WO2008093081A2 - Plate-forme modulaire de stationnement de voitures - Google Patents

Plate-forme modulaire de stationnement de voitures Download PDF

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WO2008093081A2
WO2008093081A2 PCT/GB2008/000311 GB2008000311W WO2008093081A2 WO 2008093081 A2 WO2008093081 A2 WO 2008093081A2 GB 2008000311 W GB2008000311 W GB 2008000311W WO 2008093081 A2 WO2008093081 A2 WO 2008093081A2
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Ian Darlington
Paul Smythe
Steve Dunn
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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
    • E04B1/00—Constructions in general; Structures which are not restricted either to walls, e.g. partitions, or floors or ceilings or roofs
    • E04B1/343—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport
    • E04B1/34315—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts
    • E04B1/34331—Structures characterised by movable, separable, or collapsible parts, e.g. for transport characterised by separable parts mainly constituted by three-dimensional elements
    • E—FIXED CONSTRUCTIONS
    • E04—BUILDING
    • E04H—BUILDINGS OR LIKE STRUCTURES FOR PARTICULAR PURPOSES; SWIMMING OR SPLASH BATHS OR POOLS; MASTS; FENCING; TENTS OR CANOPIES, IN GENERAL
    • E04H6/00—Buildings for parking cars, rolling-stock, aircraft, vessels or like vehicles, e.g. garages
    • E04H6/08—Garages for many vehicles
    • E04H6/10—Garages for many vehicles without mechanical means for shifting or lifting vehicles, e.g. with helically-arranged fixed ramps, with movable ramps

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  • the present invention relates to a modular car parking deck. More particularly, the invention relates to a modular system for construction of a temporary raised car park deck.
  • Raised parking decks are used to provide additional parking for vehicles above an existing ground space, which may be an existing car park. It is known to provide permanent or semi-permanent raised parking decks. However, there are many circumstances where a permanent structure is either unnecessary or impractical. For example, where an event is being organised and many visitors are expected to arrive in vehicles, additional parking space may be required for a short period only. Another example is at tourist attractions during peak seasons. Another example is when existing permanent car parking spaces are rendered temporarily unavailable and it becomes necessary to provide alternative, temporary car parking spaces. An example of this is during the refurbishment of a supermarket, as the building work may take up some of the existing, permanent car park spaces.
  • a known temporary car park structure comprises a series of decks, the structure being assembled by first erecting a set of upright supports or columns, and then supporting a deck surface on the columns. The structure is extended by the addition of another set of columns adjacent the first set, and providing another deck thereon. This construction continues until the entire deck surface is in place.
  • the component parts columns and decks
  • the component parts are usually lifted from a lorry and onto the temporary car park site with a crane. It is, however, a problem with such systems that the component parts have to be fitted together manually whilst still suspended from the crane, which can be dangerous to the persons carrying out the fitting.
  • the number and spacing of the supports on the site may impose limitations on the access to, and the layout of, the site. This is particularly the case for the space underneath the raised parking deck, which is frequently used for additional, ground level parking.
  • Known raised deck structures have to be supported on relatively closely spaced columns, otherwise the decks themselves would collapse or sag under the weight.
  • a raised car parking deck comprising a plurality of deck modules, each module including a support structure and deck panelling supported on the support structure, wherein the deck panelling has a bonded, grit-coated top surface, and a leak-proof seal is provided between adjacent modules.
  • a car parking deck module comprising a deck and support means, said support means being substantially vertical in use, wherein the support means comprises a principal unitary support section, a first connection means for demountably connecting an upper support section to the principal support section and a second connection for demountably connecting a lower support section to the principal support section.
  • this arrangement provides a modular support means that can be altered according to necessity.
  • a temporary car park module could be changed into a permanent car park module, by swapping a temporary lower support with a permanent lower support.
  • a car parking deck module comprising a deck and support means, wherein the support means comprises a support member coupled to the deck so as to be moveable when the deck is raised from a reclined position to a raised position, the support member supporting the deck in the raised position.
  • the deck module may be easily transported to/from a site, and quickly and easily erected and taken down.
  • a car parking deck module comprising a deck and support means, wherein the support member comprises a leg member and an extendable leg portion moveable with respect to the leg member, and a geared adjusting means for adjusting the vertical height of the support means by moving the extendable leg portion relative to the leg member.
  • the height of the support means may be easily adjusted.
  • the extendable leg portion is housed within and/or substantially aligned with the leg member. This advantageously enables all components to be aligned to form a "monolithic" support means.
  • a car parking deck module comprising a deck, a support means for supporting the deck in a raised position, and a perimeter barrier to protect persons and vehicles from falling from the raised deck, the barrier being foldable so as to lie substantially flat on the deck surface.
  • a ramp for use in a modular raised car parking system comprising a plurality of deck modules, each deck module comprising a deck and support means for supporting the deck in a raised position, the ramp having one end for resting on the ground and another end adapted to abut and be supported hingedly or pivotally by the deck module, said support permitting some variation in the angle of inclination of the ramp to allow for variations in the ground level.
  • a deck structure for use in a raised car parking deck, the structure comprising: a sub-structure comprising a pair of longitudinal beam members extending along a length of the deck structure, and a transverse beam member disposed beneath the deck at each end of the structure; and deck panelling supported on said sub-structure.
  • a deck module suitable for use in a raised car park deck system, the module comprising a deck surface, means for connecting said module to another module and means for providing lighting on the underside of the deck surface, wherein said means for connecting said module to another module comprises means for making an electrical connection to said other module, so as to electrically connect said means for providing lighting to a means for providing lighting on said other module.
  • Embodiments of the invention include a car parking deck module comprising a deck and support means, wherein the support means comprises a support member coupled to the deck so as to be moveable when the deck is raised from a reclined position to a raised position, the support member supporting the deck in the raised position.
  • the support members are moveably coupled (e.g. by means of a pivotal attachment or hinge) to the deck.
  • This means that the module can be transported on the back of a lorry in the reclined position. Once at site, the module can be laid in position on the ground and then raised by a crane or other lifting gear. As the deck is raised from the reclined position, the support members are moved so that the deck is supported in the raised position.
  • the support members are already attached to the deck and so it is not necessary to attach them while the deck is suspended by a crane.
  • the present invention provides a vehicle parking structure that is quicker, easier and safer to erect.
  • the support member is moveable under its own weight as the deck is raised.
  • the support member may be coupled to the deck by a pivotal or hinged connection.
  • the support member when in the reclined position, lies alongside or underneath the deck, and when in the raised position, the support member extends substantially vertically to support the deck from the ground.
  • the support member comprises an extendable leg portion.
  • the extendable leg portion may comprise a telescopic section.
  • the extendable leg portion is extendable by jacking means.
  • the jacking means may comprise mechanical, hydraulic or pneumatic jacking means.
  • each support member can be extended to a required length so that the deck remains substantially horizontal even if erected over uneven ground.
  • the extendable leg portion is pivotally coupled to a foot for engaging a ground surface, such that the foot lies flat against the ground surface even when the surface is not level.
  • the deck may be substantially rectangular and comprise a plurality of support members, wherein each support member is coupled to the deck at a location adjacent to an end of the deck. It is an advantage that the deck is supported only at positions around its edges, leaving an open space beneath that does not restrict use of the ground space (e.g. for parking or other activities).
  • Embodiments of the invention include a modular raised car-park system comprising a plurality of deck modules, wherein each deck module comprises a deck and support means for supporting the deck in a raised position, wherein the support means comprises a support member coupled to the deck so as to be moveable when the deck is raised from a reclined position to the raised position, the support member supporting the deck in the raised position.
  • each of said deck modules has an edge for alignment with a corresponding edge of an adjacent module so as to provide a raised car-park deck that extends over all of said modules.
  • the deck modules comprise one or more of: an end module having a rectangular deck, support members adjacent each end of the deck and further support members disposed adjacent a long edge of the deck; and an intermediate module having a rectangular deck with a long edge of substantially the same length as the long edge of the end module, and support members adjacent each end of the deck.
  • the intermediate deck modules can be positioned between the end modules.
  • the intermediate deck modules do not require support members along their long edges, but may be supported only at their ends. This means that the space underneath the deck is uninterrupted - i.e. free of internal support members, which advantageously provides better access and improved vehicle flow underneath the deck.
  • the system may further comprise a peninsular deck module wherein at least one edge of the peninsular deck module is adapted to abut an edge of another deck module so as to provide a peninsular extension of the raised car park deck.
  • the system may further comprises a ramp having one end for resting on the ground and another end adapted to abut, and be supported at, an edge of a deck module or peninsular deck module.
  • the ramp is connected to the deck module by way of a hanging hinge or pivotal arrangement permitting some variation in the angle of inclination of the ramp to allow for variations in the ground level.
  • the support members include members that are spaced apart sufficiently to permit vehicles to pass underneath the car-park deck between support members. It is an advantage that this allows vehicles access to the space underneath the raised car park deck.
  • the decks of said deck modules comprise a deck surface supported by longitudinal beam members.
  • the deck modules may also include transverse beam members disposed beneath the deck at the ends of the modules.
  • the modules comprise a standard width module spanning two longitudinal beam members, and a double-width module, wherein the double-width module has a transverse beam at each end that spans the width of two standard modules.
  • the deck surface comprises one or more panels supported by said beam members and further comprising sealing means for providing a waterproof seal between deck surface panels of adjacent modules.
  • the sealing means may comprise a waterproof gasket.
  • the waterproof gasket may have a T-shape for insertion from above into a gap between adjacent surface panels.
  • the joints between adjacent modules can be sealed by the simple insertion of the T-shaped gasket, without requiring any bonding agent or adhesive so that it can be easily removed when the car park deck is to be disassembled.
  • the sealing of the joints means that a single, continuous top surface is provided across the entire car park deck.
  • the gaskets also prevent rainwater from dripping down into the space underneath the deck.
  • the sealing means comprises a cover that spans the gap between adjacent deck modules.
  • the cover may be provided with a bonded, grip- coated top surface. Sealing may be provided between the cover and the adjacent deck surfaces. Alternatively, or in addition, guttering may be provided underneath the gap to catch any water leaking through from the deck surface.
  • the deck has an upper surface that is inclined to the horizontal in use so as to provide drainage for water.
  • the system may further comprise collection means for collecting drainage water.
  • the collection means may comprise means for conveying drainage water to a support member for discharge down the support member.
  • the collection means may comprise a gutter and downpipe arrangement.
  • the deck has an upper surface having enhanced friction for providing grip to vehicles and pedestrians.
  • the upper surface of the deck may have a grit coating.
  • the deck panelling may comprise a plurality of deck panels.
  • a flexible/elastomeric filler material may be applied between the panels to provide support for the grit coating and maintain waterproofing integrity between the individual panels.
  • the system further comprises a perimeter barrier to protect persons and vehicles from falling from the raised deck.
  • the perimeter barrier may comprise a lower rail for restraining vehicles and an upper rail at a height for restraining persons.
  • the perimeter barrier may be mounted to a perimeter of the deck module so as to be foldable to lie flat on the deck.
  • Upper extension members may be provided extending upwardly from said support members when in the raised position, the upper extension members providing structural supports for said perimeter barrier.
  • the perimeter barrier may further comprise panelling extending between the rails and between the lower rail and the ground. The panelling is preferably flush with, but not affixed to an inward edge of the rails.
  • the panelling may be of a mesh material, wherein openings in the mesh are too small to provide a foothold. It is an advantage that the deck modules can be pre-assembled and transported to site with the perimeter barriers already affixed to the deck, the perimeter barriers lying flat on the deck during transportation.
  • Embodiments of the invention include a method of assembling a vehicle parking structure that comprises a first deck module having a deck and at least one support member coupled to the deck so as to be moveable when the deck is raised from a reclined position to a raised position, the method comprising the steps of: positioning the first deck module at a ground location in the reclined position; raising the deck of the first deck module; and moving the support member to support the deck in the raised position.
  • the support member is moved under its own weight as the deck is raised.
  • the method may further comprise erecting a second deck module adjacent to the first deck module, such that the deck of the second deck module is at least partially supported by the first deck module.
  • the second deck module is an intermediate module, the method comprising erecting a third deck module such that the intermediate module is supported between said first and third deck modules.
  • Embodiments of the invention include a deck structure for use as a raised car parking deck, the structure comprising: a sub-structure that includes a pair of longitudinal beam members extending along a length of the deck structure, and a plurality of transverse members extending between the beam members, wherein each of the transverse members is formed of steel and has an I-shaped cross-section; and deck panelling supported on said sub-structure.
  • the deck structure further comprises a transverse beam member at each end of said sub-structure.
  • the beam members may be steel I- section beams.
  • the transverse members include members that are formed from a pair of cold-formed steel U-sections welded together to form an I-section.
  • an advantage of this deck structure is that the beam members and transverse members of the sub-structure provide a stiff structure that can support the weight of the deck as well as vehicles on top of the deck from columns that are only located at the corners of the deck. This can be achieved with a deck structure that is long enough (typically 16m) to park a vehicle at each end of the deck, with space between for vehicle access. Moreover, the stiffness of the deck structure ensures that the deck will continue to be supported, and to support vehicles on it, if the support column at one of the corners is removed or fails, for example as the result of being struck in an accident by a vehicle at ground level. The advantage of being able to support the deck only with columns at the corners, means that the space underneath the deck is uninterrupted and available for ground level parking.
  • a further advantage of the deck structure is that the transverse members can be cold-formed from steel, which is a simpler and considerably less costly process than hot forming of steel.
  • Embodiments of the invention include a raised car parking deck comprising a plurality of deck modules, each module including a support structure and deck panelling supported on the support structure, wherein the deck panelling has a bonded, grit-coated top surface, and wherein a gap between the deck panelling of adjacent modules is sealed by means of a T-shaped sealing strip formed of a rubber- like material, the T-shaped sealing strip being disposed in the gap and overlapping the top surface of the deck panelling on each side of the gap.
  • the deck panelling has a gradient from one end of the module to an opposite end of the module.
  • the gradient is about 1 :50.
  • An advantage of the combination of a grit-coated top surface and the use of a sealing strip is that this has been found to provide improved drainage of rainwater while at the same time providing an anti-skid surface for vehicles and pedestrians.
  • Embodiments of the invention include a sealing strip for use in sealing a gap between a pair of adjacent deck panels on a raised deck structure, the sealing strip being formed of a resiliently deformable rubber-like material and having a generally T- shaped cross-section with a downwardly extending limb for insertion into the gap, wherein the downwardly extending limb has a bulbous portion expanding outwardly to form a seal against a lower edge of each of the deck panels.
  • the bulbous portion has an outer wall enclosing an inner space within the downwardly extending limb.
  • the downwardly extending limb is provided with gripping means for gripping the adjacent deck panels.
  • the gripping means comprises a stepped or toothed form that engages the lower edges of the adjacent deck panels.
  • Figure 1 is a perspective view of a raised vehicle parking deck structure embodying the present invention
  • Figure 2 is a perspective view of a deck module that forms part of the structure shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figures 3a to 3c show simplified elevation views of the deck module of Figure 2 in three stages of erection
  • Figures 4a to 4c show perspective views of exemplary alternative vehicle parking deck structures to the structure shown in Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 4d shows a "hanging hinge" arrangement for connecting a ramp to a parking deck structure
  • Figure 4e shows an alternative "hanging hinge" arrangement for connecting a ramp to a parking deck structure
  • Figure 5a shows a perspective view of a corner of the structure of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 5b is a detailed view of the column arrangement shown in Figure 5a;
  • Figure 6 shows a perspective view of part of the underside of the structure of Figure 1 ;
  • Figures 7a and 7b illustrate an extendable leg portion of a support member of the structure of Figure 1 ;
  • Figure 8 is a perspective view of part of a car park deck structure showing a perimeter barrier
  • Figure 9 illustrates a sealing strip sealing a gap between two adjacent deck structures
  • Figure 10 is a cross-section of a sealing strip for use in sealing adjacent deck structures
  • Figure 1 1 is a cross-section illustrating the sealing strip of Figure 10 in situ
  • Figure 12 shows an alternative sealing arrangement
  • FIG 13 shows a lighting system for use with the deck structures of Figures 1 -6 and 8.
  • a demountable vehicle parking structure e.g. a temporary car park
  • the car park 10 has a raised flat deck surface 12, supported above the ground by support members 14.
  • the structure comprising the deck 12 is made up of a plurality of deck modules 16 and ramps 17 for vehicles drive up and down.
  • the deck modules 16 include modules from a range of module types, as will be explained in more detail hereafter.
  • a single deck module 16 of a first type is shown in Figure 2.
  • the deck module 16 has a rectangular deck surface 12a made up of a series of rectangular support deck plates 12b, and four support members or legs 14a, 14b 14c, 14d.
  • the legs 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d are provided, one at each corner of the deck 12a.
  • Two support beams 20 are provided on the underside of the deck 12a, running along the length of the deck 12a and between two adjacent legs at the corners of the deck 12a.
  • Each support beam 20 is T-shaped in cross-section.
  • an end beam 22 is provided at each short end of the rectangular deck 12a, these beams also having an 'I-section ⁇
  • the leg 14a shown in Figure 2 is mounted to the deck module 16 by way of a hinged coupling 25.
  • the hinged coupling 25 allows the leg 14a to pivot so that it can be folded to lie parallel to the deck 12a, alongside the support beams 20 underneath the deck 12a.
  • the other legs 14b, 14c, 14d may or may not be mounted to the deck module 16 by way of hinged couplings. Which of the legs 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d are mounted to the deck module 16 by means of a hinged coupling 25 will depend on the location of the module and the manner in which the module is to be erected, as will become apparent hereafter.
  • the first stage in erection of a deck module 16 is to lay the module on the ground 26 at the required location, with the hinge-mounted legs 14a, 14b folded underneath the deck 12a so that the deck module 16 rests on the ground 26 in a reclined position.
  • cables 27 from a crane jib (not shown) are attached to lifting points 28 on the deck module 16.
  • the lifting points 28, which may comprise lifting hooks for example, are preferably housed within the deck module 16.
  • the hooks are concealed and do not protrude above the deck surface.
  • the hooks may be covered by a plate (not shown) when not in use.
  • the legs pivot about the hinge couplings 25.
  • the ends of the legs 14a. 14b furthest from the hinged couplings 25 remain in contact with the ground.
  • wheeled "skate" units may be placed underneath the ends of the legs 14a, 14b, so that these move more freely as the deck module 16 is raised.
  • one of the legs 14a is shorter than the other 14b.
  • the leg 14a is designed only to extend from the ground to the level of the raised deck.
  • the leg 14b is designed to extend above the deck. The extension of the leg 14b above the deck has a number of advantageous uses, as will become apparent from the description later on.
  • the pivot 25 may be configured in any of a variety of ways.
  • One particularly convenient form of pivot is to use a single pin or bolt through one of a set of aligned holes 27 (see Figure 2) in the legs 14a, 14b and the deck ends.
  • the aligned holes 27 are provided for a set of bolts to fasten the legs to the deck once the deck module 16 has been raised
  • a pair of deck modules 16 having legs at each corner are erected with a space of one module's width between them.
  • a single intermediate deck module having a rectangular deck 12a supported on support beams 20, but having no legs is then inserted between the pair of erected deck modules.
  • the car park is constructed by providing a series of connected deck modules 16. When connected, the decks 12a of adjacent deck modules are aligned so as to abut or to have only a small gap between their edges. The decks 12a of adjacent deck modules thus combine to provide an entire raised car park surface 12.
  • modules can be constructed at a factory location and delivered to site as a "'flat pack" with the legs folded in the reclined position. For example a number of modules can be delivered on the back of one lorry.
  • the system provides for construction of a wide variety of sizes and configurations of car parking deck, with only a relatively small number of deck module types.
  • deck module types there are three deck module types. These are: an end module of type Al, of which there are two, each one forming an end of the raised car park 10.
  • the Al type module has a rectangular deck, support members 14 at each end of the deck and further support members 28 disposed at intervals along one long edge of the deck; an intermediate module of type A2 having a rectangular deck of the same length as the Al module, but with support members only at each end of the deck; and a type B module, which is similar to but double the width of the A2 module.
  • the A2 modules do not require support members along their long edges, but sufficient load-bearing capacity is achieved with the support beams 20 (see Figure 2). This means that the space underneath the deck is uninterrupted - i.e. free of internal support members, which advantageously provides better access and allows more room for vehicles to manoeuvre underneath the deck.
  • the B module may be used to provide a wider gap that allows access for vehicles into the space underneath the raised deck, or for connection of an access ramp.
  • Figure 4b shows another configuration of a car parking deck structure 105 using the same module types, Al and A2 as the structure 10 of Figure 1, but with two type C modules.
  • Type C modules are shorter in length, but otherwise the same as the type B modules.
  • Type C modules are particularly suitable for connection of access ramps 17 (as depicted in Figure 4b) when there is a restriction to the overall width of the site.
  • Figure 4c shows another configuration of a car parking deck structure 1 10 using the same module types, Al and A2 as the structure 10 of Figure 1, but with two type D peninsular modules.
  • Type D modules have one edge that abuts an edge of one or more other deck modules (types Al , A2, B or C) so as to provide a peninsular extension of the raised car park deck.
  • Type D modules are particularly useful for connection of access ramps 17 (as depicted in Figure 4c) when the ramp is required to extend parallel to the overall length of the car park.
  • the system includes ramp modules 17 that have one end for resting on the ground and another end that abuts and is supported at, an end edge of a type B or C deck module, a side edge of a type Al module or a type D peninsular deck module. It will be appreciated that supporting the ramp 17 requires the deck module supporting it carry an increased load. Consequently, the ramps are connected to the edges of deck modules that are provided with support beams 20, 24. In addition, the ramps 17 are connected to the deck module 16 by means of a hanging hinge. An example of a hanging hinge arrangement is shown in Figure 4d, where the top edge of a ramp 17 has a downwardly extending flange 18.
  • the edge of the deck module 16 that is to be connected to the ramp 17 is provided with bracket members 19 that engage behind the flange 18.
  • the spacing of the bracket members 19 from the edge of the deck 12, is a little larger than the thickness of the flange 18, but narrows towards the top. This means that the flange 18 can adopt different angles according to the actual angle of slope of the ramp 17, which will depend on the relative level of the ground at the foot of the ramp 17.
  • FIG. 4e Another example of a hanging hinge arrangement is shown in Figure 4e, where the top end of a ramp 17 is pivotally mounted to the beam 20 via a pivotal mount 21.
  • the spacing between the edge of the beam 20 and the end of the ramp 17 means that the angle of the ramp can vary, to take into account variations in the level of the ground at the foot of the ramp 17.
  • the ramp 17 could be mounted to the beam 20 with a hinge (not shown).
  • the surface of the ramp 17 may comprise a plurality of deck panels, in a similar manner to the deck modules. Ramps 17 can be provided in different lengths, to change the gradient that the ramp makes relative to the deck. A common size for the individual deck panels may be chosen that can be used to provide different lengths of ramp at different gradients.
  • a leg or support may be provided midway, or part-way along the length of the ramp 17, for additional support.
  • the leg may be adjustable in the same way as described herein for the deck module support leg 14.
  • the exterior corners of the temporary car park structure 10 include an additional support structure 46 to provide stability.
  • the end of a deck module 16 can be seen, with legs 14e, 14f, 14g extending downwardly to contact the ground.
  • Diagonal cross members 52 are provided between adjacent legs underneath the deck 12.
  • Lower horizontal tie-rails 51 extend between adjacent legs 14e, 14f, 14g.
  • each of the legs 14e, 14f, 14g is of a type similar to the leg 14b in Figures 3a to 3c, and extends upwardly from the top of the legs.
  • An additional diagonal cross- bracing member 48 is provided extending diagonally between the upper extended portions of the legs 14f, 14g above the deck 12.
  • An upper horizontal tie-rail 50 is provided between the tops of the adjacent legs 14f, 14g.
  • Each of the diagonal cross members 48, 52 and the tie-rails 50, 51 can be attached to the posts by any known means, e.g. by bolts.
  • the legs 14 that support the deck could be a single piece construction, extending from the ground to or above the level of the deck 20.
  • the legs 14 supporting the deck 12 are comprised of various components. Referring to Figure 5b, various views of a leg 14 are shown.
  • the leg 14 comprises a main column section 15a.
  • the main column section 15a is configured for connection at its upper end to an upper column section 15b.
  • the upper column section 15b is removably connectable to the main column section 15a, and may be removed or replaced as necessary. As shown in Figure 5a, a barrier 48 may be mounted between adjacent upper column sections. Alternatively, the main column section 15a could extend to the full height required (e.g. to the level of the deck 20 or above).
  • the main column section 15a is configured for connection at its lower end to a lower column section 15c, which may be an extendable leg 72 as described below.
  • a packing piece 15d may be provided between the main column section 15a and the lower leg section 15c, if required to account for variations in the ground level.
  • the lower column section 15c is provided with a mounting plate 15e, which can be connected to a similar plate provided on the main column section.
  • Figure 7b shows the mounting plate 15e. Similar plates can be provided at the other points of connection along the leg 14.
  • Figure 6 shows part of the underside of the deck 12, which illustrates a sub-structure of the deck modules on top of which the deck panels 12a are supported.
  • Two types of deck module are shown, a type Al module 16a and next to it a type B module 16b.
  • the Al module 16a has a pair of parallel longitudinal beam members 20a, 20b extending along the length of the deck module.
  • the B module 16b which is double the width of the Al module, has two pairs of parallel longitudinal beam members 20c, 2Od, 2Oe, 20f extending along the length of the deck module.
  • Transverse members (purlins) 54 extend across the modules between the pairs of longitudinal beam members 20a and 20b, 20c and 2Od, and 2Oe and 2Of.
  • Each of the transverse members 54 is formed of steel and has an I-shaped cross-section or a C-shaped cross-section.
  • the Al deck module 16a has a transverse beam member 22 extending across the module at each end.
  • the B deck module 16b has a transverse beam member 24 extending across the double-width module at each end.
  • the beam members 20a-20f, 22, 24 are all steel I-section beams.
  • the undersides of the deck panels 12a are welded to the purlins 54.
  • the purlins 54 are in turn attached (e.g. bolted) to the longitudinal beams 20. Welding the deck panels 12a to the purlins 54 advantageously avoids the need to bolt the deck panels to the purlins 54, or the beams 20.
  • the I-shaped transverse members 54 are formed from a pair of cold-formed steel U- sections welded together, back to back to form an 1-section. C-shaped transverse members are also cold-fo ⁇ ned. Cold-forming of these transverse members 54 means that they can be formed using press tooling from readily available rolls of sheet steel, making them considerably less costly than equivalent hot rolled steel section, but providing the required structural stiffness.
  • This arrangement of the beam members 20a-f, 22, 24 and transverse members (purlins) 54 of the sub-structure provides a stiff structure that can support the weight of the deck as well as vehicles on top of the deck on legs that are only located at the corners of the deck modules. This can be achieved with a 16m long deck module structure that is long enough to park a vehicle at each end of the deck module, with space between for vehicle access. Moreover, the stiffness of the deck structure ensures that the deck will continue to be supported, and to support vehicles on it, if the support column at one of the corners is removed (e.g. to replace a lower leg section 15c as shown in Figure 5b) or fails, for example as the result of being struck in an accident by a vehicle at ground level.
  • FIG. 12 shows the underside of a deck module 16, and transverse members (tie beams) 55 .
  • the transverse members 55 are attached (e.g. bolted) to the beams 20, e.g. via apertures 2Og.
  • the transverse members 55 thus help keep the deck module rigid and aligned.
  • deck modules 16 are prefabricated rigid structures.
  • additional stud beams may be provided between the longitudinal members 20 of two adjacent modules 20, e.g. connected via apertures 2Og, to ensure rigidity between modules and thus across the entire deck surface.
  • Figure 7a illustrates an embodiment of a support member 70, having an extendable leg portion 72 at the foot of the support member 70.
  • the extendable leg portion 72 includes an inner member 74 that is telescopically extendable from an outer member 76.
  • the inner member 74 is extendable by means of a mechanical jacking arrangement housed inside the outer member 74.
  • An opening 78 is provided in the outer member 76 to allow access for a suitable tool 80 to activate the mechanical jack.
  • the mechanical jack may be of any suitable known design that meets the required safety standards for raising and supporting a load.
  • One example includes conical or bevel gears to transmit a rotary motion of the tool 80 to rotate a vertically orientated screw that raises and lowers the jack.
  • a hydraulic or pneumatic jack may be used as an alternative to the mechanical jacking arrangement.
  • the inner member 74 has a foot 82 that engages the ground (or a plate - not shown - attached to the ground). Once the deck module has been erected (as described above) the jack can be used to adjust the length of the extendable leg.portion 72 as required to ensure that the deck remains substantially horizontal even if erected over uneven ground.
  • the foot 82 has a domed central portion 84 that engages a corresponding recess in the end of the inner member 74 such that the foot 82 can pivot. This allows the foot to rest flat on the ground even when the ground is not horizontal.
  • a low-friction pad may be provided between the foot (82) and the plate on the ground (not shown).
  • the low- friction pad allows the whole car park to move slightly with respect to the fixed plate. Allowing such movement avoids stresses and strains between the components.
  • the rigidity of the structure facilitates this by ensuring that the car parking structure as a whole is rigid, the whole structure being able to move in response to temperature changes.
  • Figure 7b shows additional views of the extendable leg portion 72 and foot 82, including cross-sectional views showing the telescopic inner portion 74 within the outer housing 76. It is an advantage that the inner and outer portions 74, 76 are substantially vertically centralised and aligned with respect to each other, underneath the deck 16, and that the tool 80 need not be left in place permanently. Thus, there are no moments acting on the leg that could introduce instability into the car park structure.
  • the extendable leg portion 72 forms a monolithic joint connection within the leg 14.
  • Figure 8 illustrates a perimeter barrier 90 for protecting persons and vehicles from falling from the raised deck 12.
  • the perimeter barrier 90 includes a lower rail 92 for restraining vehicles and an upper rail 94 at a height for restraining persons.
  • the perimeter barrier 90 is mounted close to an edge forming a perimeter of the deck 12 on a deck module 16, at hinged mounting points 98 so that they can be folded to lie flat on the deck 12. Additional panelling (not shown) or mesh material may be added to the perimeter barrier between the upper and lower rails 92, 94 and between the lower rail 92 and the deck 12 for increased safety.
  • the deck modules 16 can be pre-assembled and transported to site with the perimeter barriers 90 already affixed to the deck 12.
  • the perimeter barriers can be folded to lie flat on the deck during transportation.
  • upper extension members 96 are affixed to the modules 16 to extend upwardly from the tops of the support members 14 to provide structural supports for the perimeter barrier 90.
  • extended support members such as the support member 14b shown in Figures 3a-c may be used for this purpose.
  • An alterative suitable barrier design is that disclosed in currently pending British patent application number 0525476.8, which relates to a wire rope safety fence.
  • the cross bracing 48 and the support members 50 shown in Figure 5a act as a barrier at the comers of the car park 10.
  • the cross bracing 48 and the horizontal supports 50 provide resistance to lateral tension from the wire rope system.
  • the modules 16a, 16b have a narrow gap 58 between the adjacent decks 12a, 12b.
  • the edges of the decks 12a, 12b have downwardly directed flanges 59a, 59b formed by bending each edge around a radius.
  • the deck surfaces 12a, 12b are inclined in the lengthwise direction of the modules 16a, 16b with a gradient of about 1 :50.
  • a T-shaped sealing strip or gasket 62 is inserted from above into the gap 58.
  • the top surface of the decks 12a, 12b is coated with a grit coating 61.
  • a particularly effective coating consists of three layers or resin-bonded grit coating built up to a thickness of 4-6mm (e.g. Triflex ® ).
  • the surface of the ramps 17 may also be coated with the resin-bonded grit coating.
  • the coating may be colour coded, to help people identify different parts or levels of a car park.
  • the sealing strip 62 is formed of a resiliently deformable polymeric rubber-like material and has a generally T-shaped cross-section with a downwardly extending limb 63 for insertion into the gap 58.
  • the downwardly extending limb has a bulbous portion 64 expanding outwardly to form a seal against a lower edge of each of the deck panels, for example the ends of the downwardly directed flanges 59a, 59b, as shown in Figure 1 1.
  • the bulbous portion 64 has an outer wall 65 enclosing an inner space 66 within the downwardly extending limb 63.
  • the downwardly extending limb 63 is provided with a stepped or toothed form 66 (in fact a series of grooves running along the length of the strip) that engages the ends of the flanges 59a, 59b.
  • the gap 58 between decks 12a, 12b of the adjacent modules 16a, 16b is sealed by inserting of the end of the limb 63 into the gap and impacting (e.g. with a hammer) the top of the T-shaped sealing strip 62. This causes the bulbous portion 64 to be squeezed through the gap until it emerges underneath.
  • the bulbous portion 64 expands into the position shown in Figure 1 1 , to form a seal against the flanges 59a, 59b, with the toothed form 66 engaging the ends of the flanges to prevent the sealing strip 62 from lifting out of the gap 58.
  • FIG 12 shows an alternative sealing arrangement, for use in between adjacent modules 16a, 16b (as in Figures 9 and 1 1 ).
  • a capping plate 162 is provided instead of the T-shaped seal 62.
  • the plate runs the length of the gap between adjacent modules 16a, 16b, spanning and extending beyond the gap on each side.
  • a vertical member 164 depends from the underside of the plate 162, and is secured to a retainer 166.
  • the retainer 166 extends below the lower edges 59a, 59b of the deck modules 16a, 16b.
  • the retainer 166 is U-shaped in cross section, with upwardly extending edges 168. The retainer serves in securing the capping plate 162 in position over the gap between adjacent modules 16a, 16b.
  • a guttering 170 is provided beneath the gap between adjacent modules 16a, 16b.
  • the guttering 168 is supported by the edges 168 of the retainer 166, to enable the guttering to be suspended beneath the gap.
  • the guttering can catch any liquid (e.g. rain water) from the deck and channel it away, e.g. to a drainpipe and towards the ground.
  • a flexible (e.g. elastomeric) filler / banding (not shown) is applied between the panels 12b of the deck module 16. This provides support for the bonded deck coating and maintains waterproofing integrity between the individual plates 12b.
  • the channelled water is directed towards the support members at one end of the deck modules.
  • the rainwater may simply drain down the outside surfaces of the support members to the ground.
  • the water may be collected and conveyed away through a site drainage system.
  • Figure 13 shows the underside of a deck module 16.
  • One or more lighting units 68 are provided along the underside of the deck module 16.
  • Trunking 70 is provided, attached (preferably pre-intalled) to the underside of the module, to house electrical cables 71.
  • the lighting units 68 plug in to or are installed in or on the trunking 70.
  • a connection 72 is provided at the end of the trunking 70, for connecting to a connection (not shown) of another module 16.
  • An aperture 74 is provided in the end transverse beam 22. The end of the cable 71 passes through the aperture 74 and terminates in the connector 74.
  • a similar arrangement is provided at the other end of the module 16.
  • Pre-fabricating modules with pre-installed electrical lighting advantageously enables modules to be connected together (e.g. bolted via apertures 76) and lighting connections made via the connectors 72. This avoids having cables loose or hanging from the modules 16, which could be easily damaged or vandalised. Other cabling or electrical connections could be provided in the trunking 70, or in a similar manner.

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Une plate-forme surélevée de stationnement de voitures comprend une pluralité de modules de plate-forme (16). Chaque module comprend une structure de support (14, 20) et un système de panneaux de plate-forme (12a) reposant sur la structure de support. Le système de panneaux de plate-forme comprend une surface supérieure collée recouverte de grains, et un joint d'étanchéité à l'épreuve des fuites (62, 162) est disposé entre les modules adjacents.
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