US20080034707A1 - Composite Constructional Element And Method Of Manufacturing A Composite Constructional Element - Google Patents

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US20080034707A1
US20080034707A1 US10/586,711 US58671105A US2008034707A1 US 20080034707 A1 US20080034707 A1 US 20080034707A1 US 58671105 A US58671105 A US 58671105A US 2008034707 A1 US2008034707 A1 US 2008034707A1
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  • a composite constructional element and a method of manufacturing such an element are disclosed.
  • the constructional element is particularly suitable for constructing a wall, floor or roof.
  • Building systems in the form of prefabricated modular building systems have a tendency to rely upon heavy machinery for their construction, are generally labour intensive and may require many different tradespersons for construction. Although such systems may be modular, they may require the separate construction and application of external and internal finishes.
  • An example of components of a prefabricated modular building system is aluminium cladding. Such cladding may be positioned and fixedly located on the exterior of a fibre panel or wood panel building structure.
  • WO02/35026 discloses a constructional element including a structural member in the form of a hollow steel box section and cladding formed about at least part of the structural member.
  • the cladding is formed of a cement based material such as fibre cement.
  • the cladding is moulded around the structural member and includes an abutment means in the form of a protrusion along one edge and a mating channel along the other edge, so that adjacent constructional elements can be aligned.
  • the constructional elements are fixed at their ends to support elements.
  • the system of WO02/35026 has the advantage that the cladding material can be provided with a number of different finishes. However, the moulding of the cladding can require a somewhat complex moulding procedure.
  • a composite constructional element that comprises:
  • plank profile defining a rear face and two opposed edge sections of the constructional element, each edge section including an edge face;
  • a composite constructional element that comprises:
  • plank profile defining a rear face and two opposed edge sections of the constructional element, each edge section including an edge face;
  • plank profile further comprises at least one retaining formation shaped to retain the moulded cladding material attached to the plank profile.
  • a method of manufacturing a composite constructional element comprises the steps of:
  • plank profile comprising a rear face and two opposed edge sections, each edge section including an edge face;
  • a method of manufacturing a composite constructional element comprises the steps of:
  • plank profile comprising a rear face and two opposed edge sections, each edge section including an edge face, the plank profile further comprising at least one retaining formation;
  • moulding a cladding material into the plank profile such that it moulds into the retaining formation to attach to the plank profile and is retained by the rear face and the opposed edge faces.
  • the cladding material is thus moulded into the plank profile so that the profile itself forms the mould.
  • by extending the cladding material continuously between the opposed edge faces a constructional element having a unitary appearance can be achieved.
  • the cladding material can thus form substantially an entire front face of the constructional element, which may be substantially flat. Thus, there can be little or no part of the plank profile visible when the constructional elements are assembled, for instance, to form a wall.
  • the resulting composite constructional element may also be made thinner and lighter than prior art constructional elements.
  • the cladding material may be provided with a number of different finishes to resemble masonry.
  • the retaining formations can be defined (eg. formed) as part of the plank profile and therefore can define part of the mould for the cladding material and be shaped to retain the cladding material attached to the plank profile.
  • the cladding material can thus be moulded into or around the retaining formations.
  • the retaining formations can provide the main means by which the cladding material is attached to the plank profile, and can allow for differential thermal expansion between the cladding and plank materials.
  • retaining formations may be formed adjacent to or as part of the edge sections. Then, if there are differences in the expansion or contraction of the plank and cladding materials with changes in temperature, the plank and the cladding material can bow such that they can separate slightly in the centre but yet be retained attached at the edges. This can prevent cracking of the cladding material.
  • Each retaining formation may comprise longitudinal channels of substantially uniform cross section and filled with cladding material, and being shaped in cross section to retain the moulded cladding material attached to the plank profile.
  • each channel cross-section may be defined as a type of undercut or underhook.
  • Each edge section may include an attachment formation for attachment to a mating attachment formation on an adjacent constructional element.
