EP1790791A2 - Building system, crossbeam, column and method - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a building system, to a beam element, a column and to a method for constructing a building using a system of this type.
- the building system may comprise all structural components for constructing a building.
- the system, a building element and/or the method is, for example, used in the construction of houses as well as offices and commercial properties.
- US-4,261,150 discloses a system of wall elements.
- the elements comprise two parallel concrete slabs which are arranged parallel to one another with an intermediate space in between and are connected to one another by a reinforcement.
- the wall elements are provided with a support from the outside.
- DE-44 34 499-A1 discloses a building system comprising floor elements and walls that are provided with hollow spaces.
- Fig. 26A shows a floor element 300.
- the floor elements comprise two parallel slabs 306, 308 that are connected to one another by a reinforcement.
- the reinforcement comprises straight bars 310, 312.
- the bars are connected by bent bar 314.
- the lower slab 306 is a constructional, or supporting slab, whereon a layer of concrete 304 is poured for bracing thereof.
- the upper slab 308 obstructs the view of heating pipes, which are arranged in between the slabs. Supports for strengthening are arranged in between the layer of concrete 304 and the upper slab 308.
- the upper slab is provided with square openings, which are sealed during construction using poured concrete.
- the building elements of the known system are relatively light and hollow before the concrete is poured in, resulting in advantages with regard to transport costs.
- the disadvantage of the system is that, like with other buildings having solid walls and floors, fitting or modifying lines retrospectively is labour intensive. Fitting or modifying lines requires walls to be broken open, slots to be cut, holes to be drilled, etc. with the associated nuisance and costs.
- this limited degree of flexibility is a major drawback.
- the limited load-bearing capacity of a floor element 300 according to DE-44 34 499-A1 as shown in Fig. 26A limits the maximum thickness d1 thereof to 40 cm.
- a height d2 of the hollow space of the floor elements is 5 cm at most.
- a diameter of the bars 310, 312, 314 of the reinforcement is limited to 10 mm or less. Parts of the reinforcement will warp when using larger diameter, as indicated by line 320. Thus the strength of the reinforcement is limited.
- Lines such as sewer lines, wires of a computer network or for air conditioning, are arranged on top of and/or underneath a solid floor. The lines are then hidden from view by means of a system floor or a removable system ceiling.
- fitting the system ceiling is labour intensive as the lines and the system ceiling have to be fitted to the floor.
- the above-mentioned drawbacks with regard to lines having to be led through the floor remain, as cutting, drilling and the like are necessary.
- the invention provides a building system, comprising building elements provided with hollow spaces, in which the hollow spaces of the building elements connect to one another for the passage of lines.
- the hollow spaces of the building elements are accessible via openings in the building elements for fitting or removing the lines. Modifications or additions in the hollow spaces can thus be made via the openings even after construction work has finished, without the need of breaking and cutting.
- the building elements comprise a beam element and/or a column.
- the building elements may comprise a wall element and/or a floor element.
- the building elements comprise an internal reinforcement, which reinforcement comprises at least two rods arranged approximately parallel and connected to one another by a number of supporting elements.
- Such supporting elements are also known as strut rods.
- the supporting elements are attached to the rods by means of at least one double weld.
- the double weld is a strength weld, i.e. a force exerted on the respective supporting element is transferred to the rod via the weld substantially entirely.
- the double weld comprises two weld spots which are arranged at opposite sides of an end of the supporting elements.
- a rod may bend or hinge about the weld seam and may even break away.
- the welds cannot act as a pivot and, at the same time, a stronger connection is achieved.
- Simultaneous welding of the two seams prevents the supporting element from becoming warped during welding.
- Simultaneous welding is preferably carried out using a welding robot, which not only welds simultaneously, but also for an equal period and over an equal length of every weld seam. In this manner, identical and strong welded joints are produced which generate as little tension as possible in the rods.
- the invention provides a beam element for a building system as described above, comprising:
- the beam element preferably comprises at least two rods arranged in the beam member and extending in a longitudinal direction of the beam member, and supporting elements which are fitted to a rod by their first end and to another rod by their second end.
- the entirety made up of rods and supporting elements is also referred to as a zigzag girder.
- the ends of the supporting elements are attached to the respective rod by means of at least a double weld.
- the beam member comprises a bottom part which is wider than a top part arranged parallel to the bottom part.
- the bottom part is at least partially wider than the top part in order to provide an edge on which floor parts can be arranged.
- the bottom part is a first slab.
- the top part is preferably a second slab which is arranged parallel to the bottom part.
- the first and second slabs are separated from one another by the reinforcement for assimilating transverse forces in the hollow space.
- the reinforcement can assimilate transverse forces in the hollow space, because the reinforcement comprises straight supporting elements which are connected to the rods by means of a double weld (power weld).
- the latter is able to absorb forces, thus making the creation of the hollow space between the bottom and top parts possible.
- the hollow space may even be shaped in such a way that the concrete bottom and top parts are partially separated from one another by just the supporting elements, which are partially free of concrete.
- the beam element according to the invention is for example capable of spanning a width of at least 20 m and at the same time supporting a load of around 35 kg/m2.
- the invention provides a column for a building system according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a support member provided with a hollow space, a reinforcement being arranged inside the support member.
- an opening is provided in a side wall of the support member in order to make the hollow space accessible.
- the column comprises a collar or shoulder which is widened relative to the support member in order to arrange a building element thereon.
- the invention provides a method, comprising constructing a building from building elements provided with hollow spaces, in which the hollow spaces of the building elements connect to one another for the passage of lines.
- the load-bearing capacity of the reinforcing structure is such that the hollow space in the building elements does not have to be filled with any other material in order to achieve sufficient load-bearing capacity.
- any lines in the hollow spaces can be moved, replaced, repaired or added. Likewise, it is possible to add additional connections to lines which have already been installed.
- the abovedescribed building elements are rigid and have a large load-bearing capacity.
- the metal used for the reinforcement is preferably steel and in particular reinforcing steel.
- the supporting elements and/or the rods it is preferable for the supporting elements and/or the rods to be tubular, thereby further increasing the strength of the reinforcement. Solid supporting elements are feasible too.
- Fig. 1 shows a building element 2 which comprises a first concrete slab 4 and a second concrete slab 6.
- the second concrete slab 6 has a smaller width than the first concrete slab 4, the width being in the plane of the paper.
- the length of the first concrete slab 4 may be equal to the length of the second concrete slab 6 or one of the two lengths may be less than the length of the other slab, depending on the application and the chosen design.
- a metal load-bearing structure is arranged between the first and the second concrete slab 4, 6.
- the building element comprises a first supporting element 8a and a second supporting element 8b.
- the supporting elements 8a and 8b are at an angle with respect to one another for the purpose of structural rigidity and strength.
- a building element 2 may comprise more supporting elements, for example depending on the desired width of the building element 2, a minimum weight to be supported or a span to be bridged.
- Fig. 2 shows a floor element 8 with two slabs 4, 6.
- Rods 10a, 10b are arranged inside the slabs in the longitudinal direction.
- the rods 10a, 10b are connected to one another by supporting elements 12a, 12b, 12c, etc.
- the triangle's geometry is determined on the basis of a height of the building element and a desired strength.
- the floor element in Fig. 2 rests on a wall 14.
- the floor element is supported at at least one other position.
- the floor element is supported at a position where one or two supporting elements 12 are connected to the rod 10b.
- the transverse force is transferred to a support of the floor element, such as the wall or the wall element to which the floor element is affixed.
- the supporting elements 12 are welded to the rods 10.
- one end of each supporting element 12 is welded in at least two spots, or along two seams, to a rod 10a, 10b.
- more than two welding spots may be used.
- the one weld may, for example, be executed on a first side of the respective end, while the second weld is executed on a second side situated opposite the first side.
