Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Processes – Anchor – bond – etc.
Patent
1996-02-26
1998-03-17
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Processes
Anchor, bond, etc.
5274503, 526569, 526551, 52665, 403171, 403231, 403381, E04B 126, E04C 330
Patent
active
057273588
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
TECHNICAL FIELD
This invention relates to a new method of constructing a building composed of frame members, having fitting end structures for connecting pillars, wall panels, horizontal members (such as beams and girders), floor panels, or such, and which is built at the architectural spot by a combination of these members. This invention improves the efficiency in construction, the performance of insulation and the airtightness of the building. In particular, this invention is directed to an advantageous method of constructing of building such as a traditional Japanese wooden axal structure, which had been difficult to keep sufficient airtightness due to their perfect joint formation, or such as various kinds of panel methods which have become more popular because they may be built easily and rapidly.
BACKGROUND ART
The building of Japanese traditional wooden axal structures is on the verge of a crisis due to lack of skilled carpenters, having a steadfast popularity, the demand for them remaining high. Under such circumstances, the applicant of this invention realized a wooden axal structure which is similar to traditional wooden axal structure but different from the various kinds of previous prefabrication methods; a wooden axal structure able to greatly improve the efficiency in its creation including processing and construction, a joint structure thereof, and construction thereof, as disclosed, for example, in Japanese patent Application Nos. HEI3-119482, HEI4-223464, HEI4-22463 and HEI4-275032.
The inventions as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Nos. HEI3-119482 et al are directed to a joint structure on top of a pillar especially in a wooden axal structure. However, these invention may differ somewhat from the traditional wooden construction style which is composed of a combination of pillars and horizontal members connected with said pillars with special methods, and further composed of other wooden pillars connected to said horizontal members.
The invention as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application No. HEI4-223463 is directed to joint structures which allow an upper wooden pillar to be vertically connected to a lower wooden pillar directly by using joint metals without exposing the metals at a corner of the wooden pillar, so that the metals do not hinder later when finishing the structure. The inventions as disclosed in Japanese Patent Application Nos. HEI3-86265 and HEI4-275032 et al. are adapted similarly to the above-mentioned technical idea of a base structure assembly.
In the above inventions, it is extremely important to allow precise measurements when building the wooden axal structure, including the joint portion structure among other structures.
Wood has more flexibility than other materials, but it is still highly necessary to obtain precise measurements of the wood. However, this results in the problem that a highly skilled technique and/or special machine are necessary for construction, especially to construct a joint assembly such as a fitting joint or a knocking joint. The present invention improves the efficiency in construction of the building while at the same time improves the airtightness of the building.
To deal effectively with such circumstances, this invention was developed and completed, contemplating a method of constructing a building (for example, the structure disclosed below). A basic technical idea of this invention may be efficiently and effectively adapted to a series of inventor's wooden axal structures. It is confirmed that this invention is also effective in constructing building of other structure styles.
DISCLOSURE OF THE INVENTION
As shown in the specific embodiment in the attached drawings, the general method of constructing a building is basically composed of following steps.
That is, this invention is directed to a method for constructing a building including frame members, which compose a main body of the building (such as pillars, wall panels, horizontal members including beams and girders, etc.) and has a fitting end structure for connect
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Hayashi Yuuichirou
Satou Keiji
Watanabe Manabu
Friedman Carl D.
Yip Winnie S.
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