  • the attachment formation can comprise a frontwardly facing channel formed along one edge section and a rearwardly projecting lip formed on the opposed edge section, wherein the lip is capable of clipping into or being retained at a frontwardly facing channel of an adjacent constructional element.
  • the lip can include a recess such that, when clipped into or retained at a mating channel on an adjacent constructional element, a recess is defined between a base of the mating channel and the lip.
  • a fastening means such as a hex-headed screw
  • Such a fastening means may be used to first fasten the adjacent constructional element to a building element through the base of the channel. Then, when a next constructional element is clipped into position, the fastening means can be hidden from view.
  • the frontwardly facing channel may project outwards beyond one edge face, and the lip may be formed inwards from the opposed edge face. Further, the lip may comprise one of the retaining formations.
  • the channel is formed as a separate piece and can include a depending portion which can extend over the adjacent edge face and be embedded in the cladding material once the composite constructional element is formed.
  • the plank profile including the rear face, the edge sections and the attachment formations, may be integrally formed from a sheet material.
  • plank profile can be formed from sheet steel, such as by roll-forming. This is a particularly simple and effective manufacturing method for forming such profiles.
  • the plank profile may include at least one longitudinal stiffening formation comprising a ridge. This is particularly useful when each constructional element is used to form a load bearing structure such as a floor.
  • the or each ridge can be formed as a channel in the plank profile which can then be filled with cladding material.
  • the cladding material may comprise cement, concrete, fibre cement, fibreglass, cellulose, foamed polymeric material, ceramics or polystyrene, but glass reinforced cement is a material typically employed to give a stone-type finish that is also lightweight.
  • FIG. 1 is a side perspective view showing a plurality of interconnected constructional elements according to a first embodiment
  • FIG. 2 is a side perspective view illustrating a plurality of interconnected constructional elements of the first embodiment of the invention forming a corner;
  • FIG. 3 is an elevated perspective view of a join between ends of constructional elements of the first embodiment
  • FIG. 4 is an exploded section in perspective of a constructional element of the first embodiment and a sealing element
  • FIG. 5 is a side perspective view of a plank profile for a constructional element according to a second embodiment
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of a constructional element according to the second embodiment
  • FIG. 7 is a part sectional side view of interconnected edge sections of constructional elements according to the second embodiment.
  • FIGS. 8A and 8B respectively show side views of a channel piece and an edge section of a constructional element in accordance with a third embodiment
  • FIGS. 9A and 9B respectively show side views of a channel piece and an edge section of a constructional element according to a fourth embodiment
  • FIG. 10 shows a side view of, and illustrates a method of attachment for, a constructional element
  • FIG. 11 shows a perspective view of, and illustrates an alternative method of attachment for, a constructional element
  • FIGS. 12A and 12B respectively show side views of a constructional element and a channel piece according to a fifth embodiment
  • FIGS. 13 and 14 respectively show enlarged side views of a detail of the plank profile and of the channel piece according to the fifth embodiment
  • FIG. 15 shows an enlarged side view of the plank profile with the channel piece mounted thereto according to the fifth embodiment.
  • FIGS. 16A and 16B respectively show side views of two adjacently mounted constructional elements and of a single constructional element according to a sixth embodiment.
  • FIGS. 1 to 4 a first embodiment of a composite constructional element is illustrated. More particularly, FIG. 1 illustrates a plurality of constructional elements 1 interconnected to form cladding for fixing to the outside of a wall.
  • Each composite constructional element 1 comprises a plank profile 2 and a cladding material 3 .
  • the plank profile 2 can be formed from a number of suitable materials including plastics, fibre glass or carbon fibre, but in this embodiment, the plank profile 2 is formed from sheet steel, eg. galvanised steel for weather resistance.
