Abstract

A computer implemented method (900) of constructing a building (124) comprising receiving (903) an input specification (104) specifying pre-harmonisation modules (129′, 127′, 141′) required to construct the building, said modules defined by pre-harmonisation module specifications (103, 102, 101, 147) comprising respective geometric parameters (1001, 1102, 1201) and respective attributes (1002, 1102, 1202); identifying (905) which of the pre-harmonisation module specifications are stored in a database (110), said identified pre-harmonisation module specifications having associated geometric parameters and attributes which are stored in separate sections of the database; harmonising (300, 400, 500, 600) the module specifications in the first pre-harmonisation module specifications to form a set (120) of harmonised module specifications (129, 127, 141) which specify harmonised modules which (a) substantially do not clash when they are used to construct the building (124), and (b) when assembled to form the building (124) satisfy attribute criteria specified in the input specification (104); and constructing (911) the building (124) using the harmonised module specification (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06Q 50/08 - Construction

Abstract

A tray-like modular building component adapted for filling with concrete after assembly with like components into a building frame, said tray-like modular building component comprising: a substantially rectangular frame with a pair of opposed sides and a pair of opposed ends defining an interior therebetween; a sheet mounted to said building frame and extending over said interior; a pair of beams, each mounted to said building frame along each said pair of sides respectively; and a pair of end plates, each mounted to said building frame along each said pair of ends respectively, wherein said sheet, said pair of beams and said pair of end plates together form an open-topped tray for receiving the concrete therein.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/00 - Constructions in generalStructures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
• E04B 1/16 - Structures made from masses, e.g. concrete, cast or similarly formed in situ with or without making use of additional elements, such as permanent forms, sub-structures to be coated with load-bearing material
• 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
• E04G 13/02 - Falsework, forms or shutterings for particular parts of buildings, e.g. stairs, steps, cornices or balconies for columns or like pillarsSpecial tying or clamping means therefor
• E04G 21/12 - Mounting of reinforcing insertsPrestressing

Abstract

A computer implemented method (900) of constructing a building (124) comprising receiving (903) an input specification (104) specifying pre-harmonisation modules (129', 127', 141') required to construct the building, said modules defined by pre-harmonisation module specifications (103, 102, 101, 147) comprising respective geometric parameters (1001, 1102, 1201) and respective attributes (1002, 1102, 1202); identifying (905) which of the pre-harmonisation module specifications are stored in a database (110), said identified pre-harmonisation module specifications having associated geometric parameters and attributes which are stored in separate sections of the database; harmonising (300, 400, 500, 600) the module specifications in the first pre-harmonisation module specifications to form a set (120) of harmonised module specifications (129, 127, 141) which specify harmonised modules which (a) substantially do not clash when they are used to construct the building (124), and (b) when assembled to form the building (124) satisfy attribute criteria specified in the input specification (104); and constructing (911) the building (124) using the harmonised module specification (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06F 16/20 - Information retrievalDatabase structures thereforFile system structures therefor of structured data, e.g. relational data
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads
• G06Q 50/08 - Construction

Abstract

A computer implemented method (900) of constructing a building (124) comprising receiving (903) an input specification (104) specifying pre-harmonisation modules (129', 127', 141') required to construct the building, said modules defined by pre-harmonisation module specifications (103, 102, 101, 147) comprising respective geometric parameters (1001, 1102, 1201) and respective attributes (1002, 1102, 1202); identifying (905) which of the pre-harmonisation module specifications are stored in a database (110), said identified pre-harmonisation module specifications having associated geometric parameters and attributes which are stored in separate sections of the database; harmonising (300, 400, 500, 600) the module specifications in the first pre-harmonisation module specifications to form a set (120) of harmonised module specifications (129, 127, 141) which specify harmonised modules which (a) substantially do not clash when they are used to construct the building (124), and (b) when assembled to form the building (124) satisfy attribute criteria specified in the input specification (104); and constructing (911) the building (124) using the harmonised module specification (120).

IPC Classes  ?

