Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – Tensioned or flexed sheet facing
Patent
1974-08-26
1977-06-07
Ridgill, Jr., James L.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
Tensioned or flexed sheet facing
522365, 522369, E04B 1343, E04C 320
Patent
active
RE0292494
ABSTRACT:
A building construction utilizing precast concrete building units which are positioned side-by-side and end-to-end as well as stacked to form a multistory structure; the units being secured together by tendons freely threaded through horizontal and vertical chases provided in the building units, placed under tension and anchored at their extremities. The building units may also include precast beams containing longitudinal catenary tendons anchored at the end extremities of each building unit, the units being bolted in end-to-end relation.
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Ridgill, Jr. James L.
Unicon Parking Structures, Inc.
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