  • the cladding material 3 can be cement, concrete, fibre cement, fibre glass, cellulose, foamed polymeric material, ceramics or polystyrene, and is typically a cement based material. In this embodiment the cladding material 3 is glass reinforced cement. Glass reinforced cement is known for moulding and casting building panels and architectural details.
  • the folded plank profile 2 includes a first edge section 4 , a second edge section 5 and a rear face 6 , which together combine to form a mould for the cladding material 3 .
  • the cladding material 3 extends continuously between the opposed first 4 and second 5 edge sections, across the rear face 6 , such that a composite constructional element 1 having an external unitary appearance is achieved.
  • the first edge section 4 includes an edge face 4 a which projects frontwards with respect to the rear face 6 and acts to retain cladding material 3 at one edge of the constructional element 1 .
  • the first edge section 4 also includes an attachment formation in the form of a lip 4 b which projects backwards from the rear face 6 .
  • the lip formation 4 b is formed as a channel in the plank profile 2 which is filled with cladding material 3 .
  • the lip 4 b also acts as a retaining formation. Because of its dovetail cross sectional shape (which acts as a type of undercut or underhook) when the cladding material 3 is moulded into the lip 4 b, it is retained attached to the plank profile 2 .
  • the second edge section 5 includes an edge face 5 a which projects frontwardly from the rear face 6 and acts to retain cladding material 3 at the opposed edge of the constructional element 1 .
  • the second edge section 5 also includes a second attachment portion in the form of a channel 5 b which projects laterally beyond the second edge face 5 a .
  • the channel 5 b extends backwards from the rear face 6 and is shaped to receive lip 4 b of an adjacent constructional element 1 .
  • Located inwards from the second edge face 5 a is a second retaining formation 5 d , again formed as a dovetail shaped channel in the plank profile and which is filled with cladding material 3 . Because of its shape, when the cladding material 3 is moulded into the second retaining formation 5 d , it is again retained attached to the plank profile 2 .
  • the two retaining formations 4 b, 5 d are located at or adjacent the edges of the plank profile 2 , when the thermal expansion of the plank profile 2 and the cladding material 3 differs, then the plank profile 2 can bend slightly and become delaminated from the cladding material 3 at the centre, whilst being maintained attached by the retaining formations 4 b, 5 d . This prevents cracking of the cladding material 3 under extreme high or low temperature conditions and extends the life of the composite constructional element.
  • the rear face 6 also includes longitudinal ridge formations, 6 b, 6 c, which are formed as channels projecting backwardly from the plane of the rear face 6 . These channels 6 b, 6 c also become filled with cladding material 3 and serve to stiffen the constructional element 1 .
  • the entire plank profile 2 is formed from a single sheet of steel.
  • the plank profile 2 is formed by roll-forming.
  • the process of roll-forming involves the feeding of a flat profile of light gauge steel through a roll-forming machine to provide a desired profile. This is a known technology for the purpose of making roof sheeting, wall studs etc.
  • the cladding material 3 is moulded into the plank profile such that it is bounded by the rear face 6 and the edge faces 4 a, 5 a .
  • the cladding material 3 covers substantially an entire front face of the building element and forms a flat front surface.
  • the only part of the front face of the constructional element which is not covered by the cladding material 3 is the edge section 5 .
  • the edge section 5 is substantially covered by an adjacent constructional element 1 as the lip 4 b clips into channel 5 b .
  • a narrow portion 5 c remains exposed, which may be reduced to a width of approximately 2-3 mm and if desired may be covered by an appropriate joint compound.
  • the constructional element 1 can be formed by this method and supplied in standard lengths which can be readily cut to any required length. Because the rolled steel profile 2 acts as a mould for the cladding material 3 , the method of manufacturing is simplified and does not require any separate moulding step, thus eliminating the need for any separate moulds, and the associated storage, handling and cleaning of such.
  • a first constructional element 1 is fixed to an upright in the form of a timber upright 8 by screws which are fixed through screw holes 7 which are located at the base of channel 5 b .
  • screw holes 7 may be used, in which case the screw holes 7 are not required.
