Concrete module and concrete modular building

Through the design of a simplified concrete module assembly method, and the use of post-machine grouting connection technology, the problem of complex production processes in the existing technology has been solved, and efficient module production and construction installation have been achieved.

CN222909019UActive Publication Date: 2025-05-27CHINA STATE CONSTR HAILONG TECH CO LTD +1
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Application Number
CN202421871932.9
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-08-05
Publication Date
2025-05-27
Estimated Expiration
2034-08-05

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Technical Problem

The existing concrete modular building production process is complex and difficult to promote and apply on a large scale, resulting in low production efficiency.

Method used

A concrete module including the top plate, the bottom plate, the main plate and the side plate is designed. The module assembly process is simplified by grouting after plugging and grouting.

Benefits of technology

By simplifying the assembly process, the production efficiency of concrete modules is improved, and the overall building is formed through overlapping multi-layer module layers, the installation process is simplified and the production efficiency of concrete modular buildings is improved.

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Abstract

The utility model relates to the technical field of modular buildings, in particular to a concrete module and a concrete modular building. The concrete module comprises the top plate, the bottom plate, the main plate and the side plate, and the adjacent main plate and the side plate, the top plate and the top end of the rectangular structure, and the bottom plate and the bottom end of the rectangular structure are connected through grouting after insertion, so that the concrete module is simple to assemble, and the production efficiency of the concrete module is improved. The concrete modular building comprises the two or three superposed concrete module layers, and the adjacent concrete module layers are connected with the splicing parts of the concrete modules in the upper and lower concrete module layers through the connecting structures, so that the multiple concrete module layers form an integral building, and the concrete modular building is simple to mount and high in practicability. And the production efficiency of the concrete modular building is improved.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of modular buildings, in particular to a concrete module and a concrete modular building. Background Art

[0002] Concrete modular buildings, through advantages such as factory prefabrication, standardized design, industrialized production and integrated installation, effectively solve the defects of traditional prefabricated buildings in aspects such as construction efficiency, cost control, environmental impact, design flexibility and construction safety, providing a more efficient, economical, environmentally friendly and safe construction method for the construction industry.

[0003] However, the existing production processes of concrete modular building technologies are complex, with relatively high requirements for the industrialization level of production lines and the quality of industrial workers, making it difficult to be widely promoted and applied on a large scale. Summary of the Utility Model

[0004] (1) Technical Problems to be Solved

[0005] In view of the above-mentioned disadvantages and deficiencies of the prior art, the utility model provides a concrete module and a concrete modular building, which solve the technical problem of complex production and installation and thus low production efficiency.

[0006] (2) Technical Solutions

[0007] To achieve the above object, the main technical solutions adopted by the utility model include:

[0008] An embodiment of the utility model provides a concrete module, including a top plate, a bottom plate, two main plates and two side plates; the two main plates and the two side plates are alternately arranged and enclosed to form a rectangular structure; the top plate and the bottom plate are respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of the rectangular structure; between adjacent main plates and side plates, between the top plate and the top end of the rectangular structure, and between the bottom plate and the bottom end of the rectangular structure, they are all connected by plugging and then grouting.

[0009] Preferably, the side plate includes a side plate body and two groups of first connection groups, which are respectively arranged on both sides of the side plate body in the extending direction; the main plate includes a main plate body and two groups of second connection groups, which are respectively vertically arranged on both sides of the main plate body in the extending direction; after the first connection group and the second connection group are inserted into each other, a first grouting space is formed for grouting.

[0010] Preferably, the first connection group includes a plurality of first connectors, and the plurality of first connectors are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction; the fixed end of the first connector is connected to the inside of the side plate body, and the connection end of the first connector extends out of the side plate body along the extension direction of the side plate body; the second connection group includes a plurality of second connectors, and the plurality of second connectors are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction; the fixed end of the second connector is connected to the inside of the main board body, and the connection end of the second connector is perpendicular to the extension direction of the main board body and extends out of the main board body; the connection ends of the plurality of second connectors are inserted into the gaps between the connection ends of two adjacent first connectors one by one, and a first grouting space is formed between the side plate and the main board.

