a tractive force, and the ends thereof or the extensions thereof are arranged in a clamping body comprising a guide that is embodied in such a way that, when the tractive force increases, the resistance force (reaction) opposed by the clamping body grows in an essentially proportional manner. | 09-25-2008 |
20080229706 | MOLDED SUPPORT BEAM - A molded support beam ( | 09-25-2008 |
20090013640 | Beams, columns, walls, and floors of armed wood - In an assembly of structural elements such as beams, columns, walls and floors, one selects materials such as wood which is resistant to compression. Beams placed side by side, or one on top of the other are retained by a network of steel bands installed between and through the beams. Bands with an array of teeth on both sides or winches applying tension to the steel bands, counterbalance the tensile and shear forces created in the assembly through loading and they behave in the same way as steel rods in reinforced concrete. The strategic positioning of the network of bands in the apparatus serves in grouping and reinforcing the structural elements. | 01-15-2009 |
20090044486 | WOODEN BUILDING MEMBER - A wooden building member includes an elongated structural portion having a rectangular cross section and capable of receiving load applied thereto, a coating portion coating an entire length of at least three sides of the cross section of the structural portion, and an insulating portion interposed therebetween in a laminated manner and prevents load from transmitting to the coating portion. Since load is received by the structural portion, structural strength designing is facilitated, and even if the coating portion is completely burned down, the structural portion coated with the insulating portion is not easily burned down. Thus, fireproof capability of the wooden building member can be improved. Further, since a surface of the wooden building member is coated with the coating portion, the insulating portion is not exposed to the exterior thereby improving its appearance. | 02-19-2009 |
20090064633 | Telescopic Post and Bracing System for Bedrock Locations - A post assembly for fencing comprises a telescopic post ( | 03-12-2009 |
20090100794 | FLOOR CONSTRUCTION METHOD AND SYSTEM - This invention relates to a floor construction method and system, and more particularly to a method for producing shallow and ultra shallow steel floor systems. | 04-23-2009 |
20100011704 | Metal stud for a wall or roof system - A metal stud for use in a metal building wherein the studs are secured to horizontally extending and vertically spaced-apart girts which are either C-shaped or Z-shaped. A metal stud is generally C-shaped and includes a base wall portion and opposite side wall portions with upper and lower ends. The lower ends of the side wall portions each have slot formed therein wherein which are adapted to receive a wall portion and flange of a girt. The upper end of the stud has a tab which extends upwardly therefrom to enable the tab to be secured to a girt. The stud may also be used in the roof system of the building. | 01-21-2010 |
20100018153 | Beam For A Co-Ordinate Measuring Machine, Method For Its Production, and Measuring Machine Provided with Said Beam - A beam for a measuring machine is constituted by a plurality of extruded beam elements, which are set alongside one another and welded together so that each forms a portion of the cross section of the beam itself; the beam elements and the beam have a hollow section shaped like an equilateral triangle. | 01-28-2010 |
20100043347 | Building metal frame, and method of making, and components therefor including column assemblies and full-length bean assemblies - A building framework includes plural column assemblies interconnected by plural full-length beam assemblies, with the union of the column assemblies and beam assemblies forming beam-to-column joint assemblies according to this invention. The column assemblies include pairs of side plates spanning the column members of the column assemblies and projecting toward another column assembly of the plurality of such column assemblies. The full-length beam assemblies include beam members for being received between column assemblies to be interconnected and defining an end gap with respect to each column member. Additionally, the full-length beam assemblies include at each opposite end portion thereof a pair of cover plates, including an upper cover plate and a lower cover plate, which cover plates are sized and configured to be united with the side plates of a column assembly, as by welding applied at a construction site. The full-length beam assemblies may also include provisions for drawing together the side plates of a column assembly preparatory to welding, which side plates are sufficiently spaced apart to provide a “rattle” space allowing entry of an end portion of a full-length beam assembly between the side plates as a step in the erection process for the framework. | 02-25-2010 |
20100089002 | COMPOSITE STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS AND METHOD OF MAKING SAME - A composite structural element and a method for making same are provided. The element includes a polymer foam core and at least one fibrous layer adhered to the polymer foam core by epoxy. Nano-particles are suspended in the epoxy prior to curing; preferably they are mixed with the hardener before it is mixed with the resin. The polymer foam core is preferably an exothermic foam such as polyurethane, and heat generated by the exothermic foam cures the epoxy, thereby causing the fibrous layer to adhere to the foam core. The nano-particles may be made from at least one of carbon, a ceramic, tungsten, a carbide, titanium, zircon, aluminum, silver, or boron. When carbon nano-particles are used, the strength of the composite is greatly increased, and the curing time of the heat-curable epoxy is significantly reduced. Ceramic nano-particles can be used to increase penetration resistance and provide increased ballistic protection. | 04-15-2010 |