  • a second constructional element 1 can be rapidly positioned by clipping lip 4 b (in a type of snap-lock) into channel 5 b of the first constructional element 1 which is fixed to the upright 8 .
  • the screws 7 are concealed by the overlying second constructional element 1 .
  • the second constructional element can then be screwed to the upright 8 and so on.
  • the constructional elements 1 can also be fixed to a frame having a steel stud in a similar way.
  • the constructional elements 1 are particularly thin; in the embodiment shown they have a thickness of approximately 20 mm. Thus, when used as cladding or panelling on a wall, the floor space of the room is not substantially reduced.
  • the constructional elements 1 are also light and easy to handle, and require no specially adapted support structure but can be screwed to any conventional frame or wall.
  • the ends of the constructional elements 1 can be joined by means of a sealing element 10 , which is preferably formed from a waterproof plastics material such as neoprene.
  • the sealing element 10 can be provided directly between the ends of constructional elements 1 , as illustrated in FIGS. 2 and 4 , or between the ends of constructional elements 1 and a joining member 11 as illustrated in FIGS. 1 and 3 .
  • the sealing element 10 may further comprise arms 10 a ( FIG. 4 ) for snug location in respective recesses defined in the profile 2 next to the first 4 and second 5 edge sections.
  • the joining member 11 may be provided as a U-shaped channel, wherein constructional elements 1 abut each side with a sealing element 10 interposed therebetween.
  • a cover member 12 can be clipped into the joining member 11 , which is screwed to the frame or wall by screws 13 .
  • the joining member 11 and cover member 12 can provide an aesthetic join effect to a wall etc comprising the constructional elements.
  • FIGS. 1 and 2 also illustrate corner members 14 which can be screwed to a timber upright 8 , each corner member having flanges 14 a, 14 b which abut the end of a respective constructional element 1 and can be fastened thereto.
  • a sealing element 10 may also be provided between the ends of the constructional elements and the flanges 14 a, 14 b.
  • the corner members 14 and joining members 11 can also be manufactured from roll formed steel.
  • FIGS. 5 to 7 illustrate a second embodiment of a constructional element and like reference numerals have been used to indicate similar or like parts.
  • FIG. 5 illustrates a plank profile 2 without moulded cladding material 3
  • FIG. 6 is an exploded view showing the cladding material 3 separated from the plank profile 2 (for clarity).
  • the folded plank profile 2 includes a first edge section 4 , a second edge section 5 and a rear face 6 , which form a mould for the cladding material 3 .
  • the first edge section 4 includes an edge face 4 a which retains cladding material 3 at one edge of the constructional element 1
  • the second edge section 5 includes an edge face 5 a which acts to retain cladding material 3 at the opposed edge, and so that the cladding material can extend continuously between edge faces 4 a and 5 a.
  • An attachment portion in the form of a channel 5 b projects laterally beyond the second edge face 5 a , and a second retaining formation 5 d is formed inwards from the edge face 5 a .
  • the second retaining formation 5 d as in the first embodiment, comprises a dovetail shaped channel in the plank profile.
  • the edge section 4 includes an attachment formation in the form of a lip 4 b which is shaped for clipping engagement with a hook portion of channel 5 b on an adjacent constructional element 1 in a kind of snap-lock (see FIG. 7 ).
  • the lip 4 b is shaped to also act as a retaining formation due to its cross sectional profile which means that, once the cladding material 3 is moulded into the lip 4 b, it is retained attached to the plank profile 2 .
  • the lip 4 b includes a recessed channel 4 d on its underside. As illustrated in FIG. 7 , the recessed channel 4 d accommodates the head of a fastening means such as a hex screw 20 when the constructional element is clipped to an adjacent constructional element.
  • the hex screw 20 is screwed through the base of channel 5 b to attach the adjacent constructional element 1 to a support or upright.
