JPS5947105B2 - Multi-unit building construction methods and mechanisms - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a method and mechanism for assembling a permanent architectural structure from one or more modules comprised of a ceiling panel and one or more depending wall panels.

These ceiling and wall panels have multiple hinge points embedded in the edges of the panels to distribute the weight of the panel over multiple hinge points spaced apart from each other along the edge of the panel. Pre-assembled with bolt anchors.

To facilitate assembly of the panels and permanent connection of the assembled panels to the module, the bolt anchors are configured to not extend beyond the edges of the panels.

A module is formed by attaching a set of wall panels to a ceiling panel by a removable hinge mechanism secured to recessed bolt anchors.
The hinge system is later removed and the panels are interconnected by other means in the final building construction.

U.S. Patent No. 188 by La Roche
No. 6,962, in the prior art, ceiling panel structures and wall panel structures are each preassembled with coupling means such as brackets, and the panels are later coupled to each other into a building module. It is known that the coupling mechanism (means) protrudes from the permanent parts of each panel with the body structure.

Such panels are assembled at construction sites and other locations.

As a first step in making a module, each panel must be juxtaposed and interconnected with other panels of the module, either before or after the panels assume their final position in the structure.

In order to join panels together, the individual joining or interconnecting mechanisms (devices) on the panels must first be aligned, so each panel can be moved individually and its position carefully with respect to the other panels. need to be adjusted.

This alignment of panels is a tedious and time consuming task that requires a lot of labor and equipment to handle the various panels individually.

Also, in the prior art, the ceiling panel of the module and its associated wall panel are placed in a predetermined juxtaposed position with respect to each other.
It is known to flexibly join the wall panel and the ceiling panel by means of a bendable or rotatable permanent hinge device that is simultaneously preassembled and extends between the joined panels (Crew, U.S. Pat. No. 1361831 and Johnson
) et al., U.S. Pat. No. 3,494,092]
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Although this method eliminates the drawbacks of individually aligning panels for interconnection into modules, many drawbacks remain.

Whether the hinge devices that modularly interconnect the panels in the first place are integral hinges or simply some type of recessed bending member, they become permanent parts of the final building structure.

This places constraints not only on the dimensions of the hinge arrangement, but also on the overall modular structure itself.

Final building joints between panels of vertically or horizontally adjacent modules must be designed keeping in mind the geometry of the hinge devices used to initially interconnect the tunnels.

Moreover, the panels themselves must be designed and assembled so that the modules formed by the panels can be lifted and transported to their final position in the finished modular structure.

This must keep in mind the location and physical nature of the hinge devices that interconnect the panels.

Additionally, having to assemble panels with recessed or integral hinge devices that connect the panels to each other limits the assembly techniques used to assemble the panels and the modules they create into the final building structure. give.

Finally, the hinge device is used to interconnect the panels to the module so that the module can be transported to its final location in a building.

However, such hinge devices are then preferred, even though it is desirable that other panel joining means be used in the final structure.

Remains a permanent part of the building structure.

Therefore, recessed or integral hinge devices between the ceiling and wall panels of a module not only impose structural constraints on the design of the panels and hinge devices, but also place constraints on the assembly techniques used to fabricate the panels. , adding unnecessary constraints and expense to the final building structure consisting of modules.

Accordingly, one of the main objects of the present invention is to provide a prefabricated building of building structure modules interconnected by removable interconnecting hinge connections.

Since such removable hinge joints according to the invention do not form a permanent part of the panel, module, or final structure, the hinge joints do not provide any structural or assembly advantages to the panel, module, or final structure. Not only does it not impose constraints, but it also reduces the cost of the final structure.

In summary, the present invention is a method for rapidly assembling modules consisting of a ceiling panel bonded to one or more wall panels and used to construct a building on a foundation.

To implement this method, first a ceiling panel and one or more wall panels are constructed such that they do not extend beyond the panel boundaries, and the weight of each panel is distributed at regular intervals along the edges of the panels. Second, the hinge member is removably attached to the bolts and anchors at each of the plurality of points of the ceiling panel, and the hinge member is removably attached to the bolts and anchors at each of the plurality of points of the ceiling panel. A fitting hinge member is removably attached to a bolt/anchor at each of a plurality of points on the wall panel.

(Thus, one edge of the wall panel is hinged to one of the edges of the ceiling panel.

Subsequently, the ceiling panel is lifted by grasping the hinge members and allowing the wall panel to hang from the ceiling panel.

The panel module is then moved to the building's foundation and permanently affixed to the ceiling and wall panels.

Next, the hinge members are removed from the ceiling panel and wall panel.

Thus, many types of desired processes for further finishing the seams between panels of a building can be performed.

1 and 2 show an architectural structure according to the invention.

As shown in these drawings, the building structure is erected on a foundation 10 and consists of two stories, each story consisting of three modules.

Each module consists of a ceiling panel A to the edges of which a plurality of wall panels B are joined by hinge joints C.

As shown in FIG.
are assembled and arranged on the same plane.

In this state, the adjacent edges of the ceiling panel and wall panel are joined together by the hinge joint mechanism C.

Thus, when ceiling panel A is raised to the next higher position, hinge coupling mechanism C will cause wall panel B to move against ceiling panel A.
Rotate.

When ceiling panel A is fully raised, wall panel B hangs vertically from the edge to the ceiling panel and is supported by a hinge connection mechanism.

In this position each module forms a box enclosure or room so that when the modules are placed on a suitable foundation and the panels are permanently secured to each other and to the foundation, a building or building unit is formed. be done.

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, ceiling panel A forms both the ceiling of one module and the floor of the adjacent module immediately above.

Similarly, laterally adjacent modules share a common wall panel.

It is understood that the building structures shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 are merely illustrative of the types of building structures that belong to the present invention.

The modules need not be rectangular, nor do they all need to have the same overall dimensions as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2.

Similarly, it is not necessary that a building constructed of modules be rectangular, nor does it require that the modules be arranged regularly as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 for the present invention to apply.

However, the architectural structures shown in FIGS. 1 and 2 represent a particularly desirable type of architectural structure for application of the present invention.

Accordingly, the following detailed description sets forth specific applications of the invention (but is not intended to limit the application of the invention).
This is done in order to gain a thorough understanding of the

In the particular application shown in Figures 1 and 2, the foundation slab 10, ceiling panel A, and wall panel B are all concrete slabs that are poured flat at the assembly site.

Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the vertically adjacent modules of each floor are identical to each other, and the panels of the modules are mutually intersected with suitable anti-stick layers between them, as shown by stacks 12, 13 and 14. injected into the top of the

It can be seen that the modules of stack 13 in the center of each story or floor, each having three modules, have four wall panels, while the end modules of stacks 12 and 14 each have three wall panels.

Thus, each of the end modules shares a common wall panel with the center module.

