Abstract:
A fireproof covered structure for covering a penetration part formed in a fireproof beam of a wooden building to make the penetration part fireproof, wherein a tubular fireproof covering material is attached to the penetration part while covering an inner peripheral surface of the penetration part. The tubular fireproof covering material is formed by stacking a plurality of gypsum board pieces cut out from commercially available gypsum boards of thicknesses of 9.5 mm to 25.5 mm, in the thickness direction and unitarily connecting the gypsum board pieces. The tubular fireproof covering material is inserted into and attached to the penetration part such that a connecting portion That connects gypsum board pieces That are adjacent in the stacking direction is disposed at a boundary portion between a structural member and a covering member of the fireproof beam, or at a portion close to the boundary portion.
Abstract:
Premanufactured structures for constructing buildings comprise a construction system for an energy efficient multi-story building with standard single or mixed units. The multi-story building is constructed using premanufactured structures: non-weight bearing walls with finished exterior including all electrical, insulating, plumbing and communications components that are premanufactured at a site distant from a building site, and the non-weight bearings walls are attached to a floor and ceiling slabs, interfacing with each other to enclose units of the building; interior components that are premanufactured at a remote site to connect to inside portions of the non-weight bearing walls; and exterior components that are premanufactured at the remote site to attach to exterior surfaces of the building. Non-weight bearing walls, interior components, and exterior components are installed and connected together to provide the energy efficient multi-story building with units with different floor plans, and optionally, a retail level with underground parking.
Abstract:
The heat dissipating beam is an I-beam with heavy-duty conduits placed in the upper left and lower right hand corners. These conduits would be clamped in place and would be linked together via suitable fittings when the beams are structurally arranged. The conduits would be tied into a common riser to a roof-mounted water storage tank, which would hold water or another fluid with heat dissipation qualities. A pump would also be attached to the water tank for replacing the fluid after a fire or similar incident in which deployment of the fluid into the beams would be necessary. When the conduits are filled with water, or another suitable liquid, the beam would be able to withstand exposure to a greater degree of heat before weakening and failing.
Abstract:
An enclosure that is fire-resistive for a predetermined period of time including a floor having a structural forging which is covered with a glass wool felt. A platform of wooden plates is affixed to the glass wool felt. Lateral expansion joints are positioned at ends of the wooden plates. A wooden skirting board is positioned over the expansion joints and resides against walls of the enclosure. The walls are formed by plywood boards, incombustible boards, and a wooden board formed by planks. A metallic square bar is affixed to the floor and resides at the bottom of the walls. A ceiling is self-supported at the top of the walls.
Abstract:
A walk-in shelter providing protection against undesired heat, radiation, gas and water action, as well as mechanical stressing, particularly for data carriers is proposed, in which the walls comprise several different layers. The inner and outer layers are constructed as a closed metal envelope. Between the outer and inner layers is provided a metal supporting frame and between the outer layer, supporting frame and inner layer are provided insulating layers with high thermal insulation and mechanical strength. All the layers are set up independently of one another, are self-supporting and not mechanically interconnected.
Abstract:
A walk-in shelter providing protection against undesired heat, radiation, gas and water action, as well as mechanical stressing, particularly for data carriers is proposed, in which the walls comprise several different layers. The inner and outer layers are constructed as a closed metal envelope. Between the outer and inner layers is provided a metal supporting frame and between the outer layer, supporting frame and inner layer are provided insulating layers with high thermal insulation and mechanical strength. All the layers are set up independently of one another, are self-supporting and not mechanically interconnected.
Abstract:
A structural element is provided which is preferably made of metal or plastic and which is useful as load-bearing element of high bending strength for various structures, supports, bridges, vehicles, as load-bearing foundation, and for many other purposes. Such structural element consists of two or more shells or plates which surround at least one cavity. Said cavities are equipped with load-bearing supporting elements, shells, panels, and the like which are associated with pressure plates, preferably honeycomb or grid-like plates. The ribs or ridges of said honeycombs or grids are relatively small, i.e. very narrow. The structural element, furthermore, comprises at least one flexible or movable plate which exerts a pressure onto the elements inserted into the cavity or cavities. Said pressure is equal to or greater than atmospheric pressure and higher than the pressure in the support cavity. The structural element of this invention may also be of tubular shape. It can be provided with fire protecting or extinguishing means. The structural element has an excellent sound- and heat-insulating capacity.
Abstract:
A heat and smoke vent for the roof of a building or other structure having a cover which deforms and disengages from its mounting when heated by a fire in the building notwithstanding rain falling thereon, and thereby automatically releasing the heat and smoke from the building.