EP0514399A1 - Modular buildings - Google Patents
Modular buildingsInfo
- Publication number
- EP0514399A1 EP0514399A1 EP91902876A EP91902876A EP0514399A1 EP 0514399 A1 EP0514399 A1 EP 0514399A1 EP 91902876 A EP91902876 A EP 91902876A EP 91902876 A EP91902876 A EP 91902876A EP 0514399 A1 EP0514399 A1 EP 0514399A1
- Authority
- EP
- European Patent Office
- Prior art keywords
- building
- modules
- members
- pillar members
- module
- Prior art date
- Legal status (The legal status is an assumption and is not a legal conclusion. Google has not performed a legal analysis and makes no representation as to the accuracy of the status listed.)
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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
- E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
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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
- E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
- E04B1/34815—Elements not integrated in a skeleton
- E04B1/34861—Elements not integrated in a skeleton particular arrangement of habitable rooms or their component parts; modular co-ordination
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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
- E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
- E04B1/34815—Elements not integrated in a skeleton
- E04B1/3483—Elements not integrated in a skeleton the supporting structure consisting of metal
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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
- E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
- E04B2001/34876—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form with a sloping or barrel roof
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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
- E04B1/348—Structures composed of units comprising at least considerable parts of two sides of a room, e.g. box-like or cell-like units closed or in skeleton form
- E04B2001/34892—Means allowing access to the units, e.g. stairs or cantilevered gangways
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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
- E04B1/35—Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block
- E04B2001/3583—Extraordinary methods of construction, e.g. lift-slab, jack-block using permanent tensioning means, e.g. cables or rods, to assemble or rigidify structures (not pre- or poststressing concrete), e.g. by tying them around the structure
Definitions
- This invention relates to modular buildings and to modules for use in such buildings.
- Buildings of traditional construction also present problems when repair is required following, for example, storm or fire damage. Since the building is essentially continuously interlinked, removal of damaged parts may seriously weaken other parts not originally damaged.
- the invention provides a building comprising a plurality of box-shaped modules juxtaposed horizontally and/or vertically; each module comprising a base frame of peripheral side and end members arranged in a rectangle, a top frame of peripheral side and end members arranged in rectangle, and pillar members interconnecting the corners of the base frame and the top frame; the pillar members of vertically juxtaposed modules being in load-bearing connection, and the pillar members of ground-level modules bearing on foundations, whereby the load of the building is carried by the pillar members.
- the pillar members are open at top and bottom, and the building includes elongate tension members passing through the pillar members and exerting a downward force on the corners of the modules.
- the tension members bear on locating plates provided with projections locating within pillar members of adjacent modules.
- Locating plates may be provided having one to four projections on one face, or one to four projections on each face, whereby any combination of module junctions may be accommodated.
- the building may be provided with external non-l ⁇ ad-bearing columns arranged at intervals such that vertical joins between modules are masked.
- exterior cladding covering the joins may be used for this purpose.
- the modules are prefabricated with floors and ceilings, and some of the modules with external cladding and glazing, before installation. Modules may also be prefabricated as stairways, fire lobbies, toilets, kitchens and the like.
- the invention provides a building module comprising a base frame of peripheral side and end members arranged in a rectangle, a top frame of peripheral side and end members arranged in a rectangle, and pillar members interconnecting the corners of the base frame and the top frame; the pillar members being adapted to carry the weight of the module and being adapted to support loads from superimposed pillar members of another module when positioned vertically above.
- said pillar members and frames are of rectangular steel tubing and are welded together to form the module.
- the pillar members are open at top and bottom for through passage, in use, of tensioning members.
- a further aspect of the invention resides in an apparatus for use in making building modules and similar structures, the apparatus comprising a pair of spaced-apart frames, each of which is mounted for rotation about a common horizontal axis, each frame being provided with means for clamping a pair of pillar members parallel to each other in a vertical plane, whereby horizontal beams may be welded between pillar members carried by the frames which may be rotated to provide a desired working height.
- the apparatus includes means for rotatably driving at least one of the frames.
- means are provided, such as in the form of a pneumatic, mechanical or hydraulic ram, to lock the frames in a desired rotational position.
- lifting means are provided to position further material against said beams for fastening to the module.
- Fig. 1 is an end elevation of a building constructed in accordance with the present invention
- Fig. 2 is a front elevation of the building of Fig. 1
- Fig. 3 is a sectional plan view of an upper floor of the building, on the line 3-3 of Fig. 2
- Fig. 4 is a vertical section of the building on the line 4-4 of Fig. 3
- Fig. 5 is a plan view of one module used in constructing the building
- Fig. 6 is an enlarged sectional plan showing details of an external corner of the building
- Fig. 7 is a sectional side view illustrating a means of connection within the structure
- Fig. 8 is a side view of an apparatus for use in manufacture of building modules
- Fig. 9 is an end view of the apparatus of Fig. 8.
- a building 10 has an externally conventional appearance with walls 12 formed by cladding panels 14, glazed panels 16 and columns 18, and a pitched roof 20.