As shown in FIG. 1, the building is assembled from the modules by first lifting the ceiling panel A of the center module from the stack 13 to a high horizontal position, thereby rotating the wall panel B of the module downward into a vertical position. .

At this location panels A and B the module is foundation slab 10
are moved into position and the lower edges of wall panel B are lowered into contact with them.

The wall panels B are then permanently attached to each other and to the base slab 10 to form a free-standing structural unit.

The module is then lifted into the end stacks 12 and 14.
and the panels are attached to each other and to the center module and foundation slab 10 to complete the first row or first floor of the building structure.

The same process is repeated on the second floor of the building structure, starting with the first floor.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 2, all of the first floor modules, as well as the second floor center module and one end module, are placed in place, leaving the last end module in its place waiting to be lifted and transported.

As shown in dotted lines in FIGS. 1 and 2, a tensioning mechanism extends from the top of wall B to the bottom for tightening the upper story or upper row wall of the module directly to the foundation slab 10, as will be described in more detail below. Equipped.

As shown in Figures 1 and 3, lifting and transport of the module may be carried out using a suitable lane or similar machine (not shown).
This is accomplished by using a lift framework attached by cables 17 to the.

As shown in more detail in FIG. 3, an important aspect of the invention is that the lift framework 16 is mechanically coupled directly to the hinge coupling mechanism C for lifting the module and transporting it to the site. .

(Thus, with the technique of the present invention, the ceiling panel A does not have to support the damaging weight of the wall panel B while lifting and transporting the module to the site.

This is possible through the use of a removable hinge coupling mechanism C, as described in more detail below.

In accordance with the embodiment of the invention shown in FIGS. 1 and 3, the lift framework 16 has a shape and dimensions corresponding to that of the ceiling panel.

The framework 16 thus consists of end beams 21 and crossbeams 22 which are permanently attached to each other at their ends by welding or bolting to the jaws forming a rectangle corresponding to the rectangular edges to the ceiling panel.

A pair of braces 23 parallel to the end 21 22
spaced apart from each other by a distance equal to the actual length of 22 lengths extended or traversed between them.

The lift girder 24 spans between the brace girders 23 and is slidably attached at each end thereof by bolts and plate fittings 25, etc.

Similarly, a lift eye plate 26 is slidably attached to lift girder 24 by a bolt and plate assembly as shown in FIG.

The lift eye plate 26 is attached to the lift girder 24 by loosening one of the bolts and sliding the plate along the ridge.
can be placed at any point along its length.

When the desired position is reached, the bolts can be tightened to secure the lift eye plate in the desired position.

Similarly, the lift girder 24 can be moved to any point along the length of the brace girder 23 by loosening the plate bolts and bolt assemblies 25, sliding the lift girder 24 to the desired position, and tightening the bolts again. You can also place

Thus, the connection between the skeleton 16 and the cables 17 can be adjusted to match the center of gravity of the particular module being lifted.

In a moshulka ceiling panel A and four panels B, the lift eye plate 26 is placed approximately in the center of the framework 16 as shown in FIG.

However, when the framework 16 is attached to one of the end modules having three wall panels, the lift eye plate 26 is placed along the lift girder 24 opposite the edge of the ceiling panel A to which no wall panels are attached. It is necessary to slide it to the end of the framework 16.

It is understood that a module according to the invention may have two wall panels attached to adjacent edges of the ceiling panel or an equivalent but single wall panel attached to the ceiling panel.

In any of the above cases, it is necessary to move the location of the lift girder 24 along the brace strut 23 or the lift eye plate 26 along the lift girder 24 to the edge of the ceiling panel to which the wall panel is attached.

The lift framework 16 is a single cable 17 with its ceiling panel in a horizontal plane despite the fact that the module or multiple wall panels are kinked at that location.
You can see that you can adjust the module to lift it up.

As best seen in FIG. 3, the module is suspended from the framework 16 by a number of elongated hanging hardware 28.

One end of each of the hanging hardware 28 is adjustably attached to an end beam 21 or lateral beam 22 of the frame 16, and the other end terminates in a suitable mechanism for attachment to a hinge coupling mechanism C.

Therefore, as shown in FIG.
2 has a vertical slot, and the hanging hardware consists of a rod that passes through the slot and is suspended from the girders 21 and 22 by a washer and nut fixed to a screw at the end of the rod projecting above the bar.

A suitable plate member 27 with fixed transverse pins 29 therethrough is welded to the other end of the rod member of the hanging hardware 28.

Accordingly, each hanging hardware 28 member can be placed in the desired position along the ends and laterals 21 and 22 by simply sliding the hanging hardware 28 along the slots provided therein.

The nuts at the upper ends of the hanging hardware members 28 provide the usual mechanism for adjusting the length of the hanging hardware members 28 so that they can all be equidistant from the framework 16.

As described below, the hanging hardware member 28 can be easily attached to the hinge coupling member C by simply inserting a pin 29 into the appropriate hole provided in the hinge coupling member C.

The frame 16 is attached to the specific module, and the wall panel B
After the ceiling panel of the module has been raised to a horizontal plane of sufficient height above the ground to allow the ceiling panel to hang vertically, the lower end of the adjacent wall panel B should be secured with screws or other conventional Angle iron 3 fixed to the panel by a mechanism
They are temporarily attached to each other by 0.

This prevents wall panels from moving relative to each other while transporting the module to the desired location on the foundation slab 10.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the foundation slab 10 is the slab 1
0 and is provided with a suitable anchoring mechanism 31,32 which projects into the slab recess.

The anchoring mechanism may consist, for example, of a steel rod 31 welded to the transverse plate or a steel rod bent into a hook 32, as shown in FIG. It does not protrude beyond the top surface of 10.

Therefore, the foundation slab 10 has nothing protruding from its upper surface (the potholes 36 are filled with sand or otherwise closed) and can be used as a casting bed for the ceiling and wall panels AB if necessary. It can be used.

As shown in Figures 1, 2 and 4, wall panel B has a plurality of cutouts in its lower edge.

Each notch has an anchor mechanism 3 fitted into the foundation slab.
It corresponds to 1°320 places.

As previously described in FIGS. 1 and 2, the wall panel B is also provided with a telescoping steel rod 15 which passes through the panel from each notch from its lower edge to its upper edge when in the upright position.

By welding a steel plate or other metal member between the burl 15 in the notch and the adjacent ends of the anchor member 32, each shingle 15 is permanently attached to the anchor member 32 which is fitted into the foundation slab 10.

Similarly, the ends of the bales 15 at the upper edge of wall panel B are welded or welded to the lower ends of the bales 15 that pass through the wall panels of vertically adjacent modules to provide a continuous anchoring mechanism from top to bottom of the high-rise building. It is designed to be attached using a similar method.

The continuous anchoring mechanism provided by the interconnection of steel bars 15 increases the building's ability to withstand lateral forces due to lice or seismic effects on the building structure.

Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 4, a hollow tube 33 with a boss tension cable 35 encased in the hollow tube is used in place of the rod 15.

The cable 35 is attached to an anchor member 31 fitted into the foundation slab by means of a suitable connection member 37 in the cutout.

The cable 35 passes through all vertically adjacent wall panels from top to bottom of the building structure to place all walls in compression, thereby further increasing the wall's ability to withstand lateral forces.

In FIG. 5, the hinge coupling mechanism C according to the invention is shown in detail with the bolt anchors 50 distributing the weight of the panel thereto.

The hinge coupling mechanism C consists of a first plate 41 and a second plate 42, each of which is mostly flat in order to engage with the edge of the panel.

The other major surface of each of the plates 41, 42 is a protruding hinge piece 43, 44.
, both of which are perforated to receive a hinge pin 45 so that the plates 4L 42 are hingedly interconnected.

Each of the plates 41,42 is provided with a pair of holes through its major surface, whereby the plates are removably attached to the wall and ceiling panels, respectively, by means of bolts 46, for example.

Plate 410 attached to ceiling panel A according to the invention
The hinge piece 43 has an upwardly directed projection 47 with a hole or lift hole 48 therethrough.

Lift hole 48 is adapted to be engaged by a hook mechanism or pin 29 on hanging hardware 28 depending from lift framework 16 to lift ceiling panel A of the module into a horizontal position so that wall panel B is hinged. Mechanism C can be rotated about pin 45 into a vertical position.

Therefore, the weight of wall panel B is the weight of the hanging hardware mechanism 28 attached to wall panel B, the hinge piece 43, the hinge pin 45, and the hinge piece 4.
4 and is directly supported by the lift framework 16 via the plate 42.

Since any weight of wall panel B is not supported by ceiling panel A while the module is lifted and transported to the site, there is no need to design and manufacture ceiling panel A to support that weight as required by conventional techniques.

However, it is necessary to design and manufacture the ceiling panel so that the weight of the ceiling panel is distributed at points when attaching the plate 41 of the hinge coupling mechanism C.

Similarly, it is necessary to distribute the wall panel weight to the attachment points of the plate 42 of the hinge coupling mechanism C.

This is the ceiling panel A adjacent to the attachment point of the hinge connection member C.
This is achieved by the reinforcing rods 52, 53, 54 and 55 mechanism embedded in the wall panel B.

As shown in detail in FIG. 5, a plurality of first reinforcing rods 53, 5
4 are embedded in the panel parallel to its edge at the point of attachment, and a plurality of second reinforcing bales 52 are embedded in the panel extending perpendicular to the edge at that point.

The reinforcing bars, together with the usual reinforcing bars embedded in the panels parallel to their edges, tend to evenly distribute the weight of panels A, B to the attachment points of the hinge joints C.

This avoids the generation of excessive bending moments and stresses during lifting of the module and transportation to its final location.

As shown in detail in FIG. 5, an embodiment of an embedded bolt anchor 50 consists of a pair of tightly wound coils 51 with axes extending perpendicular to the panel edge, which are embedded within the panel and It has a turn that mates with the threads of bolt 46.

52 pairs of reinforcing bars are welded or otherwise attached to the turns of each coil and extend generally parallel to the axis of each coil.

As shown in FIG. 5, the reinforcing bar 52 consists of a U-shaped leg formed by bending a single reinforcing bar into a loop.

Two pairs of reinforcing bars 53,54 extending perpendicular to the coil 51 axis and parallel to the adjacent edges of the panel are both welded to the coil 51.

The reinforcing bars of each pair 53, 54 are spaced apart from each other along the length of the coil 51 and partially surround the coil 51 and
3 and 54 to the coil 51 is preferably serpentine so that the coil 51 is received within the U-shaped spiral.

Further, during manufacturing, the reinforcing rod pair 54 extending adjacent to the lower main surface of the panel is bent beyond the upper side of the coil 51, and the reinforcing rod pair 53 adjacent to the upper main surface of the panel is bent below the coil 51. It is desirable to bend it so that it stretches.

Further, reinforcing rods 55 embedded perpendicularly into the panel parallel to its edges are inserted between each pair of reinforcing rods 53 and 54 to increase the panel weight distribution to the hinge coupling mechanism C, or Preferably, it is placed at least close enough to it.

It will be appreciated that the length and spacing of reinforcing bars 52, 53 and 54 will vary depending on panel dimensions.

It is also understood that it is desirable to provide a substantially elastic pressure lock 56 between the outer end of the coil 51 and the plate 4L42 of the hinge coupling mechanism C.

The pressure block avoids chipping of the concrete exterior surface,
Provides uniform bearing of the plates 41, 42 against the concrete surface on which the slab is formed during installation and removal of the hinge joint C.

According to the invention, no part of the weight distribution mechanism protrudes beyond the boundaries of the panel at the point where the hinge coupling mechanism C is coupled.

Therefore, the coil 51 reinforcing rods 52, 53, 54 and the pressure plate 56 are all embedded within the panel.

As will be described in more detail below, this gives great freedom in the choice of manufacturing techniques for forming the panels, and furthermore, once the hinge member C is removed after building erection, the seams between adjacent panels are Completely free from obstacles.

In FIG. 6, it can be seen that the hinge coupling mechanism is attached to all edges of ceiling panel A, including the edges to which no wall members are attached.

This is necessary to lift and then support the module without putting undue stress on the ceiling panel.

However, the hinge coupling mechanism σ attached to the edge of the ceiling panel to which no wall panel is attached is, according to the present invention,
This is different from the hinge coupling mechanism attached to the other edge of the.

As shown in FIG. 7, the hinge mechanism σ consists of a plate 41 having a hinge piece 43' including a protrusion 47 and a lift hole 48. As shown in FIG.

However, there is no hinge piece 4 at the bottom of the hole that receives the hinge pin 45.
3' includes an open end slot 49 hooked over the hinge pin 45 of the associated hinge coupling mechanism of the horizontally adjacent module.

Thus, as shown in FIG. 7, one wall panel B is common to two horizontally adjacent modules when the modules are placed in their final position in the building structure.

In accordance with an embodiment of the invention, each module includes only two load receptor walls, at least one of which is in common with a horizontally adjacent module.

(As shown in FIG. 6, the two opposite edges 61, 62 to the ceiling panel are load receiver edges, each of which cooperates with wall panel B, which is a load receiver as indicated by the numeral 65. It has become.

The other two opposing edges 63 and 64 are non-load bearing edges, and the wall panel B attached thereto is a non-load receiving wall panel 66.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6 and another embodiment of the present invention,
A number of tubular openings 68, shown in dotted lines, pass through the ceiling panel from one load receptor edge 61 to another load receptor edge 62, identified as the boss tension cable passes through and will be described in more detail below. All of the floor or floor ceiling panels are attached to each other as one unit and are post-tensioned.