- the supporting elements are welded simultaneously to a rod 10a, 10b at the two spots or along the two seams.
- this welding is carried out by an automatic welding device since such a device produces two (or more) substantially identical welds, as a result of which stresses in the respective materials are further reduced.
- Deformation of the supporting elements 12 is prevented further by simultaneously producing a total of four welds at two ends of the supporting elements 12.
- Fig. 3 shows a third embodiment of a floor element comprising a plurality of building elements 2.
- the floor element of Fig. 3 comprises concrete slabs 6 which are connected by means of a load-bearing structure to concrete slabs 4 which are arranged in parallel.
- the load-bearing structure comprises two or more supporting elements 20a, 20b, 20c.
- the use of a plurality of supporting elements results in a greater load-bearing capacity and/or greater rigidity.
- a load-bearing structure of this type can be used in order to enable a floor element to bear larger loads.
- the floor element from Fig. 3 comprises adjacent building elements 2.
- the concrete slabs 4 form a continuous surface. This continuous surface may, as illustrated, be located at the bottom and act as a ceiling, but may also be located on any other side, depending on the use.
- Openings between the concrete slabs 6 are covered with a covering panel 26.
- the covering panel 26 can be made from any material, depending on the desired strength and use.
- the covering panels 26 and the concrete slabs 6 together form a surface, the covering panels, if desired, being and remaining removable in order to access the space between the concrete layer 22 and the concrete slabs 6.
- a concrete layer 22 is arranged in the space between the two concrete slabs 4, 6, on the concrete slabs 4.
- the concrete layer 22 comprises a reinforcement 24 above a joint between adjoining building elements 2.
- the concrete layer 22 ensures a diaphragm action in the building where it is fitted, as a result of which the floor element is reinforced. Diaphragm action ensures that the floor acts as a unit in transferring forces onto the walls of the building, without the components of the floor moving with respect to each other.
- Floor parts can also be secured to one another using bolts, as is described in more detail below.
- the space between the concrete slabs 4, 6 may be partially or completely filled with concrete, cellular concrete or another material, for example a sound- or vibration-dampening material and/or a thermal insulation material.
- the covering panels 26 have been fitted so as to be removable and replaceable, so that the lines 29, 30 are easily accessible. In case of malfunctions, new lines and/or pipes can easily be installed in the gap by removing a covering panel 26.
- the electrical cables 29 are connected to an electrical junction box 28, which is arranged in a concrete slab 4.
- the building elements 2 can bridge spans of for example approximately 20 metres.
- Fig. 4 shows a floor element comprising a building element 2.
- the floor element is connected to a wall element 42 according to the present invention.
- the building element 2 comprises a first concrete slab 4 and a second concrete slab 6, the first concrete slab 4 being wider than the second concrete slab 6.
- the floor element is arranged on the supporting wall structure of slab 44 by means of the protruding part of slab 4.
- the first concrete slab 4 rests on a first concrete slab 44 of the wall element 42.
- the second concrete slab 46 may be higher than the first concrete slab 44, namely such that the end side of the second concrete slab 46 is level with the top of the first concrete slab 4 of the floor element 2.
- an intermediate space between the first slab 4 and the second slab 6 is greater than a space between slab 44 and slab 46.
- Such a difference in dimensions is not required but only depends on the desired strength. All dimensions of the building elements may be selected to be different, depending on function and desired strength and space and other parameters.
- Fig. 4 shows a reinforcement 24 which provides a connection between the concrete layer 22 and the first concrete slab 44 of the wall element 42.
- the reinforcement 24 provides an anchoring between the floor element 2 and the wall element 42.
- the lines 30 in the floor element are connected to the lines 30 in the wall element 42 by means of a coupling piece 31.
- a coupling piece 31 is optional, but facilitates installation of the lines 30.
- the space between the concrete slabs 44, 46 of the wall element 42 may remain empty, except for the lines 30 installed therein. Likewise, this space can at least partially be filled with material, for example sound insulation, thermal insulation material, sand or concrete, depending on the desired properties of the wall.
- Fig. 5 shows another embodiment of a connection between a wall and a floor element according to the present invention.
- a first concrete slab 4 rests on a wall element 42A, while a second, relatively small concrete slab 6 above it forms part of a floor.
- a second wall element 42B is arranged on the first wall element 42A.
- the second wall element 42B comprises two concrete slabs 44, 46, which are of equal height.
- the second wall element 42B is likewise filled with a material 48.
- the filling material 48 is the same as the filling material 22 with which the first wall element 42A is filled and the material 48 provides a connection to the filling material 22.
- a reinforcement material may be arranged in the filling material 22, 48 in order to further reinforce the connection.
- the filling by means of filling material is optional.
- Fig. 6 shows a further embodiment of a building element according to the present invention.
- the building element acts as a floor element.
- the floor element comprises a first concrete slab 4 which forms a continuous floor surface with the adjacent building elements.
- the building element furthermore comprises two concrete slabs 6a and 6b which are each connected separately by means of a load-bearing structure comprising supporting elements 20 to the first concrete slab 4.
- the concrete slabs 6a and 6b form a ceiling for a storey running beneath the building elements.
- Covering panels 26 close the openings between slabs 6a and 6b.
- the covering panels 26 are removable so that lines 30 are easily accessible. Connections for the lines 30 are provided in the covering panels 26, as well as for example an electrical junction box 28.
- a cover layer 32 may be provided on the slabs 4 of the floor element.
- a reinforcement may be arranged in the cover layer 32.
- building elements are described for forming at least partially hollow floor and/or wall elements.
- lines can be arranged in the intermediate space between the building elements.
- the intermediate spaces are accessible via openings, so that modifications can be made to the lines retrospectively. In this case, crushing, cutting or similarly radical actions can be dispensed with.
- a building constructed using the abovementioned building elements generally also comprises beam elements and columns.
- the supporting columns are arranged at angular points of the floor elements and are placed in an upright position, at right angles to the floor element.
- the beam elements extend from column to column.
- Floor elements are arranged on protruding edges of the beam elements.
- the beam elements also provide additional strength, as a result of which taller or narrower buildings can be constructed.
- Known supporting beams and columns are made of solid concrete. Any reinforcement arranged therein is fitted under tension, as described above, as a result of which the reinforcement is too weak to absorb transverse forces on its own. By applying concrete around the reinforcement, the transverse forces are absorbed by the solid concrete, i.e. the concrete around the supporting elements prevents buckling of the supporting elements. With known columns and beam elements, the lines are therefore embedded in concrete. Thus, chases have to be cut if modifications are to be made.
- the present invention provides a beam element and a column which are provided with a hollow space in which lines can be arranged.
- the hollow spaces of the beam elements and the columns preferably connect to the intermediate space of the wall and floor elements via openings in side walls of the columns, so that the unit provides a complete system for the passage of lines. Even after the building has been completed, the hollow spaces are accessible so that modifications can be made.
- Fig. 7 shows a system which includes hollow columns and beam elements in addition to floor and wall elements.
- the system comprises floor parts 50 which consist of floor elements 2 as described above.
- the floor parts partially rest on a beam element 54 by their outermost edges 52.
- the beam element 54 and a second beam element 56 rest on a column 58 by one of their ends.
- the beam element 56 like the beam element 54, comprises a top part 60 which is at least partially narrower than a wider bottom part 62.
- the floor parts 50 are supported by the edge of the bottom part which protrudes relative to the top part 60.
- the protruding edge is indicated on the right-hand side of Fig. 7 by means of a dashed line.
- Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of a beam element 54 according to the present invention.
- the beam element comprises a top part 60 and a bottom part 62.
- the bottom part comprises a first slab and the top part comprises a second slab.
- the first and the second slabs are preferably made of concrete.
