Abstract

Disclosed is an apparatus and method for reinforcing adjacent parallel spaced apart wooden structural members wherein each of the structural members has opposed first and second edges. The apparatus comprises a rigid member being sized to extend between the first edge of a first structural member and the second edge of an adjacent second structural member. The apparatus further comprising first and second sockets connected to first and second ends of the rigid member each sized to receive and edge of one of the structural members therein. The method comprises engaging the first socket around the first edge of the first structural member and locating a second structural member with the second edge of the second structural member within a second socket. The method may also comprise rotating the rigid member between the first and second structural members until the first and second sockets are engaged around diagonally opposed edges the structural members.

IPC Classes  ?

• E04C 5/00 - Reinforcing elements, e.g. for concreteAuxiliary elements therefor
• E04C 3/18 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members with metal reinforcements or tensioning members
• E04C 5/01 - Reinforcing elements of metal, e.g. with non-structural coatings
• E04C 5/18 - Auxiliary parts for reinforcements, e.g. connectors, spacers, stirrups of metal or substantially of metal
• E04H 9/02 - Buildings, groups of buildings or shelters adapted to withstand or provide protection against abnormal external influences, e.g. war-like action, earthquake or extreme climate withstanding earthquake or sinking of ground