• G06Q 50/08 - Construction
• G06F 16/20 - Information retrievalDatabase structures thereforFile system structures therefor of structured data, e.g. relational data
• G06F 30/13 - Architectural design, e.g. computer-aided architectural design [CAAD] related to design of buildings, bridges, landscapes, production plants or roads

Abstract

A method of constructing a modular building, the method can include the following sequential steps: constructing a multi-floor building frame by connecting a plurality of like open topped-trays and column assemblies, with the trays forming floors and the column assemblies separating the floors; assembling walls or walls formwork to the frame; and pouring wet concrete into the trays to form the building.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/16 - Structures made from masses, e.g. concrete, cast or similarly formed in situ with or without making use of additional elements, such as permanent forms, sub-structures to be coated with load-bearing material
• 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
• E04G 13/02 - Falsework, forms or shutterings for particular parts of buildings, e.g. stairs, steps, cornices or balconies for columns or like pillarsSpecial tying or clamping means therefor
• E04G 21/12 - Mounting of reinforcing insertsPrestressing

Abstract

A method provide a transportable tray building component configured to receive concrete, including: a frame with a pair of opposed sides and a pair of opposed ends defining an interior therebetween; a sheet mounted to the frame and extending over the interior; the pair of opposed sides comprises a pair of beams; a pair of end plates, each of the pair of end plates mounted to the frame along each one of the pair of ends respectively, wherein the sheet, the beams and the end plates together form an open-topped tray for receiving the concrete therein; and a pair of tensioners, each of the pair of tensioners mounted to and along each one of the pair of beams respectively, wherein each of the pair of tensioners are adapted for tensioning the beams so as to deform the beams and the sheet; wherein the tray-like modular building component is configured to be joined to an adjacent tray-like modular building components.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/16 - Structures made from masses, e.g. concrete, cast or similarly formed in situ with or without making use of additional elements, such as permanent forms, sub-structures to be coated with load-bearing material
• E04B 2/84 - Walls made by casting, pouring, or tamping in situ
• E04B 5/16 - Load-carrying floor structures wholly or partly cast or similarly formed in situ
• 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
• E04G 11/02 - Forms, shutterings, or falsework for making walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs for rooms as a whole, whole storeys, or whole buildings

Abstract

A method of constructing a modular building, the method including the following sequential steps: constructing a multi-floor building frame (300) by connecting a plurality of like open topped-trays (80) and column assemblies (100), with the trays (80) forming floors and the column assemblies (100) separating the floors; assembling walls or walls formwork to the frame (300); and pouring wet concrete into the trays (80) to form the building.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/16 - Structures made from masses, e.g. concrete, cast or similarly formed in situ with or without making use of additional elements, such as permanent forms, sub-structures to be coated with load-bearing material
• E04B 1/35 - Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block
• E04G 11/02 - Forms, shutterings, or falsework for making walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs for rooms as a whole, whole storeys, or whole buildings
• E04B 5/16 - Load-carrying floor structures wholly or partly cast or similarly formed in situ
• E04B 5/19 - Floor structures partly formed in situ with stiffening ribs or other beam-like formations wholly cast between filling members the filling members acting as self-supporting permanent forms
• E04B 5/32 - Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements
• E04B 5/36 - Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements with form units as part of the floor
• E04B 2/84 - Walls made by casting, pouring, or tamping in situ

Abstract

A method of constructing a modular building, the method including the following sequential steps: constructing a multi-floor building frame (300) by connecting a plurality of like open topped-trays (80) and column assemblies (100), with the trays (80) forming floors and the column assemblies (100) separating the floors; assembling walls or walls formwork to the frame (300); and pouring wet concrete into the trays (80) to form the building.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04B 1/16 - Structures made from masses, e.g. concrete, cast or similarly formed in situ with or without making use of additional elements, such as permanent forms, sub-structures to be coated with load-bearing material
• E04B 1/35 - Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block
• E04B 2/84 - Walls made by casting, pouring, or tamping in situ
• E04B 5/16 - Load-carrying floor structures wholly or partly cast or similarly formed in situ
• E04B 5/19 - Floor structures partly formed in situ with stiffening ribs or other beam-like formations wholly cast between filling members the filling members acting as self-supporting permanent forms
• E04B 5/32 - Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements
• E04B 5/36 - Floor structures wholly cast in situ with or without form units or reinforcements with form units as part of the floor
• E04G 11/02 - Forms, shutterings, or falsework for making walls, floors, ceilings, or roofs for rooms as a whole, whole storeys, or whole buildings