- the first and second slabs are furthermore parallel to one another and are connected to one another by means of a reinforcement.
- the reinforcement comprises rods which are embedded in the concrete of the slabs, and are therefore not visible in the figure, as well as supporting elements 92, 94.
- the supporting elements 92, 94 are arranged in pairs in the longitudinal direction of the beam element. As the supporting elements are optionally arranged at an angle to one another, transverse forces, in the plane of the top part 60, are more readily absorbed.
- the supporting elements 92, 94 are welded to rods 96, 98 by means of the abovedescribed welding method (Fig. 9).
- the locations of the welds are denoted by spots 100, 102, 104.
- the reinforcement is able to absorb transverse forces more readily.
- the fact that the supporting elements are partially embedded in the concrete has proved to be advantageous.
- the supporting elements are further strengthened by partially embedding them in a poured layer of concrete 22, which is also provided in the hollow space of the floor parts 50.
- the buckling length of the supporting elements is thus only approximately half the length of the section of the supporting elements which is free from concrete.
- Fig. 9 shows a column 58 of the system according to the invention.
- the column comprises an upright longitudinal support member 132.
- One end of the support member is provided with a widening shoulder part or support 134 on which the beam elements 54, 56 are arranged (see also Fig. 7).
- the beam elements 54, 56 comprise a top and a bottom part which are separated by a hollow space, as described with reference to Fig. 8.
- Floor elements 50 according to Figs. 1 to 6 are arranged on the edges of the component 62 of the beam elements.
- the hollow space of the beam element 54, 56 is in communication with the hollow space of the floor elements so that lines can be lead through.
- a second column 140 arranged on the shoulder part forms an upper storey.
- the second column 140 is anchored in the lower column 58 by means of an internal reinforcement 142, 144.
- the columns 58 and 140 are partially hollow.
- the columns are provided with en elongate hollow space 146 over their entire length.
- the second column 140 is provided with an opening 148.
- the opening 148 extends from the hollow space 146 through the side wall of the column to the outer side of the column.
- several openings 148 are provided in the side wall of the column in suitable locations.
- the reinforcement of the beam element 54 also comprises rods 166, 168 arranged in the width direction of the beam element.
- the rods 166, 168 connect the rods 96 and 98, respectively.
- the supporting elements 92, 94 are arranged in parallel planes which are at right angles to the drawing. The supporting elements may however be arranged aslant.
- the supporting elements are connected to the rods 96, 98 according to the welding method described above.
- Fig. 11 shows the column 58, which is, for example, approximately square in top view.
- the hollow space 146 arranged in the centre of the column 58 is also approximately square. Reinforcement rods 142, 144 are likewise shown.
- Fig. 12 shows a floor comprising floor elements 2.
- the floor element comprises a slab 4 and a narrower slab 6.
- the intermediate space between slabs 6 is filled by a lid 26.
- the reinforcement of the floor elements comprises rods 10 which are connected by supporting elements 12.
- the floor elements 2 are connected to one another by a removable coupling 202, instead of with a poured concrete layer 22 as in Fig. 3.
- the coupling comprises a part 200 anchored in the slabs 4.
- the parts 200 of the respective slabs 4 are connected to one another by means of a suitable connecting piece.
- the detachable coupling of the building elements which is described below in more detail has the advantage that the building elements can be reused, i.e. if a building has to be demolished, the couplings can be detached and the building parts can be removed intact. The building elements can then be used in the construction of a new building, thus preventing debris and reducing the demand for material.
- the detachable coupling is preferably formed by nuts and bolts.
- the bolts 204 if desired provided with anchors 206, are embedded in the concrete of slabs 4 (Fig. 13).
- the bolts are coupled by a plate 208 and nuts 210 are provided on the ends of the bolts.
- floor parts can be connected to a wall, as shown in Fig. 14.
- a bolt 216 provided with a cramp iron, is embedded in a panel 212 of a wall 214.
- a hole is provided on an edge of slab 4 of the floor element, through which the bolt protruding from the panel 212 extends.
- a hole 220 is provided at the bottom of another panel 218 of the wall. Via the hole 220, a nut 222 is fitted in order to fixedly attach the parts of the entire unit to one another.
- the column 58 for example, comprises bolts 230, 232, embedded in a similar manner and protruding from the top end of the column.
- the ends of the beams 54, 56 comprise holes 234, 236, into which holes nuts 238, 240 can be fitted on the bolts in order to bolt the beam elements to the column.
- a metal strip 242 is provided over part of the periphery, which strip lies approximately at the top of the column.
- a corresponding metal strip 244 is provided at the bottom end of the column 140.
- the columns 58 and 140 are connected to one another by welding edges of the strips 242, 244 together.
- the strip 242 is anchored in the column 58 by embedded cramp irons 246, 248.
- Fig. 16 shows another view of the system of Fig. 15 and, in addition shows that floor elements 50 are bolted to the embedded bolts 254, 256 by means of nuts 250, 252.
- Fig. 17 shows the double weld according to the invention.
- Supporting element 258 is attached to rod 260 by applying a weld 264, 266 at the end 262 of the supporting element on two opposite sides.
- Fig. 18 shows that the joint surface of the welds 264, 266 is greater than or equal in size to the surface of the supporting element 258.
- Fig. 19 shows a first manufacturing stage of a floor or wall element 2.
- the slab 6, provided with reinforcement 10, 12 is cast in a first shuttering 280.
- the entire unit is turned over once the concrete has set.
- slab 4 is cast in shuttering 282.
- a first manufacturing stage for producing a beam element according to the invention comprises casting the top part 60 in a shuttering 290.
- the reinforcement 294, comprising rods 166, 168 and supporting elements 92, 94 is also embedded.
- the entire unit is turned over in a second manufacturing stage, as shown in Fig. 22.
- the component 62 is cast in a second shuttering 292.
- the beam element may, for example, be produced as shown in Figs. 21 and 22.
- the concrete top part 90 is cast in a shuttering containing the reinforcement and any pipes or blocks for creating openings (Fig. 21).
- the entire unit of set top part 90 and reinforcement is turned 180 degrees about a longitudinal axis and placed on the open side of the shuttering of the bottom part 88.
- the bottom part 90 is cast (Fig. 22).
- This manufacturing method has the advantage that the top and bottom of the beam element are clean when the shuttering has been removed. A finishing coat is thus obviated.
- the column may comprise an opening 190 in a side wall of the support member 132, as shown in Fig. 23, similar to the opening 148 in Fig. 9. Lines arranged in the hollow space of the column 146 are accessible through the opening 190.
- connections are provided for example, such as sockets.
- the opening 190 may optionally be provided with a door in order to render the lines arranged inside the column invisible, if the opening 190 is arranged in a visible spot, for example at hip or eye level from the floor.
- the hollow column can be produced by pouring concrete in two parts into a shuttering, see Figs. 24 and 25.
- the hollow space 146 inside the column can be produced by, for example, arranging an elongated sheath, tube or a block made of polystyrene foam in the shuttering before pouring the concrete.
- the desired reinforcement 191 is arranged in the shuttering before the pouring.
- a first part having three walls 192, 194, 196 is poured first. Once said walls have set sufficiently, the entire unit is turned 180 degrees about the longitudinal axis in a second stage, following which a last wall 198 is cast in a shuttering (Fig. 25).
- the present invention provides a complete system for the construction.
- the beam elements act as beam binders where two floor parts meet and a passage for lines is nevertheless required.
- the beam element comprises one or more hollow spaces for the passage of lines at virtually the same level as openings or hollow spaces in the floor parts.
- the hollow spaces of the floor elements extend both in width and length thereof.
- the covering panels 26 of the floor elements extend over substantially the entire length of the floor elements.
- the covering panels 26 cover slitlike openings that provide access to the hollow spaces of the floor elements along substantially the entire length of the floor elements.
