EP0197628A2 - Improvements in or relating to structural members and methods of using such members - Google Patents
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- EP0197628A2 EP0197628A2 EP86300757A EP86300757A EP0197628A2 EP 0197628 A2 EP0197628 A2 EP 0197628A2 EP 86300757 A EP86300757 A EP 86300757A EP 86300757 A EP86300757 A EP 86300757A EP 0197628 A2 EP0197628 A2 EP 0197628A2
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- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/02—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
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- E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
- E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
- E04B1/38—Connections for building structures in general
- E04B1/48—Dowels, i.e. members adapted to penetrate the surfaces of two parts and to take the shear stresses
- E04B1/49—Dowels, i.e. members adapted to penetrate the surfaces of two parts and to take the shear stresses with self-penetrating parts, e.g. claw dowels
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- E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
- E04—BUILDING
- E04C—STRUCTURAL ELEMENTS; BUILDING MATERIALS
- E04C3/00—Structural elongated elements designed for load-supporting
- E04C3/02—Joists; Girders, trusses, or trusslike structures, e.g. prefabricated; Lintels; Transoms; Braces
- E04C2003/023—Lintels
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- This invention relates to structural members for use in buildings, and methods of using such members.
- a course of bricks or other building materials arranged at an inclined angle with respect to the vertical.
- a row of bricks sloping,downwardly and outwardly may be required to be provided below a window sill in a building.
- the present invention may be applied to buildings having cavity walls or to buildings having single-skinned walls.
- wall will hereinafter be used to mean either a single-skinned wall or the outer skin of a cavity wall.
- a plurality of third portions are spaced along the length of the member, extending in a common plane perpendicular to the first portion.
- the invention consists in the method of building a wall constituted by a plurality of courses of bricks or the like, joined by mortar, in which method mortar or the like is spread on at least part of the uppermost course that has been laid and a structural member is then placed in position on said wall, said structural member including a first portion which is located against the inner face of the wall, a second portion joined to the upper edge of said first portion and inclined downwardly with respect thereto, said second portion extending at least to the outer face of said wall and resting on the top of said mortar or like material, said structural member also including at least one third portion projecting from said first portion at right-angles thereto and extending between said mortar and the upper surface of said uppermost course, mortar or like material then being spread on the upper surface of the second portion of said structural member, and thereafter a row of bricks or like building materials being placed on said mortar on the second portion of said member so that they are inclined at an angle with respect to the remainder of the wall.
- a rough surface should be provided on said upper surface of said second portion.
- the structural member may be made, for example, of galvanised steel and in this case the roughened surface may be provided by attaching expanded metal to the upper surface of the second portion.
- the structural member may also be made of a synthetic resin material such as a glass reinforced synthetic resin material, and in this case the roughened surface is provided in the moulding of the member.
- the row of bricks or like building materials laid on the structural member will project from the front face of the wall. Accordingly, if desired, the second portion of the structural member may also project either to the full extent of the bricks or to a lesser extent. In either case, clips may be provided for attachment to the outer edge of the second portion at intervals along the length of the member. These clips will be shaped in such a way as to provide support for the bricks to prevent them sliding downwardly while the mortar is setting. The extension of the second portion and the provision of the clips may be in addition to the roughening of the upper surface of the second portion, or may be an alternative method of preventing sliding of the bricks.
- the lower surface of the second portion may also be roughened to facilitate adhesion to the mortar which is contained in the triangular space between the second portion and the top of the wall below the structural member.
- the roughening may be provided by the attachment of expanded metal to this surface of the second portion.
- the structural member includes a first portion 1 which is vertical when the member is in position in the wall of a building.
- the member also includes a second portion 2 which is inclined at an angle of approximately 60 degrees with respect to the first portion 1.
- the member also includes a plurality of portions 3 spaced along the length of the member. In the particular embodiment illustrated, a plurality of portions 3 is shown, but it should be understood that a single portion 3 may be formed to extend along almost the entire length of the member, with the first portion 1 extending below the portion 3 only at the ends of the member.
- the member shown in the figures is made from galvanised metal sheet, and expanded metal 4 is spot-welded to the upper surface of the portion 2.
- the particular expanded metal used in the member illustrated has a ridge 5 extending along the middle of the length of the material.
- Fig. 2 shows the wall of a building including a plurality of horizontal courses of bricks 6 and a course of inclined bricks 7.
- a structural member in accordance with the invention is shown in position above the brick course 6.
- mortar 8 is spread above the bricks 6 and vertical channels are formed with a trowel in the mortar so that the structural member can be pressed down on to the mortar with the portions 3 passing through these channels.
- the quantity of mortar applied is sufficient for the mortar to be displaced as the structural member is pressed downwardly to fill the channels above the portions 3.