In FIG. 7, the load receivers of ceiling panel A are connected to wall 65. Each of the edges 61, 62 forms a protrusion 73 extending the length of edges 61, 62 so that the load receivers of ceiling panel A are extended to the main surface of adjacent panel A. Planes 71, each extending at an angle of less than 90° with respect to the surface.
72 is formed.

The planes 71, 72 and the ridges formed by them are.

It can be seen that the load receptors are interrupted periodically along the length of the edges 61, 62 due to the provision of recesses or pockets 75 attached to the hinge coupling C2σ.

The purpose of this pocket is to attach the hinge joint mechanism to the ceiling panel A.
By providing a perpendicular plane to the main surface, the load receiver of the ceiling panel A facilitates the attachment of the hinge coupling mechanism C2σ to the edges 61, 62.

The edges 63 and 64 of the non-load receiver of the ceiling panel are simple planes that extend between the main surfaces of the panel and are perpendicular to the iron surface.

As shown most clearly in FIGS. 3 and 7, the hinge coupling mechanism C2C according to the present invention ensures that the lower major surface of the wall panels 65, 66 to the ceiling panel when the module is lifted and transported to its final position. The structure is sized to be held on the tip.

Also, when the module is lifted and moved to the site, the only portion of the ceiling panel that overlaps the wall panels 65, 66 is the load receiver that slightly overlaps the top edge of the wall panel 65. This is the ridge 73 portion formed by 71 and 72.

The 8th, 9th, 10a and 10th layer views detail the permanent interconnection of ceiling panel A and wall panel B to each other and to the horizontally and vertically adjacent modules to the ceiling panel and wall panel according to an embodiment of the invention. It is described in.

FIG. 8 shows in perspective the seams between lateral adjacent modules at the end of an intermediate stage of permanent interconnection of the ceiling and panels.

As shown in FIG. 8, the hinge coupling mechanisms c and c' have been removed from the panel.

However, it can be seen that the hinge joints c, c' cannot be removed prior to the permanent interconnection of the ceiling and wall panels.

If the non-load bearing is a wall panel 66, each hinge connection mechanism C
are removed one by one, ceiling panel A and wall panel 66
a bracket 81 suitable for providing a mechanical interconnection between
are substituted for each.

The bracket 81 is a simple angle iron with holes that are secured to the panel using the same bolts 46 used to attach the hinge coupling mechanism C.

The primary function of the brackets 81 is to hold the non-load bearing panel 66 in place during the next step in the permanent interconnection of the wall panel 66 to the ceiling panel A and to withstand lateral forces during the construction life. .

In accordance with the embodiment of the invention illustrated in FIGS. 6-10, one step in interconnecting ceiling panels A and load receivers to wall panels 65 is to thread the post tension cables 69 through the tubular openings 68 in ceiling panel A. .

During the process, a plurality of hollow tubes are placed in the space between the edges of the load receptors adjacent to the ceiling panel.

Each tube 82 then extends between a pair of aligned openings 68 in ceiling panel A.

(Thus, the boss tension cable 69 is conducted through the tubular member 82 by passing it from a tubular opening 68 in one ceiling panel A to a tubular opening 68 in an adjacent ceiling panel A.

A divider or dam pair is then placed on opposite sides of each pocket 75 containing a hinge coupling mechanism C2C.

The dam member or partition 83 extends between opposing load receptors i61, 62 to adjacent ceiling panels and is wide enough to extend from near the upper major surface to the panel to the top of the wall 65.

Pairs of molded strips 84 (see FIG. 10a) each abut the lower major surface of one ceiling panel so that the load receptors are simultaneously attached to both sides of wall 650.

The partition 83 is made of a cheap material such as wood.

They are then attached by conventional mechanisms since their only function is to serve as a molded member in connection with the grout layer 85 which is later injected into the space between the adjacent ceiling panel A and the wall panel 3.

The grout is injected before and after applying a post tensioning force to ceiling panel A through the use of an external pull through tubular opening 68 and tubular member 82 and before and after removal of hinge coupling mechanism C9C.

However, a vehicle-heavy process sequence, as described in detail below, involves applying all or part of the boss tension force to the cable passing through a number of tubular openings 68, or twisting or opening the tubular openings in the ceiling panel. The ceiling panel A is initially partially post-tensioned by applying some post-tensioning force to all cables 69 passing through the apertures 68.

A grout layer 85 is then injected and after the grout has set, the hinge joint features c, c' are removed.

It can be seen that it is sufficient for the grout layer 85 to fill half the space between the adjacent ceiling panel A and wall panel 3.

It can be seen that the flat surface 72 adjacent the lower major surface to the ceiling panel serves to mate with the hardened grout layer 85 to efficiently transfer the weight of the ceiling panel to the wall panels.

Additionally, the boss tension force applied by the tubular openings 68 in ceiling panel A and the cables passing between adjacent ceiling panels A not only reinforces ceiling panels A and restrains them as a structural unit, but also connects the grout 85 layer and planar 7
In conjunction with 2, the load receivers provide increased support to the ceiling panel on the wall panel B over substantially the entire length of the edges 61, 62.

In FIGS. 9 and 10a, the load receivers on the ceiling panel are supported directly on the upper wall 65 so that the load receivers on the vertically adjacent module are supported directly on the wall 65. Make it.

It is an important feature of the building assembly method according to the invention that the stress applied to the joint between the ceiling panel A and the load receiver of a particular module and the wall B is reduced to a minimum by vertically arranging the module above the module. .

Therefore, as shown in Figures 9 and 10b, the plane 71 to the ceiling panel is such that the upper load receptor is such that the weight of wall panel B is the same as that of ceiling panel A and the lower load receptor is such that the stress distribution in the joints between the panels is minimized. The lower load bearing is then transmitted directly to the wall panel B via the grout layers 85,86.

Upon completion of the building structure, the vertically adjacent load bearing wall panels 65 with grout layers 85, 86 are placed therein to minimize the stress distribution applied to the joint between the vertical columns by the lower ceiling panel and the upper module. Contributively transferred structures form vertical columns bearing loads to the ceiling panels of each floor.

The wall panels 65, 66 of the vertically adjacent modules are transported to the site and the rod 15 mechanism or post tension cables 35 (
When interconnected (if used) with the lower module wall panels by a mechanism, a final layer of grout 86 is injected over layer 85 to complete the seam.

The final grout 86 layer fills the space formed by the hinge joint C and the dam where σ was removed.

Additionally, the vertical spaces between the wall panels 65, 66 themselves, as well as the horizontal spaces between the non-load receiving edges 63, 64 and the non-load receiving wall panels 66 to the ceiling panels are filled with a final layer of grout 86.

In order to close all the seams between the panels, it is of course necessary for the non-load receivers to additionally attach moldings 87 to the walls.

