In one aspect, the invention provides a structural post that comprises a major flange and a minor flange connected through a web portion. The two flanges are configured such that a cross-sectional area of the major flange is greater than that of the minor flange. Thus, the structural post has an asymmetrical configuration due to the difference in the cross-sectional area between the two flanges. The middle portion has substantially less material thus rendering the structural post lighter in construction, which would facilitate transportation as well as make buildings lighter. Further, the minimal amount of material used in the web portion reduces thermal bridge, thus reducing heat loss from interior to exterior. The structural post of the invention can further be manufactured to predetermined dimensions to ensure that it can conveniently replace existing studs.
In one aspect, the invention provides a structural post that comprises a major flange and a minor flange connected through a web portion. The two flanges are configured such that a cross-sectional area of the major flange is greater than that of the minor flange. Thus, the structural post has an asymmetrical configuration due to the difference in the cross-sectional area between the two flanges. The middle portion has substantially less material thus rendering the structural post lighter in construction, which would facilitate transportation as well as make buildings lighter. Further, the minimal amount of material used in the web portion reduces thermal bridge, thus reducing heat loss from interior to exterior. The structural post of the invention can further be manufactured to predetermined dimensions to ensure that it can conveniently replace existing studs.
E04B 2/00 - Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildingsWall construction with regard to insulationConnections specially adapted to walls
E04B 2/32 - Walls having cavities between, but not in, the elementsWalls of elements each consisting of two or more parts kept in distance by means of spacers, all parts being solid using elements having specially designed means for stabilising the positionSpacers for cavity walls by interlocking of projections or inserts with indentations, e.g. of tongues, grooves, dovetails
E04B 2/80 - Removable non-load-bearing partitionsPartitions with a free upper edge with framework or posts of wood
E04C 3/12 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members
E04C 3/16 - JoistsGirders, trusses, or truss-like structures, e.g. prefabricatedLintelsTransoms of wood, e.g. with reinforcements, with tensioning members with apertured web, e.g. trusses
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