U.S. patent application number 14/398620 was filed with the patent office on 2015-04-30 for method of erecting polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ.
The applicant listed for this patent is GLOBAL OWL LIMITED. Invention is credited to Alex Eytan, Francis Le Carpentier.
Application Number | 20150113885 14/398620 |
Document ID | / |
Family ID | 48326336 |
Filed Date | 2015-04-30 |
United States Patent
Application |
20150113885 |
Kind Code |
A1 |
Le Carpentier; Francis ; et
al. |
April 30, 2015 |
METHOD OF ERECTING POLYGONAL REINFORCED ENCLOSURE IN SITU
Abstract
A kit (100) for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in
situ is disclosed. The aforesaid kit comprises: (a) a framework
(110) defining overall enclosure dimensions and having open flank
areas; the frame (110) provided with securing means; and (b) a
plurality of reinforcement members (120) being securable within the
frame (110) by means of the securing means. The kit (100) further
comprises a plurality of panels (140) configured to overcast the
flank area. The panels (140) are securable to the reinforcement
members (120). A volume defined by the framework (110) and the
panels (140) is fillable with a filler for solidifying said en
closure.
Inventors: |
Le Carpentier; Francis;
(Marbella, ES) ; Eytan; Alex; (Sutton,
GB) |
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Applicant: |
Name |
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State |
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Type |
GLOBAL OWL LIMITED |
Gibraltar |
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GI |
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Family ID: |
48326336 |
Appl. No.: |
14/398620 |
Filed: |
April 30, 2013 |
PCT Filed: |
April 30, 2013 |
PCT NO: |
PCT/GB2013/051109 |
371 Date: |
November 3, 2014 |
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Application
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61641976 |
May 3, 2012 |
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Current U.S.
Class: |
52/79.1 ;
52/293.1; 52/745.02 |
Current CPC
Class: |
E04B 2103/04 20130101;
E04G 9/06 20130101; E04B 1/16 20130101; E04B 2005/322 20130101;
E04B 5/32 20130101; E04C 5/01 20130101; E04H 1/1205 20130101; E04G
9/04 20130101; E04B 1/348 20130101; E04B 2/84 20130101; E04G 9/05
20130101; E04G 11/02 20130101; E04B 1/161 20130101; E04B 1/3505
20130101; E04B 1/167 20130101; E04B 1/98 20130101; E04B 2/86
20130101; E04B 2103/06 20130101 |
Class at
Publication: |
52/79.1 ;
52/745.02; 52/293.1 |
International
Class: |
E04B 1/16 20060101
E04B001/16; E04B 1/98 20060101 E04B001/98; E04B 2/86 20060101
E04B002/86; E04G 11/02 20060101 E04G011/02; E04C 5/01 20060101
E04C005/01; E04G 9/04 20060101 E04G009/04; E04G 9/05 20060101
E04G009/05; E04G 9/06 20060101 E04G009/06; E04B 1/35 20060101
E04B001/35; E04B 5/32 20060101 E04B005/32 |
Claims
1-21. (canceled)
22. A kit for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ;
said kit comprising: a. a framework defining overall enclosure
dimensions and having open flank areas; said framework provided
with securing means; b. a plurality of reinforcement members being
securable within said framework by means of said securing means; c.
means for overcasting said open flank areas; wherein said means for
overcasting said open flank areas further comprises a plurality of
panels; said panels are securable to said reinforcement members; a
volume defined by said framework and said panels is finable with a
filler for solidifying said enclosure.
23. The kit according to claim 22, wherein said framework comprises
at least one opening for inserting said filler into said slab
volume.
24. The kit according to claim 22, wherein at least one of the
following holds true: a. said filler is selected from the group
consisting of concrete, dirt, animal dung and any combination
thereof; b. said securing means is selected from the group
consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any combination thereof;
c. said panel is selected from the group consisting of a wooden
board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement board and
any combination thereof; d. said panel is defined by a steel mesh
and a liner; e. said enclosure is temporary; f. said enclosure is
permanent; g. said enclosure is configured as a dwelling; h. said
enclosure is usable for constructing an object selected from the
group consisting of a levee or dike construction, a floating dock,
a non-floating dock, a dock foundation, an oil rig, a drilling tube
and any combination thereof.
