A concrete fillable steel joist includes a generally U-shaped member and a top chord. The generally U-shaped member has spaced apart webs and a bottom chord. The top chord is operably attached to the U-shaped member. The top chord has a plurality of spaced apart top chord holes. The U-shaped member and the top chord define a volume that is fillable with concrete when opposed ends of the U-shaped member have joist ends operably attached thereto. The joist ends may be a pair of end plates. Alternatively, the joist ends may be structural members. A concrete fillable steel joist system includes a plurality of spaced apart concrete fillable steel joists, and metal decking. The metal decking is operably attached between the spaced apart steel joists. The concrete fillable steel joist and the metal decking are configured to receive concrete.
E04C 3/294 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms built-up from parts of different materials the materials being steel and concrete of concrete combined with a girder-like structure extending laterally outside the element
E04C 3/293 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms built-up from parts of different materials the materials being steel and concrete
E04B 1/30 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts being composed of two or more materialsComposite steel and concrete constructions
E04B 5/10 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with metal beams or girders, e.g. with steel lattice girders
E04B 5/04 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams of concrete or other stone-like material, e.g. asbestos cement
E04B 5/14 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with beams or girders laid in two directions
E04B 5/40 - Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements with form units as part of the floor with slab-shaped form units acting simultaneously as reinforcementForm slabs with reinforcements extending laterally outside the element with metal form slabs
E04B 5/29 - Floor structures partly formed in situ with stiffening ribs or other beam-like formations wholly or partly prefabricated the prefabricated parts of the beams consisting wholly of metal
E04B 1/24 - Structures comprising elongated load-supporting parts, e.g. columns, girders, skeletons the supporting parts consisting of metal
A concrete fillable steel joist includes a generally U-shaped member, a top chord, and a pair of end plates. The generally U-shaped member having spaced apart webs and a bottom chord. The top chord is operably attached to the U-shaped member. The top chord has a plurality of spaced apart top chord holes. The pair of end plates are operably attached at opposed ends of U-shaped member. The U-shaped member, the top chord and the pair of end plates form a volume that is fillable with concrete. A concrete fillable steel joist system includes a plurality of spaced apart concrete fillable steel joist, metal decking, and bridging members. The metal decking is operably attached between the spaced apart steel joists. The bridging members are operably attached between the metal decking and the U-shaped member. The concrete fillable steel joist and the metal decking are configured to receive concrete.
E04B 5/29 - Floor structures partly formed in situ with stiffening ribs or other beam-like formations wholly or partly prefabricated the prefabricated parts of the beams consisting wholly of metal
A concrete fillable steel joist includes a generally U-shaped member and a top chord. The generally U-shaped member has spaced apart webs and a bottom chord. The top chord is operably attached to the U-shaped member. The top chord has a plurality of spaced apart top chord holes. The U-shaped member and the top chord define a volume that is fillable with concrete when opposed ends of the U-shaped member have joist ends operably attached thereto. The joist ends may be a pair of end plates. Alternatively, the joist ends may be structural members. A concrete fillable steel joist system includes a plurality of spaced apart concrete fillable steel joists, and metal decking. The metal decking is operably attached between the spaced apart steel joists. The concrete fillable steel joist and the metal decking are configured to receive concrete.
E04B 5/10 - Load-carrying floor structures formed substantially of prefabricated units with metal beams or girders, e.g. with steel lattice girders
E04C 3/08 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of metal with apertured web, e.g. with a web consisting of bar-like componentsHoneycomb girders
E04C 3/293 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms built-up from parts of different materials the materials being steel and concrete
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Vertical seals for use with exterior wall panel assemblies
An exterior wall panel assembly includes an exterior wall panel, a vertical seal and a horizontal seal. The exterior wall panel has a top, a bottom and opposed sides. The vertical seal is affixed to one side of the exterior wall panel and extends from the top to the bottom of the exterior wall panel. The horizontal seal is affixed to the top of the exterior wall panel. The horizontal seal extends along the top and is spaced inwardly from each opposed side. An exterior wall panel system includes at least two exterior wall panel assemblies and a horizontal splice. The horizontal splice is positioned between horizontal seals on adjacent exterior wall panels and is sealingly attached thereto.
E04B 2/00 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls
E04F 13/08 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of a plurality of similar covering or lining elements
E04B 1/76 - Heat, sound or noise insulation, absorption, or reflectionOther building methods affording favourable thermal or acoustical conditions, e.g. accumulating of heat within walls specifically with respect to heat only
An exterior wall panel assembly includes an exterior wall panel, a vertical seal and a horizontal seal. The exterior wall panel has a top, a bottom and opposed sides. The vertical seal is affixed to one side of the exterior wall panel and extends from the top to the bottom of the exterior wall panel. The horizontal seal is affixed to the top of the exterior wall panel. The horizontal seal extends along the top and is spaced inwardly from each opposed side. An exterior wall panel system includes at least two exterior wall panel assemblies and a horizontal splice. The horizontal splice is positioned between horizontal seals on adjacent exterior wall panels and is sealingly attached thereto.