  • the second embodiment allows the use of hex screws 20 for fastening the constructional elements to an upright, whereas the first embodiment typically requires the use of fasteners which are generally flush to the base of the channel 5 b.
  • FIGS. 8 and 9 illustrate third and fourth embodiments in which, rather than the entire plank profile 2 being formed from a single sheet, the channel 5 b is formed as a separate piece.
  • FIGS. 8 a and 9 a illustrate the separate piece comprising a channel 5 b , an exposed section 5 c and an L-shaped depending portion 5 e.
  • FIGS. 8 b and 9 b illustrate the channel section assembled with the remainder of the plank profile 2 to form a constructional element 1 .
  • the depending portion 5 e extends over edge face 5 a into retaining formation 5 d .
  • the L-shaped depending portion 5 e is dimensioned such that one side 5 e ′ has the same length as edge face 5 a and, when assembled, abuts the edge face 5 a .
  • the other side 5 e ′′ of the L-shaped depending portion 5 e has the same length as the base of retaining formation 5 d and, when assembled, abuts the base of retaining formation 5 d .
  • channel portion as a separate piece is that it simplifies the roll forming required to make the plank profile 2 , and the separate channel portion piece can also be more easily formed. Also, the separate piece covers the cut edge of the plank profile 2 , and can thus reduce corrosion.
  • FIGS. 8 a and 8 b different channel portions can be provided depending on the finish required.
  • the exposed section 5 c can be minimised.
  • the embodiment of FIG. 9 provides the channel 5 b as part of an “expressed” joint, allowing for interesting aesthetic effects to be achieved.
  • the larger exposed outer face of exposed section 5 c can be coloured, painted or treated. It may also be manufactured from a different material such as brass or colour bonded steel to give an attractive finish to the exposed section 5 c.
  • FIGS. 10 and 11 illustrate alternative means for attaching the constructional elements to a structure.
  • FIG. 10 shows a clip portion 30 which is screwed to a wall or upright be hex-headed screw 20 and which is shaped to engage with one of the retaining formations 4 b, 5 d (eg. in a kind of snap-lock).
  • a clip portion 30 ′ is integrally formed as part of a c-section upright 31 , thereby avoiding the requirement to attach a separate clip.
  • FIGS. 12 to 15 illustrate a fifth embodiment of a constructional element, and like reference numerals have been used to indicate similar or like parts.
  • FIG. 12A illustrates a finished constructional element 1 including a plank profile 2 ′, with moulded cladding material 3 extending continuously between the opposed edge sections 4 and 5 .
  • the plank profile 2 ′ has rounded lips 4 b and 5 d and rounded ridge formations 6 b. 6 c.
  • the retaining formations 4 b and 5 d are less sharply (dovetail) shaped than in previous embodiments.
  • the first edge section 4 includes an edge face 4 a which retains cladding material 3 at one edge of the constructional element 1 .
  • the edge face 5 a of second edge section 5 helps to retain cladding material 3 by enabling the mounting of a modified separate channel piece 5 b ′ at edge face 5 a , so that the cladding material can then extend continuously between edge face 4 a and the channel piece (see especially FIGS. 12A and 15 in this regard).
  • FIGS. 12B and 14 show the modified separate channel piece 5 b ′, again comprising an exposed section 5 c and an L-shaped depending portion 5 e .
  • FIG. 15 illustrates the channel piece 5 b ′ assembled with the remainder of the plank profile 2 ′ to enable formation of the constructional element 1 .
  • the depending portion 5 e extends over edge face 5 a and into retaining formation 5 d .
  • side 5 e ′ of the L-shaped portion does not have the same length as edge face 5 a although it still abuts the edge face 5 a when assembled (with the face 5 a being sandwiched between exposed section 5 c ).
  • the other side 5 e ′′ of the L-shaped depending portion 5 e has approximately the same length as the base of retaining formation 5 d and, when assembled, abuts the base of retaining formation 5 d .