- the transverse forces occurring when the floor parts are being installed are absorbed by the concrete.
- the beam element according to the present invention it appears that the transverse forces can be absorbed by the zigzag arrangement of the supporting elements.
- the concrete which would normally absorb the transverse forces can be omitted with the beam element according to the invention in order to provide openings, since the reinforcement, inter alia as a result of the welding method used, is sufficiently strong to absorb the transverse forces.
- the openings or spaces may be connected to spaces in floors and walls.
- the beam elements are coupled to the floor elements.
- the coupling can, for example, be achieved by the following two methods:
- the supporting elements of the zigzag-shaped girder arranged in the building elements have relatively large diameters, for example a diameter between 20 and 40 mm
- the supporting elements 170 can be arranged at right angles to the rods 166, 168, see for example Fig. 11.
- An inclined coupling of the supporting elements relative to the rods, see Fig. 8, is more stable in the top part 90 of the beam element.
- the top part 90 of the beam element forms the pressure zone and is subjected to a buckling load.
- the top of the beam element may be arranged so as to be level with the top of adjoining floor elements.
- a finishing layer 32 (see Fig. 6) may be added on top.
- the finishing layer may for example serve to compensate for relatively large tolerances.
- Figs. 27-30 show embodiments of a reinforcement according to the present invention.
- the reinforcement comprises rods that are connected using a double weld.
- the reinforcement is applicable in all parts of the building system according to the present invention.
- Fig. 27 shows an embodiment having a rod 350 whereto a bar 352 is connected using two welds 354, 356.
- the forces of the bar 352 are transmitted to the rod 350 towards the centre line thereof. Preventing eccentric forces prevents deformation.
- thicker rods may be applied as applied in known systems. Therefore, the reinforcement is stronger.
- the rods 350, 352 are straight, to prevent deformation during welding.
- Fig. 28 shows two parallel rods 350 whereto rods 352 are connected.
- the rods 352 meet at an angle ⁇ .
- the ends of the rods 352 are connected to the rods 350 by welds 360-366. Both rods 350 are mutually connected by weld 368.
- Fig. 29 shows two parallel rods 350 whereto rods 352 are connected.
- the rods 352 are parallel to each other.
- the ends of the rods 352 are connected to the rods 350 by welds 370, 372, and 374. Both rods 350 are mutually connected by weld 376.
- Fig. 30 shows three parallel rods 350 whereto two parallel rods 352 are connected.
- the rods 352 are mutually parallel.
- the ends of the rods 352 are connected to the rods 350 by welds 380, 382, and 384.
- welds 386, 388 mutually connect the three rods 350.
- the rods 350 and/or 352 may have a diameter larger than 10 mm. Rods having a diameter in the range above 16 mm are feasible. The rods remain straight after welding.
- Floor elements and/or beam elements may have an intermediate space having a height d4 (Fig. 14) respectively d6 (Fig. 8) in the range of 15 cm to 1 m.
- the reinforcement according to the present invention enables to adapt the strength thereof to the desired dimension of the intermediate space, for instance by applying multiple parallel rods, as shown in Fig. 29 or 30.
- the welds may for instance be applied manually.
- the applied welding method is for instance MIG welding, using CO2.
- the supporting elements of the reinforcement have a diameter of 16 mm or more. Both ends of the supporting elements are attached to the rods by means of double welds in order to avoid deforming the supporting elements.
- the beam element can, for example, span widths of 5 m to 20 m.
- the beam element shown in Fig. 8 or 9, for example, has a total height of approximately 60 cm to 80 cm.
- the supporting elements 92, 94 of the reinforcement have a diameter of 20 mm or more, for example of approximately 28 mm. Both ends of the supporting elements are attached to the rods 96, 98 by means of double welds to avoid prestressing the supporting elements.
- the supporting elements and the rods of the reinforcement are made of high-performance steel, such as torsteel, reinforcing steel or constructional steel.
- the supporting elements and/or the rods of the reinforcement have a diameter of for instance about 16, 20, 25, 28, 32 or 40 mm.
- a column according to the invention may, for example, have a length or height of 7 to 20 m, which is sufficient for two or more storeys of a building.
- the column for example, in plan view forms a square with sides of approximately 800 mm.
- the opening in the centre is for example a square with sides of 400 mm.
- the column may be subjected to a maximum load of approximately 280 tons.
- the bottom part 88 of the beam element laterally protrudes, for example, about 200 mm relative to the top part 90.
- the building elements according to the present invention are suitable for use in buildings where the configuration of lines changes relatively often. Examples include hospitals, where electrical equipment is often moved around and furthermore conduits for air treatment, oxygen and the like have to be accessible near each bed.
- the present invention provides advantages for offices with regard to modifying and adding electrical equipment which is required at each workstation. More and more air treatment is being applied in this connection. Due to hollow spaces in the building elements which are connected to one another and which are accessible even after construction work has finished, it remains possible to modify the lines relatively quickly and with relatively little disruption.
- a system comprising building elements according to the present invention for example, makes cable ducts on the walls redundant.
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Abstract
The present invention provides a building system, comprising at least partially hollow building elements, in which hollow spaces of the building elements connect to one another for the passage of lines. The hollow spaces are accessible and remain accessible via openings in the building elements for fitting or removing the lines. The building elements comprise a beam element, a column, a wall element and/or a floor element. A reinforcement arranged inside the building elements comprises parallel rods, to which supporting elements are attached by at least one a double weld.
Description
- The present invention relates to a building system, to a beam element, a column and to a method for constructing a building using a system of this type.
- The building system may comprise all structural components for constructing a building. The system, a building element and/or the method is, for example, used in the construction of houses as well as offices and commercial properties.
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US-4,261,150 discloses a system of wall elements. The elements comprise two parallel concrete slabs which are arranged parallel to one another with an intermediate space in between and are connected to one another by a reinforcement. During building, the wall elements are provided with a support from the outside. Once the elements have been arranged in the desired position and the lines have been installed in the intermediate space, concrete is poured into the intermediate space between the two concrete slabs in order to provide the building elements with the desired strength in order to absorb transverse forces. The lines comprise, for example, electrical wiring, telephone and computer wiring and/or supply and discharge pipes for gas and water. -
DE-44 34 499-A1 discloses a building system comprising floor elements and walls that are provided with hollow spaces. Fig. 26A shows afloor element 300. During construction, thehollow spaces 302 of the walls are filled up usingconcrete 304. The floor elements comprise twoparallel slabs straight bars bent bar 314. Thelower slab 306 is a constructional, or supporting slab, whereon a layer ofconcrete 304 is poured for bracing thereof. Theupper slab 308 obstructs the view of heating pipes, which are arranged in between the slabs. Supports for strengthening are arranged in between the layer ofconcrete 304 and theupper slab 308. The upper slab is provided with square openings, which are sealed during construction using poured concrete. - The building elements of the known system are relatively light and hollow before the concrete is poured in, resulting in advantages with regard to transport costs. However, the disadvantage of the system is that, like with other buildings having solid walls and floors, fitting or modifying lines retrospectively is labour intensive. Fitting or modifying lines requires walls to be broken open, slots to be cut, holes to be drilled, etc. with the associated nuisance and costs. In the present day and age, where communication means change quickly and the demand for the supply of (electrical) energy is growing constantly, this limited degree of flexibility is a major drawback.
- The limited load-bearing capacity of a
floor element 300 according toDE-44 34 499-A1 as shown in Fig. 26A limits the maximum thickness d1 thereof to 40 cm. A height d2 of the hollow space of the floor elements is 5 cm at most. A diameter of thebars line 320. Thus the strength of the reinforcement is limited. - System ceilings and system floors are also known. Lines, such as sewer lines, wires of a computer network or for air conditioning, are arranged on top of and/or underneath a solid floor. The lines are then hidden from view by means of a system floor or a removable system ceiling. However, fitting the system ceiling is labour intensive as the lines and the system ceiling have to be fitted to the floor. Furthermore, the above-mentioned drawbacks with regard to lines having to be led through the floor remain, as cutting, drilling and the like are necessary.
