Unified Truss Construction System Modular Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional building construction methods rely heavily on concrete and structural steel framing, which are costly and inefficient, especially for managing vertical and lateral forces in taller buildings, and lack a standardized system for assembling structures.
Innovation Solution
The Unified Truss Construction System (UTCS) employs standardized structural components such as light-gauge metal framed vertical wall panels, trusses, and cold-rolled steel columns, assembled using unique connecting plates and clips, to manage forces without the need for heavy steel or concrete, using a computerized roll forming process to manufacture framing members.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Strength
If conventional concrete and structural steel framing is used to manage vertical and lateral forces in taller buildings, then structural strength and stability are improved, but construction cost and complexity increase
Solution Approach 1:
The building structure is divided into standardized modular components including wall panels, floor panels, and structural columns that can be manufactured separately and assembled systematically. Each module is designed with standardized connection interfaces that simplify assembly while maintaining structural integrity for managing vertical and lateral forces.
Solution Approach 2:
The invention transitions from traditional heavy concrete and steel framing to a lighter modular system with standardized dimensions and connection parameters. The modular components use optimized material parameters and connection geometries to achieve required structural strength while reducing overall construction complexity and cost.
2Stability of the object's composition
If traditional bearing wall structures and heavy core systems are used, then structural stability is improved, but construction time and cost increase
Solution Approach 1:
Structural modules including wall panels, floor panels, and columns are manufactured off-site in advance with pre-installed connection elements. This preliminary fabrication allows quality control and prepares components for rapid on-site assembly, reducing construction time while maintaining structural stability through standardized connection designs.
Solution Approach 2:
Standardized connection elements and interfaces act as intermediaries between modular components, enabling rapid assembly while ensuring structural stability. These standardized connectors facilitate quick joining of wall panels, floor panels, and columns without requiring complex on-site fabrication or heavy equipment.
3Productivity
If standardized structural components are used, then manufacturing efficiency and assembly speed are improved, but design flexibility may be limited
Solution Approach 1:
The modular components are designed with universal standardized interfaces and connection elements that can accommodate multiple building configurations and design requirements. The same basic wall panels, floor panels, and columns can be adapted to various architectural designs by changing the arrangement and combination of modules rather than requiring custom-designed components.
Data Source
AI summary
A method and system disclosed herein provides generating an architectural diagram describing an architectural layout of a building, wherein one or more walls of the building are designated as standardized structural walls, automatically positioning each of the standardized structural walls to a geometric grid, and mapping (or “placing”), using a computer, one or more of a plurality of standardized structural components, including standardized panels, standardized columns, and standardized trusses to coordinates of the geometric grid.