Prefabricated building structure

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1975-07-23

1977-01-11

Bell, J. Karl

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Means compensating earth-transmitted force

Relative motion means between a structure and its foundation

52 22, 52 90, 52292, 52636, 521691, 5216911, E04B 700, E04B 198, E04H 900

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040019900

ABSTRACT:
An improved economical, easily assembled, prefabricated building structural system is disclosed in which practically no on site construction is necessary as compared with the substantial site preparation necessary in the prior art. Substantially every portion of the main structure may be prefabricated on or off site, prior to assembly. The system is characterized in the use of materials which render it fireproof, weatherproof and termite proof and not subject to buckling or warping. It has structural details and connections at the footings, floor slab, vertical columns, roof trusses and interior and exterior walls, for example, which render the finished structure flood and earthquake resistant and give it a life expectancy far superior to prior art prefabricated or conventional housing. Thus, the floor slab, of prefabricated sections, is supported elevated off the ground, on piers set in footings which may be positioned well below moisture and freeze lines; vertical columns and trusses are non-rigidly connected to provide for slight movement, if necessary, for resisting earthquake shock and settling and other aging damage; and floor slab, side walls, and roof panels are all of precast concrete or similar materials to provide insect and weather resistance and to provide an integrated building structural system of extremely solid construction, having a longer life expectance than prior art prefabricated housing or conventional housing.

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Engineering News-Record, Jan. 9, 1947, pp. 83 & 84, "California Auto-Assembly Building".
Engineering News-Record, Oct. 14, 1954, pp. 30-32, "Reservoir".

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