25. The kit according to claim 22, wherein at least one of the
following holds true: a. said enclosure is configured as a gabion
useful for flooding control; b. said enclosure is configured as an
explosion-proof and/or bullet-proof shelter; c. said enclosure is
configured as a barrier useful for earth erosion control.
26. The kit according to claim 22, wherein at least one of the
following holds true: a. said framework consists of a number of
constructional elements connectable to each other to be configured
into a frame; b. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a
regular polyhedron with a face number greater than five; c. said
polygonal enclosure is configured into a cube; d. said polygonal
enclosure is configured into a parallelepiped; e. edge sizes of
said polygonal enclosure are a-tuple, where a is a size of a
smallest parallelepiped edge.
27. The kit according to claim 22, wherein at least one of the
following holds true: a. said framework comprises a plurality
standard interchangeable constructional elements providing
configuration flexibility of said enclosure to be erected; b. said
framework and standard interchangeable constructional elements and
said panels are adapted for providing an accommodation unit for
personnel or goods; c. said framework and standard interchangeable
constructional elements and said panels are adapted for providing a
unit suitable for filling with earth or ballast-like materials for
use in earthworks.
28. A method of erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ:
said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a kit for
erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ comprising: i. a
framework defining overall enclosure dimensions and having open
flank areas; said frame provided with securing means; ii. a
plurality of reinforcement members being securable within said
frame by means of said securing means; iii. means for overcasting
said open flank areas; b. erecting said frame; c. securing said
plurality of reinforcement members to said frame by means of said
securing means; d. overcasting said open flank areas; e. filling
said framework with a filler; wherein said method further comprises
a step of overcasting said open area by means a plurality of panels
which are secured to said reinforcement members secured within said
frame; a volume defined by said framework and said panels secured
to said reinforcement members is filled with a filler for
solidifying said enclosure.
29. The method according to claim 28, wherein said step of filling
said slab volume with filler is performed through at least one
opening within said frame.
30. The method according to claim 28, wherein at least one of the
following holds true: a. said filler is selected from the group
consisting building materials such as of concrete, dirt, earth,
animal dung and any combination thereof; b. said plurality of
reinforcement members is secured by said securing means selected
from the group consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any
combination thereof; c. said panel is selected from the group
consisting of a wooden board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a
wood-chip-cement board and any combination thereof; d. said step of
erecting said frame comprises connecting a number of constructional
elements to each other into said frame; e. said polygonal enclosure
is configured into a regular polyhedron with a face number more
than five; f. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a cube;
g. said polygonal enclosure is configured into a parallelepiped; h.
edge sizes of said polygonal enclosure are a-tuple, where a is a
size of a smallest parallelepiped edge.
31. The method according to claim 28, further comprising a step of
relocating said polygonal reinforced enclosure.
32. A kit for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab
in situ; said kit comprising: a. a framework defining overall slab
dimensions and having open flank areas; said frame provided with
securing means; b. a plurality of reinforcement members; c. means
for overcasting said open flank areas; wherein plurality of
reinforcement members are securable within said frame by means of
said securing means; said means for overcasting said open flank
areas-further comprises a plurality of panels which are securable
to said reinforcement members; a slab volume defined by said
framework and said panels secured to said reinforcement members is
fillable with a filler for solidifying said slab.
33. The kit according to claim 32, wherein said frame comprises at
least one opening for inserting said filler into said slab
volume.
34. The kit according to claim 32, wherein said filler is selected
from the group consisting of concrete, dirt, animal dung and any
combination thereof.
35. The kit according to claim 32, wherein said securing means is
selected from the group consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and
any combination thereof.
