STRUCTURAL ELEMENT FOR CONSTRUCTIONS

Abstract

A structural element for constructions, which works as a beam when placed horizontally and as a column when placed vertically, meant to be used in the field of constructions on light structure, for exterior or interior walls, bridgings etc. The structural element includes a top timber chord, a bottom timber chord with two parallel timber panels in between connected together at 90° through a series of galvanized steel staples.

Description

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Field of the Invention

The invention refers to a structural element for constructions, which works as a beam when placed horizontally and as a column when placed vertically. The invention can be used in the field of constructions on light structure, for exterior or interior walls, bridgings etc.

Brief Summary of the Related Art

In the construction industry, there are known a lot of solutions for structural elements that can be used both as beams and columns. The known solutions have the following disadvantages:

• • Cumbersome manufacturing process;
  • Reduced structural resistance;
  • Buckling and bending risks;
  • Risk of splitting of the timber chord due to the displacement of the OSB panel

The technical problem that the invention aims to solve is to realize a structural element easy to manufacture, with a higher structural strength and can be used both as a beam and as a column.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

The structural element for constructions, according to the invention, solves the technical problem because it consists of a top timber chord and a bottom timber chord connected by two parallel timber panels oriented at 90° and connected through a series of galvanized steel staples.

The structural element for constructions, according to the invention, has the following ad vantages:

• • High structural resistance;
  • Simplified manufacturing process;
  • High versatility as a structural element;
  • Reduced manufacturing costs.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

There is presented below an example of practical realization of the structural element for construction, related to FIGS. 1 and 2 that represent:

FIG. 1 illustrates an assembled structural element; and

FIG. 2 illustrates components parts before assembly.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION

The structural element for constructions consists of a top timber chord 1, a bottom timber chord 2 with two parallel timber panels 3 in between connected together at 90° through a series of galvanized steel staples 4.

The top and bottom chords 1 and 2 are made of timber.

The panels 3 are made of timber and have the sectional area bigger than of the pads 1.

Claims

1. A structural element for constructions, wherein, it consists of a top timber chord, a bottom timber chord with two parallel timber panels in between connected together at 90° through a series of galvanized steel staples.