Earthquake-resistant, removable partition

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1987-03-24

1988-04-05

Kyle, Deborah L.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Laterally related, individually assembled courses

52167, 52593, 52609, 376287, 376459, E04B 102

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047350288

ABSTRACT:
In order to seal an opening formed in a vertical wall, a removable partition is formed, which is constituted by at least two dry-stacked brick layers. Each layer is formed from several rows of bricks, each constituted by bricks which, in cross-section, are shaped like a parallelogram, arranged in opposite directions on either side of a central locking brick which, in cross-section, is shaped like an isosceles trapezium. Each row of bricks behaves like a fictitious funicular arc when exposed to a horizontal force normal to the partition. Thus, the earthquake resistance is ensured without adding a reinforcing framework to the two faces of the partition.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1978585 (1932-03-01), Orrell

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