E04F 13/072 - Coverings or linings, e.g. for walls or ceilings composed of covering or lining elementsSub-structures thereforFastening means therefor composed of specially adapted, structured or shaped covering or lining elements
A vertical seal for use with a first and second exterior panels, the vertical seal including a first pair of opposed sides and a second pair of opposed sides. The second pair of opposed sides extend between the first pair of opposed sides, and the second pair of opposed sides have bends formed therein such that first pair of opposed sides are moveable towards each other under pressure. When the vertical seal is positioned between the first and second exterior panels and a seal is formed therebetween. An exterior wall system includes a plurality of exterior panels, a plurality of vertical seals operably connected between horizontally adjacent exterior panels and a plurality of horizontal seals between vertically adjacent panels.
A panel system configured to be attached to vertically adjacent panels systems includes a frame having a top track, a bottom track and a plurality of generally vertical members extending between the top track and the bottom track. The panel system also includes at least one exterior finish component operably attached to the frame; and a plurality of alignment assemblies operably attached to the frame. Each alignment assembly has a lower fixing plate having an alignment pin extending upwardly therefrom, the lower fixing plate being operably attached to the top track of the frame; and an upper alignment plate being operably attached to bottom track of the frame and having a hole formed therein, wherein the alignment pin of the lower fixing plate is configured to be received by the upper alignment plate attached to a vertically adjacent panel.
E04G 21/14 - Conveying or assembling building elements
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
F16S 1/02 - Sheets, panels, or other members of similar proportionsConstructions comprising assemblies of such members designed for being secured together edge to edge, e.g. at an angleAssemblies thereof
A panel system configured to be attached to vertically adjacent panels systems includes a frame having a top track, a bottom track and a plurality of generally vertical members extending between the top track and the bottom track. The panel system also includes at least one exterior finish component operably attached to the frame; and a plurality of alignment assemblies operably attached to the frame. Each alignment assembly has a lower fixing plate having an alignment pin extending upwardly therefrom, the lower fixing plate being operably attached to the top track of the frame; and an upper alignment plate being operably attached to bottom track of the frame and having a hole formed therein, wherein the alignment pin of the lower fixing plate is configured to be received by the upper alignment plate attached to a vertically adjacent panel.
E04C 2/38 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels characterised by the shape or structure with attached ribs, flanges, or the like, e.g. framed panels
E04B 2/00 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls
E04C 2/00 - Building elements of relatively thin form for the construction of parts of buildings, e.g. sheet materials, slabs, or panels
A panel system configured to be attached to vertically adjacent panels systems includes a frame having a top track, a bottom track and a plurality of generally vertical members extending between the top track and the bottom track. The panel system also includes at least one exterior finish component operably attached to the frame; and a plurality of alignment assemblies operably attached to the frame. Each alignment assembly has a lower fixing plate having an alignment pin extending upwardly therefrom, the lower fixing plate being operably attached to the top track of the frame; and an upper alignment plate being operably attached to bottom track of the frame and having a hole formed therein, wherein the alignment pin of the lower fixing plate is configured to be received by the upper alignment plate attached to a vertically adjacent panel.
E04G 21/14 - Conveying or assembling building elements
F16B 1/00 - Devices for securing together, or preventing relative movement between, constructional elements or machine parts
F16B 5/00 - Joining sheets or plates to one another or to strips or bars parallel to them
F16S 1/02 - Sheets, panels, or other members of similar proportionsConstructions comprising assemblies of such members designed for being secured together edge to edge, e.g. at an angleAssemblies thereof
This disclosure discloses a wet seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the wet seal system is used with caulking to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The wet seal system generally comprises a vertical seal, a horizontal seal, an upper wet core plug and a lower wet core plug, wherein each of the vertical seal, horizontal seal, upper wet core plug and lower wet core plug is configured to compress such that the wet seal system can seal walls with large construction tolerances.
This disclosure discloses a dry seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the dry seal system is used to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The dry seal system generally comprises a seal assembly for sealing a joint between horizontally adjacent exterior insulated wall panels and may further comprise a horizontal seal for sealing vertically adjacent exterior insulated wall panels. The seal assembly generally comprises a first connector, a second connector and a vertical seal, wherein the first connector is attached to one exterior insulated wall panel, the second connector is attached to another exterior insulated wall panel, the vertical seal is positioned between the first connector and the second connector and the first connector engages the second connector to provide a seal.
This disclosure discloses a wet seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the wet seal system is used with caulking to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The wet seal system generally comprises a vertical seal, a horizontal seal, an upper wet core plug and a lower wet core plug, wherein each of the vertical seal, horizontal seal, upper wet core plug and lower wet core plug is configured to compress such that the wet seal system can seal walls with large construction tolerances.
This disclosure discloses a wet seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the wet seal system is used with caulking to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The wet seal system generally comprises a vertical seal, a horizontal seal, an upper wet core plug and a lower wet core plug, wherein each of the vertical seal, horizontal seal, upper wet core plug and lower wet core plug is configured to compress such that the wet seal system can seal walls with large construction tolerances.
This disclosure discloses a dry seal system for use with a wall comprised of exterior insulated wall panels wherein the dry seal system is used to seal the joints between the exterior insulated wall panels. The dry seal system generally comprises a seal assembly for sealing a joint between horizontally adjacent exterior insulated wall panels and may further comprise a horizontal seal for sealing vertically adjacent exterior insulated wall panels. The seal assembly generally comprises a first connector, a second connector and a vertical seal, wherein the first connector is attached to one exterior insulated wall panel, the second connector is attached to another exterior insulated wall panel, the vertical seal is positioned between the first connector and the second connector and the first connector engages the second connector to provide a seal.