It can be seen from FIGS. 8 and 9 that the non-load receiver has flanges 89 along its longitudinal edges to reduce the gap size in the finished wall exterior surface where panel 66 is filled with grout 86.

With reference to FIGS. 7-10, the use of a recessed or integral hinge connection mechanism (device) may be used to create structures that require extra interconnection means, such as post-tensioning. as well as adding unnecessary costs to
It can be seen that this may actually undermine the effectiveness of such extra interconnection means.

In other words, the use of recessed or integral hinge joints precludes post-tensioning of ceiling panels in certain building structures to form a single structural unit.

In either case, post-tensioning tends to introduce undesirable stresses in wall panels that support loads through such hinge connections.

The hinge joint according to the invention is removed before post-tensioning to avoid the problems posed by the monolithic hinge joint.

Additionally, the ability of the removable hinge connections of the present invention to be used repeatedly in the construction of a particular building or other structures provides significant economic advantages over conventional integral or recessed hinge connections. give.

11 and 12, as a result of the use of a removable hinge coupling mechanism, a further important feature of the invention is that extremely precise yet simple and economical assembly techniques are used in the assembly of mosaille panels. It is.

Accordingly, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, the formwork of the assembled panel of the present invention with precision dimensions is simple because it does not require designing and assembling integral or recessed hinge structures protruding from the panel. Moreover, it can be reused.

The prior art required formwork with holes through which integral or recessed hinge coupling mechanisms could protrude.

This required the formwork of each panel to be disassembled in order to remove the hinge mechanism from the finished panel.

According to the invention, a molding technique similar to that of slip molding is used to assemble a plurality of identical panels consisting of panels placed on top of other panels with an anti-adhesion layer between them.

Therefore, the stack of ceiling and wall panels 12, 13 and 14 as shown in FIG. Can be assembled.

This is because no part of the panel-embedded weight distribution mechanism 50 of the present invention protrudes beyond the panel boundary and the removable hinge coupling mechanism C2σ is not attached to the panel until after the formwork has been removed. This is possible.

As shown in FIG. 11, the basic elements of the formwork used for the assembly of concrete ceiling and wall panels A and B according to the invention are precisely dimensioned open hollow box structures 90, 90' and attached to or integral with said structures. 91.91' of precise dimensions.

The dimensions of the box structures 90, 90' are carefully matched to the dimensions of the hinge joint C2σ, and the dimensions of the elongated members 91° and 91' are as well as the dimensions of the ceiling and wall panels A, B, as well as the precise dimensions in between. It is designed to have an interval.

The box-shaped structures 90, 90' have ceiling and wall panels A, H
The corresponding opposite walls of the hollow box-shaped structure have a height twice the thickness of C2C and are provided with respective sets of holes for receiving bolts 46 corresponding to the holes in plates 41 and 42 of hinge coupling mechanism C2C. 2 of vertical spacing
There are a set of holes 95 and 96.

(Thus, as described below with respect to FIGS. 11 and 12, form elements 90, 90', 91°91' are moved upward to form ceiling and wall panels A and H that are completed first.
It can be seen that a continuous stack of ceiling and wall panels A and B can be assembled with precise dimensions and spacing by placing them on a set of .

A first set of bolts 46 is threaded through the lower set of walls of each box structure 90.91' and engaged with the corresponding load distribution mechanism 50 of the previously completed ceiling and wall panel A, B sets.

According to an embodiment of the invention, elongate members 91, 91' are permanently attached to said box-shaped structure 90, 91' and a second set of ceiling and wall panels AB is installed with the same dimensions and spacing as the previously completed panel set. automatically arranged to form a

A second set of bolts 46 is threaded through the top set within each box structure wall, and each set is engaged with a corresponding load distribution mechanism 50 for rigid support in its final position after the panel is completed.

The elongate members 91,91' have a longitudinal thickness sufficient to overlap predetermined portions of the corresponding edges of the pre-finished panels A,H.

Additional structural elements such as reinforcing bars 15.55 or tubes 33 (see Figures 5 and 6) or tubular members with tubular openings 68 (see Figures 6-9) are then placed in the provided formwork. and is temporarily attached to the elongated member 91,91'.

Finally, concrete is poured into the fitted forms to complete panels A and B and embed the various structural elements.

When the concrete has set or hardened, the bolts 46 are removed to loosen the formwork members 90.90', 91.91' and this is removed to further erect the set of panels A, B on top of the pre-finished ones. The process is repeated.

A suitable layer of anti-adhesive material is applied to the top of each set of ceiling and wall panels A, B before the next set of concrete is poured to aid in subsequent separation for assembly as a building structure module.

11th. In accordance with one embodiment of the invention, as shown in FIG.
2 is adapted to cooperate with another formwork member 92.

Thus, the load bearing on the ceiling panel is carried out on the edge 62 by a predetermined surface 7.
To provide L72, member 92 comprises an elongate member having a surface 92' dimensioned to match surface 91'' on elongate member 91'.

The end wall of the box-shaped structure 90' is provided with a slot 93 extending upwardly from its lower end for receiving the elongated member 92.

Each elongated member 92 then includes a vertically extending perforated plate 94, each of which is a lower set 9 of the side wall of the box-shaped structure 90'.
At 5 and 5 there is a 94' adapted to be received within the box-shaped structure 90'.

Thus, elongated member 92 is connected to box 90' and elongated member 91.
91' to the previously completed ceiling and wall panel AB in place with the same bolts 46 used to attach it to the previously completed ceiling and wall panel AB.

Box 90' is thus provided with a recess 75, and members 91' and 92 are provided with projecting edges 73 at the edges of the load receivers of ceiling panel A.

11a, other formwork elements 90, 90'91.
91', but is instead placed in a fixed location and redundantly used in the formation of the next panel to form and protrude the special edges in the ceiling and wall panels A, B according to the invention. provided on the edge.

Thus, the external load receiver is formed by forming a flange 89' or 89'' on the upper edge of the wall (see FIG. 17), so that the elongate formwork members 91'' of different lateral dimensions are attached to the separable elongate member portions 97 of rectangular cross section. used with

The separable elongate member 97 section is simply placed adjacent to the transversely unequal elongate member 91'' in an end connection with the box-shaped structure 90' so that when concrete is poured into the formwork, the predetermined flange 89' , 89''.

With a slight lifting of the particular set of ceiling and wall panels AB, member portions 97 are recovered for reuse.

As shown in FIG. 11a, elongate member portion 92' is replaced by elongate member 92 by attaching a suitably shaped and sized portion 92' to portion 97, such as by nails 98.

If the section 92' can also be of integral construction with the section 97, the section 97.92' can contain a plurality of identical parts, since it is left there until the module formed by the ceiling and wall panels A, B is assembled. Sections 97,92' are used to make multiple sets of ceiling and wall panels A, B.

In Figure 12, ceiling and wall panels A, B of each stack
It is understood that the first set of is formed on a suitable foundation.

