Tensioned structure with adjustably movable columns and beams

Details Tensioned structure with adjustably movable columns and beams Tensioned structure with adjustably movable columns and beams

1982-06-01

1984-05-29

Murtagh, John E.

Static structures (e.g., buildings)

With component having discrete prestressing means

Beam, girder, or truss construction

52299, F04C 310, F04C 326

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044506627

ABSTRACT:
A modular beam/column construction having a tension member securing end caps to the opposite ends of the beams and columns which are placed in compression. In one embodiment, the end caps mounted to horizontally extending beams are in turn secured atop a base plate with a threaded fastener controlling the positioning of the beam ends relative to the base plate. In another embodiment, a cap mounted atop wooden beams is secured to a base plate by a tension member. The cap includes vertically movable adjustment members to horizontally level the cap although the columns are of different lengths.

REFERENCES:
patent: 1825195 (1931-09-01), McAvoy et al.
patent: 2011312 (1935-08-01), Engman
patent: 2234663 (1941-03-01), Anderegg
patent: 2414011 (1947-01-01), Billner
patent: 2496850 (1950-02-01), Bertrand
patent: 3380209 (1968-04-01), Cheskin

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