[0011] Preferably, it further includes vertical steel bars; the connection ends of the first connectors and the connection ends of the second connectors are partially overlapped in the projection from top to bottom to form a connection space; the vertical steel bars are vertically oriented within the connection space.

[0012] Preferably, it further includes a sealing strip; the sealing strip is arranged at the joint of the side plate and the main board.

[0013] Preferably, the top plate includes a top plate body and a third connection group; the third connection group includes a plurality of third connectors, and the plurality of third connectors are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the top plate body; the fixed end of the third connector is connected to the inside of the top plate body, and the connection end of the third connector is perpendicular to the extension direction of the main board body and extends out of the top plate body; the main board further includes a first vertical connector, the fixed end of the first vertical connector is connected to the top end of the main board, and the connection end of the first vertical connector extends out of the main board body; the side plate further includes a second vertical connector, the fixed end of the second vertical connector is connected to the top end of the side plate, and the connection end of the second vertical connector extends out of the side plate body; the connection ends of the first vertical connector and the second vertical connector both form connection grooves, and after the connection ends of the third connectors on the circumference of the top plate are inserted into the connection grooves formed by the connection ends of the first vertical connector and the second vertical connector in the rectangular structure, a second grouting space is formed, and the second grouting space is used for grouting.

[0014] Preferably, the bottom plate includes a bottom plate body and a fourth connection group; the fourth connection group includes a plurality of fourth connection members, and the plurality of fourth connection members are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the bottom plate body; the fixed ends of the fourth connection members are connected to the inside of the bottom plate body, and the connection ends of the fourth connection members extend out of the bottom plate body along the extension direction of the bottom plate body, and the connection ends of the plurality of fourth connection members form a plug-in groove; the main board further includes a first L-shaped connection member, and the fixed end of the first L-shaped connection member is connected to the bottom end of the main board body, and the connection end of the first L-shaped connection member extends horizontally out of the main board body; the side plate further includes a second L-shaped connection member, and the fixed end of the second L-shaped connection member is connected to the bottom end of the side plate body, and the connection end of the second L-shaped connection member extends horizontally out of the side plate body; after the connection ends of the first L-shaped connection member and the second L-shaped connection member in the rectangular structure are inserted into the plug-in groove formed by the connection ends of the fourth connection members, a third grouting space is formed, and the third grouting space is used for grouting.

[0015] The present invention also provides a concrete modular building, which includes two or three stacked concrete module layers, and the structures of the concrete module layers are the same; each concrete module layer includes at least two of the above-mentioned concrete modules, and the adjacent concrete module layers are connected through a connection structure at the splicing joints of the concrete modules in the upper and lower concrete module layers.

[0016] Preferably, the connection structure includes a connecting plate and a plurality of connecting steel bars; the plurality of connecting steel bars are penetrated and fixed on the connecting plate; the connecting plate is located at the splicing joint, the connecting steel bars located above the connecting plate are connected to the adjacent concrete modules in the upper concrete module layer, and the connecting steel bars located below the connecting plate are connected to the adjacent concrete modules in the lower concrete module layer.

[0017] (III) Beneficial effects

[0018] The beneficial effects of the present invention are as follows:

[0019] For the concrete module of the present invention, which includes a top plate, a bottom plate, a main board and a side plate, since the adjacent main board and the side plate, between the top plate and the top end of the rectangular structure, and between the bottom plate and the bottom end of the rectangular structure are all connected by plugging and grouting, therefore, the assembly of the concrete module is simple, and the production efficiency of the concrete module is improved.