- It is an object of the present invention to provide a system of building elements in which lines, and modifications thereto, can be fitted relatively simply.
- To this end, the invention provides a building system, comprising building elements provided with hollow spaces, in which the hollow spaces of the building elements connect to one another for the passage of lines.
- As a result of the system according to the invention, lines can be fitted and removed more easily. As the building elements are partially hollow, the lines remain accessible after the building works have been completed, so that making modifications retrospectively is less disruptive since breaking and cutting is deviated.
- In one embodiment, the hollow spaces of the building elements are accessible via openings in the building elements for fitting or removing the lines. Modifications or additions in the hollow spaces can thus be made via the openings even after construction work has finished, without the need of breaking and cutting.
- Preferably, the building elements comprise a beam element and/or a column. In addition, the building elements may comprise a wall element and/or a floor element.
- In one embodiment, the building elements comprise an internal reinforcement, which reinforcement comprises at least two rods arranged approximately parallel and connected to one another by a number of supporting elements. Such supporting elements are also known as strut rods. The supporting elements are attached to the rods by means of at least one double weld. The double weld is a strength weld, i.e. a force exerted on the respective supporting element is transferred to the rod via the weld substantially entirely.
- Preferably, the double weld comprises two weld spots which are arranged at opposite sides of an end of the supporting elements.
- If only one weld seam is used, a rod may bend or hinge about the weld seam and may even break away. By using two weld seams, preferably opposite one another on a supporting element when viewed head on, the welds cannot act as a pivot and, at the same time, a stronger connection is achieved. Simultaneous welding of the two seams prevents the supporting element from becoming warped during welding. Simultaneous welding is preferably carried out using a welding robot, which not only welds simultaneously, but also for an equal period and over an equal length of every weld seam. In this manner, identical and strong welded joints are produced which generate as little tension as possible in the rods.
- According to another aspect, the invention provides a beam element for a building system as described above, comprising:
- an elongate beam member;
- a reinforcement provided in the beam member;
- a hollow space extending inside the beam member for arranging lines therein.
- The beam element preferably comprises at least two rods arranged in the beam member and extending in a longitudinal direction of the beam member, and supporting elements which are fitted to a rod by their first end and to another rod by their second end. The entirety made up of rods and supporting elements is also referred to as a zigzag girder.
- In one embodiment, the ends of the supporting elements are attached to the respective rod by means of at least a double weld.
- In one embodiment, the beam member comprises a bottom part which is wider than a top part arranged parallel to the bottom part. The bottom part is at least partially wider than the top part in order to provide an edge on which floor parts can be arranged.
- Preferably, the bottom part is a first slab. The top part is preferably a second slab which is arranged parallel to the bottom part. The first and second slabs are separated from one another by the reinforcement for assimilating transverse forces in the hollow space. The reinforcement can assimilate transverse forces in the hollow space, because the reinforcement comprises straight supporting elements which are connected to the rods by means of a double weld (power weld). As a result of the solid construction of the reinforcement, the latter is able to absorb forces, thus making the creation of the hollow space between the bottom and top parts possible. The hollow space may even be shaped in such a way that the concrete bottom and top parts are partially separated from one another by just the supporting elements, which are partially free of concrete. The beam element according to the invention is for example capable of spanning a width of at least 20 m and at the same time supporting a load of around 35 kg/m2.
- According to another aspect, the invention provides a column for a building system according to one of the preceding claims, comprising a support member provided with a hollow space, a reinforcement being arranged inside the support member.
- In one embodiment, an opening is provided in a side wall of the support member in order to make the hollow space accessible.
- Preferably, the column comprises a collar or shoulder which is widened relative to the support member in order to arrange a building element thereon.
- According to another aspect, the invention provides a method, comprising constructing a building from building elements provided with hollow spaces, in which the hollow spaces of the building elements connect to one another for the passage of lines.
- The load-bearing capacity of the reinforcing structure is such that the hollow space in the building elements does not have to be filled with any other material in order to achieve sufficient load-bearing capacity. Thus, any lines in the hollow spaces can be moved, replaced, repaired or added. Likewise, it is possible to add additional connections to lines which have already been installed.
- The abovedescribed building elements are rigid and have a large load-bearing capacity. The metal used for the reinforcement is preferably steel and in particular reinforcing steel. Furthermore, it is preferable for the supporting elements and/or the rods to be tubular, thereby further increasing the strength of the reinforcement. Solid supporting elements are feasible too.
- Further advantages and characteristics of the present invention will be explained in greater detail below with reference to the attached drawings, in which:
- Fig. 1 shows a sectional view of a building element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 2 shows a side view, partially in section, of a wall and a floor element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 3 shows a sectional view of a floor element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 4 shows a sectional view of a wall and a floor element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 5 shows a sectional view of a floor and a wall element which are connected to one another;
- Fig. 6 shows a floor element according to the present invention, in which an intermediate space between concrete slabs of the floor element is accessible from below;
- Fig. 7 shows a top view of an embodiment of a system according to the present invention, comprising a column, beam elements and floor elements arranged thereon;
- Fig. 8 shows a perspective view of a first embodiment of a beam element according to the invention;
- Fig. 9 shows a section of the system of Fig. 7 along the line B-B;
- Fig. 10 shows a section of the system of Fig. 7 along the line A-A;
- Fig. 11 shows a top view of a column according to the present invention;
- Fig. 12 shows a view of a sectional or modular system of a floor comprising a number of floor elements according to the present invention, without additional poured concrete layer but connected using (metal) strips;
- Fig. 13 shows a view of a floor comprising modular floor elements as a final element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 14 shows an embodiment of a floor element and a wall element of a modular system according to the present invention;
- Fig. 15 shows a section of the system of Fig. 7 along the line B-B in another modular embodiment;
- Fig. 16 shows a section of the system of Fig. 7 along the line A-A in the modular embodiment of Fig. 15;
- Fig. 17 shows a perspective view of a rod and a supporting element with a double weld according to the present invention;
- Fig. 18 shows a diagrammatic view of the double weld of Fig. 17;
- Fig. 19 shows a diagrammatic representation of a first step for the production of a building element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 20 shows a diagrammatic representation of a second step for the production of a building element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 21 shows a diagrammatic representation of a first step for the production of a beam element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 22 shows a diagrammatic representation of a second step for the production of a beam element according to the present invention;
- Fig. 23 shows a view of an embodiment of a concrete column according to the present invention;
- Fig. 24 shows a longitudinal section of a column according to the present invention during a first production step; Fig. 25 shows a longitudinal section of a column according to the present invention after a further production step;
- Fig. 26A shows a prior art floor element provided with reinforcement;
- Fig. 26B shows a sectional side view of the reinforcement of Fig. 26A;
- Figs. 27-30 show sectional side views of embodiments of the reinforcement according to the present invention.
