Light Gauge Steel Modular Panel for Rapid Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional building methods, such as wood frame and steel/concrete structures, are costly and time-consuming, particularly for small to medium-sized buildings, and existing prefabricated systems lack efficient modular solutions for rapid on-site assembly and versatile structural support.
Innovation Solution
The development of modular building frame panels and connection assemblies using light gauge steel (LGS) components, including vertical load-bearing members, edge purlins, intermediate purlins, and cross-frame members, which can be easily connected without fasteners, providing shear resistance and allowing for customizable configurations and quick assembly.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional wood frame or steel/concrete buildings are constructed, then structural strength and stability are achieved, but construction cost and time increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The building structure is divided into modular panels that can be manufactured independently and then assembled on-site. Each panel contains integrated framing members, sheathing, and insulation, allowing for rapid assembly without traditional sequential construction methods.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular panels are manufactured and prepared in advance with all necessary structural and insulating components already integrated. This preliminary fabrication allows for optimized manufacturing conditions and eliminates time-consuming on-site construction activities.
2Stability of the object's composition
If conventional building methods are used, then structural integrity is maintained, but construction cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Multiple building components including framing members, sheathing, and insulation are merged into a single integrated modular panel. This consolidation reduces the number of separate materials and assembly steps, thereby lowering construction costs while maintaining structural integrity.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular panels serve multiple functions simultaneously - providing structural support, thermal insulation, and interior finishing. This multi-functionality eliminates the need for separate components and reduces overall construction costs.
3Productivity
If prefabricated structures are used, then on-site building time is saved, but existing systems lack efficient modular solutions for versatile structural support
Solution Approach 1:
The modular panel system provides adaptable structural support that can be configured for various building types and requirements. The standardized panels can be arranged in different patterns and configurations to meet diverse structural needs while maintaining rapid assembly capabilities.
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AI summary
A modular building frame panel may include first and second frame portions, each including first and second light gauge steel (LGS) vertical load-bearing members in a spaced substantially parallel relationship, top and bottom LGS edge purlins extending between upper and lower ends of the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members, respectively, and configured to provide shear resistance of the upper and lower ends of the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members, at least one LGS intermediate purlin extending transversely between the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members and located vertically between the top and bottom LGS edge purlins; and, a plurality of cross-frame members extending transversely between the first and second LGS vertical load-bearing members of the first and second frame portions configured for rigidly maintaining the first and second frame portions in a substantially parallel, spaced relationship.