WO2003095755B1 - Modular construction system - Google Patents

Modular construction system

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WO2003095755B1
WO2003095755B1 PCT/GB2003/002040 GB0302040W WO03095755B1 WO 2003095755 B1 WO2003095755 B1 WO 2003095755B1 GB 0302040 W GB0302040 W GB 0302040W WO 03095755 B1 WO03095755 B1 WO 03095755B1
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Prior art keywords
blocks
slabs
cavity
block
axes
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PCT/GB2003/002040
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French (fr)
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WO2003095755A2 (en
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Dirk Bolt
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Dirk Bolt
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Priority claimed from GB0210861A external-priority patent/GB0210861D0/en
Priority claimed from GB0302131A external-priority patent/GB0302131D0/en
Application filed by Dirk Bolt filed Critical Dirk Bolt
Priority to US10/514,075 priority Critical patent/US20050241256A1/en
Priority to AU2003230016A priority patent/AU2003230016A1/en
Priority to EP03722856A priority patent/EP1509659A2/en
Priority to NZ537177A priority patent/NZ537177A/en
Publication of WO2003095755A2 publication Critical patent/WO2003095755A2/en
Publication of WO2003095755A3 publication Critical patent/WO2003095755A3/en
Publication of WO2003095755B1 publication Critical patent/WO2003095755B1/en

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    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B2/00—Walls, e.g. partitions, for buildings; Wall construction with regard to insulation; Connections specially adapted to walls
    • E04B2/84—Walls made by casting, pouring, or tamping in situ
    • E04B2/86—Walls made by casting, pouring, or tamping in situ made in permanent forms
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04B—GENERAL BUILDING CONSTRUCTIONS; WALLS, e.g. PARTITIONS; ROOFS; FLOORS; CEILINGS; INSULATION OR OTHER PROTECTION OF BUILDINGS
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/02—Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped, or slab-shaped elements
    • E04B1/10—Structures consisting primarily of load-supporting, block-shaped, or slab-shaped elements the elements consisting of wood

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  • Engineering & Computer Science (AREA)
  • Architecture (AREA)
  • Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
  • Electromagnetism (AREA)
  • Civil Engineering (AREA)
  • Structural Engineering (AREA)
  • Life Sciences & Earth Sciences (AREA)
  • Wood Science & Technology (AREA)
  • Building Environments (AREA)
  • Floor Finish (AREA)
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Abstract

A modular construction system is described. The system includes blocks (1) composed of structural slabs (4) and spacers (5), with the spacers (5) being arranged to form orthogonal and diagonal cavities (6, 7) extending within the blocks (1). When a number of blocks 1 are combined, the cavities combine to extend across blocks. Reinforcing members in the form of joists (8) can be located within the cavities, together with fastening members, to secure the construction. The principal system components may be manufactured from second-grade and/or reclaimed wood-based products and the like, to provide an inexpensive construction material. Additional cladding members or fascias can be mounted to the slabs (4), to alter aesthetic appearance or to provide functional properties such as insulation.