- Fig. 1 shows a
building element 2 which comprises a firstconcrete slab 4 and a secondconcrete slab 6. Along a part of the length of the concrete slab, the secondconcrete slab 6 has a smaller width than the firstconcrete slab 4, the width being in the plane of the paper. The length of the firstconcrete slab 4 may be equal to the length of the secondconcrete slab 6 or one of the two lengths may be less than the length of the other slab, depending on the application and the chosen design. A metal load-bearing structure is arranged between the first and the secondconcrete slab element 8a and a second supportingelement 8b. The supportingelements - If desired, a
building element 2 may comprise more supporting elements, for example depending on the desired width of thebuilding element 2, a minimum weight to be supported or a span to be bridged. - Fig. 2 shows a
floor element 8 with twoslabs Rods rods elements elements 12, such as 12a and 12b, together with one of therods - One end of the floor element in Fig. 2 rests on a
wall 14. The floor element is supported at at least one other position. Preferably, the floor element is supported at a position where one or two supportingelements 12 are connected to therod 10b. Thus, the transverse force is transferred to a support of the floor element, such as the wall or the wall element to which the floor element is affixed. - The configuration, shown in Fig. 2, of the
rods elements 12 in the shape of adjacent triangles was chosen for reasons of structural strength and rigidity which are associated with a triangular configuration of this type. Other configurations are also possible, as long as the strength of the structure remains sufficient. - The supporting
elements 12 are welded to therods 10. For added structural strength, one end of each supportingelement 12 is welded in at least two spots, or along two seams, to arod - When a supporting element is welded in one spot or along one seam, as in the prior art and as shown in Fig. 26B, an eccentric load arises at the
rods line 320. This renders welding along a second seam or to the opposite rod difficult or impossible. Furthermore, undesirable stresses may occur in the building element. Furthermore, using thicker elements is impossible, so the strength of the reinforcement is limited. - Preferably, the supporting elements are welded simultaneously to a
rod elements 12 is prevented further by simultaneously producing a total of four welds at two ends of the supportingelements 12. Thus, it is possible to produce flat building elements of sufficient strength. - Fig. 3 shows a third embodiment of a floor element comprising a plurality of
building elements 2. The floor element of Fig. 3 comprisesconcrete slabs 6 which are connected by means of a load-bearing structure toconcrete slabs 4 which are arranged in parallel. The load-bearing structure comprises two or moresupporting elements concrete slabs - The floor element from Fig. 3 comprises
adjacent building elements 2. Theconcrete slabs 4 form a continuous surface. This continuous surface may, as illustrated, be located at the bottom and act as a ceiling, but may also be located on any other side, depending on the use. - Openings between the
concrete slabs 6 are covered with a coveringpanel 26. The coveringpanel 26 can be made from any material, depending on the desired strength and use. The coveringpanels 26 and theconcrete slabs 6 together form a surface, the covering panels, if desired, being and remaining removable in order to access the space between theconcrete layer 22 and theconcrete slabs 6. - A
concrete layer 22 is arranged in the space between the twoconcrete slabs concrete slabs 4. Theconcrete layer 22 comprises areinforcement 24 above a joint between adjoiningbuilding elements 2. Theconcrete layer 22 ensures a diaphragm action in the building where it is fitted, as a result of which the floor element is reinforced. Diaphragm action ensures that the floor acts as a unit in transferring forces onto the walls of the building, without the components of the floor moving with respect to each other. Floor parts can also be secured to one another using bolts, as is described in more detail below. Incidentally, depending on the use, the space between theconcrete slabs - There is a space between the
concrete layer 22 on one side and theconcrete slabs 6 and the coveringpanels 26 on the other side for installingelectrical cables 29 andother lines 30. The coveringpanels 26 have been fitted so as to be removable and replaceable, so that thelines panel 26. In Fig. 3, theelectrical cables 29 are connected to anelectrical junction box 28, which is arranged in aconcrete slab 4. - Depending on the construction of the load-bearing structure, the materials used and the form of the supporting
elements girders building elements 2 can bridge spans of for example approximately 20 metres. - Fig. 4 shows a floor element comprising a
building element 2. The floor element is connected to awall element 42 according to the present invention. Thebuilding element 2 comprises a firstconcrete slab 4 and a secondconcrete slab 6, the firstconcrete slab 4 being wider than the secondconcrete slab 6. As a result of the firstconcrete slab 4 being wider than the secondconcrete slab 6, the floor element is arranged on the supporting wall structure ofslab 44 by means of the protruding part ofslab 4. - In the embodiment shown in Fig. 4, the first
concrete slab 4 rests on a firstconcrete slab 44 of thewall element 42. The secondconcrete slab 46 may be higher than the firstconcrete slab 44, namely such that the end side of the secondconcrete slab 46 is level with the top of the firstconcrete slab 4 of thefloor element 2. - It can be seen from Fig. 4 that an intermediate space between the
first slab 4 and thesecond slab 6 is greater than a space betweenslab 44 andslab 46. Such a difference in dimensions is not required but only depends on the desired strength. All dimensions of the building elements may be selected to be different, depending on function and desired strength and space and other parameters. - In addition to the
rods 10, supportingelements 12,concrete layer 22 andlines 30 already shown in the previous figures, Fig. 4 shows areinforcement 24 which provides a connection between theconcrete layer 22 and the firstconcrete slab 44 of thewall element 42. Thereinforcement 24 provides an anchoring between thefloor element 2 and thewall element 42. Thelines 30 in the floor element are connected to thelines 30 in thewall element 42 by means of a coupling piece 31. A coupling piece 31 is optional, but facilitates installation of thelines 30. - The space between the
concrete slabs wall element 42 may remain empty, except for thelines 30 installed therein. Likewise, this space can at least partially be filled with material, for example sound insulation, thermal insulation material, sand or concrete, depending on the desired properties of the wall. - Fig. 5 shows another embodiment of a connection between a wall and a floor element according to the present invention. A first
concrete slab 4 rests on awall element 42A, while a second, relatively smallconcrete slab 6 above it forms part of a floor. A fillingmaterial 22, for example concrete, is disposed in afirst wall element 42A. - A
second wall element 42B is arranged on thefirst wall element 42A. Thesecond wall element 42B comprises twoconcrete slabs second wall element 42B is likewise filled with amaterial 48. Preferably, the fillingmaterial 48 is the same as the fillingmaterial 22 with which thefirst wall element 42A is filled and thematerial 48 provides a connection to the fillingmaterial 22. Although this has not been shown, a reinforcement material may be arranged in the fillingmaterial - Fig. 6 shows a further embodiment of a building element according to the present invention. The building element acts as a floor element. The floor element comprises a first
concrete slab 4 which forms a continuous floor surface with the adjacent building elements. The building element furthermore comprises twoconcrete slabs elements 20 to the firstconcrete slab 4. Theconcrete slabs panels 26 close the openings betweenslabs panels 26 are removable so thatlines 30 are easily accessible. Connections for thelines 30 are provided in the coveringpanels 26, as well as for example anelectrical junction box 28. - In order to provide a structure with diaphragm action, see above, a
cover layer 32 may be provided on theslabs 4 of the floor element. In addition, a reinforcement may be arranged in thecover layer 32. - Above, building elements are described for forming at least partially hollow floor and/or wall elements. In the intermediate space between the building elements, lines can be arranged. The intermediate spaces are accessible via openings, so that modifications can be made to the lines retrospectively. In this case, crushing, cutting or similarly radical actions can be dispensed with.
- In addition to floors and walls, a building constructed using the abovementioned building elements generally also comprises beam elements and columns. The supporting columns are arranged at angular points of the floor elements and are placed in an upright position, at right angles to the floor element. The beam elements extend from column to column. Floor elements are arranged on protruding edges of the beam elements. The beam elements also provide additional strength, as a result of which taller or narrower buildings can be constructed.
- Known supporting beams and columns are made of solid concrete. Any reinforcement arranged therein is fitted under tension, as described above, as a result of which the reinforcement is too weak to absorb transverse forces on its own. By applying concrete around the reinforcement, the transverse forces are absorbed by the solid concrete, i.e. the concrete around the supporting elements prevents buckling of the supporting elements. With known columns and beam elements, the lines are therefore embedded in concrete. Thus, chases have to be cut if modifications are to be made.
