Dynamic Structure-Foundation Alignment System
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Solution Overview
Problem
There is a long-felt but unsolved need for systems and methods that allow for the dynamic alignment of structure plans with foundation plans, enabling cost-effective and efficient implementation of variations and customizations in building construction, while ensuring regulatory compliance.
Innovation Solution
A system comprising a processor, input and output devices, memory, and programming that configures the system to receive foundation and structure input files, determine congruency and overlap values, and output valid pairings of foundation and structure plans, allowing for dynamic alignment and customization within tolerance ranges.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If a rigid multi-step construction process is followed with fixed structure plans approved early, then regulatory compliance is ensured, but flexibility to implement variations and customizations is lost
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies dynamics by making the structure plan flexible and adaptable after foundation approval. The system allows dynamic selection and modification of structure plans (including aesthetic variations, layout changes, and feature modifications) while maintaining compliance with the approved foundation plan and regulatory requirements. This resolves the contradiction by enabling the construction process to transition from rigid to dynamic, accommodating purchaser preferences and customization requests without requiring complete re-approval.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent segments the construction planning process into two independent phases: foundation plan approval (which remains fixed and regulated) and structure plan selection (which becomes flexible). By separating these phases, the system maintains regulatory compliance through the approved foundation while allowing freedom in structure design and customization. This segmentation enables variations in aesthetics, layouts, and features without compromising the approved foundation design.
2Adaptability or versatility
If structure variations and customizations are implemented after construction begins, then purchaser satisfaction increases, but construction complexity and coordination difficulty increase
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-defining multiple compatible structure plans during the approval phase that are designed to work with the approved foundation. These pre-planned structure variations include predetermined aesthetic options, layout configurations, and feature selections. When customization is needed, the system selects from these pre-coordinated options rather than creating modifications from scratch, thereby reducing construction complexity while maintaining high customization capability.
3Productivity
If multiple structure plan options are maintained for approved foundations, then customization efficiency increases, but planning and approval complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies universality by creating structure plans that are designed to be compatible with multiple foundation types and configurations. The system develops universal structure plan templates that can be adapted to various approved foundations while maintaining compliance. This multi-functional approach allows a single structure plan design to serve multiple purposes and foundation variations, increasing customization efficiency without proportionally increasing planning complexity.
Data Source
AI summary
A system includes a processor, an input device, an output device, a memory, and programming in the memory. Execution of the programming by the processor configures the system to perform the following functions. The system receives a foundation file, an initial structure file, and an alternative structure file. The system determines an initial congruency between the foundation file and the initial structure file based on respective boundaries and opening points, and an alternative congruency between the foundation file and the alternative structure file based on respective boundaries and opening points. Based upon the alternative congruency equaling or exceeding the initial congruency, the system outputs a valid pairing between the foundation file and the alternative structure file.