20100186346 | CONNECTOR SYSTEM FOR BUILDING STUDS - A structural building system includes a plurality of pultruded fiberglass reinforced structure components configured to be used as a structural frame member of a building and a plurality of connectors. Each connector is configured to be mounted to one end of a first pultruded structural component and includes a mounting section that is couplable to a second pultruded structural component so as to connect the first and second structural components at right angles to each other | 07-29-2010 |
20100205901 | COLUMN ASSEMBLY - A kit of parts for a column assembly includes a sleeve having a first end portion, and a second opposed end portion. The kit further includes a collar having a collar aperture therethrough for receiving the first end portion of the sleeve in sliding fit. The kit further includes a skirt having skirt a first end and a skirt second end opposed to the skirt first end. A skirt aperture extends through the skirt for receiving the first end portion of the sleeve in sliding fit to position the skirt second end is adjacent the collar. A base is positionable adjacent the first end portion. The collar is selectively securable to the either the base or the skirt second end, and the skirt first end is selectively securable to the base, such that the column assembly is selectively assemblable with or without the skirt. | 08-19-2010 |
20110099941 | Process for producing high-capacity concrete beams or girders - A prescribed prestressing process is employed to construct precast concrete beams and girders. The process is utilized where an early concrete strength is too low for transfer of the full pre-tensioning force on a daily schedule to avert an otherwise serious and costly production delay. The process described provides the producer a reliable way of making beams and girders that are prestressed to take advantage of the higher concrete strength characteristics. The consequent economic advantage of higher structural capacity beams and girders is thereby realized. Additionally, beam or girder camber is controlled by the process, fostering production of a superior quality product. | 05-05-2011 |
20110107724 | MULTI-ELEMENT CONSTRUCTIONAL ASSEMBLY - A construction system includes a pair of bi-planar sheets of structural material, each bi-planar sheet having two alternating series of vertical segments, each segment of the series, in horizontal cross-section, defining a planar base parallel to a base of a successive vertical segment of the alternating series of vertical segments, the bases of each segment of the series integrally connected to each other by sidewalls; a pair of longitudinal members, defining in, transverse cross-section, a substantially U-shaped geometry, each longitudinal member being open-ended for horizontally enclosing and securing a portion of each bi-planar sheet of the pair of bi-planar sheets; upper horizontal longitudinal members defining, in transverse cross-section, a geometry of a square, each upper longitudinal member vertically disposed between the pair of bi-planar sheets; and second horizontal longitudinal members defining, in transverse cross-section, a geometry of a square. | 05-12-2011 |
20110162319 | UNITARY STEEL JOIST - A unitary steel joist includes a generally vertical web, a generally horizontal bottom flange, a generally horizontal top flange, a bottom wing, a bottom web portion, a top wing and a top web portion. The generally horizontal bottom flange extends outwardly on each side of the web. The bottom flange is made of two pieces of steel. The generally horizontal top flange extends outwardly on each side of the web. The top flange is made of two pieces of steel. The bottom wing extends outwardly from the web. The bottom web portion extends between the bottom flange and bottom wing. The top wing extends outwardly from the web. The top web portion extends between the top flange and the top wing. The unitary steel joist is made from a unitary piece of steel. | 07-07-2011 |
20110219725 | Ballistic and Forced Entry Resistant Construction - A ballistic and forced entry resistant construction in which a sidewall is made up of a plurality of vertical columns, at least one perimeter floor sill section, at least one perimeter ceiling sill section, a plurality of bottom internal sleeves at spaced intervals extending upward from the perimeter floor sill section, a plurality of top internal sleeves at spaced intervals extending downward from the perimeter ceiling sill section, a plurality of upper outer panels, a plurality of lower outer panels, and a plurality of inner wall panels. A connecting tube is used to connect the upper and lower outer plates. The vertical columns are located between the bottom and top internal sleeves such that the sleeves fit inside the opposite ends of vertical columns and the upper and lower outer panels are located between vertical support columns. | 09-15-2011 |