36. The kit according to claim 32, wherein said panel is selected
from the group consisting of a wooden board, a metal sheet, a
plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement board and any combination
thereof.
37. The kit according to claim 32, wherein said frame consists of a
number of constructional elements connectable to each other to be
configured into said frame.
38. The kit according to claim 32, wherein said panel is defined by
a steel mesh and a liner.
39. A method of manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab
in situ: said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a kit
for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ
comprising: i. a framework defining overall slab dimensions and
having open flank areas; said frame provided with securing means;
ii. a plurality of reinforcement members; iii. means for
overcasting said overcasting said flank areas; said means is
securable to said reinforcement members; b. erecting said frame; c.
securing said plurality of reinforcement members to said frame by
means of said securing means; d. overcasting said open areas; e.
filling said framework with a filler; wherein said step of securing
said plurality of reinforcement members is performed within said
frame; said step of overcasting said open areas comprises
a-securing a plurality of panels to said reinforcement members; a
slab volume defined by said framework and said panels secured to
said reinforcement members is filled with a filler for solidifying
said slab.
40. The method according to claim 39, wherein at least one of the
following holds true: a. said step of filling said slab volume with
filler is performed through at least one opening within said frame;
b. said filler is selected from the group consisting of concrete,
dirt, animal dung and any combination thereof; c. said plurality of
reinforcement members is secured by said securing means selected
from the group consisting of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any
combination thereof; d. said panel is selected from the group
consisting of a wooden board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a
wood-chip-cement board and any combination thereof; e. said step of
erecting said frame comprises connecting a number of constructional
elements to each other into said frame.
41. A method of manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab
in situ: said method comprising the steps of: a. providing a kit
for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ
comprising: i. a framework defining overall slab dimensions and
having open flank areas; said frame provided with securing means;
ii. a plurality of reinforcement members being securable within
said frame by means of said securing means; iii. a plurality of
panels configured to overcast said flank area; said panels are
securable to said reinforcement members; b. erecting said frame; c.
securing said plurality of reinforcement members within said frame
by means of said securing means; d. filling said framework with a
filler; wherein said method further comprises a step of overcasting
said open area with by means of securing said plurality of panels
to said reinforcement members; a slab volume defined by said
framework and said panels is filled with a filler for solidifying
said slab.
Description
FIELD OF THE INVENTION
[0001] The present invention pertains to building systems. More
particularly, the invention pertains to a rapidly assembled and
disassembled easily transportable kit for building units.
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
[0002] The advantages of using prefabricated building elements are
known. They include speed of construction, enhanced quality and
degree of accuracy, decreased material waste, simplified on site
logistics, and less disruption to the surrounding environment.
Additionally, the erected building can be relocated if
required.
[0003] Performing building activity in remote areas and locations
where there are no hard-surface roads is associated with
difficulties of bulky cargo delivery. Delivery of prefabricated
building elements in off-the-road conditions is very expensive.
[0004] Thus, there is a long-felt and unmet need to provide a cheap
method of erecting buildings in remote areas and locations. The
required construction technology should combine together speed
accuracy and low price.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
[0005] It is hence one object of the invention to disclose a kit
for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ. The
aforesaid kit comprises (a) a framework defining overall enclosure
dimensions and having open flank areas; the frame provided with
securing means; (b) a plurality of reinforcement members being
securable within the frame by means of the securing means.
[0006] It is a further core purpose of the invention to provide the
kit further comprising a plurality of panels configured to overcast
the flank area. The panels are securable to the reinforcement
members. A volume defined by the framework and the panels is
fillable with a filler for solidifying the enclosure.
[0007] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
polygonal enclosure configured into a regular polyhedron with a
face number more than five.
[0008] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
polygonal enclosure configured into a cube.
[0009] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
polygonal enclosure configured into a parallelepiped.
[0010] A further object of the invention is to disclose the edges
of the polygonal enclosure which are a-tuple, where a is a size of
a smallest parallelepiped edge.