Abstract
There is described a structural member for facilitating the provision of a part course of inclined bricks (7) in a wall (6), for example, as decoration below a window opening. The structural member is formed of sheet material and comprises a first portion (1) for location against the inner face of the wall (6), a second portion (2) joined to the upper edge of said first portion and inclined downwardly with respect thereto, said second portion extending at least to the outer face of said wall (6), and at least one third portion (3) projecting from said first portion (1) in a plane perpendicular thereto and extending part way between the inner and outer faces of said wall (6). The method of constructing a wall using the member is also described.
Description
- This invention relates to structural members for use in buildings, and methods of using such members.
- In order to improve the appearance of a building, particularly a building constructed with facing bricks, it is sometimes required to include a course of bricks or other building materials arranged at an inclined angle with respect to the vertical. In particular a row of bricks sloping,downwardly and outwardly may be required to be provided below a window sill in a building.
- The present invention may be applied to buildings having cavity walls or to buildings having single-skinned walls. For simplicity the word "wall" will hereinafter be used to mean either a single-skinned wall or the outer skin of a cavity wall.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a structural member for use in the wall of a building to facilitate the provision of a course, or part course, of inclined bricks or other building materials in said wall.
- From one aspect the invention consists in an elongated structural member for use in the wall of a building, comprising a first portion for location against the inner face of the wall, a second portion joined to the upper edge of said first portion and inclined downwardly with respect thereto, said second portion extending at least to the outer face of said wall, and at least one third portion projecting from said first portion in a place perpendicular thereto and extending part way between the inner and outer faces of said wall.
- In the preferred embodiment, a plurality of third portions are spaced along the length of the member, extending in a common plane perpendicular to the first portion.
- From another aspect, the invention consists in the method of building a wall constituted by a plurality of courses of bricks or the like, joined by mortar, in which method mortar or the like is spread on at least part of the uppermost course that has been laid and a structural member is then placed in position on said wall, said structural member including a first portion which is located against the inner face of the wall, a second portion joined to the upper edge of said first portion and inclined downwardly with respect thereto, said second portion extending at least to the outer face of said wall and resting on the top of said mortar or like material, said structural member also including at least one third portion projecting from said first portion at right-angles thereto and extending between said mortar and the upper surface of said uppermost course, mortar or like material then being spread on the upper surface of the second portion of said structural member, and thereafter a row of bricks or like building materials being placed on said mortar on the second portion of said member so that they are inclined at an angle with respect to the remainder of the wall.
- In order to prevent the bricks or like building materials from sliding downwardly before the mortar on the top of the second portion of the structural member has set, it is preferred that a rough surface should be provided on said upper surface of said second portion. The structural member may be made, for example, of galvanised steel and in this case the roughened surface may be provided by attaching expanded metal to the upper surface of the second portion. However the structural member may also be made of a synthetic resin material such as a glass reinforced synthetic resin material, and in this case the roughened surface is provided in the moulding of the member.
- It is to be understood that the row of bricks or like building materials laid on the structural member will project from the front face of the wall. Accordingly, if desired, the second portion of the structural member may also project either to the full extent of the bricks or to a lesser extent. In either case, clips may be provided for attachment to the outer edge of the second portion at intervals along the length of the member. These clips will be shaped in such a way as to provide support for the bricks to prevent them sliding downwardly while the mortar is setting. The extension of the second portion and the provision of the clips may be in addition to the roughening of the upper surface of the second portion, or may be an alternative method of preventing sliding of the bricks.
- If desired, the lower surface of the second portion may also be roughened to facilitate adhesion to the mortar which is contained in the triangular space between the second portion and the top of the wall below the structural member. Once again, if the structural member is made of metal, the roughening may be provided by the attachment of expanded metal to this surface of the second portion.
- From another aspect the invention consists in any features of novelty, taken singly or in combination, of the structural member illustrated in the accompanying diagrammatic drawings, in which:
- Fig. 1 is a perspective view of the structural member; and
- Fig. 2 is a cross-sectional view showing the member in position in the wall of a building.