Claims

42AMENDED CLAIMS[received by the International Bureau on 12 December 2003, (12.12.03); original claims 1 to 56 replaced by amended claims 1 to 56 (8 pages)]
1. A modular construction system comprising a plurality of blocks formed and arranged to be assembled together to form a structure, the blocks each comprising paired structural slabs and at least one spacer separating th_e paired slabs to form a void therebetween, in use when assembled the voids of one or moire blocks define at least one continuous cavity along at least two axes of one or moire blocks for receiving at least one reinforcing member, said a_t least one reinforcing member being desposed in said cavity and being in the form of a strap or other fastening formed and arranged for securing around, through or to the spacerrs of adjacent blocks or any adjacent structural element to forrm a said structure.
2. The system of claim 1, wherein the cavity is defined by the voids of a plurality of blocks.
3. The system of claim 2, wherein the cavity extends substantially continuously through the blocks.
4. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the cavity is defined between the spacers off the blocks.
5. The system of any preceding claim, wherein th_e spacers are encircled by the voids.
6. The system of any preceding claim, wherein a plurality of cavities are defined.
7. The system of claim 6, wherein the plurality of cavities are interconnected with one another. 43
8. The system of claim 6 or 7, wherein the plurality of cavities lies along different axes of the blocks.
9. The system of claim 6 or 7, wherein the plurality of cavities lies along parallel axes of the blocks.
10. The system of -any preceding claim, wherein cavities extend along a plurality of axes of the blocks.
11. The system of claim 10, wherein cavities extend along at least three axes of the blocks.
12. The system of claim 10, wherein cavities extend along at least four axes of the blocks.
13. The system of claim 12, wherein cavities extend along two orthogonal axes of the block and along two diagonal axes of the block.
14. The system of claim 13, wherein the various axes of the block are spaced at 45 degree angles from one -another.
15. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the cavities are of modular dimensions.
16. The system of any preceding claim, wherein each block further defines a cavity extending perpendicxαlar to the block.
17. The system of claim 16, wherein the perpendicular cavity is defined by a void provided within the spacer.
18. The system of claim 16 or 17, wherein the perpendicular cavity is created in use. 44
19. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the blocks define cavities extending in five axes within which reinforcing members may be received.
20. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the blocks define a regular shape.
21. The system of claim 20, wherein the blocks are generally quadrilateral in shape.
22. The system of any preceding' claim, wherein each block comprises a plurality of spacers.
23. The system of claim 22, wherein the plurality of spacers are regularly arranged within each block.
24. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the spacers are generally octagonal in shape.
25. The system of any of claims 1 to 23, wherein the spacers comprise blocks located between slabs or further blocks .
26. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the spacers are comprised of a material selected from : wood or a material derived from wood including engineered woods such as block—board, plywood, structural building boards or panels, other organic or inorganic fibrous tissue, or the like; paper, including paper-based boards such as paperboards, cardboards, pasteboards and the like; plastics; polymers; metals; concrete; stone.
27. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the slabs are formed of a cuttable material.
28. The system of claim 27, wherein the slabs are formed of a material derived from wood including engineered woods such as block-board, plywood, structural building boards or
5 panels, other organic or inorganic fibrous tissue, or the like.
29. The system of claim 28, wherein the slabs are formed of materials that incorporate reclaimed or other low-grade 0 wood material.
30. The system of claim 29, wherein the slabs are formed of oriented strand board.
5 31. The system of any of claims 1 to 26, wherein the slabs are formed from a material selected from : paper, including paper-based boards such as paperboards, cardboards, pasteboards and the like; plastics; polymers; metals; concrete; stone. O
32. The system of any preceding claim wherein the slabs include cavities, corrugations, foams, or cells.
33. The system of any preceding claim, further 5 comprising one or more reinforcing members for being received into the cavity of the blocks.
34. The system of claim 33, wherein the reinforcing members comprise joists for extending through a cavity. O
35. The system of claim 34 , wherein the j oists comprise I-beams . 46
36. The system of claims 34 or 35, wherein the joists comprise webs having apertures for receiving fastening members for fastening joists to other components of the system.
37. The system of any of claims 33 to 36, wherein the reinforcing members are comprised of a material selected from : wood or a material derived from wood including engineered woods such as block-board, plywood, structural building boards or panels, other organic or inorganic fibrous tissue, or the like; paper, including paper-based boards such as paperboards, cardboards, pasteboards and the like; plastics; polymers; metals; concrete; stone.
