Ceiling support construction and methods

Abstract

A ceiling construction and method for supporting an upper level of structure using sandwich panels having insulative cores. The ceiling construction has a lower level wall sandwich panel and an upper level wall sandwich panel, each of which with two outer layers and a core separating the outer layers and an upper level wall sandwich panel. Adhered to the lower level wall sandwich panel is a beam configured to support the upper level of the structure.

Description

FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention relates generally to constructing buildings, and more particularly, to a ceiling construction formed from a plurality of adjacent sandwich panels having insulative cores and outer layers and methods of making support beams.BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION[0002]There is an increasing global demand for lower cost buildings such as houses, warehouses and office space. The demand for lower cost buildings is particularly strong in developing countries where economic resources may be limited and natural resources and raw materials may be scarce. For example, in areas of the Middle East or Africa, conventional building materials such as cement, brick, wood or steel may not be readily available or, if available, may be very expensive. In other areas of the world, poverty may make it too costly for people to build houses or other buildings with conventional materials.[0003]The demand for lower-cost housing also is high in areas afflicted by war or...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides an alternative to conventional construction materials and techniques by using composite sandwich panels with an insulative core and one or more outer layers. These panels offer a greater strength-to-weight ratio, and require less traditional fasteners, making them stronger and lighter than traditional materials. The panels are also more flexible, durable, and resistant to natural disasters, leading to better withstanding of earthquakes, floods, tornados, hurricanes, and fires. Additionally, the panels require less energy to heat and cool the building, leading to reduced operational costs. Overall, the structures built from sandwich panels are less expensive to build and operate than buildings made from conventional materials, making them a cost-effective alternative.

Problems solved by technology

The demand for lower cost buildings is particularly strong in developing countries where economic resources may be limited and natural resources and raw materials may be scarce.

For example, in areas of the Middle East or Africa, conventional building materials such as cement, brick, wood or steel may not be readily available or, if available, may be very expensive.

In other areas of the world, poverty may make it too costly for people to build houses or other buildings with conventional materials.

These devastating events often lead to widespread destruction of large numbers of buildings and houses, especially when they occur in densely populated regions.

The rebuilding of areas affected by these events can cause substantial strain on the supply chain for raw materials, making them difficult or even impossible to obtain.

Furthermore, natural disasters often recur and affect the same areas.

If a destroyed building is rebuilt using the same conventional materials, it stands to reason that the building may be destroyed or damaged again during a similar event.

Prefabricated buildings, however, are made from conventional materials that may be scarce or expensive to obtain.

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