Structural beam and joint therefor

Details Structural beam and joint therefor Structural beam and joint therefor

1992-10-28

1994-06-28

Safavi, Michael

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

Machine or implement

527307, 403381, E04C 312, F16B 500

Patent

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053235843

ABSTRACT:
The glued structural and joint beam of the present invention comprises a tongue formed on a longitudinal edge of a web member of the beam wherein the tongue comprises a generally bulbous or outwardly bowed profile extending from the edge to shoulders recessed into opposed faces of the web, and a groove formed on a longitudinal face of a flange member of the beam wherein the groove comprises a profile with outwardly bowed side walls configured to mate with the bulbous profile of the tongue. The joint lockingly connects the flange and web members of a wooden I-beam to inhibit disconnection of the joint during curing of the joint adhesive. Dimensional lumber or composite wooden members may be used.

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