Static structures (e.g. – buildings) – With component having discrete prestressing means – Beam – girder – or truss construction
Patent
1981-11-20
1983-08-16
Faw, Jr., Price C.
Static structures (e.g., buildings)
With component having discrete prestressing means
Beam, girder, or truss construction
29446, 52230, 403 43, 403348, E04C 310
Patent
active
043983774
ABSTRACT:
A structural member having an elongated body shell, which may be fiberglass, and a pair of caps engaging the ends of the shell. A plurality of bands extend through the shell connecting the caps and pulling them toward each other, thus rigidifying the member and securing the caps. At one end of the member, the bands are secured to the corresponding end cap by a distribution member that engages a pull member. The distribution member can pivot on the pull member to at least partially equalize tension on the bands. A tensioning member engages the pull member so that tension can be applied. At a predetermined tension, a drive piece connected to the tensioning member breaks away. Contact between the interior surface of the shell and the side edges of the bands can cause the shell to resist collapse.
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Faw Jr. Price C.
Raduazo Henry E.
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