38. The system of any of claims 33 to 37, wherein there are provided clamps for engaging with spacers.
39. The system of any preceding claim wherein there is provided fastening members, such as bolts, chains, ties or wires.
40. The system of any preceding claim , wherein the straps or other fastening further comprise locking members.
41. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the blocks further comprise engaging means for engaging adjacent blocks together.
42. The system of claim 41, wherein the engaging means comprises corresponding protrusions and recesses provided on the blocks . 47
43. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the blocks further include securing means for securing adjacent blocks and/or reinforcing members together.
44. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the blocks further comprise non-structural layers.
45. The system of claim 44, wherein the non-structural layers comprise any or all of cladding, insulation, fire- retardant, waterproofing, aesthetic layers, and soundproofing .
46. The system of claim 44 or claim 45 wherein the non- structural layer is provided externally of the structural slabs.
47. The system of any of claims 44 to 46 wherein the non-structural layer is removable.
48. The system of any preceding claim, wherein multiple blocks are combined to form a building unit.
49. The system of any preceding claim, wherein the spacers and slabs are formed from separate components.
50. The system of any preceding claim, which includes wedge-shaped members to facilitate the connection of adj acent blocks in a structure at a non-linear angle .
51. The system of any preceding claim, further comprising a granular, foam-based, or flowing material located within at least one cavity . 48
52. A block for use in a modular construction system according to any preceding claim, the block comprising paired structural slabs and at least one spacer separating the paired slabs to form a void therein, wherein the void defines at least one cavity along at least two axes of the block for receiving at least one reinforcing member.
53. A kit for forming structures, the kit comprising a plurality of blocks according to claim 52 which may be assembled to form structures, the blocks comprising paired structural slabs and at least one spacer separating the paired slabs to form a void therebetween, when assembled the voids of one or more blocks define at least one continuous cavity along at least two axes of the block for receiving at least one reinforcing member; in combination with a plurality of reinforcing members; said at least one reinforcing member being disposed in said cavity and being in the form of a strap or other fastening formed and arranged for securing around, through or to the spacers of adjacent blocks or any adjacent structural element to form a said structure.
54. A method of assembling a structure, the method comprising the steps of: arranging a plurality of blocks in a structure, the blocks comprising paired structural slabs and at least one spacer separating the paired slabs to form a void therebetween, such that the voids of one or more blocks define at least one continuous cavity along at least two axes of the block for receiving at least one reinforcing member; and locating a reinforcing member within the continuous cavity to reinforce the structure. 49
55 . A structure for use in a building or as a substructure f or forming a building or parrt thereof comprising a plurality of blocks comprising paired structural slabs and at le ast one spacer separating the paired slabs to form a void therebetween, wherein the voids of one or more blocks define at least one continuous cavity alorxg at least two axes of the block for receiving at least one reinforcing member; and a reinforcing member received in the cavity; said reinforcing member being in the form of a strap or other fastening formed and arranged for securing around, through or to the spacers of adj acent blocks or any adj acent structural element to form a said structure .
56. .A. building unit comprising a plurality of blocks comprising paired structural slabs and at least one spacer separat ing the paired slabs to form a void therebetween, wherein the voids of one or more blocks define at least one continuous cavity along at least two axes of the block for receiving at least one reinforcing member; and a reinforcing member received in the cavity; said rreinf orcing member being in the form of a strap or other fastening formed and arranged for securing around, through or to t he spacers of adj acent blocks or any adj acent structural element to form a said structur .
PCT/GB2003/002040 2002-05-13 2003-05-12 Modular construction system WO2003095755A2 (en)

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US10/514,075 US20050241256A1 (en) 2002-05-13 2003-05-12 Modular construction system
AU2003230016A AU2003230016A1 (en) 2002-05-13 2003-05-12 Modular construction system
EP03722856A EP1509659A2 (en) 2002-05-13 2003-05-12 Modular construction system
NZ537177A NZ537177A (en) 2002-05-13 2003-05-12 Modular construction system with each block having paired slabs with void for reinforcing member(s)

Applications Claiming Priority (4)

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GB0210861A GB0210861D0 (en) 2002-05-13 2002-05-13 Multipurpose building units system
GB0210861.1 2002-05-13
GB0302131A GB0302131D0 (en) 2003-01-30 2003-01-30 Modular construction system
GB0302131.8 2003-01-30

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