[0020] For the concrete modular building of the present invention, since it includes two or three stacked concrete module layers, and the adjacent concrete module layers are connected through a connection structure at the splicing joints of the concrete modules in the upper and lower concrete module layers, the multi-layer concrete module layers form an integral building, the installation is simple, and the production efficiency of the concrete modular building is improved. Description of the drawings

[0021] Figure 1 It is a schematic structural diagram of the concrete module in Embodiment 1;

[0022] Figure 2 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of a horizontal cross-section in

[0023] Figure 3 a schematic diagram of the connection between the side plate and the main board;

[0024] Figure 4 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of a forward cross-section from the first perspective (ungrouted);

[0025] Figure 5 is Figure 1 a schematic diagram of a forward cross-section from the second perspective (ungrouted);

[0026] Figure 6 is Figure 5 a schematic diagram of the cross-section after grouting

[0027] Figure 7 is a schematic diagram of the decomposition of the concrete modular building in Embodiment 2;

[0028] Figure 8 is a schematic diagram of a connection structure;

[0029] Figure 9 is a schematic diagram of another connection structure;

[0030] Figure 10 is a schematic diagram of yet another connection structure.

[0031]

Explanation of the reference numerals

[0032] A: Concrete module;

[0033] 1: Top plate; 11: Top plate body; 12: Third connecting piece;

[0034] 2: Bottom plate; 21: Bottom plate body; 22: Fourth connecting piece;

[0035] 3: Main board; 31: Main board body; 32: Second connecting piece; 33: First vertical connecting piece; 34: First L-shaped connecting piece;

[0036] 4: Side plate; 41: Side plate body; 42: First connecting piece; 43: Second vertical connecting piece; 44: Second L-shaped connecting piece;

[0037] 5: Vertical steel bar;

[0038] 6: Sealing strip;

[0039] 7: Connection structure; 71: Connection plate; 72: Connection steel bar;

[0040] 8: Reserved space;

[0041] a: The first grouting space; b: The second grouting space; c: The third grouting space. Detailed implementation mode

[0042] In order to better explain the present utility model for easy understanding, the present utility model will be described in detail below in conjunction with the accompanying drawings through specific implementation modes.

[0043] Embodiment 1

[0044] As Figure 1 shown, this embodiment provides a concrete module A, which includes a top plate 1, a bottom plate 2, two main plates 3 and two side plates 4. The two main plates 3 and the two side plates 4 are alternately arranged to enclose a rectangular structure. The top plate 1 and the bottom plate 2 are respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of the rectangular structure. Between the adjacent main plate 3 and side plate 4, between the top plate 1 and the top end of the rectangular structure, and between the bottom plate 2 and the bottom end of the rectangular structure, they are all connected by post-insertion grouting. Therefore, the assembly of the concrete module A is simple, and the production efficiency of the concrete module A is improved.

[0045] As Figure 2 and Figure 3 shown, the side plate 4 includes a side plate body 41 and two groups of first connection groups. The two groups of first connection groups are respectively arranged on both sides of the extending direction of the side plate body 41. The main plate 3 includes a main plate body 31 and two groups of second connection groups. The two groups of second connection groups are respectively vertically arranged on both sides of the extending direction of the main plate body 31. After the first connection group and the second connection group are inserted into each other, a first grouting space a is formed, and the first grouting space a is used for grouting.

[0046] The first connection group includes a plurality of first connectors 42. The plurality of first connectors 42 are spaced apart in the vertical direction. The fixed end of the first connector 42 is connected to the inside of the side plate body 41, and the connecting end of the first connector 42 extends out of the side plate body 41 along the extending direction of the side plate body 41. The second connection group includes a plurality of second connectors 32. The plurality of second connectors 32 are spaced apart in the vertical direction. The fixed end of the second connector 32 is connected to the inside of the main plate body 31, and the connecting end of the second connector 32 is perpendicular to the extending direction of the main plate body 31 and extends out of the main plate body 31. The connecting ends of the plurality of second connectors 32 are respectively inserted into the gaps between the connecting ends of two adjacent first connectors 42, and a first grouting space a is formed between the side plate 4 and the main plate 3.

[0047] As Figure 3 shown, in order to improve the connection strength between the side plate 4 and the main plate 3, vertical steel bars are further included. The connecting ends of the first connector 42 and the connecting ends of the second connector 32 are partially overlapped in the projection from top to bottom to form a connecting space, and the vertical steel bars are vertically and directionally located in the connecting space.

