Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Composite prefabricated panel including adjunctive means – Having separate attached – elongated edging or stiffener
Patent
1995-12-14
1998-01-13
Friedman, Carl D.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Composite prefabricated panel including adjunctive means
Having separate attached, elongated edging or stiffener
5280018, 526562, E04C 232
Patent
active
057066264
ABSTRACT:
An internal shear panel for reducing the tendency of the upper portions of buildings to move relative to the foundation when lateral forces, such as those produced by winds and earthquakes, are applied to the walls. The shear panel is pre-assembled having two vertical posts and two diaphragm members interconnecting the two vertical posts. The panel also has an upper and a lower horizontal member that are connected to the vertical posts and the diaphragm members. The lower horizontal member and the vertical posts are configured to be attached via brackets to holdown bolts mounted in the foundation of a building and the upper horizontal member is configured to be attached to an upper plate or rail of the wall. Hence, the shear panel can be installed by connecting the upper horizontal member to the upper portion of the wall and connecting the lower horizontal member to the holdown bolts in the foundation.
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Friedman Carl D.
Horton-Richardson Yvonne
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