According to the invention, the base also includes ceiling and wall panels A,
Formwork members 90.90 for assembling the first set of H
91.91' is seen to include a recess 99 of suitable spatial dimensions containing the mechanism.

Bost tensioning on ceiling panels is not necessary for all building structures to which the present invention is applicable.

However, in most building constructions, it is desirable that the laterally adjacent ceiling panels A and their common load receptors mechanically interconnect the wall panels 65.

FIG. 13 shows a bracket 101 that replaces the hinge coupling mechanism C2σ according to the present invention.

The bracket 101 constitutes an open metal box sized to fit into the recess 75 when the hinge coupling mechanism C2σ is removed.

The side walls of bracket 101 are bored to receive bolts 46 so that bracket 101 is attached to ceiling panel A at hinge joints c, c'.

Similarly, the bottom wall of the box 101 (metal bracket) or the bottom wall of the box 101 has a load receiver that receives bolts 46 to be mechanically attached to the wall panel 65.

As shown in FIG. 13, the bracket 101 includes a reinforcing web parallel to the end walls and extending centrally between the side walls of the bracket 101.

After pouring the first grout layer 85 as described above, the bracket 1
01 is replaced with hinge coupling mechanism C2σ.

Apart from the take-off, all of the hinge connection mechanisms are brackets 101.
Bracket 101 until the first layer of grout is injected.
is simultaneously replaced with the hinge coupling mechanism C2σ in each recess 75.

FIG. 14 shows a mechanism for mechanically interconnecting a horizontally adjacent ceiling panel A and an engaging load receiver wall panel 65 according to another embodiment of the present invention.

According to this embodiment, 102 pairs of generally oval metal members are clamped between the ceiling panels A instead of the hinge coupling mechanism C2σ.

As shown in FIG. 14, spherical head bolts 103 are used in place of bolts 46 with brackets 102 between ceiling wall panels A.

The use of a spherical head bolt 103 and bracket member 102 that is adapted to deform from a more circular to oval shape when the bolt 103 is tightened allows for a certain amount of post tension in the ceiling panel.

The use of brackets 102 also allows for adjustment of certain misalignments between horizontally adjacent ceiling panels A without the need for mounting interlocking holes 03.

As shown in FIG. 14, reinforcing rod pairs 104 having threaded handles of appropriate diameter are replaced with bolts 46 after the hinge coupling mechanism C is removed from the wall panel 65.

The hook-shaped reinforcing rods are embedded in grout which is later injected into the joints to improve the mechanical interconnection between the ceiling panel A and the load receiver walls 65 to increase their seismic strength.

As previously mentioned, the bracket 102 and reinforcing bar 104 are replaced with the hinge coupling mechanism C2C either before the first layer of grout 85 is injected or after a suitable dam member 83 is used.

In FIG. 15, it is important to include a building structure according to the invention with cast-in-place structural members 106, such as balconies or hallways, according to the invention.

To provide the cast-in-place member 106, the load distribution mechanism 1
07 is embedded into the ceiling panel A along the edge of the ceiling panel.

The load distribution mechanism 107 is similar to the load distribution mechanism 50 and is attached to the ceiling panel as described for the load distribution mechanism 50 by use of bolts 46 that pass through the air formwork.

During module assembly, reinforcement members 108 of suitable shape (e.g. hook-like) with suitable diameters and threaded handles are engaged with the load receiver mechanisms 107 so that they do not attach to the ceiling panel at the edges as shown. protrudes from across the seam between the ceiling panel A and the associated wall panel 66.

No grout is injected into the seam. Instead, cast-in-place structural members 106 extend into the joint and are mechanically interconnected with ceiling panel A via reinforcing members 108.

As shown in FIG. 15, cast-in-place structural members 106 are not formed until vertically adjacent modules are placed.

(Then, as described above for the second grout layer 86,
The cast-in-place structural members 106 also serve to embed the lower ends of the non-load bearing walls 66 of the next vertically adjacent module.

FIG. 16 shows a plan view showing a number of laterally adjacent modules in cross section interconnected to create an architectural structure according to the invention.

The dome ceiling panel A shown in FIG. 16 is adapted to be post-tensioned by cables as described above.

The ceiling panel A is therefore provided with a tubular opening 68 passing through the panel between the load receiving edges.

As shown in FIG. 16, the tubular openings in the various ceiling panels are aligned with each other and joined together at the joints therebetween by tubes 82.

In particular, the tubular opening 68 shown in FIG. 17 is provided by embedding a tubular metal member in the ceiling panel A.

The cable, which is threaded through a set of straight tubular openings 68 and secured at one end thereof, is pulled by a porta-pull hydraulic device 109 attached to the other end of the cable.

The cable end adjacent the hydraulic device is also secured to the ceiling panel when a predetermined amount of tension is applied by the hydraulic device.

The tubular opening 68 formed by embedding the metal pipe in the ceiling panel flexes, as shown enlarged in FIG. Alternatively, a thin ceiling panel A can withstand the same amount of vertical load as a thicker ceiling panel A.

As previously mentioned, the post tension to the ceiling panels is partially relieved prior to pouring the grout layer 85,86.

This is accomplished by pulling the cable in another tubular opening 68 or partially pulling all the cables in the tubular opening.

Total boss tension to ceiling panel is grout layer 85.
86 is not applied according to the present invention until it has been poured and set or hardened.

As shown in Figure 17, the external load bearing of the building structure is the wall 65.
/ and 65'' are provided with flanges 89' and 89'' to aid in the exterior finish of the building by reducing the area of the grout layer 85,86 exposed to the exterior walls of the building.

The external load receiver is notched in wall 65'' to provide easy access to the post tension cable within the tubular opening and to facilitate installation of the porta-pull hydraulic post tension/jotion mechanism 109.

18 and 19 detail the longitudinally extending seams between adjacent load receptor walls 65, 65'' and non-load receptor wall panels 66 in accordance with the present invention.

The non-load receiver flange 89'' on wall panel 66 and the external load receiver flange 89'' on wall panel 65'' expose a minimum area to the exterior of the grout structure as shown.

Additionally, a suitable gasket member 110 is forced into the joint from outside the building, thereby eliminating the need for formwork members and providing a permanent long-life weathering seal that protects the grout 86.

Gasket 110 is made of a suitable long-life material, such as metal, plastic or rubber, and a suitable bevel on the adjacent edge of the wall panel is provided to facilitate gasket loading.

Wall panel 65.65” during transportation of module in final position
The angle iron 30 used to interconnect the and 66 is shown in FIGS. 18 and 19.

Furthermore, before pouring the grout 86 to strengthen the joint, a reinforcing rod 111 is placed at the joint between the panels 65 and 66.
As shown in the figure.