- It will be seen from the drawings that the structural member includes a first portion 1 which is vertical when the member is in position in the wall of a building. The member also includes a
second portion 2 which is inclined at an angle of approximately 60 degrees with respect to the first portion 1. The member also includes a plurality ofportions 3 spaced along the length of the member. In the particular embodiment illustrated, a plurality ofportions 3 is shown, but it should be understood that asingle portion 3 may be formed to extend along almost the entire length of the member, with the first portion 1 extending below theportion 3 only at the ends of the member. The member shown in the figures is made from galvanised metal sheet, and expandedmetal 4 is spot-welded to the upper surface of theportion 2. The particular expanded metal used in the member illustrated has aridge 5 extending along the middle of the length of the material. When the member is made of sheet metal, the portion orportions 3 are pressed out of the portion 1 as can be seen in Fig. 1. - Fig. 2 shows the wall of a building including a plurality of horizontal courses of bricks 6 and a course of
inclined bricks 7. A structural member in accordance with the invention is shown in position above the brick course 6. In constructing the wall,mortar 8 is spread above the bricks 6 and vertical channels are formed with a trowel in the mortar so that the structural member can be pressed down on to the mortar with theportions 3 passing through these channels. The quantity of mortar applied is sufficient for the mortar to be displaced as the structural member is pressed downwardly to fill the channels above theportions 3. - Once the structural member is in position,
further mortar 9 is spread on the inclined upper surface of the member, and the row ofbricks 7 is placed in position. Normally, if the bricks are laid at an angle shown in Fig. 2, there is sufficient adhesion between the brick and the expandedmetal 4 to hold the bricks in position until the mortar sets. However, if the angle of inclination is required to be greater, theportion 2 can be extended outwardly so that it reaches substantially to the bottom outer edge of thebricks 7. Clips, made for example of synthetic resin material, can then be attached at intervals to the outer edge of theportion 2, said clips being shaped to prevent thebricks 7 from sliding. - As shown in Fig. 2, the upper righthand corner of each of the
bricks 7 is cut away so that it provides a horizontal surface when the bricks are in position. A further row ofbricks 10 may be laid on top of theinclined bricks 7 or, in the more normal case, thebricks 10 may be replaced by a window sill.
Claims (6)
1. An elongated structural member characterised by comprising a first portion (1) for location against the inner face of the wall (6), a second portion (2) joined to the upper edge of said first portion (1) and inclined downwardly with respect thereto, said second portion (2) extending at least to the outer face of said wall (6), and at least one third portion (3) projecting from said first portion (1) in a plane perpendicular thereto and extending part way between the inner and outer faces of said wall (6).
2. An elongated structural member as claimed in claim 1, characterised in that a plurality of third portions (3) are spaced along the length of the member, and extend in a common plane.
3. An elongated structural member as claimed in claim 1 or 2, characterised in that the member is formed from metal sheet and the third portion (3) or portions are bent from the first portion (1).
4. An elongated structual member as claimed in claims 1,2 or 3, characterised in that the upper and/or lower surface of the second portion (2) is roughened.
5. An elongated structural member according to claim 4 as dependent on claim 3, characterised in that the roughening is achieved by fastening expanded metal (5) to the upper and/or lower surface of the second portion (2).
6. A method of building a wall constituted by a plurality of courses of bricks (6) or the like, joined by mortar, the method being characterised in that mortar or the like is spread on at least part of the uppermost course that has been laid and a structural member is then placed in position on said wall, said structural member including a first portion (1) which is located against the inner face of the wall (6), a second portion (2) joined to the upper edge of said first portion (1) and inclined downwardly with respect thereto, said second portion (2) extending at least to the outer face of said wall (6) and resting on the top of said mortar or like material, said structural member also including at least one third portion (3) projecting from said first portion (1) at right-angles thereto and extending between said mortar and the upper surface of said uppermost course, mortar or like material then being spread on the upper surface of the second portion (2) of said structural member, and thereafter a row of bricks (7) or like building materials being placed on said mortar on the second portion (2) of said member so that they are inclined at an angle with respect to the remainder of the wall.
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GB858508357A GB8508357D0 (en) | 1985-03-29 | 1985-03-29 | Structural members |
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EP0197628A2 true EP0197628A2 (en) | 1986-10-15 |
EP0197628A3 EP0197628A3 (en) | 1988-02-24 |
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Cited By (1)
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EP0681071A1 (en) * | 1994-05-04 | 1995-11-08 | Walter Zeller | Reinforcing grid for masonry joints and installation for its manufacture |
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US5086598A (en) * | 1989-03-23 | 1992-02-11 | Derrell J. Weldy | Wall board joint reinforcing system |
USRE34547E (en) * | 1987-01-28 | 1994-02-15 | Lewis Hein | Wall board joint reinforcing system |
USD487520S1 (en) | 2002-10-25 | 2004-03-09 | Pla-Cor, Incorporated | Three way; 2-90° outside, 1-90° inside, bullnose corner |
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FR2476721A1 (en) * | 1980-02-25 | 1981-08-28 | Socarel | Building support for gable end top - has triangular profile matching roof pitch and reinforcing bars in central opening |
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FR2476721A1 (en) * | 1980-02-25 | 1981-08-28 | Socarel | Building support for gable end top - has triangular profile matching roof pitch and reinforcing bars in central opening |
Cited By (2)
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EP0681071A1 (en) * | 1994-05-04 | 1995-11-08 | Walter Zeller | Reinforcing grid for masonry joints and installation for its manufacture |
CH690188A5 (en) * | 1994-05-04 | 2000-05-31 | Walter Zeller | Reinforcing mesh for masonry joints. |
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