20110232226 | STANCHION FOR A WELL CARCASS OF AN ELEVATOR INSTALLATION - The invention relates to a post ( | 09-29-2011 |
20110314770 | Tower Reinforcement Apparatus and Method - A method and apparatus for creating a reinforced vertical multi-sided monopole tower for supporting equipment including a multi-sided monopole, a plurality of holes on three equally spaced sides of the multi-sided monopole tower and tower reinforcement apparatus mounted to the holes. The tower reinforcement apparatus includes bolts supporting a first flat bar and a second flat bar on each side of the tower. The upper end of the first flat bar abuts a lower end of the second bar and a plate is bolted over adjacent ends connecting the first and second flat bar such that the first and second flat bars are sandwiched between the plate and a side of the perimeter of the monopole. | 12-29-2011 |
20120031039 | HINGED CLIP TO ELIMINATE RAIL - A panel array support assembly has a lower support joist to which are directly connected panel holding devices or clips. The panel clips are configured so that the length of each clip extends along the length of the lower support joist. The panel clips are preferable configured to have a sliding top arm, which holds the upper edge of the panel, and slides back so that they panel can be placed on a lower holding arm. | 02-09-2012 |
20120036813 | MULTI-ELEMENT CONSTRUCTIONAL ASSEMBLY - A construction system includes a pair of bi-planar sheets of structural material, each bi-planar sheet having two alternating series of vertical segments, each segment of the series, in horizontal cross-section, defining a planar base parallel to a base of a successive vertical segment of the alternating series of vertical segments, the bases of each segment of the series integrally connected to each other by sidewalls; a pair of longitudinal members, defining in, transverse cross-section, a substantially U-shaped geometry, each longitudinal member being open-ended for horizontally enclosing and securing a portion of each bi-planar sheet of the pair of bi-planar sheets; upper horizontal longitudinal members defining, in transverse cross-section, a geometry of a square, each upper longitudinal member vertically disposed between the pair of bi-planar sheets; and second horizontal longitudinal members defining, in transverse cross-section, a geometry of a square. | 02-16-2012 |
20120180426 | Twisted Threaded Reinforcing Bar - Techniques for reinforcing concrete using rebar are disclosed. Some example embodiments may include prestressed concrete structures reinforced by twisted, threaded reinforcing bars. An example reinforcing bar for a prestressed concrete structure may include an elongated, generally cylindrical rod; an external thread disposed on the generally cylindrical rod, the external thread formed from an elongated, generally nonlinear channel wrapped about a radial surface of the generally cylindrical rod in a generally helical fashion. A base portion of the nonlinear channel may be disposed substantially against the radial surface of the generally cylindrical rod and/or an upstanding portion of the nonlinear channel may extend generally orthogonally from the radial surface of the generally cylindrical rod. | 07-19-2012 |
20120227354 | METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING BEAM, AND BEAM - A beam includes at least three web plates that are connected to a bottom flange and top flange. | 09-13-2012 |
20130055676 | PROFILE ELEMENT - An elongate profile element has a bottom, sidewalls extending from the bottom substantially at right angles and an upper side opposite the bottom. The upper side comprises flanges which extend from the respective sidewalls towards each other and delimit between them a longitudinal slot extending over the length of the profile element. The flanges are bended inwards such that the free end of the flanges is directed towards the bottom and extends in a direction substantially at right angles with the bottom. The bottom is provided with spaced apart oblong recesses, which have longitudinal side edges which are bended inwards such that the free end of said edges extends towards the upper side in a direction substantially at right angles with the bottom. | 03-07-2013 |
20130111848 | SUPPORT POLE HAVING A TRACK - A support pole having a support member track portion and a support arm track portion is described that is configured to allow lateral and vertical displacement of the carrier device. In one or more implementations, the support pole includes a support member and a support arm extending outwardly from the support member. The support pole includes a support member track portion connected to the support member and a support arm track portion connected to the support arm. The support pole may also include a transition track portion disposed between the support member portion and the support arm portion. The track portions, collectively, are configured to allow a carrier device to transition between a first position and a second position. | 05-09-2013 |
20130133284 | PURLIN CONSTRUCTION FOR ROOF STRUCTURES - An elongated purlin for use in roof structures includes an elongated mounting wall designed to be mounted to and supported on roof beams, an upright wall affixed to the mounting wall and extending longitudinally approximately the length of the mounting wall, and first and second horizontally outwardly opening channels affixed to the upright wall and extending approximately the length of the upright wall. The first and second channels open outwardly in opposite directions and each of the first and second channels is designed to receive an edge of a solar panel or roof section engaged therein. | 05-30-2013 |