20.21 and 22, adjacent towers 121 are connected by a corridor consisting of a number of cast-in-place members 106, each assembled from a number of horizontal and vertical adjacent modules and forming a number of vertical adjacent corridors, according to the invention. A paired high-rise building structure is schematically shown.

As shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, the tower 121 is built on the common foundation slab 10.

The building structure can also be provided with a parapet structure 123 if desired, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22.

Figures 23 and 24 show fragmentary cross-sectional views of the architectural structure shown in Figures 20-23.

The grout in the seams between ceiling panel A and wall panels 65, 65'' and 66 has been omitted for removal.

FIG. 23 shows the seam between ceiling panel A and a load-bearing wall panel 65.65" of a building structure, and FIG. 24 shows the seam between ceiling panel A and a non-load-bearing wall panel 66.

In particular, the parapet wall structure shown in Figures 23 and 24 is attached to the top of the building structure via suitable brackets 124, if necessary.

As shown most clearly in FIG. 24, the cast-in-place structural members 106 formed in the plane of each set of ceiling panels A, and the internal non-load bearings of the adjacent tower 121, have a cast-in-place corridor structure 122 extending between the wall panels 66. It is used to connect two tower houses.

It can be seen that the architectural structure shown in FIGS. 20-24 is only one of the architectural structures to which the present invention can be applied.

It will also be appreciated that in embodiments of the invention that constitute the building structure shown schematically in Figures 20-22, one of the non-load bearing walls 66 could be omitted from each module.

For example, for the loading of glass wall panels or the loading of external wall panels of special construction or appearance, external non-load bearings can be
can be eliminated in the composition of the architectural structure.

The glass wall panels or special structural panels are transported to the site and permanently installed after the building structure is completed.

It can also be seen that in accordance with embodiments of the invention, each floor of a building structure only has two load receptors with walls when only one module is transported to that location.

The remaining modules on a particular floor each have one load receiver wall, and the laterally adjacent module and load receiver share the wall.

Of course, when all the modules of a particular floor are transported to the site, it is possible that the single load receiver is formed by the wall panel 65, in which case the first module transported is not self-supporting and can carry the appropriate load. The support serves as a type of support for the wall panel until it is placed in place and incorporated into the building structure.The load support replaces the wall panel.

25-28, a multi-unit building construction of a special application of the present invention is shown.

According to this embodiment of the invention, the building structure is generally circular and consists of a number of pie-shaped modules forming a pie-shaped ceiling nozzle A' and a straight wall panel B.

The radially extending wall panel B of the building structure, as indicated by the reference numeral 65, is a load bearing panel.

As shown in Figures 26, 27 and 28, each module has a single non-load bearing, designated by the reference numeral 66, at the inner edge of each pie-shaped ceiling panel starting from panel B.

The wall panels 65, 66 are hingedly connected to the ceiling panel by the hinge connecting mechanism C as described above.

Similarly, hinge members σ are attached to the radially extending edges of the pie-shaped ceiling panels to which wall panels 65 are not attached to facilitate lifting and transportation of the module.

The pie-shaped ceiling panel has a tubular passageway 68 extending from the edge of one load receiver to the edge of the other load receiver. It can be seen that there are '68' and 68'''.

In addition, a tubular passage 68 adjacent to the inner end of the pie-shaped ceiling spring bulge is provided.
' and a tubular passageway 6 adjacent to the outer end of the pie-shaped ceiling panel.
8"' have a circular curvature so that the tubular openings or passageways 68'48"' form arcs concentric with each other and with the architectural structure.

The remaining tubular openings or passageways 68'' in each panel form a continuous coplanar spiral of increasing diameter from the inner end to the outer end of the ceiling panel when the module is placed within the building structure. It has a curvature that allows it to align properly.

Bost tension cable in the innermost circular tubular opening 68' and outermost circular tubular opening 6 in the boss tension of the building structure shown in Figures 25-28 according to the invention
The cable within 8'' is at least partially tensioned.

Hinge coupling mechanism C2σ that can be removed when cloud condenses
is removed and the cable within the spiral tubular opening 68'' is tensioned to complete the potentiometer of the building structure.

As shown in FIG. 25, the tubular opening 68' adjacent the inner end of the ceiling panel preferably forms two overlapping semi-circular arcs of substantially the same diameter.

A separate boss tension cable is placed in each of the half-arcs.

Each of the cables is fixed at one end 130 and a porta-pull hydraulic device 109 is attached to the other end.

Thus, each half-arc cable can be pulled independently or simultaneously with another half-arc cable.

Similarly, the tubular openings 68"' adjacent the outer ends of the ceiling panels form overlapping half-arcs of substantially the same diameter, each containing a separate cable.

As shown in FIG. 25, a porta-pull hydraulic device 109 is attached to the ceiling panel at the outer end to the opposite end of each cable to provide the appropriate tension on each cable.

Inner tubular opening 68' and outer tubular opening 68"' prior to grouting and removal of removable hinge connection C2σ.
It can be seen that the cable inside is only partially stretched.

It is also understood that after the cable is fully tensioned, the cable is secured at both ends and the porta-pull hydraulic device is removed.

The spirally aligned boss tension cables within the intermediate tubular openings 68'' are tensioned at various locations after the grout has hardened and the removable hinge connection C2σ has been removed.

It is thus secured at the cable inner end 131 within the tubular opening 68''.

The cable is then pulled by a number of hydraulic devices 109 distributed along a spiral at various points from the inner end to the outer end of the cable.

Alternatively, a single porta-pull hydraulic device 109 is shown (moved at each point along the spiral to sequentially pull each portion of the spiral).

It will be appreciated that as each section is pulled, it is fixed before the porta-pull hydraulic device 109 is moved to the next point to pull the next section of the spiral.

(Then, when the final segment of the cable is pulled by a hydraulic device located at the outer end of the cable and the outer end is fixed, the inner and outer-arc cables are re-circulated to complete the potentiometer of the building structure. It is pulled and fixed.

As shown in FIG. 25, a central core 140 housing a stairwell 141, an elevator 142 and appropriate utilities 143 is constructed within the building structure by suitable techniques.

If the building structure is a high rise, suitable corridors may be provided by cast-in-place structural members 106' as described above.

Similarly, balconies or other suspended structural elements may be provided around the perimeter of the building structure by suitable cast-in-place structural members 106'', as described above.

From the foregoing, it can be seen that the present invention can be applied to various types of building structures, regardless of the shape of the building structure and whether or not it is a high-rise structure.

It is understood that for some of the invention to be utilized, ceiling panels A, and wall panels B need not be made of poured concrete.

Instead, it is believed that the advanced technology of the present invention may be employed with a variety of construction materials as well as a variety of architectural structures.