[0011] A further object of the invention is to disclose the frame
comprising a plurality standard interchangeable constructional
elements providing configuration flexibility of the enclosure to be
erected.
[0012] A further object of the invention is to disclose a method of
erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ. The aforesaid
method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a kit for erecting a
polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ comprising (i) a framework
defining overall enclosure dimensions and having open flank areas;
the frame provided with securing means; (ii) a plurality of
reinforcement members being securable within the frame by means of
the securing means; (iii) a plurality of panels configured to
overcast the flank area; the panels are securable to the
reinforcement members; (b) erecting the frame; (c) securing the
plurality of reinforcement members within the frame by means of the
securing means; (d) filling the framework with a filler.
[0013] It is a further core purpose of the invention to provide the
method further comprises a step of overcastting the open area with
by means of securing the plurality of panels to the reinforcement
members. A volume defined by the framework and the panels is filled
with a filler for solidifying the enclosure.
[0014] A further object of the invention is to disclose the panel
defined by a steel mesh and a liner.
[0015] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
enclosure which is temporary or permanent.
[0016] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
enclosure configured as a dwelling.
[0017] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
enclosure usable for constructing an object selected from the group
consisting of a Levy construction, a floating dock, a non-floating
dock, a dock foundation, an oil rig, a drilling tube and any
combination thereof.
[0018] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
enclosure configured as a gabion useful for flooding control.
[0019] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
enclosure configured as a explosion-proof and/or bullet-proof
shelter.
[0020] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
enclosure configured as a barrier useful for earth erosion
control.
[0021] A further object of the invention is to disclose a light
transportable kit for manufacturing substantially plain reinforced
slabs in situ and providing a sturdy, rapidly assembled and
disassembled polygonal building unit. The aforesaid kit comprises
(a) a framework defining overall slab dimensions and having open
flank areas; the frame provided with securing means; (b) a
plurality of reinforcement members being securable within the frame
by means of the securing means.
[0022] It is a core purpose of the invention to provide the kit
further comprising a plurality of panels configured to overcast the
flank area. The panels are securable to the reinforcement members.
A slab volume defined by the framework and the panels is fillable
with a filler for solidifying the slab.
[0023] Another object of the invention is to disclose the frame
comprising at least one opening for inserting the filler into the
slab volume.
[0024] A further object of the invention is to disclose the filler
selected from the group consisting of concrete, dirt, animal dung
and any combination thereof.
[0025] A further object of the invention is to disclose the
securing means selected from the group consisting of a slot, a
clip, a clamp and any combination thereof.
[0026] A further object of the invention is to disclose the panel
selected from the group consisting of a wooden board, a metal
sheet, a plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement board and any
combination thereof or frames made of other materials such as
cardboard and or plastic
[0027] A further object of the invention is to disclose the frame
consisting of a number of constructional elements connectable to
each other to be configured into the frame.
[0028] A further object of the invention is to disclose a method of
manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ. The
aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a) providing a kit for
manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ
comprising: (i) a framework defining overall slab dimensions and
having open flank areas; the frame provided with securing means;
(ii) a plurality of reinforcement members being securable within
the frame by means of the securing means; (iii) a plurality of
panels configured to overcast the flank area; the panels are
securable to the reinforcement members; (b) erecting the frame; (c)
securing the plurality of reinforcement members within the frame by
means of the securing means; (d) filling the framework with a
filler;
[0029] It is another core purpose of the invention to provide the
method further comprising a step of overcasting the open area with
by means of securing the plurality of panels to the reinforcement
members; a slab volume defined by the framework and the panels is
filled with a filler for solidifying the slab.
[0030] A further object of the invention is to disclose the step of
filling the slab volume with filler performed through at least one
opening within the frame.
[0031] A further object of the invention is to disclose the step of
erecting the frame comprising connecting a number of constructional
elements to each other into the frame.
BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS
[0032] In order to understand the invention and to see how it may
be implemented in practice, a plurality of embodiments is adapted
to now be described, by way of non-limiting example only, with
reference to the accompanying drawings, in which
[0033] FIGS. 1 and 2 are isometric views of a kit for manufacturing
a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ in a partially
assembled state;
[0034] FIGS. 3 and 4 are photographs of a kit for erecting a
polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ in a partially assembled
state;
[0035] FIGS. 5 to 9 are isometric schematic views of an exemplary
cubic enclosure;
[0036] FIG. 10 is a photograph of an interior of an exemplary
enclosure provided with windows;
[0037] FIG. 11 is an exploded isometric view of an embodiment of
the present invention; and
[0038] FIG. 12 is an internal isometric view of an embodiment of
the present invention.
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[0039] The following description is provided, so as to enable any
person skilled in the art to make use of said invention and sets
forth the best modes contemplated by the inventor of carrying out
this invention. Various modifications, however, are adapted to
remain apparent to those skilled in the art, since the generic
principles of the present invention have been defined specifically
to provide a kit for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced
slab in situ and a method of doing the same. A kit for erecting a
polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ and a corresponding method
are in the scope of the present invention either.
[0040] Reference is now made to FIG. 1, presenting an isometric
view of a kit 100 for manufacturing a substantially plain
reinforced slab in situ in a partially assembled state. In
accordance with one embodiment of the present invention, the
aforesaid kit 100 comprises a frame 110 and a plurality of
reinforcement members 120. The frame 110 is provided with securing
means configured to secure the reinforcement member 120 within the
frame 110. As seen in FIG. 1, the reinforcement members 120 have
been mounted within the frame 110. Plurality of panels 140 are
prepared for overcasting configured to overcast a flank area of the
frame 110.
[0041] Reference is now made to FIG. 2, presenting the kit 100,
where a portion of the panel 140 is mounted within the flank area
of the frame 110. When flank areas are entirely overcast by the
panels 140, a filler is inserted into a volume defined by the
framework and the panels through at least one opening 130. In a
non-limiting manner, the frame 110 can be filled with, for example,
concrete, dirt, animal dung, straw, locally obtained or produced
filling materials and any combination thereof. The reinforcement
members 120 are secured by any possible manner. Slots, clips,
clamps, grooves, tongues are only exemplary technical
solutions.
[0042] It should be emphasized that the frame 110 can be assembled
from a plurality of constructional elements connectable to each
other to be configured into the frame. It is known in the art that
bulky cargo delivery to a construction site presents some
difficulties. It is true of a remote area with no passable access
or difficult communications. Use of the split frame 110, which can
be premade in sections provides facilitation of the construction
process. Basically, there is no need for large scale and heavy-lift
truck for delivering constructional elements of the frame 110,
reinforcement members 120 and panels 140 to the construction site.
It should be noted that the major part of a weight of the aforesaid
slab is in the weight of the filler. Thus, inserting the filler
into the frame during manufacturing in situ provides substantial
saving because prefabricated components 110, 120 and 140 are
delivered to the construction site, while the filler may be
prepared on site.
[0043] Reference is now made to FIG. 3, presenting a kit 200 for
erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in situ in a partially
assembled state. In accordance with another embodiment of the
present invention, the aforesaid kit 200 comprises a frame 210 and
a plurality of reinforcement members 220. The frame 210 is provided
with securing means configured to secure the reinforcement member
220 within the frame 210. As seen in FIG. 4, the reinforcement
members 220 have been mounted within the frame 210. The polygonal
enclosure of the present invention can be configured into any
regular polyhedron with a face number more than five. In other
words, the enclosure can be a triangle pyramid, a cube, a
pentagonal prism and prisms with a greater number of angles. The
triangle and octagonal prism can create a cellular structure that
can be useful for quick solution of some construction problem.
[0044] Sizes of horizontal edges of the polygonal enclosure can be
different. In other words, cubic and parallelepiped frames are also
in the scope of the invention. The edge edges of the polygonal
enclosure are a-tuple, where a is a size of a smallest
parallelepiped edge. Thus, a plurality standard interchangeable
constructional elements provides configuration flexibility of the
enclosure to be erected.