20130255184 | DOUBLE AXIS FRAME STRUT - A double axis frame strut has a strut frame and a tongue that extends from a distal end of the strut frame. The tongue can be rigidly coupled to an axle that is rotatably coupled to the strut frame and extends from a distal end of the strut frame. The tongue can rotate relative to the strut frame and the tongue can include a hole which can be coupled to other double axis frame struts or other structure. The hole in the tongue can define a first axis of rotation and the axle can define a second axis of rotation. The axis of the hole in the tongue can be perpendicular to the axis of rotation of the tongue relative to the strut frame. | 10-03-2013 |
20130340383 | DEFORMABLE ENERGY-ABSORBING UTILITY POLE - The present invention relates to an energy-absorbing deformable utility pole that comprises a hollow pole, and an insert placed within the pole. The insert is positioned in an area of the pole that is most affected by an impacting vehicle and the length of the insert is such that it substantially includes the affected area of the pole. During an impact, the utility pole provides for a more gradual deceleration of the vehicle, compared to previously known utility poles, resulting in a reduced level of damage to the vehicle and its occupant(s). The invention also provides for a process for increasing the energy absorption of a deformable utility pole by placing an insert composed of a deformable material within the pole in the area most likely to be affected by an impact with a vehicle, and wherein the length of the insert substantially includes the affected area of the pole. | 12-26-2013 |
20140053499 | Concrete Pole and Manufacturing Method Therefor - A method for manufacturing a concrete pole, includes steps of preparing a mold with PC steel bars; preparing a concrete composition comprising cement 19˜21 weight percent, Pozzolanic material 3˜5 weight percent, fine aggregate 25˜40 weight percent, natural stone aggregate 30˜45 weight percent, chemical admixture 0.3˜0.4 weight percent, inorganic pigment 0.4˜1.0 weight percent, and water 6˜7 weight percent; pouring the concrete composition into the mold; shaping the poured composition into a hollow pole; curing the shaped pole by steam at a temperature range from 75° C. to 85° C. from 6 to 8 hours; removing the mold from the cured pole; and grinding the outer surface of the pole so that the pattern and color of the natural stones are exposed on the outer surface. | 02-27-2014 |
20140053500 | MONOPOLE TOWER REINFORCEMENT CONFIGURATION AND RELATED METHODS - Antenna tower reinforcement configurations use bolted gusset plate and splice plate configurations that allow for increased clearance access using short threaded bolts and threaded gusset plate apertures for increased clearance access and/or ease of installation. The gusset plates are welded to the reinforcement plates rather than bolted. Splice plates are bolted to the gusset plates using splice bolts. | 02-27-2014 |
20140059974 | Polymer Composite Beam with In-Molded Flange Inserts - A solid molded polymer composite beam is described that includes at least a first flange; a second flange; at least one web extending between the two flanges wherein the first and second flanges are configured normal to the at least one web; the first flange and the second flange each contains an in-molded rigid insert in the plane of the flanges normal to the at least one web. The method of manufacture and insertion of the in-molded rigid inserts is also described. | 03-06-2014 |
20140109510 | Composite Materials And Applications Thereof And Methods Of Making Composite Materials - Various embodiments of the present invention provide composite materials and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the composite materials comprise high temperature resistant composite materials and methods of making high temperature resistant composite materials. In some embodiments, high temperature resistant composite materials of the present invention can be fabricated into landing pads, components used in landing pads to provide a structure to support the take-off and landing of aircraft, roadways or similar travel paths for heavy equipment, and/or components used in roadways or similar travel paths for heavy equipment. In one embodiment, a composite material comprises an inorganic ceramic matrix having a top surface in facing opposition to a bottom surface and at least one side surface between the top surface and the bottom surface, a first open weave fabric comprising a plurality of fibers disposed in the matrix proximate the bottom surface of the matrix, and at least one additional open weave fabric comprising a plurality of fibers disposed in the matrix between the first open weave fabric and the top surface of the matrix, wherein the at least one additional open weave fabric is positioned closer to the bottom surface than the top surface of the matrix. | 04-24-2014 |
20140123593 | STRUCTURAL MEMBERS WITH IMPROVED DUCTILITY AND METHOD FOR MAKING SAME - The present invention provides a method of improving the ductility of a structural member, such as a reinforced concrete beam or column, by providing a region of increased compression yielding in the compression zone of the plastic hinge region or nearby. This can be achieved by forming a mechanism provided in the compression zone to provide the ductile compression zone. | 05-08-2014 |