- the load-bearing structure of the building 10 is formed by a plurality of cellular modules juxtaposed horizontally and stacked vertically.
- the upper floor seen in Fig. 3, for example, comprises a staircase and fire lobby module 22, a toilet and kitchen module 24, and an open plan office area made up by modules 26-36.
- each module includes corner pillars 38, the lower ends of which are interconnected by floor level beams 40 and the upper ends by similar ceiling-level beams 42 (not seen in Fig. 5).
- the members 38, 40 and 42 are rectangular steel sections 120 mm x 120 mm.
- the beams 40, 42 are interconnected by vertical 100 x 50 mm steel sections 44 on 600 mm centres in those areas destined to form part of an external wall. Similar vertical members of smaller cross-sectional dimension may be provided as a basis for internal partition walls. All of the foregoing are welded to form a strong cage-like structure, suitably with overall dimensions of 5594 mm x 2794 mm x 3355 mm high.
- a significant feature of the present invention is that all building loads are carried via the pillars 38.
- the pillars 38 in the upper floor are mounted on and secured to those immediately below as will be described. Those of the bottom floor are supported by concrete pad foundations 46 (Fig. 4).
- Fig. 6 shows an enlarged detail of a corner joint, with typical cladding and filling materials.
- the external wall of each module comprises an external cladding sheet 48 for example of 6 mm Resoplan, a layer 50 of Corovin building paper, 100 mm of rockwool insulation 52, and two thicknesses of plasterboard 54 on softwood battens 56.
- the corner is closed by a column 18 of part-cylindrical form comprising stainless steel sheet 60 with an internal coating 62 of sprayed foam insulation 30 mm thick.
- Silicon sealant 64 is gunned into the gaps between the cladding 48 and the column 18.
- the columns 18 cover the vertical joins between abutting modules, and are also provided as dummy columns at the midpoints of long module sides. Providing columns at a uniform spacing allows maximum flexibility of module layout, and a good external appearance.
- the columns 18 also provide a convenient means of concealing rain-water pipes, as at 58 in Fig. 4.
- Cylindrical columns 66 (Fig. 3) are provided within the building to shroud exposed butting corner pillars 38, and again dummies such as 68 may be provided for uniformity of appearance.
- these columns may comprise any appropriate cross-section and by no means need to be part-cylindrical.
- the cladding and filling materials may be varied, as required, and may be designed to negate the need for columns altogether.
- FIG. 7 The method of interconnecting the modules is shown in Fig. 7.
- An apertured base plate 70 is bolted to the foundation pad (not shown) .
- Two short lengths of pipe or the like 72 are welded to the upper face of base plate 70 to locate corner pillars 38 of adjacent ground-floor modules.
- the plate may be a casting having suitable projections for locating corner pillars 38.
- a threaded tensioning rod 74 for each pillar is fastened in the base plate and passes through the pillar.
- a connector plate 76 with upper and lower locating pipes 78 is positioned over the pillars 38 and tensioning rods 74, and the assembly pulled tight by nuts such as 80.
- tensioning bars 82 may be added via splicing couplers 84, the first floor modules lowered into position, and the procedure repeated. In this manner, the modules can be accurately located in all axes and the whole assembly drawn together, with all building loads being transmitted via the corner pillars to the foundation.
- the base plates 70 may be adapted to fit one column 38, as in the case of the corner of a building, or two adjacent columns as in the case of an external wall of a building, or four adjacent columns at the corner of four interconnecting modules.
- the connector plates 76 may be adapted on one or each side to fit one, two or four columns.
- the system of construction thus described has the advantage that individual modules can be removed and replaced, to effect repairs or remodelling, without substantial effect on the safety or stability of other parts of the building.
- the modules used in the present invention may conveniently be manufactured using the apparatus of Figs. 8 and 9.
- Spaced frames 100 mount stub shafts 102 which carry cruciform assemblies 104 one of which can be driven in rotation by a motor (not shown) via gearing 106.
- Each assembly 104 provides two fixed legs 108 and two movable legs 110 which can be clamped in position.
- four corner pillars 38 can be clamped in the two assemblies 104 and held at a suitable orientation to allow the upper and lower beams 42 and 40 to be welded in place.
- the work can be rotated so that each weld is made at a height convenient to the operator.
- Rams 112 are provided for locking the assemblies in position while work takes place. Once the basic skeleton has been fabricated, other members may be welded in position with the module in the apparatus.
- a pair of parallel bars 114 vertically movable by jacks 116 is provided beneath the working position.
- This may be a hydraulic jacked trolley or similar apparatus. These are particularly useful if it is desired to weld sheet steel to the skeleton, as sheets can be clamped in position by the jacks 116 while welding is effected.
- the open ends of the horizontal and vertical frame members are aligned adjacent to a similar member and may be seal welded.
- the ends of the frame members which are to remain open are internally sprayed with an anti-rust composition.
