Precast Wall Rail Members Resist Concrete Pouring Pressure

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Solution Overview

Problem

Existing methods for constructing underground structures using precast concrete panels face challenges such as delayed construction periods, mold fractures during concrete pouring, and deformation of panels due to lateral pressure, leading to potential accidents and reliability issues.

Innovation Solution

A precast wall structure featuring outer and inner panels connected by truss members, rail members, link members, and coupling members, including C-shaped bolts, which are buried in the panels to resist pouring pressure and minimize lateral deformation.

Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles

VSEngineering Contradiction Analysis

1Ease of manufacture

If precast panels are connected using through-holes and form ties, then panels can be assembled, but the form ties may be fractured during pouring of concrete

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanel assemblyVSAvoidform tie integrity
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSReliability

Solution Approach 1:

The invention extracts the vulnerable form ties from the system and replaces them with embedded rail members that are integral to the precast panels. The rail members are directly embedded in the panels during manufacturing, eliminating the need for separate form ties that could fracture during concrete pouring.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The rail members are installed in advance during panel manufacturing, before the panels are assembled at the construction site. This preliminary action ensures that the connection elements are already in place and properly positioned, eliminating the need for on-site installation of vulnerable components.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

2Ease of manufacture

If through-holes are formed in inner panels for form ties, then panels can be connected, but the through-holes may be subjected to water leakage

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvepanel connectionVSAvoidwater leakage
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSObject-affected harmful factors

Solution Approach 1:

The invention eliminates through-holes by using rail members that are embedded within the panel thickness. The rail members extend through the panel without creating open holes, thus preventing water leakage while maintaining connection functionality.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #2Taking out (Extraction)

Solution Approach 2:

The rail members act as intermediaries that provide connection functionality without creating vulnerable through-holes. They are embedded in the panels and extend outward to engage with connection members, serving as a mediator between the need for connection and the need to prevent water leakage.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #24Intermediary (Mediator)

3Productivity

If an integrated panel structure is manufactured by connecting multiple panels using connection members, then panels can be erected before pouring, but the shape of connection members and panels may be deformed due to lateral pressure

Engineering Contradiction:
Improveconstruction efficiencyVSAvoidpanel deformation
Core Design Contradiction:
ProductivityVSShape

Solution Approach 1:

The rail members are pre-installed during panel manufacturing, allowing panels to be assembled and erected before concrete pouring. This preliminary installation enables the integrated structure to be formed in advance, improving construction efficiency while the rail members are positioned to resist lateral pressure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The connection system combines rail members embedded in concrete panels with external connection members, creating a composite structure that resists lateral pressure more effectively than either component alone. The embedded rail members provide stable anchorage while external members provide structural support.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #40Composite materials

4Ease of manufacture

If a plurality of panels is separately manufactured and erected, then factory production is simplified, but the panels are spread outwards by pouring pressure of concrete

Engineering Contradiction:
Improvefactory productionVSAvoidpanel spacing
Core Design Contradiction:
Ease of manufactureVSStability of the object's composition

Solution Approach 1:

The rail members are installed in advance during panel manufacturing, enabling panels to be assembled at the construction site before concrete pouring. This preliminary assembly allows panels to be positioned and secured, preventing them from being spread outwards by pouring pressure.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #10Preliminary action

Solution Approach 2:

The invention merges the separate functions of panel manufacturing and connection installation by embedding rail members during panel fabrication. This combination allows panels to be produced separately in factories while maintaining the integrity of their connection systems, enabling stable assembly on-site.

Inventive Principle:
Principle #5Merging (Combining)

Data Source

PatentEP3712340B1Precast wall having increased pouring resistance
Publication Date: 2024.01.10 TAEYEONG PCM CO LTD
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AI summary

The present disclosure relates generally to a precast wall having increased pouring resistance. The precast wall has a configuration by which resistance to the pouring pressure of concrete poured between outer and inner panels is increased, the configuration including rail members buried in outer and inner panels, link members disposed between connection members connecting the rail members in the outer and inner panels to act integrally, and coupling members. According to one aspect of the present disclosure, provided is a precast wall having an integrated wall structure constructed by pouring concrete between precast panels. The precast wall includes: an outer panel (10) and an inner panel (20) spaced apart at a distance and facing each other; a plurality of truss connection members (30) connecting the outer panel 10 and the inner panel (20); and rail members (11, 21) buried in the outer panel (10) and the inner panel (20), respectively, and connected to the truss connection members (30). The connection members (30) includes a horizontal members (31) horizontally connecting the rail members (11 and 21) and inclined members (33) connecting the rail members (11, 21) and .inclined between the horizontal members (31). The precast wall includes coupling members (40) respectively coupled one surface of a corresponding rail member, of the rail members 11 and 21 connected to the truss connection members 30, in a longitudinal direction.