[0048] To improve the sealing performance at the connection between the side plate 4 and the main board 3, a sealing strip 6 is also included. The sealing strip 6 is arranged at the connection between the side plate 4 and the main board 3. During the grouting process in the first grouting space a, grouting is carried out from the upper end of the first grouting space a.

[0049] As Figure 5 shown, the top plate 1 includes a top plate body 11 and a third connection group. The third connection group includes a plurality of third connectors 12. The plurality of third connectors 12 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the top plate body 11. The fixed end of the third connector 12 is connected to the inside of the top plate body 11, and the connection end of the third connector 12 is perpendicular to the extension direction of the main board body 31 and extends out of the top plate body 11.

[0050] As Figure 5 shown, the main board 3 further includes a first vertical connector 33. The fixed end of the first vertical connector 33 is connected to the top end of the main board 3, and the connection end of the first vertical connector 33 extends out of the main board body 31.

[0051] As Figure 4 and Figure 6 shown, the side plate 4 further includes a second vertical connector 43. The fixed end of the second vertical connector 43 is connected to the top end of the side plate 4, and the connection end of the second vertical connector 43 extends out of the side plate body 41. The connection ends of the first vertical connector 33 and the second vertical connector 43 both form connection grooves. After the connection ends of the third connectors 12 on the circumference of the top plate 1 are inserted into the connection grooves formed by the connection ends of the first vertical connector 33 and the second vertical connector 43 in the rectangular structure, a second grouting space b is formed. The second grouting space b is used for grouting.

[0052] As Figure 4 and Figure 5 shown, the bottom plate 2 includes a bottom plate body 21 and a fourth connection group. The fourth connection group includes a plurality of fourth connectors 22. The plurality of fourth connectors 22 are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the bottom plate body 21. The fixed end of the fourth connector 22 is connected to the inside of the bottom plate body 21, and the connection end of the fourth connector 22 extends out of the bottom plate body 21 along the extension direction of the bottom plate body 21. The connection ends of the plurality of fourth connectors 22 form a plug-in groove.

[0053] As Figure 5 shown, the main board 3 further includes a first L-shaped connector 34. The fixed end of the first L-shaped connector 34 is connected to the bottom end of the main board body 31, and the connection end of the first L-shaped connector 34 extends horizontally out of the main board body 31.

[0054] As Figure 4 and Figure 6As shown, the side plate 4 further includes a second L-shaped connecting member 44. The fixed end of the second L-shaped connecting member 44 is connected to the bottom end of the side plate body 41, and the connecting end of the second L-shaped connecting member 44 extends horizontally out of the side plate body 41. After the connecting ends of the first L-shaped connecting member 34 and the second L-shaped connecting member 44 in the rectangular structure are inserted into the insertion slots formed at the connecting end of the fourth connecting member 22, a third grouting space c is formed, and the third grouting space c is used for grouting.

[0055] Embodiment 2

[0056] This embodiment provides a concrete module A-based building, which includes two or three stacked concrete module A layers with the same structure. Each concrete module A layer includes at least two concrete modules A in Embodiment 1. The adjacent concrete module A layers are connected at the splicing joints of the concrete modules A in the upper and lower layers through a connecting structure 7.

[0057] As Figures 8 - 10 shown, the connecting structure 7 includes a connecting plate 71 and a plurality of connecting steel bars 72. The plurality of connecting steel bars 72 are passed through and fixed on the connecting plate 71. The connecting plate 71 is located at the splicing joint. The connecting steel bars 72 located above the connecting plate 71 are connected to the adjacent concrete modules A in the upper concrete module A layer, and the connecting steel bars 72 located below the connecting plate 71 are connected to the adjacent concrete modules A in the lower concrete module A layer. It should be noted that the connecting structure 7 varies in connection position and shape, but all includes a connecting plate 71 and a plurality of connecting steel bars 72.

[0058] As Figure 7 shown, in this embodiment, it includes two concrete module A layers, and each concrete module A layer includes four concrete modules A, and the four concrete modules A form a cross-shaped structure. In this embodiment, there are three connecting structures 7, which are used for the connection at the outer corners of the upper and lower two concrete module A layers. The connecting structure 7 as shown in Figure 8 is used for the connection between two adjacent concrete modules A on the outer side. The connecting structure 7 as shown in Figure 9 is used for the connection between two adjacent concrete modules A on the outer side. The connecting structure 7 as shown in Figure 10 is used for the connection of the eight concrete modules A in the upper and lower layers at the middle position.

[0059] It should be noted that a reserved space 8 is left during grouting for each concrete module A, and the connecting steel bars 72 of the connecting structure 7 are inserted into the reserved space 8.

[0060] In the description of the present utility model, it should be understood that the terms "first" and "second" are only used for descriptive purposes and cannot be construed as indicating or implying relative importance or implicitly specifying the quantity of the indicated technical features. Thus, features defined with "first" and "second" may explicitly or implicitly include one or more of such features. In the description of the present utility model, "a plurality of" means two or more, unless otherwise specifically defined.

[0061] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, the terms "mounted", "connected", "connected to", "fixed", etc. shall be construed in a broad sense. For example, it may be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or integrated; it may be a mechanical connection or an electrical connection; it may be directly connected or indirectly connected through an intermediate medium; it may be the internal communication of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For those of ordinary skill in the art, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present utility model can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0062] In the present utility model, unless otherwise clearly defined and limited, when the first feature is "on" or "under" the second feature, it may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. Moreover, when the first feature is "above", "over" and "on" the second feature, it may be that the first feature is directly above or obliquely above the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is higher than that of the second feature. When the first feature is "under", "beneath" and "under" the second feature, it may be that the first feature is directly below or obliquely below the second feature, or merely indicates that the horizontal height of the first feature is lower than that of the second feature.

[0063] In the description of this specification, the descriptions of the terms "one embodiment", "some embodiments", "embodiment", "example", "specific example" or "some examples", etc. mean that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in connection with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present utility model. In this specification, the schematic representations of the above terms do not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in a suitable manner in any one or more embodiments or examples. In addition, without contradiction, those skilled in the art can combine and combine the different embodiments or examples described in this specification and the features of different embodiments or examples.

[0064] Although the embodiments of the present utility model have been shown and described above, it can be understood that the above embodiments are exemplary and cannot be construed as limiting the present utility model. Those of ordinary skill in the art can make changes, modifications, substitutions and variations to the above embodiments within the scope of the present utility model.

Claims

1. A concrete module, characterized in that: It comprises a top plate (1), a bottom plate (2), two main plates (3) and two side plates (4); The two main boards (3) and the two side boards (4) are alternately arranged to enclose and form a rectangular structure; The top plate (1) and the bottom plate (2) are respectively connected to the upper and lower ends of the rectangular structure; The adjacent main boards (3) and side boards (4), the top board (1) and the top end of the rectangular structure, and the bottom board (2) and the bottom end of the rectangular structure are connected by plugging and then grouting.

2. The concrete module according to claim 1, characterized in that: The side plate (4) comprises a side plate body (41) and two first connection groups, wherein the two first connection groups are respectively arranged on both sides of the extension direction of the side plate body (41); The main board (3) comprises a main board body (31) and two sets of second connection groups, wherein the two sets of second connection groups are respectively arranged vertically on both sides of the extension direction of the main board body (31); The first connection group and the second connection group are plugged into each other to form a first grouting space (a), and the first grouting space (a) is used for grouting.

3. The concrete module according to claim 2, characterized in that: The first connection group comprises a plurality of first connection members (42), and the plurality of first connection members (42) are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction; The fixed end of the first connecting member (42) is connected to the inside of the side plate body (41), and the connecting end of the first connecting member (42) extends out of the side plate body (41) along the extension direction of the side plate body (41); The second connection group comprises a plurality of second connection members (32), and the plurality of second connection members (32) are arranged at intervals in the vertical direction; The fixed end of the second connecting member (32) is connected to the inside of the main board body (31), and the connecting end of the second connecting member (32) is perpendicular to the extension direction of the main board body (31) and extends out of the main board body (31); The connection ends of the plurality of second connection members (32) are plugged into the gap between the connection ends of two adjacent first connection members (42) in a one-to-one correspondence, and the first grouting space (a) is formed between the side plate (4) and the main plate (3).

