Modular Wall Assembly with Expanded Metal Mesh
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing building systems lack flexibility in providing modular and efficient vertical and horizontal support during construction, and fail to facilitate easy assembly and disassembly, as well as efficient installation of materials like concrete.
Innovation Solution
A building system comprising a wall assembly with expanded metal mesh sheets and welded wire mesh sheets, a foundation assembly of form boards, and a framing assembly with vertical supports and spans, allowing for modular construction and efficient concrete pouring through a method involving form boards, keyboards, and removable framing components.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Adaptability or versatility
If traditional building systems are used for forming structures, then construction can be completed, but the systems fail to provide flexible modular construction means and adequate vertical and horizontal support throughout the entire construction process
Solution Approach 1:
The building system is divided into separate modular components including vertical supports, horizontal supports, form boards, and reinforcement elements that can be independently assembled and configured. This segmentation enables flexible modular construction while each component maintains its structural function to provide adequate support throughout the construction process.
Solution Approach 2:
The vertical supports and horizontal supports are designed to serve multiple functions: providing structural support during construction, defining the geometry of concrete elements, and serving as a framework for reinforcement placement. This multi-functionality achieves both adaptability and reliability without requiring separate systems.
2Ease of operation
If traditional building systems are used, then structures can be formed, but the systems fail to provide easy assembly and disassembly capabilities
Solution Approach 1:
The form boards and supports are pre-assembled into modular units with predetermined configurations before being transported to the construction site. This preliminary preparation enables rapid assembly on-site while maintaining structural integrity, as the pre-assembled units are designed to interlock and provide immediate support.
Solution Approach 2:
The support system incorporates movable and adjustable elements that can be easily reconfigured during construction and subsequently disassembled. The dynamic design allows the same components to provide strong structural support during assembly and then be easily removed after concrete curing, achieving both ease of operation and structural strength.
3Productivity
If traditional building systems are used, then construction can proceed, but the systems fail to provide efficient means for installing materials such as pouring concrete
Solution Approach 1:
The form boards, vertical supports, horizontal supports, and reinforcement elements are merged into an integrated modular system that combines multiple construction functions into unified components. This integration streamlines the concrete pouring process by providing all necessary elements in a single assembleable unit, improving productivity without proportionally increasing overall system complexity.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular support structure serves as an intermediary framework that facilitates efficient material installation. The form boards create ready-to-pour molds, while the reinforcement elements are pre-positioned within the modular units, enabling streamlined concrete placement without requiring separate complex installation procedures for each component.
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AI summary
A building system and method of using the same may include a wall assembly including a plurality of expanded metal mesh sheets disposed on either side of at least one welded wire mesh sheet. The wall assembly may be disposed in a keyway defined by a foundation assembly including a plurality of form boards. The foundation assembly may be constructed and arranged for framing out a slab, wall, or structure. The building system may further include a framing assembly including a plurality of vertical supports spaced away from one another and being constructed and arranged to connect to a support header and plurality of spans such that a structure or wall may be formed within the framing assembly. Material, such as concrete, maybe poured between the plurality of expanded metal mesh sheets to form a slab, wall, or structure.