Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face... – Opposed discrete edger-spacers; e.g. – hollow panels
Patent
1991-04-18
1993-04-13
Scherbel, David A.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Module or panel having discrete edgewise or face-to-face...
Opposed discrete edger-spacers; e.g., hollow panels
52593, 52572, E04C 300
Patent
active
052011593
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a structural element for providing continuous surfaces, for example a screen, a partition wall, a hoarding or the like, essentially for screening-off noise, a view, etc.
Prior art elements for the erection of continuous surfaces such as walls and the like, are expensive to produce. Furthermore, the erection proper of, for example, hoardings and walls is expensive and, above all, prior art elements do not permit a many-faceted design, by which is meant versatility of variations in both the vertical and horizontal directions. This is a major requirement, since the more environmental considerations arise, the greater will be the demand that such continuous surfaces can merge in as discrete a manner as possible into the existing environment without reducing the desired effect of possible screening-off. Hence, an unconditional requirement is that the structural element permit adaptation of building works into the appearance of the landscape both vertically and horizontally.
The task forming the basis of the present invention is to provide an apparatus for obviating the drawbacks of prior art designs, or at least for reducing such drawbacks, while making possible every consideration to be taken of environmental aspects.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
The major advantages afforded by an apparatus according to the present invention primarily reside in the extraordinarily versatile possibilities for variations in shape, height, colour, different disposition patterns, surface structures, transparency, translucency etc. Moreover, all of these advantages will be attained by means of a profile structural element which is simple from the point of view of manufacture and assembly or erection and which may be open or closed. By suitable design of the element, it can moreover be employed in noise barrier arrangements and noise reduction arrangements, the desired noise reduction being, int. al. achieved in that the joints are always tight. Furthermore, desired sound reduction and sound absorption are made possible, together with sufficient standing rigidity to satisfy applicable norms and standards without, to this end, needing to waive road safety requirement aspects in the form of yieldability, absence of loose parts, avoidance of fire risk, etc. Possible sound reduction (noise reduction) is optimized in that the structural element according to the present invention is given tubular design and construction which, as a result of the double-walling, imparts a higher reduction ratio. By the possibility of selecting different types of plastic materials, there will further be realized resistance to heat, cold (brittleness, risk of cracking on ice formation), colour fastness, UV light resistance, mechanical strength (impact test), resistance to exhaust gases, oil, road salt, resistance to snow-ploughing, high pressure washing, vandalism in the form of graffiti, blows and dismantling, and resistance to the effects of plants and animals. Furthermore, good possibilities exist for repair, as well as resistance to rot.
As a result of the versatility of the apparatus according to the present invention, aesthetic requirements will also be satisfied in that the arrangement may be effected in such a manner as to melt into the environment in terms of both form and colour. In this context, form is taken to mean variations in both the vertical and horizontal directions. A structural element according to the present invention also affords low running and maintenance costs. In addition, the structural element according to the invention is rational and economical to manufacture and simple to assemble, and offers great possibilities for use within many different areas, for example the element may possibly be filled with different materials such as cell-forming foamed plastic for providing buoyant bodies and the like.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
The present invention will now be described in greater detail hereinbelow with particular reference to the accompanying drawings.
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REFERENCES:
patent: 3619965 (1971-11-01), Thibert
patent: 3765135 (1973-10-01), Gerhardt
patent: 4186539 (1980-02-01), Harmon et al.
Goranson Dag
Goranson Orjan
Goranson Per
Scherbel David A.
Silentia AB
Smith Creighton
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