20140182240 | MOULD FOR PRECAST CONCRETE ELEMENT PRODUCTION - The present invention can be included in the technical field of moulds for precast concrete element production and relates to a mould for precast concrete element production wherein the relative position of the side walls that define the upper and lower flanks of the precast concrete element is defined by elements that are independent from the rest of the mould, as well as to the manufacturing process that uses the aforementioned mould for precast concrete element production, the precast concrete element thus obtained and a wind turbine comprising, in turn, at least one precast concrete element produced using said mould. | 07-03-2014 |
20140230363 | DOME COVER SUPPORTER - A dome cover supporter is capable of improving durability of a product and extending a life span thereof by preventing roof panels from protruding upwardly by supporting a dome cover used in a storage tank, achieving resistance against a load by decreasing surface roughness, and extending a life span by preventing gaskets from being exposed to ultraviolet rays. The dome cover supporter includes a supporter including supporter main body formed in a vertical direction, a base formed in lower portion of the supporter main body to support the supporter main body against the ground, and horizontal extending pieces bent in an upper portion of the supporter main body to be extended; and a fixing member fastened to an upper portion of the supporter to maintain a seal by fixing and pressing roof panels. | 08-21-2014 |
20140245695 | METHOD OF REINFORCING A COLUMN POSITIONED PROXIMATE A BLOCKING STRUCTURE - A method of reinforcing a column positioned proximate a blocking structure that prevents wrapping a sheet material completely about the column. The column includes an exterior perimeter surface portion extending between first and second intersections with the blocking structure so that the exterior perimeter surface portion is accessible from one side of the blocking structure. A first opening is formed in the column and/or the blocking structure. The first opening is located proximate the first intersection of the exterior perimeter surface portion of the column and the blocking structure. A portion of the first fiber anchor is inserted through the first opening. The first fiber anchor has at least a first end. The first end of the first fiber anchor is secured to the exterior perimeter surface portion of the column. An outer fibrous sheet is applied to the exterior perimeter surface portion. | 09-04-2014 |
20140260081 | MULTIPLE PANEL COLUMN AND METHODS - A support column and method for making a support column, the support column having a plurality of panels arranged side by side. The panels each have a core of insulative material and outer laminate layers laminated to the core. The panels are adhered to one another. | 09-18-2014 |
20140260082 | APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR AN ADJUSTABLE COLUMN - An adjustable column apparatus is described which includes a column, a cap plate and an adjustment mechanism. The cap plate and adjustment mechanism are connected to the column and fasteners are used to connect the cap plate to an external beam. The assembled column, cap plate and adjustment mechanism are suspended from the beam by the fasteners. The adjustment mechanism is adjusted to provide a load bearing interface between a floor and the column. | 09-18-2014 |
20140305072 | ECCENTRICALLY LOADED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Eccentrically loaded structural members and methods of forming the same. The structural members have their compressive loading axes offset from their load central longitudinal axes. | 10-16-2014 |
20140325937 | SUPPORT BEAM STRUCTURE CAPABLE OF EXTENDING SPAN AND REDUCING HEIGHT OF CEILING STRUCTURE AND INSTALLING METHOD THEREOF - Disclosed are a support beam structure capable of extending a span and reducing a height of a ceiling structure and an installing method thereof. The support beam structure includes an H-beam extending in a longitudinal direction, an inclined extension part fastened to a lower surface or a side surface of the H-beam and inclined in such a way as to flare at an upper end thereof, a reinforcing part for reinforcing the inclined extension part, a deck placed on an upper end of the inclined extension part, and a concrete layer for filling a top of the inclined extension part, a top of the H-beam, and a top of the deck. | 11-06-2014 |
20140352252 | WALL STUD BRACE - An apparatus for reinforcing a plurality of parallel spaced apart structural members to each other comprises a rigid member having first and second ends and is sized to extend diagonally across the plurality of adjacent structural members. Each structural member extends between first and second ends and has first and second edges. The apparatus further comprises a plurality of sockets extending from the rigid member. Each socket is oriented diagonally relative to the rigid member and sized and shaped to receive a first edge of one of the plurality of parallel spaced apart structural member therein. | 12-04-2014 |
20150096261 | Thermal Clip for Building Construction - There is disclosed a mounting clip for mounting an exterior metal cladding from an exterior sheathing in a building to form a set off between the metal cladding and the sheathing. The mounting clip is made of a plastic material having a low thermal conductivity and is made in the general form of an I-beam with parallel first and second flat portions held together by a web portion. The second flat portion is longer than the first web portion so as to accommodate mounting apertures in order to make the mounting clip easier to install. | 04-09-2015 |
