Modular Assembly Sealing Joints for Watertight Construction
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing modular assembly technologies face challenges in creating a durable and weather-resistant structure using prefabricated modules, particularly in ensuring effective sealing between modules and maintaining structural integrity during transportation and assembly.
Innovation Solution
The modular assembly comprises a plurality of modules with specific wall configurations, including upper, lower, end, and side walls, interconnected by interior and exterior seals, gaskets, and fasteners, which are designed to form a watertight and durable structure when assembled on a foundation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If multiple prefabricated modules are assembled together to form a modular structure, then productivity and ease of construction are improved, but sealing reliability and weather resistance deteriorate due to the numerous joints between modules
Solution Approach 1:
The modular structure divides the building into separate prefabricated modules that can be manufactured independently and assembled on-site, improving construction efficiency while maintaining sealing through specialized joint designs
Solution Approach 2:
Sealing members (gaskets) are introduced as intermediary elements between adjacent module walls to prevent water infiltration. These gaskets are received within recesses formed in the module walls and secured with adhesive, creating a reliable seal at each joint
2Ease of operation
If multiple prefabricated modules are assembled together to form a modular structure, then ease of transportation and assembly are improved, but structural integrity deteriorates due to the joints between modules
Solution Approach 1:
The building is segmented into transportable modules that can be moved and assembled independently, facilitating ease of transportation and assembly while maintaining overall structural integrity through proper connection design
Solution Approach 2:
Multiple modules are combined into a unified structure through interlocking wall joints and foundation connections. The module walls are positioned adjacent to each other with sealing members, creating a integrated assembly that maintains structural strength
3Object-affected harmful factors
If sealing members are installed between module walls to prevent water infiltration, then weather resistance is improved, but device complexity and manufacturing difficulty worsen
Solution Approach 1:
Sealing members are pre-installed within recesses formed in the module walls during manufacturing, rather than being installed on-site. This preliminary action simplifies field assembly while ensuring proper sealing placement for weather resistance
Solution Approach 2:
The module walls are designed with built-in recesses that automatically position and secure the sealing members through adhesive application, reducing the complexity of sealing installation while maintaining effective water infiltration prevention
Data Source
AI summary
A modular assembly, including a first module, a second module, and a third module, each including upper and lower walls, a first end wall extending between the upper wall and the lower wall, a second end wall opposite the first end wall, and extending between the upper wall and the lower wall, and a first side wall extending between the upper wall and the lower wall, and between the first end wall and the second end wall. The first side wall defines a first opening, where the second module includes a second side wall extending between the upper wall of the second module and the lower wall of the second module, and between the first end wall of the second module and the second end wall of the second module. The second side wall defines a second opening and interior and exterior seals between the first, second, and third modules.