[Brief explanation of the drawing]

FIG. 1 shows the foundation 10 of a building structure, and a plurality of stutters 12, 13 of ceiling panels A and wall panels B interconnected to a hinge device C in a set to create a module.
, 14 showing the lifting frame 16 in the stack 13 supporting the module in a partially lifted position before transporting the module to its final position on the foundation 10; FIG. FIG. 3 is a perspective view of a partially assembled module consisting of a plurality of assembled modules in their final positions above and interconnected ceiling and wall panels before being lifted into their final positions; FIG. 3 is a partial perspective view showing how the modules are lifted; And,
The corner of the lift frame 16 for lifting the module into its lifted position is shown with the corner consisting of the panels 65, 66 in the fully lifted position: 4th
Figure 1 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of the corner formed by the lower ends of the two wall panels of the module, including angle irons 30 suitable for interconnecting the wall panels in their final position, as well as the module to the base slab; FIG. 5 is a partial cross-sectional perspective view of a removable hinge coupling device C for interconnecting a ceiling panel A and a wall panel B according to the present invention. 6, in which a recessed bolt anchor 50 according to the invention is used as a weight distribution means: FIG. FIG. 7 is an enlarged plan view of ceiling panel A and wall panel B, with a few structural features of the panels shown in dotted lines; FIG. showing a pair of ceiling panels A and a common wall panel B depending from a hinge connection C on one of the ceiling panels, the hinge connection σ on the other ceiling panel being connected to the first hinge. number coupling device C
mechanically engaged with. Figure 8 shows that the hinge structure is removed and replaced with another interconnection mechanism, and the joint between the ceiling panels of lateral adjacent modules, including the common wall and side wall of the module, is removed at the end of an intermediate stage of permanent interconnection of the panels and modules. Figure 9 shows (partially shown in cross section) a perspective view (partially shown in cross section) showing the completed seam between the ceiling panel and side wall panel of a pair of horizontally adjacent modules together with the common wall panel and side wall of a vertically adjacent module (partially shown in cross section). ) Fragmentary perspective view: Figure 10a is a cross-sectional view along line 10a-10a of Figure 8; Figure 10 is a cross-sectional view along line 10b-10b of Figure 9; Figure 11 is a cross-sectional view of the book; A perspective view of a fragmentary exploded arrangement of formwork corners suitable for assembling ceiling and wall panels according to the invention; FIG. Figures: Figure 12 is a partial cross-sectional side view of the formwork members shown in Figure 11 when assembled together; Figure 13 is common to the ceiling panel of the horizontally adjacent module according to an embodiment of the present invention; A fragmentary perspective view (partially shown in cross-section) showing the removable hinge connection mechanism between wall panels and the replacement permanent bracket mechanism: Figure 14 is a ceiling view of a laterally adjacent module according to another embodiment of the invention A fragmentary perspective view (partially shown in cross-section) showing an alternative bracket mechanism replacing the removable hinge connection mechanism between the panels and the common wall; FIG. Shows the cast-in-place structural components installed in the ceiling and wall panels of the Yoru module (
FIG. 16 is a cross-sectional plan view of a number of laterally adjacent modules interconnected to form a structural unit of a building; FIG. 17 is a fragmentary perspective view of a building according to the invention; FIG. 18 is an enlarged fragmentary side view of the cross section of FIG. 16 showing the interrelationship between horizontal and vertical adjacent modules in the structure; FIG. 18 is an enlarged view of the seam indicated by circle 18 in FIG. 16; FIG. An enlarged view of the joint indicated by circle 19 in Fig. 16. Fig. 20 is a schematic plan view of the twin tower building according to the present invention. Fig. 21 is a schematic side view of the high-rise building shown in Fig. 20 according to the present invention. Fig. 22. is a schematic end view of the building shown in FIGS. 20 and 21; FIG. 2"3 is an enlarged fragmentary cross-sectional view along line 23--23 of FIG. 20; FIG. 24 is a schematic end view of the building shown in FIG.
24; FIG. 25 is a plan view of a rotunda according to the invention; FIGS. 26-28 consist of ceiling and wall panels interconnected and ready to be lifted for assembly of the building structure. FIG. 26 is a schematic plan view of the building configuration module of FIG. 25; 10...Foundation slab, A...Ceiling panel, B...
Wall panel, C... hinge connection mechanism, 12. 13. 1
4...Stack, 15...Tension 9 mechanism, 16...
Lift frame, 17... Cable, 21, 22, 23,
24... Girder, 27... Plate member, 28... One 9
Hardware, 29...Cross pin, 30...Angle iron, 3
1... Anchor mechanism, 32... Hook, 33...
hollow tube, 35... cable, 36... recess, 37.
...Connection member, 41.42...Plate, 43.44...
Hinge piece, 45... Hinge pin, 46... Bolt, 47
... Projection, 48 ... Lifting hole, 50 ... Bolt anchor, 51 ... Coil, 52, 53 ... 5
4.55... Reinforcement rod, 56... Pressure plate, 61.62
...The load receiver is at the edge of the ceiling panel, 65...The load receiver is at the wall panel B, 63, 64...The non-load receiver is at the panel edge, 66.
...Non-load receiver is panel, 68...tubular opening, 7L
72...plane, 73...ridge, 75...pocket,
81...Bracket, 82...Tubular member, 83...
・Partition 9 member, 84... Molding strip, 85...
Cloud layer, 86... Grout final layer, 87... Molded member, 89... Flange, 90.90'... Hollow box-shaped structure, 91.91'-... Elongated member, 92... Formwork member, 93... Groove, 94/95... Hole, 98
...(gi, 100... Foundation, 101... Bracket, 102... Oval metal member, 103... Spherical head bolt, 104... Reinforcement rod, 106... Cast-in-place member, 107... Load distribution mechanism, 108... Reinforcement mechanism, 109... Portable hydraulic device, 110... Gasket member, 111... Reinforcement rod, 121...
...Tower 122...Corridor, 124...
... Bracket, 140 ... Center core.

Claims (1)

[Scope of Claims] 1(a) Recessed along the edge of the ceiling panel, with no portion protruding beyond that edge, so as to transfer the weight of the ceiling panel to said edge while being lifted and transported. assembling a ceiling panel comprising a plurality of bolt anchors distributed at a plurality of locations spaced from each other along the ceiling panel; wall panels with a plurality of mating non-protruding bolt anchors that distribute the weight of the wall panels to a plurality of locations spaced apart from each other along the edges of the wall panels being joined while being transported; assembling and: (C) inserting pins between the bolt anchors at multiple locations along the joining edge of the wall panel and the bolt anchors at multiple locations along the joining edge of the corresponding ceiling panel; removably attaching the hinge device: (d) lifting and transporting the ceiling panel and wall panel by the hinge device, suspending the wall panel from the hinge device, and attaching the required number of ceiling panels and wall panels; (e) removing hinge devices from ceiling and wall panels to facilitate permanent bonding and finishing of joints between panels of the building; 1. A method of assembling a building module comprising a ceiling panel and one or more joined wall panels for transporting and permanently attaching to a foundation or other building module, the method comprising: