Abstract: A retrofitting method for a beam with an opening is disclosed. The retrofitting method provides a hoop cooperated with an inclined stirrup to form a reinforcement set. The hoop is used to enclose the opening; and the reinforcement set may be selectively adjusted according to the distance between the edge of opening and a column face. The retrofitting method and reinforcement set are not only suitable for openings located in the non-plastic hinge zone of the beam, but also suitable for the openings located in the plastic hinge zone.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a safety recovery support fixture with a new structure that can easily be fixed to be buried in the ground, tidal flats, the ocean, or the like and can easily be recovered as necessary. The safety recovery support fixture according to the present invention can be fixed to a ground surface (1) by spreading anchor blades (22) in a state in which a fixer (20) is inserted into the ground surface (1) and can be removed by being pulled upward in the state in which the anchor blades (22) are narrowed. Accordingly, the safety recovery support fixture can be firmly fixed to the ground surface (1) to support a structure and can be easily recovered after the structure is demolished, and there is an advantage that environmental destruction can be prevented.

Abstract: A siding panel includes a hanger section adjacent to an upper edge and a lower locking section adjacent to a lower edge. When installed, the lower locking section of an upper siding panel partially overlaps, extends into, and interlocks with a hanger section of a lower siding panel in an interference fit.

Abstract: A rainscreen support system includes a pair of backup wall brackets having a baseplate, an extension leg extending outwardly from and transverse to the baseplate and a fastening finger extending from an end of the finger transverse to the extension leg. The fastening fingers having a thickness. An adjustable vertical support member has a mounting leg and a transverse leg. The mounting leg has openings that correspond with and receive the fastening fingers. The openings have a width larger than the thickness of the fastening fingers. The adjustable vertical support member is installed on the fingers by positioning the member on the fingers, through the openings and lowering the support member so that the fingers rest on an inner surface of the mounting leg. The support member is adjustable toward and away from the backup wall bracket baseplate to adjust a distance between the support member and the backup wall.

Abstract: A connector referred to herein as a knife plate, and the structural connections formed using the knife plate. The knife plate may have a first portion configured to affix to a first structural member, such as a vertical column. The knife plate may have a second portion configured to fit within a slot formed in a second structural member, such as a horizontal beam. The second structural member may be pinned to the knife plate using one or more dowels fit through the second structural member and the knife plate.

Abstract: The present invention provides a transition moulding comprised of an elongate piece having three strips of adhesive material, a plurality of holes, and thin lateral beveled edges. The holes are for embedding adhesive or mortar as well as placing mechanical fasteners to secure the moulding to the sub floor. The adhesive bands are for securing the flooring material and the central adhesive band is for placing a clip that is configured and sized to hold a “T” separator placed between the two flooring materials. There is also a crease to facilitate the folding or breaking of the moulding for when it is used against a wall or at the end of a floor such as on door sills or staircase.

Abstract: A decorative wall system is provided that includes a number of panels that can be secured to an underlying wall and to one another in an overlapping configuration to provide a multi-layer, three-dimensional appearance to the wall. In one embodiment of the wall system, the system includes individual panels that include a decorative front surface and a rear surface. The rear surface includes undercuts along each side of the rear surface that can be positioned over the side edges of the front surface of an adjacent wall panel. The panels may each include an adhesive layer including compressible strings therein that assist the adhesive in holding the panel on a surface by forming a vacuum between the panel and the surface to which the panel is attached.

Abstract: A system and method for construction of a framed structure which permits on-site storage and relocation of construction materials using trolleys and cranes supported by the framed structure. The system provides a runway surface for removable attachment of trolleys, crane bridges, and platforms by offsetting the first longitudinal beam and a second longitudinal beam from a cross beam and where the first longitudinal beam, second longitudinal beam, and cross beam of the system provide components for the framed structure.

Abstract: Systems and methods can include scoring a backing material of a luxury vinyl plank (“LVP”) to allow an otherwise rigid plank to flex within a scoring section. The scoring section can include multiple parallel grooves that reach a depth that partially scores the backing material. The LVP can be positioned on a stair tread such that the scoring section wraps around an edge of the tread nose. The LVP can be clamped on top and bottom of the stair tread nose to allow adhesives to take effect. A scoring device can include a blade assembly with multiple blades to create multiple scored grooves in one pass.

Abstract: In the broad class of building construction, the invention relates to single leg, resilient, sheet metal channels used as a decoupling means between steel or wooden framed ceilings to separate the building structure from drywall. This effectively reduces sound transmission through the floor and out of the ceiling. A single leg, resilient, sheet metal channel complement in accordance with the invention gives to a seam of drywall panels in ceilings the following: a shallow cathedral uprise.

Abstract: A wall supporting system for supporting a foundation wall against forces applied externally to the wall comprises a support beam having a bottom end and a top end, a floor bracket adapted to maintain the bottom end of the support beam adjacent the wall, and an upper bracket. The upper bracket comprises a main plate facing the wall, and an internally threaded passage opening into said main plate and defining an axis generally perpendicular to the main plate, a torque bolt threadably received in the internally threaded passage, and a beam connector at an end of the torque bolt, wherein the beam connector is adapted to be generally rotationally fixed relative to support beam while the torque bolt can rotate relative to the beam connector, such that advancement of the torque bolt will advance the beam connector to urge the support beam into a compressive relationship with the wall.

Abstract: A system including a first roofing material installed on the roof deck; a second roofing material installed on the roof deck, adjacent to the first roofing material, where the second roofing material includes: a first layer comprising silicone; and a first substrate, where the first layer partially covers a surface of the first substrate, thereby to provide at least a first area of the surface of the first substrate not covered by the first layer, where the first roofing material overlaps at least a portion of the first area; and a flashing material including silicone, where the flashing material covers a portion of each of: the first roofing material, the first layer of the second roofing material, and the first area of the second roofing material.

Abstract: A fulldome display framework with a movable assembly adapted to dispose a plurality of display screens or projection screens to constitute a fulldome display includes a fixed frame engaged with a base surface and a movable frame disposed on the base surface and being movable relative to the fixed frame between an assembling position and a disassembling position along a predetermined route. The fulldome display is constituted when the movable frame is located at the assembling position to match with the fixed frame. In this way, after an LED fulldome display structure is installed on the present invention for example, the movable frame could be pulled out relative to the fixed frame along the predetermined route when a circuit board of a part of the fulldome display requires to be repaired, providing a certain working area for a repair worker to carry out repair and maintenance.

Abstract: An anchored hole cover for a bore hole cored from a paved surface that includes a cover plate configured to cover the bore hole and support vehicular traffic. An anchoring mechanism is attached to the cover plate and extends down into the bore hole. The anchoring mechanism is configured to be actuated by a user torque input that is transmitted through a linkage system to cause an anchoring mechanism to selectively engage or disengage the wall of the bore hole. When the anchoring mechanism is engaged with the wall the anchoring mechanism is biased into contact with the hole, and is prevented from unintentional extraction. The anchored hole cover effectively provides a temporary cover for a bore hole in a road, parking lot, or other paved surfaces that supports vehicular traffic, that prevents extraction due to vibrations of passing traffic, thus preventing damage to cars and their occupants.

Abstract: An anchoring system for anchoring curtainwall units may include an anchor base structure to be attached to the floor slab, a vertical anchor structure and a horizontal anchor structure. The vertical anchor structure may be connected to a lower portion of the upper row curtainwall unit and bear a load of the upper row curtainwall unit on the anchor base structure, thereby fixing a distance between the floor slab and the lower portion of the upper row curtainwall unit while allowing horizontal motion. The horizontal anchor structure may be configured to be connected to an upper portion of the lower row curtainwall unit, and to use the anchor base structure to secure the upper portion of the lower row curtainwall unit against horizontal motion while allowing vertical motion.

Abstract: A flood panel barrier system uses a series of water-impermeable panels around a structure or across openings in the structure where could otherwise enter the structure. The panels are supported at their interfaces by vertical support members that are rigidly mounted to ground surface. The vertical support members do not require bracing that extends behind the barrier in many applications and held in place at their lower end by opposing angled plates. There are fastening units for fastening the panels to the vertical support members, as well as fastening various supporting plates to the ground surface, and each of the fastening units include a knob that allows for tightening or loosening of the fastening unit, as needed.

Abstract: A furniture system includes a furniture member including at least one slot, the furniture member having a first portion defining a first width of the at least one slot and second portion defining a second width of the at least one slot, the second width greater than the first width, a pair of support members each having a pair of recesses, each of the support members rotatable between a first position where the support member may be inserted into or removed from the at least one slot, and a second position where the recesses of the support member engage the first portion of the furniture member preventing removal of the support member from the at least one slot, and a screen member engaging the pair of support members thereby preventing the support members from rotating from the second position to the first position.

Abstract: A flashing assembly and related systems and methods are provided. The flashing assembly comprises a fleece layer, an attachment layer, and a flashing layer located between the fleece layer and the attachment layer. The fleece layer covers a portion of the flashing layer. The flashing assembly is configured to be installed on a building structure.

Abstract: Illustrated views of an exemplary elevated base plate for elevated a base plate from a concrete floor such as a basement, slab, etc. is presented. The elevated base plate is useful preventing leakage or other water from coming into contact with wood, drywall, paneling, etc. forming a wall. The elevated base plate is further useful for allowing a better air flow around the wall and base plate. Further, the elevated base plate 100 is useful for preventing or controlling the growth of mold.

Abstract: A wall system comprising a frame and one or more panels removably attached to the frame, wherein the one or more panels are positioned over one or more cutouts of the frame to form a substantially coplanar surface.