Modular Building System with Planar Reticular Structure
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Solution Overview
Problem
Current modular construction methods require skilled workers and are inefficient in terms of transportation and flexibility, as they often necessitate large components that cannot be easily packed or transported to sites with limited access, and lack the ability to be easily expanded or dismantled.
Innovation Solution
A modular building system comprising interconnected main pieces, corner joining pieces, auxiliary pieces, and secondary structures that allow for easy assembly and disassembly, featuring a reticular structure with planar components that can be packed in standard containers and assembled without specialized skills, enabling flexible expansion and relocation.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Productivity
If prefabricated concrete structures are used for quick construction, then assembly speed is improved, but transportation complexity and skilled worker requirements increase
Solution Approach 1:
The building is divided into modular components (walls, floors, ceilings, partitions) that can be independently manufactured and assembled. Each module is designed as a discrete unit with standardized connection interfaces, enabling rapid assembly while reducing transportation complexity through optimized module sizing.
Solution Approach 2:
Building components are designed to be nested within standardized shipping containers during transportation. The modular elements fit within container dimensions, allowing multiple components to be stacked and transported efficiently through standard logistics channels without requiring specialized heavy transport equipment.
2Adaptability or versatility
If large dimensional modules are used for modular construction, then construction flexibility is improved, but transportation accessibility worsens
Solution Approach 1:
The building system is segmented into smaller standardized modules that can be transported through conventional access routes. These modular units maintain construction flexibility through standardized connection mechanisms that allow various configurations, while their reduced dimensions enable transportation via standard containers and access through normal building entrances.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized module dimensions and connection interfaces are designed to be universally applicable across different building configurations. The same module type can serve multiple functions (walls, partitions, room dividers) and can be arranged in various patterns, maintaining construction flexibility without requiring large custom-dimensioned components.
3Stability of the object's composition
If permanent concrete construction is used, then structural stability is improved, but modifiability and dismantling capability worsen
Solution Approach 1:
The construction system employs dynamic, reversible connection mechanisms instead of permanent concrete bonds. Modules are connected through adjustable fastening systems that allow for easy assembly and disassembly while maintaining structural stability during use. The connections can be modified, reconfigured, or removed without damaging the components, enabling building adaptability over time.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular components are designed to be recoverable and reusable. When buildings need modification or relocation, the standardized modules can be systematically disassembled, transported, and reassembled in new configurations. The durable materials and robust connection systems ensure components maintain their integrity and can be reused multiple times, providing both stability during use and flexibility for future changes.
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AI summary
The invention relates to a system for the modular construction of a building, which comprises: a first reticular structure comprising a plurality of main pieces (1) configured as beams and pillars that are joined together perpendicularly by means of a plurality of corner joining pieces (8); at least one second structure comprising perimeter edges; a plurality of auxiliary pieces (14) attached to the main pieces (1); and corner pieces (19) attached to the main pieces (1) such that between the auxiliary pieces (14) and the corner pieces (19) at least one channel is created to accommodate the second structure, wherein the second structures are attached by the perimeter edges, by means of the corner pieces (19), to the plurality of main pieces (1) of the first structure, with the main pieces (1) disposed in a single plane for each second structure.