[0045] Reference is now made to FIG. 4, a kit 200 for erecting a
polygonal reinforced enclosure provided with panels 240 partially
secured to the reinforcement members 220. Similar to the previous
embodiment of the invention, a volume defined by the frame 210 and
the panels 240 is filled with, for example, concrete, dirt, animal
dung and any combination thereof.
[0046] It should be emphasized that the frame 210 is assembled from
a plurality of constructional elements connectable to each other to
be configured into the frame. Similar to the previous embodiment,
the split frame 110 provides facilitation of the construction
process. Basically, there is no need for large scale and heavy-lift
truck for delivering constructional elements of the frame 210,
reinforcement members 220 and panels 240 to the construction site.
It should be noted that the major part of a weight of the aforesaid
slab is in the weight of the filler. Thus, inserting the filler
into the frame during manufacturing in situ provides substantial
saving because prefabricated components 210, 220 and 240 are
delivered to the construction site, while the filler is prepared
on-site. It should be noted that the kit may comprise frame
elements which could be assembled as a "corner" or several corners,
in the x, y and z dimensions, and extensions of the frame spanning
the corners, thus creating a parallelepiped 3 dimensional
structure. Some embodiments of the kit will have strengthening
sections for connections of the spanning sections.
[0047] It should be appreciate that the parallelepiped- or
cube-like enclosures can be used different fields of construction.
Specifically, they can be useful in pipe protection, erecting
walls, docks (floating landing stages).
[0048] An internal void of the described enclosure can be useful
for erecting bullet/projectile-proof shelter or a people
accommodation which can be built very quickly. An advantage of the
disclosed invention is both in rapid construction and optional easy
relocation of the built enclosure. Sizes of the enclosure to be
built are not determined firmly by the kit and can be changed in
the process of the construction. The obtained enclosures have high
mechanical rigidity. It should be emphasized that the enclosure of
the present invention does not requires an in-ground basement and
can be mounted onto a thin concrete pad.
[0049] Reference is now made to FIGS. 5 to 9, presenting an
exemplary cubic enclosure in different degrees of completion. The
frame 210 is provided with securing means 214 configured to fixate
reinforcement member (not shown). Numeral 216 refers to connection
means (fingers) configured to define a seat of an upper unit (not
shown) as depicted in FIGS. 12 and 13. The frame 210 is provided
with internal stairs 363, platforms 365 and railing 367. The frame
210 can be provided with a door casing 212.
[0050] Reference is now made to FIG. 10, presenting an interior of
the parallelepiped enclosure. The exemplary embodiment of the
present invention is provided with two windows.
[0051] Reference is now made to FIGS. 5 and 6, presenting an
exemplary structure made of the enclosures of the invention. FIG. 5
is and exploded view of a tower 300, FIG. 6 and internal view
thereof. The structure is mounted on a concrete pad 350. Hollow
concrete blocks 310, 320, 330 of a square cross-section are mounted
one upon the other. The tower 300 terminates with a cabin 340 made
according to similar technology. The blocks are easily connectable
and disconnectable to each other by means prefabricated connection
means. In FIG. 6, an interior design is depicted. Specifically, an
observer (not shown) can go upstairs along a ladder 360.
[0052] In accordance with the present invention, a kit for
manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in situ is
disclosed. The aforesaid kit comprises (a) a framework defining
overall slab dimensions and having open flank areas; the frame
provided with securing means; (b) a plurality of reinforcement
members being securable within the frame by means of the securing
means.
[0053] It is a core feature of the invention to provide the kit
further comprising a plurality of panels configured to overcast the
flank area. The panels are securable to the reinforcement members.
A slab volume defined by the framework and the panels is fillable
with a filler for solidifying the slab.
[0054] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention,
the frame comprising at least one opening for inserting the filler
into the slab volume.