- The present invention provides a beam element and a column which are provided with a hollow space in which lines can be arranged. The hollow spaces of the beam elements and the columns preferably connect to the intermediate space of the wall and floor elements via openings in side walls of the columns, so that the unit provides a complete system for the passage of lines. Even after the building has been completed, the hollow spaces are accessible so that modifications can be made.
- Fig. 7 shows a system which includes hollow columns and beam elements in addition to floor and wall elements. The system comprises
floor parts 50 which consist offloor elements 2 as described above. The floor parts partially rest on abeam element 54 by their outermost edges 52. Thebeam element 54 and asecond beam element 56 rest on acolumn 58 by one of their ends. Thebeam element 56, like thebeam element 54, comprises atop part 60 which is at least partially narrower than a widerbottom part 62. Thefloor parts 50 are supported by the edge of the bottom part which protrudes relative to thetop part 60. The protruding edge is indicated on the right-hand side of Fig. 7 by means of a dashed line. - Fig. 8 shows an embodiment of a
beam element 54 according to the present invention. The beam element comprises atop part 60 and abottom part 62. The bottom part comprises a first slab and the top part comprises a second slab. The first and the second slabs are preferably made of concrete. The first and second slabs are furthermore parallel to one another and are connected to one another by means of a reinforcement. The reinforcement comprises rods which are embedded in the concrete of the slabs, and are therefore not visible in the figure, as well as supportingelements elements top part 60, are more readily absorbed. - The supporting
elements rods spots concrete 22, which is also provided in the hollow space of thefloor parts 50. The buckling length of the supporting elements is thus only approximately half the length of the section of the supporting elements which is free from concrete. - Fig. 9 shows a
column 58 of the system according to the invention. The column comprises an uprightlongitudinal support member 132. One end of the support member is provided with a widening shoulder part orsupport 134 on which thebeam elements beam elements Floor elements 50 according to Figs. 1 to 6 are arranged on the edges of thecomponent 62 of the beam elements. The hollow space of thebeam element - A
second column 140 arranged on the shoulder part forms an upper storey. Thesecond column 140 is anchored in thelower column 58 by means of aninternal reinforcement - The
columns hollow space 146 over their entire length. At a location which adjoins the hollow spaces in thebeam elements floor elements 50, thesecond column 140 is provided with anopening 148. Theopening 148 extends from thehollow space 146 through the side wall of the column to the outer side of the column. Optionally,several openings 148 are provided in the side wall of the column in suitable locations. - The cross section shown in Fig. 10, which is at right angles to the cross section shown in Fig. 9, shows
floor parts 50 arranged on thebottom section 62 of thebeam element 54. In the embodiment of Fig. 10, the reinforcement of thebeam element 54 also comprisesrods rods rods elements rods - Fig. 11 shows the
column 58, which is, for example, approximately square in top view. Thehollow space 146 arranged in the centre of thecolumn 58 is also approximately square.Reinforcement rods - In another embodiment of the system, illustrated in the figures up to 16, the building elements are connected to one another by means of bolts. Furthermore, similar parts are denoted by the same reference numerals.
- Fig. 12 shows a floor comprising
floor elements 2. The floor element comprises aslab 4 and anarrower slab 6. The intermediate space betweenslabs 6 is filled by alid 26. The reinforcement of the floor elements comprisesrods 10 which are connected by supportingelements 12. Thefloor elements 2 are connected to one another by aremovable coupling 202, instead of with a pouredconcrete layer 22 as in Fig. 3. The coupling comprises apart 200 anchored in theslabs 4. Theparts 200 of therespective slabs 4 are connected to one another by means of a suitable connecting piece. - The detachable coupling of the building elements which is described below in more detail has the advantage that the building elements can be reused, i.e. if a building has to be demolished, the couplings can be detached and the building parts can be removed intact. The building elements can then be used in the construction of a new building, thus preventing debris and reducing the demand for material.
- The detachable coupling is preferably formed by nuts and bolts. The
bolts 204, if desired provided withanchors 206, are embedded in the concrete of slabs 4 (Fig. 13). The bolts are coupled by aplate 208 andnuts 210 are provided on the ends of the bolts. - In a similar manner, floor parts can be connected to a wall, as shown in Fig. 14. A
bolt 216, provided with a cramp iron, is embedded in apanel 212 of awall 214. A hole is provided on an edge ofslab 4 of the floor element, through which the bolt protruding from thepanel 212 extends. At the bottom of anotherpanel 218 of the wall, ahole 220 is provided. Via thehole 220, anut 222 is fitted in order to fixedly attach the parts of the entire unit to one another. - As shown in Fig. 15, the
column 58, for example, comprisesbolts beams holes nuts column 58, ametal strip 242 is provided over part of the periphery, which strip lies approximately at the top of the column. A correspondingmetal strip 244 is provided at the bottom end of thecolumn 140. Thecolumns strips strip 242 is anchored in thecolumn 58 by embeddedcramp irons 246, 248. - Fig. 16 shows another view of the system of Fig. 15 and, in addition shows that
floor elements 50 are bolted to the embeddedbolts nuts - Fig. 17 shows the double weld according to the invention. Supporting
element 258 is attached torod 260 by applying aweld end 262 of the supporting element on two opposite sides. - Fig. 18 shows that the joint surface of the
welds element 258. Thus, a strong coupling is achieved, in which the forces exerted on the supporting element are completely passed on to therod 260. - Fig. 19 shows a first manufacturing stage of a floor or
wall element 2. First, theslab 6, provided withreinforcement first shuttering 280. As shown in Fig. 20, the entire unit is turned over once the concrete has set. Then,slab 4 is cast in shuttering 282. - A first manufacturing stage for producing a beam element according to the invention, as shown in Fig. 21, comprises casting the
top part 60 in ashuttering 290. Thereinforcement 294, comprisingrods elements component 62 is cast in asecond shuttering 292. - The beam element may, for example, be produced as shown in Figs. 21 and 22. The concrete top part 90 is cast in a shuttering containing the reinforcement and any pipes or blocks for creating openings (Fig. 21). The entire unit of set top part 90 and reinforcement is turned 180 degrees about a longitudinal axis and placed on the open side of the shuttering of the bottom part 88. Then, the bottom part 90 is cast (Fig. 22). This manufacturing method has the advantage that the top and bottom of the beam element are clean when the shuttering has been removed. A finishing coat is thus obviated.
- The column may comprise an
opening 190 in a side wall of thesupport member 132, as shown in Fig. 23, similar to theopening 148 in Fig. 9. Lines arranged in the hollow space of thecolumn 146 are accessible through theopening 190. In theopening 190, connections are provided for example, such as sockets. Theopening 190 may optionally be provided with a door in order to render the lines arranged inside the column invisible, if theopening 190 is arranged in a visible spot, for example at hip or eye level from the floor. - The hollow column can be produced by pouring concrete in two parts into a shuttering, see Figs. 24 and 25. The
hollow space 146 inside the column can be produced by, for example, arranging an elongated sheath, tube or a block made of polystyrene foam in the shuttering before pouring the concrete. In addition, the desiredreinforcement 191 is arranged in the shuttering before the pouring. As shown in Fig. 24, a first part having threewalls last wall 198 is cast in a shuttering (Fig. 25). - It is likewise possible to cast the column in a shuttering in a vertical position, the hollow space being produced by a tube arranged in the shuttering.
- The present invention provides a complete system for the construction. The beam elements act as beam binders where two floor parts meet and a passage for lines is nevertheless required. The beam element comprises one or more hollow spaces for the passage of lines at virtually the same level as openings or hollow spaces in the floor parts.
