Floors TRIZ Cases

Resilient compression elements expand within grooves to secure boards, eliminating manual alignment and preventing movement during temperature changes.

A reinforced concrete slab incorporates a hollow passageway surrounded by a welded steel reinforcement cage to reduce structural weight.

A preassembled sprinkler connection box uses a variable-length transition piece to accommodate different sprinkler sizes.

Orienting trapezoidal planks with shorter sides upward minimizes deformation while eliminating complex substructures and reducing material costs.

Hourglass-shaped concrete joining element connects precast slabs via interlocking notches, reducing dead weight and carbon emissions.

Semi-tubular nailer form with sidewall openings and nested cross members retains lightweight concrete.

Hollow columns and beams channel a poured bonding core to eliminate temporary shoring, reducing construction complexity while increasing structural rigidity.

A waffle slab plug with a stop-profile sits flush on the surface to support heavy machinery.

Metal dovetail plates support mortar floors while thermal insulation blocks heat conduction paths to reduce leakage.

Segmented load bearing support components reduce installation time and labor while maintaining structural integrity for cargo vehicles.

Positioning guide members align ledger and joist components to simplify assembly while maintaining structural stability.

Fiberglass-reinforced plastic wall studs resist moisture damage and thermal degradation while maintaining structural reliability in building frames.

Post-tensioning cables counteract shrinkage in joint-free concrete slabs, preventing cracking and curling while maintaining surface smoothness.

Edge guides and detent hooks join half shells to resolve production complexity while maintaining sealing stability.

Segmented airfoil inserts redirect sub-plenum airflow to boost server cabinet cooling without replacing existing raised floor structures.

Adjustable transverse dimensions in a modular interjoist resolve thermal bridging issues caused by non-standard beam spacing.

A hollow floor slab formwork uses reversely-fastened plates on protective edges to splice adjacent units into a continuous structural panel.

Sloping stirrup bars distribute punching shear forces to reduce manufacturing costs while maintaining structural strength.

A balcony features a sloped perimeter wall that creates sheltered zones while maintaining open views.

A closure piece structure with embedded material interfaces sliding door tracks to create a level surface.

Segmenting the acoustic element allows insertion of absorbers after concreting, avoiding visible strips and post-processing plaster.

Segmented stand-off fasteners with graded hardness profiles enable rapid thread formation in composite joist floor systems.

A flush plug and adjustable collar kit ensures level drain installation, preventing concrete damage during construction.

Inclined corrugations in the reinforcing bar distribute localized stress concentrations, preventing punching shear failures under increased loads.

Preliminary action attaches beam mounts at the factory to eliminate heat-induced warping during on-site assembly of building frames.

Perpendicular bar-like edge on the clamping plate positions the screw head within the groove depth to eliminate visible gaps between boards.

Tapered recesses in a pre-cast concrete plank create voids that lower self-weight, resolving the trade-off between span capability and material usage.

Segmented punching shear reinforcement element with angled bending sections intersects cracks multiple times.

Rotating crane assemblies with support posts lift heavy railway girders and precast slabs in confined station areas.

Angled edge beams form a continuous mineral layer that prevents fire spread between floors while reducing steel usage.

A reusable height adjuster positions joint edge assemblies between concrete slabs to manage structural alignment during installation.

Grooved near-surface mounting bars connect precast concrete elements, reducing on-site assembly complexity while maintaining structural integrity.

Expandable panel structures reduce construction time by transforming flat sheets into stepped shapes via cut patterns and connectors.

Composite anchors join wooden ceilings to concrete slabs, then swell wood-expanding medium to seal screw channels and preserve historical fabric.

Braced wedge joints standardize prefabricated column and beam connections, resolving the trade-off between structural integrity and construction efficiency.

Corrugated webs absorb prestressing forces via elastic deformation, preventing stress transfer to the flange and maintaining structural integrity.

Tray-like modular building components assemble into frames, reducing construction time by enabling parallel finishing trades and post-tensioning.

A core hole plug with a rubber expansion ring and beveled bolt creates a flush floor surface, eliminating trip hazards while preserving future access.

Thermally isolating distance pieces between the steel frame and point foundation reduce building height by eliminating ventilation space requirements.

Solidified liquid carrier pods fill floor cavities to deliver simultaneous thermal insulation and structural integrity without volume instability.

A prefabricated utility wall system elevates bathroom fixtures on a riser above the container floor.

Bonding composite sheets face-to-face forms lightweight truss structures that resolve the trade-off between load transfer strength and manufacturing complexity.

Ultra-high performance concrete shell formwork eliminates time-consuming formwork removal and reduces transportation weight.

Intermediate stiffeners prevent local buckling in cold-formed steel joists, maximizing flexural strength and shear capacity.

Localized UHPC application and staged fabrication reduce project time while minimizing cracking and tension forces in bridge components.

Cutting laminate flooring into particles and pressing them with a binder recovers wood fibers and aluminum oxide to create durable new panels.

Open web composite shear connector links precast concrete planks to steel beams through grout-filled cavities.

A cast-in-place anchor assembly uses removable nose-pieces with distinct visual patterns to identify specific subsystems after concrete setting.

Offset wire flooring panels reduce animal stress while maintaining structural integrity without additional mats.

Elastic retaining arms clamp the upper flange of a lattice girder, preventing vibration damage to visible slab surfaces.