[0055] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the filler is selected from the group consisting of
concrete, dirt, earth, animal dung and any combination thereof.
[0056] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the panel is defined by a steel mesh and a liner.
[0057] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the enclosure is temporary or permanent.
[0058] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the enclosure is configured as a dwelling.
[0059] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the enclosure is usable for constructing an object
selected from the group consisting of levee, dike, barrage
construction, a floating dock, a non-floating dock, a dock
foundation, an oil rig, a drilling tube and any combination
thereof.
[0060] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the enclosure is configured as a gabion useful for
flooding control.
[0061] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the enclosure is configured as a explosion-proof and/or
bullet-proof shelter.
[0062] In accordance with another embodiment of the present
invention, the enclosure is configured as a barrier useful for
earth erosion control.
[0063] In accordance with a further embodiment of the present
invention, the securing means is selected from the group consisting
of a slot, a clip, a clamp and any combination thereof.
[0064] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the panel is selected from the group consisting of a
wooden board, a metal sheet, a plastic sheet, a wood-chip-cement
board and any combination thereof.
[0065] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the frame consists of a number of constructional
elements connectable to each other to be configured into the
frame.
[0066] In accordance with one embodiment of the present invention,
a method of manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced slab in
situ is disclosed. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a)
providing a kit for manufacturing a substantially plain reinforced
slab in situ comprising: (i) a framework defining overall slab
dimensions and having open flank areas; the frame provided with
securing means; (ii) a plurality of reinforcement members being
securable within the frame by means of the securing means; (iii) a
plurality of panels configured to overcast the flank area; the
panels are securable to the reinforcement members; (b) erecting the
frame; (c) securing the plurality of reinforcement members within
the frame by means of the securing means; (d) filling the framework
with a filler;
[0067] It is further core feature of the invention to provide the
method further comprising a step of overcastting the open area with
by means of securing the plurality of panels to the reinforcement
members; a slab volume defined by the framework and the panels is
filled with a filler for solidifying the slab.
[0068] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the step of filling the slab volume with filler is
performed through at least one opening within the frame.
[0069] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the step of erecting the frame comprises connecting a
number of constructional elements to each other into the frame.
[0070] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, a kit for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in
situ is disclosed. The aforesaid kit comprises (a) a framework
defining overall enclosure dimensions and having open flank areas;
the frame provided with securing means; (b) a plurality of
reinforcement members being securable within the frame by means of
the securing means.
[0071] It is a further core feature of the invention to provide the
kit further comprising a plurality of panels configured to overcast
the flank area. The panels are securable to the reinforcement
members. A volume defined by the framework and the panels is
fillable with a filler for solidifying the enclosure.
[0072] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the polygonal enclosure is configured into a regular
polyhedron with a face number more than five.
[0073] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the polygonal enclosure is configured into a cube.
[0074] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the polygonal enclosure is configured into a
parallelepiped.
[0075] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the edge sizes of polygonal enclosure are a-tuple, where
a is a s In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention,
[0076] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, the frame comprises a plurality standard interchangeable
constructional elements providing configuration flexibility of the
enclosure to be erected.
[0077] In accordance with further embodiment of the present
invention, a method of erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in
situ is disclosed. The aforesaid method comprises the steps of: (a)
providing a kit for erecting a polygonal reinforced enclosure in
situ comprising (i) a framework defining overall enclosure
dimensions and having open flank areas; the frame provided with
securing means; (ii) a plurality of reinforcement members being
securable within the frame by means of the securing means; (iii) a
plurality of panels configured to overcast the flank area; the
panels are securable to the reinforcement members; (b) erecting the
frame; (c) securing the plurality of reinforcement members within
the frame by means of the securing means; (d) filling the framework
with a filler.
[0078] It is a further core feature of the invention to provide the
method further comprising a step of overcastting the open area with
by means of securing the plurality of panels to the reinforcement
members. A volume defined by the framework and the panels is filled
with a filler for solidifying the enclosure.
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