20150113912 | SELF-CONFINING CERAMIC ARTICLES USING ADVANCED MATERIAL REINFORCEMENTS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURE - A self-confining structural article includes a ceramic matrix with a reinforcement member disposed within the ceramic matrix. The reinforcement member is continuous, and has a mesh with holes not exceeding 4 mm in size. | 04-30-2015 |
20150292054 | HOT ROLLED STEEL SHEET FOR SQUARE COLUMN FOR BUILDING STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND METHOD OF MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A hot rolled steel sheet for a square column for building structural members, the hot rolled steel sheet having a composition of, in terms of % by mass,
| 10-15-2015 |
20150361664 | H-SECTION STEEL AND METHOD OF PRODUCING THE SAME - An H-section steel has a predetermined chemical composition, an Nb content and a B content satisfy Nb+125×B≧0.075%, a thickness of a flange is 12 mm to 40 mm, and in a thickness center portion and ¼ flange width portion of the flange, a metallographic structure of a cross-section perpendicular to a rolling direction contains pearlite having a distribution density of 3.2×10 | 12-17-2015 |
20160002925 | BEAM REINFORCING METALLIC MATERIAL AND BEAM REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A beam reinforcing metallic material includes a welding surface, a counter-flange-part surface, a contacting surface, a protrusion, and the like. The beam reinforcing material is a member that is made of metal such as steel for example. The beam reinforcing metallic material is not plate shaped but has a three dimensional shape. More particularly, the cross-sectional shape varies from the edge parts toward the center part in longitudinal direction. The cross section (cross-sectional area) of the center part of the beam reinforcing metallic material in longitudinal direction is larger than the cross sections (cross-sectional areas) of the both end parts. Increasing the cross-sectional area of the vicinity of the center part of the beam reinforcing metallic material allows the part that receives maximum stress to securely obtain the flexural strength when the beam reinforcing metallic material is fixed to the beam. | 01-07-2016 |
20160002926 | BEAM REINFORCING STRUCTURE - A beam is an H-shaped steel having flange parts above and under a web part. A through hole is formed on web part to let pipes and the like pass through. A ring beam reinforcing metallic material is disposed through hole. A beam reinforcing metallic material is disposed along the upper and lower flange parts at positions away from the through hole. The beam reinforcing metallic material on the front surface of the web part (opposite side of a flange of the ring beam reinforcing metallic material). The beam reinforcing metallic material in a direction in which a counter-flange surface of the beam reinforcing metallic material faces the flange part. A contacting surface is in contact with web part and is fixed to the web part with a welded section. At this time, the welded section is formed up to the height to which an angle varying section is covered. | 01-07-2016 |
20160040429 | ECCENTRICALLY LOADED STRUCTURAL MEMBERS AND METHODS OF FORMING THE SAME - Eccentrically loaded structural members and methods of forming the same. The structural members have their compressive loading axes offset from their load central longitudinal axes. | 02-11-2016 |
20160107511 | DOOR IMPACT BEAM FROM AN EXTRUSION PROFILE AND ITS MANUFACTURING PROCESS - The present invention comprises a door impact beam ( | 04-21-2016 |
20160108617 | PURLIN CONSTRUCTION AND MOUNTING SYSTEM FOR FLAT ROOF STRUCTURES - A purlin mounting system for use in a flat roof structure includes a purlin with a flat mounting wall and an upright wall extending perpendicularly from the mounting wall. First and second mounting shelves are attached to the upright wall and extend outwardly in opposite directions. Each mounting wall is positioned to receive an edge of a roof section thereon. The flat mounting wall and the upright wall define a vertical mounting channel extending from a lower surface of the flat mounting wall a distance less than the distance of the first and second mounting shelves from the mounting wall. A purlin positioning and mounting device is designed to be attached to a roof beam and includes a vertically extending support wall designed to extend upwardly from a supporting roof beam when attached to the supporting roof beam and to nest within the mounting channel. | 04-21-2016 |
20160138261 | FITTING FOR CHANNEL FRAMING - A fitting for use with channel framing including an outer surface and a fitting groove formed in the outer surface includes a base comprising an inner face, an outer face, and sides extending between the inner face and outer face. The base is configured for insertion into the fitting groove of the channel framing. A spring member is mounted on the base and disposed generally above the outer face of the base. The spring member is configured to engage the outer surface of the channel framing when the base is inserted into the fitting groove. The base and the spring member form a clamp for securing the fitting in the fitting groove. | 05-19-2016 |