  • the moulded cladding material 3 will fill retaining formation 5 d such that the depending portion 5 e is embedded in the cladding material 3 , thereby fastening previously separate channel piece 5 b ′ to the constructional element 1 .
  • the separate channel piece 5 b ′ differs from that of FIGS. 8 and 9 in that, instead of a curled-over outer edge defining a hook formation, the channel outer edge is folded back onto itself to define land 5 f, together with an upstanding lip formation 5 g (shaped correspondingly to lip 4 b ). A hex-headed screw 20 ′ can then be screwed through land 5 f to fasten the constructional element to a frame member.
  • a second constructional element 1 can be rapidly positioned by clipping lip 4 b (in a type of snap-lock) under lip formation 5 g. Again, screw 20 ′ is concealed by the overlying second constructional element 1 . The second constructional element can then be fixed to the frame member and so on.
  • the constructional element of the fifth embodiment has generally the same other features as that of the second embodiment.
  • FIGS. 16A and 16B illustrate a sixth embodiment of a constructional element, and different reference numerals are now employed.
  • FIG. 16B illustrates a finished constructional element 100 including a modified plank profile 102 , but with moulded cladding material 103 still extending continuously between opposed edge sections 104 and 105 .
  • the plank profile 102 also comprises rounded ridge formations 106 .
  • plank profile 102 does not employ a lip 4 b, and instead defines a rearwardly projecting ridge 107 . That ridge defines first and second undercut regions 107 a, 107 b which each act as retaining formations adjacent to edge section 104 .
  • the region 107 a also enables the mounting together of adjacent constructional elements 100 as described below.
  • plank profile 102 employs a slightly different second retaining formation to that of 5 d .
  • edge section 105 also defines a rearwardly projecting ridge 108 located at the edge section (with previous edge face 5 a being replaced by an angled face 109 ), that face then continues on into a generally L-shaped channel 110 .
  • Channel 110 then has an upwardly protruding lip 111 defined at its free end.
  • a land portion 112 of the L-shaped channel 110 can receive a screw 120 (eg. a hex-headed screw) therethrough, to fasten the constructional element to a frame member.
  • a screw 120 eg. a hex-headed screw
  • a second constructional element 100 ′ can be rapidly positioned adjacent to the first element 100 by locating ridge 107 under upwardly protruding lip 111 .
  • the lip 111 is received snugly into undercut region 107 a (ie. this is a free-fitting and not a snap-lock mounting arrangement).
  • screw 120 is concealed by the overlying second constructional element 100 ′.
  • the second constructional element 100 ′ can then be fixed to the frame member and so on.
  • plank profiles of the embodiments of FIGS. 12 to 16 are particularly well shaped for easy roll forming, thereby reducing overall manufacturing costs. This is in part attributable to the smooth curves employed. Further, each of these plank profiles does not require the forming of a specific screw rebate. In addition, each of these plank profiles allows for easy removal of planks for behind-plank access, constructional element replacement etc.
  • each of the constructional element embodiments described above in FIGS. 1 to 16 when formed of eg. galvanised steel, can provide a weatherproof membrane to any structure built using the constructional elements.
  • the various clipping mechanisms described above also enable adjacent elements to be rapidly clipped together and in a concealed manner (ie. the elements are clipped together at their non-exposed undersides in use).
  • the composite construction allows less of each of the plank profile and cladding to be used, resulting in a lighter and thinner element, thereby improving installation. Because the constructional element may be as thin as 20 mm, it can thus increase building floor area and not compromise eave overhangs or boundary setbacks.
  • the constructional element can easily be cut to length on site and does not require a purpose built superstructure (ie. it can be used with known framework) and may be attached to the superstructure using conventional fasteners.
  • a variety of surface finishes may also be applied to the cladding for aesthetic enhancement.
  • the constructional elements can be used in horizontal, vertical and angled formats. When used as a floor plank, they may be fabricated to be thicker to accommodate increased loading.

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