Structural assemblies

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1979-06-25

1981-09-29

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Multiroom or level

Curtain-wall; i.e., panel attached outside floor or beam

52220, E04B 176, E04B 242

Patent

active

042915112

ABSTRACT:
A structural assembly, e.g. a curtain-walled building, comprises load-bearing floor slabs at successive levels and a framework of the curtain wall has vertical mullion members through which it is secured to the floor slabs at a spacing from the floor slabs. Fire-resistant panels are interposed in the gaps to check the passage of smoke and flames between floors. The panels overlie the rear faces of the mullions over a depth substantially greater than that of the floor slabs and bear against said rear faces to reinforce the mullions against wind loads. Any residual spacing between the panels and the floor slabs can be closed by fire-resistant elements that also form service ducts.

REFERENCES:
patent: 2976970 (1961-03-01), Toney
patent: 3319388 (1967-05-01), Olsen
patent: 3715848 (1973-02-01), Jordan
Buildings for Industry, vol. 1, Henn, Iliffe Books Limited, London, 1965, p. 196.

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