Seismic Profile Thermal Bridge Breaker Module for Reinforced Concrete
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Solution Overview
Problem
Existing thermal bridge breaker systems for buildings, particularly in reinforced concrete constructions, face challenges such as energy loss, structural weakening, and non-compliance with thermal regulation requirements due to installation methods that disrupt the pouring process and require additional materials, leading to increased construction time and energy consumption.
Innovation Solution
A thermal bridge breaker module comprising an insulating material and metal reinforcements that absorb structural stresses, integrated into a tube assembly with a protective casing, allowing seamless incorporation during concrete pouring without stopping or resuming the process, thus maintaining structural integrity and adhering to thermal regulation standards.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Loss of energy
If thermal bridge breaker systems are installed by stopping and resuming concrete pouring, then thermal insulation performance is improved, but construction time increases and structural homogeneity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling the thermal bridge breaker module (including insulation material and reinforcement) into a complete unit before concrete pouring. This allows the module to be installed continuously during the pouring process without stopping, eliminating the time loss associated with stopping and resuming pouring while maintaining thermal insulation performance.
Solution Approach 2:
The patent merges the insulation material and reinforcement elements into a single integrated module that can be installed as one unit. This combination allows the thermal bridge breaker to be incorporated seamlessly during concrete pouring without requiring separate installation steps that would disrupt the construction process.
2Loss of energy
If thermal bridge breaker systems are installed by stopping and resuming concrete pouring, then thermal insulation performance is improved, but structural homogeneity deteriorates
Solution Approach 1:
By pre-assembling the complete thermal bridge breaker module before pouring, the invention ensures that the module is ready for continuous installation during the concrete pouring process. This eliminates interruptions that would create heterogeneous zones in the concrete structure, maintaining structural homogeneity while achieving thermal insulation.
Solution Approach 2:
The integration of insulation material and reinforcement into a single module allows it to be installed as one continuous element during pouring. This merging prevents the creation of discontinuities or weak zones in the concrete structure, preserving structural homogeneity while providing thermal break functionality.
3Loss of energy
If additional materials are used for thermal bridge breaker installation, then thermal insulation performance is improved, but construction complexity increases
Solution Approach 1:
The patent combines multiple components (insulation material, reinforcement elements, and positioning structures) into a single pre-assembled module. This integration simplifies the construction process by reducing the number of separate materials and steps required, while still achieving the thermal insulation function.
Solution Approach 2:
The modular design creates a universal component that performs multiple functions simultaneously: providing thermal insulation, serving as reinforcement support, and ensuring proper positioning during concrete pouring. This multi-functionality reduces the need for separate specialized components, simplifying the overall construction process.
Applied Scientific Principles
This section explains which scientific principles are used to turn an abstract innovation direction into a practical engineering solution.
Function Achieved in This Case
The module effectively reduces energy loss, enhances thermal performance, and maintains structural rigidity without altering the usual thickness of facade sails, addressing the limitations of prior art by integrating seamlessly into existing construction techniques and improving the mechanical resistance of building elements.
Implementation Method 1
an insulating material (12)
Implementation Method 2
metal reinforcements (13) capable of absorbing structural stresses
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AI summary
Seismic profile (14) intended to be implemented in a module (1) forming a thermal break for the floor of a reinforced concrete structure comprising an insulating material (12) and metal reinforcements (13) capable of resisting structural stresses, said profile (14) having at least one horizontal flat part (141) and at least one vertical or oblique flat part (142), the horizontal flat part(s) (141) being intended to transmit the stresses having a vertical component suffered by the module (1) and the vertical or oblique flat part(s) (142) being intended to transmit the stresses having a horizontal component suffered by the module (1).