Continuous hold-down system

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2006-12-19

2006-12-19

Slack, Naoko (Department: 3635)

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Footing or foundation type

For a wall

C052S295000, C052S712000, C052S481100, C411S536000

Reexamination Certificate

active

07150132

ABSTRACT:
A hold-down system used to secure a building structure to the foundation, thereby enabling the building to better withstand forces like high winds and earthquakes because these forces may then be distributed to the foundation. The hold-down system is characterized as being continuous and having stackable, individual take-up units. A continuous hold-down system allows the system to compensate for shrinkage or crushing of the building's frame throughout each level of the building because the anchor of the system is always in communication with the foundation of the building. The individual take-up units are stackable allowing each level of the system to compensate for shrinkage or crushing on that level as well as adjacent levels.

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