Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Three-way corner construction – Barrier resting on top of vertical structures; e.g. – walls
Patent
1998-06-10
2000-07-04
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Three-way corner construction
Barrier resting on top of vertical structures; e.g., walls
522236, 523095, 524811, 52712, 527315, 527451, 4032321, E04B 102
Patent
active
060820667
DESCRIPTION:
BRIEF SUMMARY
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
This invention relates to a modular building system, and in particular to an integrated construction panel suitable, for example, for constructing domestic dwellings from pre-fabricated components, a building constructed from such panels, and a method of constructing a pre-fabricated building.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
Prefabricated buildings have been known for many years and come in various shapes and sizes. Typically, a frame structure is assembled first. Wooden or metal panels are then applied to the frame structure to form the shell of basic building, which must then be finished in a conventional manner.
Such buildings still require a long time to complete because of all the exterior and interior finishing work that is required. Also skilled craftsmen, who may not be readily available on site, are required to complete the assembly of the building.
An object of the invention is to alleviate the disadvantages of the prior art.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
According to the present invention there is provided an integrated construction panel for use in the construction of modular buildings, especially with integrated services, comprising a grid of structural studs made of fire-proof material bonded together by an adhesive with a high degree of elasticity, a rigid frame surrounding said grid and attached to the end of the studs, said frame being adapted to mate with an adjacent similar panel, front and rear wall members attached to said frame to define a substantially enclosed space therewithin; and a closed cell foam substantially filling said space to provide additional adhesion and distribute external loads throughout the panel.
The panel can be used in buildings with integrated services.
The studs, frame and wall members are preferably made of sheet metal and held together by a modified form of bitumen acting as an adhesive. This modified bitumen can also encapsulate the entire panel to prevent the ingress of moisture and egress of gas from the foam and provide an air seal.
The studs can conveniently be channel-shaped for strength.
A decorative facing, for example of facing bricks, can be applied to the front of the panel using the modified bitumen as an adhesive.
The panels can be assembled at a factory and the transported to a building site for immediate assembly into a self-supporting structure. Unlike conventional prefabricated structures, there is no need first to assemble a frame. The panels themselves provide the necessary structural integrity. Once the panels have been assembled, the building is essentially complete. It only remains to finish the interior.
Some of the panels can be provided with roofing tiles. These roofing panels can be laid directly onto the upper edges of the wall panels using suitable angle brackets, preferably made of sheet metal.
In another aspect the invention provides a method of constructing a pre-fabricated building comprising the steps of providing at an assembly site a plurality of integrated building panels, each panel comprising a grid of structural studs made of fire-proof material bonded together by an adhesive with a high degree of elasticity, a rigid frame surrounding said grid and attached to the end of the studs, said frame being adapted to mate with an adjacent similar panel, front and rear wall members attached to said frame to define a substantially enclosed space therewithin, and a closed cell foam substantially filling said space to provide additional adhesion and distribute external loads throughout the panel; transporting said panels to a building site; and assembling said integrated panels into a building at said building site by joining them together in a self-supporting structure without a separate frame.
DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS
The invention will now be described in more detail, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying drawings, in which:
FIG. 1. is a perspective partly cut-way view of an integrated panel in accordance with the invention;
FIG. 2 is a front elevation of part of the panel shown in FIG
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Friedman Carl D.
Mill Peter
Yip Winnie S.
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