- After finalizing the construction, the hollow spaces remain accessible. The hollow spaces of the floor elements extend both in width and length thereof. The covering
panels 26 of the floor elements extend over substantially the entire length of the floor elements. Thus, the coveringpanels 26 cover slitlike openings that provide access to the hollow spaces of the floor elements along substantially the entire length of the floor elements. - As concrete beams are normally solid, the transverse forces occurring when the floor parts are being installed are absorbed by the concrete. With the beam element according to the present invention, it appears that the transverse forces can be absorbed by the zigzag arrangement of the supporting elements. The concrete which would normally absorb the transverse forces can be omitted with the beam element according to the invention in order to provide openings, since the reinforcement, inter alia as a result of the welding method used, is sufficiently strong to absorb the transverse forces. The openings or spaces may be connected to spaces in floors and walls.
- The beam elements are coupled to the floor elements. The coupling can, for example, be achieved by the following two methods:
- 1) The beam elements are coupled to the floor elements by a cramp iron which is provided at the first end in the beam element and at the second end in the poured
concrete layer 22; 2) the beam elements are coupled to the floor elements by a mechanical coupling made of steel. - If the supporting elements of the zigzag-shaped girder arranged in the building elements have relatively large diameters, for example a diameter between 20 and 40 mm, the supporting elements 170 can be arranged at right angles to the
rods - The top of the beam element may be arranged so as to be level with the top of adjoining floor elements. Optionally, a finishing layer 32 (see Fig. 6) may be added on top. The finishing layer may for example serve to compensate for relatively large tolerances.
- Figs. 27-30 show embodiments of a reinforcement according to the present invention. The reinforcement comprises rods that are connected using a double weld. The reinforcement is applicable in all parts of the building system according to the present invention.
- Fig. 27 shows an embodiment having a
rod 350 whereto abar 352 is connected using twowelds bar 352 are transmitted to therod 350 towards the centre line thereof. Preventing eccentric forces prevents deformation. As a result, thicker rods may be applied as applied in known systems. Therefore, the reinforcement is stronger. Preferably, therods - Fig. 28 shows two
parallel rods 350 wheretorods 352 are connected. Therods 352 meet at an angle α. The ends of therods 352 are connected to therods 350 by welds 360-366. Bothrods 350 are mutually connected byweld 368. - Fig. 29 shows two
parallel rods 350 wheretorods 352 are connected. Therods 352 are parallel to each other. The ends of therods 352 are connected to therods 350 bywelds rods 350 are mutually connected byweld 376. - Fig. 30 shows three
parallel rods 350 whereto twoparallel rods 352 are connected. Therods 352 are mutually parallel. The ends of therods 352 are connected to therods 350 bywelds rods 350. - Application of the weld connections shown in Figs. 27-30 enables hollow building elements according to the invention to have larger hollow spaces than prior art elements.
- The
rods 350 and/or 352 may have a diameter larger than 10 mm. Rods having a diameter in the range above 16 mm are feasible. The rods remain straight after welding. - Floor elements and/or beam elements may have an intermediate space having a height d4 (Fig. 14) respectively d6 (Fig. 8) in the range of 15 cm to 1 m. An intermediate space larger than about 1 m, for instance 1.5 m, is feasible as well. The reinforcement according to the present invention enables to adapt the strength thereof to the desired dimension of the intermediate space, for instance by applying multiple parallel rods, as shown in Fig. 29 or 30.
- The welds may for instance be applied manually. The applied welding method is for instance MIG welding, using CO2. In one practical embodiment of the building elements, the supporting elements of the reinforcement have a diameter of 16 mm or more. Both ends of the supporting elements are attached to the rods by means of double welds in order to avoid deforming the supporting elements.
- In one practical embodiment, the beam element can, for example, span widths of 5 m to 20 m. The beam element shown in Fig. 8 or 9, for example, has a total height of approximately 60 cm to 80 cm. The supporting
elements rods - The supporting elements and the rods of the reinforcement are made of high-performance steel, such as torsteel, reinforcing steel or constructional steel.
- The supporting elements and/or the rods of the reinforcement have a diameter of for instance about 16, 20, 25, 28, 32 or 40 mm.
- One practical embodiment of a column according to the invention may, for example, have a length or height of 7 to 20 m, which is sufficient for two or more storeys of a building. The column, for example, in plan view forms a square with sides of approximately 800 mm. The opening in the centre is for example a square with sides of 400 mm. The column may be subjected to a maximum load of approximately 280 tons. The bottom part 88 of the beam element laterally protrudes, for example, about 200 mm relative to the top part 90.
- The building elements according to the present invention are suitable for use in buildings where the configuration of lines changes relatively often. Examples include hospitals, where electrical equipment is often moved around and furthermore conduits for air treatment, oxygen and the like have to be accessible near each bed. The present invention provides advantages for offices with regard to modifying and adding electrical equipment which is required at each workstation. More and more air treatment is being applied in this connection. Due to hollow spaces in the building elements which are connected to one another and which are accessible even after construction work has finished, it remains possible to modify the lines relatively quickly and with relatively little disruption. A system comprising building elements according to the present invention, for example, makes cable ducts on the walls redundant.
- The present invention is not restricted to the above embodiments and dimensions, to which many modifications can be made without departing from the scope of the attached claims.
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- Building system, comprising building elements provided with hollow spaces, in which the hollow spaces of the building elements connect to one another for the passage of lines.
- Building system according to claim 1, in which the hollow spaces of the building elements are accessible and remain accessible via openings in the building elements for fitting or removing the lines.
- Building system according to claim 1 or 2, in which the building elements comprise a beam element and/or a column.
- Building system according to one of the preceding claims, in which the building elements comprise a wall element and/or a floor element.
- Building system according to one of the preceding claims, in which the building elements comprise an internal reinforcement, which reinforcement comprises at least two rods arranged approximately parallel and connected to one another by a number of supporting elements, the supporting elements being attached to the rods by means of at least a double weld.
- Building system according to claim 5, in which the double weld comprises two weld spots which are arranged at opposite sides of an end of the supporting elements.
- Building system according to claim 3, the beam element comprising:- an elongate beam member;- a reinforcement provided in the beam member; and- a hollow space extending inside the beam member for arranging lines therein.
- Building system according to claim 7, in which the reinforcement comprises:- at least two rods; and- supporting elements which are fitted to a rod by their first end and to another rod by their second end.
- Building system according to claim 8, in which the ends of the supporting elements are attached to the respective rod by means of at least one double weld.
- Building system according to one of claims 7-9, in which the beam element comprises a bottom part which is wider than a top part arranged parallel on the bottom part.
- Building system according to claim 10, in which the bottom part is a first slab, and in which the top part is a second slab which is arranged parallel to the bottom part and is separated from the first slab by the reinforcement and the hollow space.
- Building system according to claim 3, wherein the column comprises a support member provided with a hollow space, a reinforcement being arranged inside the support member.
- Building system according to claim 12, in which an opening is provided in a side wall of the support member, which opening extends from the hollow space to the outer side of the column in order to make the hollow space accessible.
- Building system according to claim 12 or 13, comprising a shoulder which is widened relative to the support member in order to arrange a building element thereon.
- Building system according to one of the preceding claims, wherein the hollow spaces provide an intermediate space greater than 15 cm.
- Building system according to claim 15, wherein the intermediate space is greater than about 1 m.
- Building system according to claim 15 or 16, wherein slabs of the building elements are relatively thin compared to the intermediate space.
- Building system according to any of the preceding claims, wherein the hollow spaces extend in both a length and a width direction of the building elements.
- Building system according to claim 2, wherein the openings extend over substantially the entire length of the building elements.
- Building system according to claim 5, wherein a diameter of the supporting elements of the reinforcement is greater than about 16 mm.
- Method comprising constructing a building from building elements provided with hollow spaces, in which the hollow spaces of the building elements connect to one another for the passage of lines.
- Method according to claim 21, comprising building elements substantially according to one of claims 1-20.
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