Hurricane, Tornado, Flood, Storm Surge, Forest Fire and Mud Slide Resistant House

Abstract

Embodiments of the present invention provides a unique building structure, and a method to manufacture such building structure that may be able to withstand powerful forces of nature and extreme weather conditions, such as hurricanes, tornado, flood storm, high speed winds, forest fire, mud slide, tsunami, heavy snow, and the like. The building structure may comprise of a concrete anchor unit to which an assembly of structural compression modules and horizontal and vertical tension elements may be attached. The assembly of compression modules and tension elements effectively transfers the natural forces acting along the building structure, thereby resisting the forces by the tension elements. The building structure may be independent of foundation and can be placed anywhere there is solid bearing material that will support its weight. Further, the present invention aims at providing the unique building structure and the manufacturing method at competitive pricing rates.

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FIELD OF THE INVENTION[0001]The present invention generally relates to a building facility that provides resistance to the extreme natural forces. More particularly, the present invention relates to manufacturing a building facility resistant to natural forces using manufacturing methods developed in the automotive, aerospace and suspension bridge industries, combined with current concrete and wire rope technology.BACKGROUND OF INVENTION[0002]Loss of life and property occur in a natural disaster when the fabric of a dwelling in which humans are sheltered fails when subjected to the extraordinary forces of an uncommonly occurring event of nature. Until now, attempts to bolster the robustness of the standard wood stick framed house have been inadequate, as the dollar value of construction lost in the last decade, to severe storms, shows.[0003]It is well known that high speed wind can do great damage to residential and commercial building structures, particularly in areas prone to hurr...

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Benefits of technology

The present invention provides a unique building structure that can withstand powerful natural disasters such as hurridents、 tornados、 floods, and mud slides. This structure is made up of compression members and steel cables in tension, which makes it stronger and more resilient than typical wood frame houses. The fabrication is done using manufacturing techniques from the automotive industry, which allows for competitive pricing. The building is also designed to be lighter, resulting in lower manufacturing costs and easier manipulation and erection on the jobsite. Overall, the invention provides a safer and stronger building option in areas prone to natural disasters.

Problems solved by technology

Loss of life and property occur in a natural disaster when the fabric of a dwelling in which humans are sheltered fails when subjected to the extraordinary forces of an uncommonly occurring event of nature.

Until now, attempts to bolster the robustness of the standard wood stick framed house have been inadequate, as the dollar value of construction lost in the last decade, to severe storms, shows.

It is well known that high speed wind can do great damage to residential and commercial building structures, particularly in areas prone to hurricanes and other high wind storms.

Each year hurricanes cause a considerable amount of damage to buildings, resulting in increased insurance rates.

Each year hurricanes and high speed winds cause considerable destruction to wood framed buildings, and greatly devalue the money invested in constructing these buildings.

However, building houses or other structures by implementing such codes and techniques is a costly affair.

The present state of the building stock in the United States, particularly single family housing, is woefully unprepared for this coming increase in storms.

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