This invention relates to a self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure, as well as a method and a device for erecting same, to be employed in the construction of residential and nonresidential buildings and specifically civic and production halls, greenhouses, temples, swimming pools and other similar three-dimensional premises.
A well-known and widely-used method for the construction of three-dimensional structures comprises the assembly of preformed elements to form the intended three-dimensional structure with the required shape. The most common materials for building a structure of this type and by this method are preformed metal profiles.
The structure erected by this method is not prestressed, and requires considerable expenditure of materials.
Another method used in practice for erecting self-supporting structures comprises the preselection of a site where to construct the intended structure, followed by leveling and laying a foundation. Part of an inflatable membrane with the required shape and size is then placed symmetrically in relation to a predetermined geometric center and secured airtightly to the foundation. The membrane is inflated to the required shape by injecting compressed air between its lower edge and the foundation. Polyurethane foam material is then sprayed against the under surface of the inflated form. After the foam becomes rid it is strengthened by the attachment of reinforcing rods. The structure can then be pressure sprayed with concrete (shotcrete)m, if necessary.
The self-supporting three-dimensional structure is thus constructed of an inflated membrane sprayed against the under surface with polyurethane foam and reinforced by regularly spaced members attached to one another in sequence.
This method relies on the use of an inflatable membrane or part thereof, which is costly and in most cases not reusable. The method is also restricted to the construction of concrete structures.
It is an object of this invention to create a self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure with improved tensile strength and stability, and with low expenditure of materials.
Another object of this invention is to provide a method based on improved technology for construction of self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structures.
A further object of this invention is to create a device for implementing the method for construction of self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structures.
These objects are achieved by means of a self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure comprising regularly spaced members attached to one another in sequence to form a three-dimensional building or part thereof.
According to this invention the self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure comprises vertical form-defining flexible rodlike members stressed during the construction of the structure, as well as horizontally and/or spirally positioned flexible rodlike members also stressed during construction, each forming a closed curve. The horizontal closed-curve members are rigidly joined to the vertical form-defining members.
Both the vertical and the horizontal closed-curve flexible rodlike members are made of metal.
The device for construction of self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structures comprises a number of symmetrically and radially positioned telescopic arms each hinged to a circle positioned at the center of the device. At the tip of each telescopic arm there is a guide block holding a corresponding vertical rodlike member.
According to one possible embodiment, the guide block comprises two parallel plates (cheeks) fixed to the telescopic arms, whereas between said cheeks are installed in sequence grooved rollers. The opening between the rollers is at least equal to the cross-sectional diameter of the vertical rodlike member to be held between them.
The method for construction of self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structures requires the selection of a geometric center for the intended structure. According to the invention the method also comprises the following operations in the below-stated sequence:
According to the method, openings of a given shape are made in the structure by first making frames with the required dimensions and shape, and then affixing them at the required positions. The bordering sections of the structure are affixed to the frames permanently, and then the excess parts of the structure enclosed in the frames are cut away.
The self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure thus erected is then sheathed in reinforcing mesh, plastered over and finished in an appropriate building material, such as cement, clay, adhesive mix.
The advantages of the invention are found in the improved speed of construction of the structure, the decreased expenditure of materials and the lower cost, as well as the capability to erect structures of various shapes.
Another major advantage of the self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure is the improved tensile strength.
A possible embodiment of the invention is illustrated by the drawings, whereas:
An example of the construction of a self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure, is shown in
The horizontal circular contours are parallel to each other.
The device for construction of self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structures is shown as (3) on
Instead of horizontal circular members (2) the structure can be constructed completely or to some extent using a spiral member, also stressed during the construction of the structure that is rigidly affixed to the vertical form-defining flexible members (1).
The device (3) for the construction of the self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structure and the implementation or the method comprises a number of symmetrically and radially positioned telescopic arms (4) each hinged to a circle (5) positioned, at the center of the device
By varying the lengths of the telescopic arms (4) it is possible to configure three-dimensional prestressed structures with different shapes.
The method for construction of self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structures, which also explains the operating principle of the device, comprises the following operations in the sequence below:
1. A site and of a geometric center for the structure are selected. If the structure will be shaped as part of a sphere, such as a hemisphere (
2. The site is leveled underneath the selected geometric center and a foundation is laid;
3. The material for the structure's framework is selected and prepared. Commonly used materials are flexible members (1), made for instance of wood, plastic or composite with rodlike or pipe profile;
4. The raster for the structure is determined, namely the number of the vertical and horizontal members for the intended structure with hemispherical (or more complex) shape. The thickness of the material and the raster are determined based on the intended purpose of the structure and the type of the material;
5. The device for construction of self-supporting three-dimensional prestressed structures (3) is then placed on the foundation and fixed to same;
The number of the telescopic arms (4) of the device corresponds to the number of the vertical rodlike members of the intended structure. When building a hemisphere, the length of the telescopic arms (4) is a constant number equal to the radius of the structure. When building more complex shapes, the length of each telescopic arm (4) can vary in each stage of the construction process, in order to achieve the intended complex three-dimensional shape.
6. The vertical rodlike members (1) are placed at regular intervals along the circumference of the intended structure, and then they are fed through the guiding blocks (6) of the telescopic arms (4). For better stability, the rodlike members (1) can be anchored into prepared sockets underneath the guiding blocks (6). The sockets can be prepared from sections of metal pipe with inside diameter greater than the diameter of the selected material that are driven into the foundation. If a concrete foundation is laid under the outside perimeter of the structure, the vertical flexible members can be affixed directly into the concrete.
7. The next stage is the upward movement of the guiding blocks (6) of the telescopic arms (4) along the corresponding vertical rodlike members (1)
The upward movement of all guiding blocks (6) along the vertical rodlike members (1) can be either sequential or simultaneous.
8. A horizontal circular member (2) is placed and affixed welded) around the bent vertical rodlike members (1).
9. The upward movement of each telescopic arm (4) (at increments determined by the selected raster) is sequentially alternated with the attachment of a horizontal flexible rodlike member (2) (circular in the case of a hemisphere or with more complex closed-contour shape for a structure with a more complex shape)—
10. When the entire structure is complete the device (3) is in the configuration “all arms in a vertical bundle”
11. If the design requires the making of openings in the structure (doors, windows, etc.), the frames with the required dimensions and strength are made first, and then affixed at the required positions. The bordering sections of the structure are affixed/welded regularly to the frames, and only then the excess parts of the structure enclosed in the frames are cut away. Any cutting of unframed sections of the stressed structure would cause the abrupt release of the tension with catastrophic results.
12 The complete structure can be covered in waterproofing or other material, or in concrete, and it can be used for civic and production halls, residential buildings, greenhouses, temples, swimming pools and other structures
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