- Flooring may be achieved by a variety of simple methods. For example, as in the case of walls, panels may be fully constructed and then bolted, or otherwise mounted, as a single unit to the frame. Extra horizontal frame members may also be welded on the floor side of the frame to increase the strength of the floor. Also panel members may be constructed not only from steel, but any suitable material including hard and soft woods, and composites. The floor panels may then be covered by a concrete skin and/or tiled, carpeted and so on. Where concrete is required for tiling or sound temperature insulation, only a concrete skin of approximately 0.5 to 0.75 inch thickness is necessary, enabling a significant weight and cost reduction.
- Fig. 8 and 9 are also useful in the production of other items with an external framework of welded beams and columns, such as transport containers to ISO requirements.
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- Architecture (AREA)
- Physics & Mathematics (AREA)
- Electromagnetism (AREA)
- Civil Engineering (AREA)
- Structural Engineering (AREA)
- Conveying And Assembling Of Building Elements In Situ (AREA)
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Applications Claiming Priority (2)
Application Number | Priority Date | Filing Date | Title |
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GB909002731A GB9002731D0 (en) | 1990-02-07 | 1990-02-07 | Modular buildings |
GB9002731 | 1990-02-07 |
Publications (1)
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EP0514399A1 true EP0514399A1 (en) | 1992-11-25 |
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Family Applications (1)
Application Number | Title | Priority Date | Filing Date |
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EP91902876A Withdrawn EP0514399A1 (en) | 1990-02-07 | 1991-01-29 | Modular buildings |
Country Status (12)
Country | Link |
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EP (1) | EP0514399A1 (fi) |
JP (1) | JPH05505433A (fi) |
KR (1) | KR920703941A (fi) |
AU (1) | AU7149891A (fi) |
BR (1) | BR9105998A (fi) |
CA (1) | CA2075188A1 (fi) |
FI (1) | FI923539A (fi) |
GB (1) | GB9002731D0 (fi) |
HU (1) | HU9202561D0 (fi) |
IL (1) | IL96645A0 (fi) |
NO (1) | NO923090L (fi) |
WO (1) | WO1991012386A1 (fi) |
Families Citing this family (4)
Publication number | Priority date | Publication date | Assignee | Title |
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DE9316197U1 (de) * | 1993-10-22 | 1994-02-24 | Fleischhauer, Raphael, Langenthal | Wohnhaus |
AT3662U3 (de) * | 2000-03-13 | 2002-07-25 | Michael Mag Ratz | System zur überbauung von flächen bzw. bestehenden gebäuden |
ATE453026T1 (de) | 2003-10-24 | 2010-01-15 | Thin Floor Pods Ltd | Kapsel für die bauindustrie |
CA2665960C (en) | 2009-05-14 | 2011-07-26 | Technostructur Inc. | Wall module, housing module and building made of such wall module |
Family Cites Families (4)
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SE390996B (sv) * | 1972-02-11 | 1977-01-31 | Ahsen B | Stomme for permanenta byggnader |
DE2601850C3 (de) * | 1976-01-20 | 1980-06-12 | Baruch Tel Baruch Baal-Taxa (Israel) | Bausatz für eine ein Raumgerust aufweisende Gebäudeeinheit |
GR73603B (fi) * | 1978-12-11 | 1984-03-26 | Wybauw Jacques | |
DE3128376A1 (de) * | 1981-07-17 | 1983-02-03 | Misawa Homes K.K., Tokyo | Module gebaeudestruktur |
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1990
- 1990-02-07 GB GB909002731A patent/GB9002731D0/en active Pending
- 1990-12-12 IL IL96645A patent/IL96645A0/xx unknown
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1991
- 1991-01-29 CA CA002075188A patent/CA2075188A1/en not_active Abandoned
- 1991-01-29 BR BR919105998A patent/BR9105998A/pt unknown
- 1991-01-29 WO PCT/GB1991/000126 patent/WO1991012386A1/en not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1991-01-29 EP EP91902876A patent/EP0514399A1/en not_active Withdrawn
- 1991-01-29 JP JP91503154A patent/JPH05505433A/ja active Pending
- 1991-01-29 KR KR1019920701895A patent/KR920703941A/ko not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1991-01-29 HU HU922561V patent/HU9202561D0/hu unknown
- 1991-01-29 AU AU71498/91A patent/AU7149891A/en not_active Abandoned
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1992
- 1992-08-06 FI FI923539A patent/FI923539A/fi not_active Application Discontinuation
- 1992-08-06 NO NO92923090A patent/NO923090L/no unknown
Non-Patent Citations (1)
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IL96645A0 (en) | 1991-09-16 |
WO1991012386A1 (en) | 1991-08-22 |
GB9002731D0 (en) | 1990-04-04 |
FI923539A0 (fi) | 1992-08-06 |
KR920703941A (ko) | 1992-12-18 |
BR9105998A (pt) | 1992-10-20 |
NO923090D0 (no) | 1992-08-06 |
NO923090L (no) | 1992-09-16 |
HU9202561D0 (en) | 1992-12-28 |
JPH05505433A (ja) | 1993-08-12 |
FI923539A (fi) | 1992-08-06 |
CA2075188A1 (en) | 1991-08-08 |
AU7149891A (en) | 1991-09-03 |
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