4. The concrete module according to claim 3, characterized in that: It also includes vertical reinforcement; The connection end of the first connection member (42) and the connection end of the second connection member (32) are partially overlapped from top to bottom to form a connection space; The vertical reinforcement is vertically oriented and located within the connection space.

5. The concrete module according to claim 3, characterized in that: Also includes a sealing strip (6); The sealing strip (6) is arranged at the connection between the side plate (4) and the main plate (3).

6. The concrete module according to claim 3, characterized in that: The top plate (1) comprises a top plate body (11) and a third connection group; The third connection group comprises a plurality of third connection members (12), and the plurality of third connection members (12) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the top plate body (11); The fixed end of the third connecting member (12) is connected to the inside of the top plate body (11), and the connecting end of the third connecting member (12) is perpendicular to the extension direction of the main plate body (31) and extends out of the top plate body (11); The main board (3) further comprises a first vertical connecting member (33), a fixed end of the first vertical connecting member (33) being connected to the top end of the main board (3), and a connecting end of the first vertical connecting member (33) extending out of the main board body (31); The side panel (4) further comprises a second vertical connecting member (43), a fixed end of the second vertical connecting member (43) being connected to the top end of the side panel (4), and a connecting end of the second vertical connecting member (43) extending out of the side panel body (41); The connecting ends of the first vertical connecting member (33) and the connecting ends of the second vertical connecting member (43) both form connecting grooves, and the connecting ends of the third connecting member (12) on the circumference of the top plate (1) are inserted into the connecting groove formed by the connecting ends of the first vertical connecting member (33) and the connecting ends of the second vertical connecting member (43) in the rectangular structure to form a second grouting space (b), and the second grouting space (b) is used for grouting.

7. The concrete module according to claim 6, characterized in that: The base plate (2) comprises a base plate body (21) and a fourth connection group; The fourth connection group comprises a plurality of fourth connection members (22), and the plurality of fourth connection members (22) are arranged at equal intervals along the circumference of the bottom plate body (21); The fixed end of the fourth connecting member (22) is connected to the inside of the base plate body (21), the connecting end of the fourth connecting member (22) extends out of the base plate body (21) along the extension direction of the base plate body (21), and the connecting ends of the plurality of fourth connecting members (22) form a plug-in slot; The main board (3) further comprises a first L-shaped connecting piece (34), a fixed end of the first L-shaped connecting piece (34) being connected to the bottom end of the main board body (31), and a connecting end of the first L-shaped connecting piece (34) extending horizontally out of the main board body (31); The side panel (4) further comprises a second L-shaped connecting piece (44), a fixed end of the second L-shaped connecting piece (44) being connected to the bottom end of the side panel body (41), and a connecting end of the second L-shaped connecting piece (44) extending horizontally out of the side panel body (41); The connecting end of the first L-shaped connecting piece (34) and the connecting end of the second L-shaped connecting piece (44) in the rectangular structure are inserted into the insertion groove formed by the connecting end of the fourth connecting piece (22) to form a third grouting space (c), and the third grouting space (c) is used for grouting.

8. A concrete modular building, characterized in that: It comprises two or three stacked concrete module layers, and the concrete module layers have the same structure; Each of the concrete module layers comprises at least two concrete modules (A) according to any one of claims 1 to 7, and adjacent concrete module layers are connected at the joints of the concrete modules (A) in the upper and lower concrete module layers by a connecting structure (7).

9. The concrete modular building according to claim 8, characterized in that: The connection structure (7) comprises a connection plate (71) and a plurality of connection steel bars (72); A plurality of connecting steel bars (72) are passed through and fixed on the connecting plate (71); The connecting plate (71) is located at the joint, the connecting steel bar (72) located at the upper part of the connecting plate (71) is connected to the adjacent concrete module (A) in the upper concrete module layer, and the connecting steel bar (72) located at the lower part of the connecting plate (71) is connected to the adjacent concrete module (A) in the lower concrete module layer.