Wrapped Aviary Construction System with Concurrent Cage Assembly
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Solution Overview
Problem
Conventional methods for constructing aviaries are slow and costly, requiring sequential construction of foundations, walls, roofs, and cages, which lacks efficiency and speed.
Innovation Solution
A method and system for constructing aviaries that involves staging materials and constructing internal support structures and cages concurrently, with exterior paneling 'wrapping' around them, using bracing and anchor points for structural support, allowing for overlapping phases and optimized workflow.
Engineering Contradictions & Design Principles
Engineering Contradiction Analysis
1Reliability
If conventional sequential construction methods are used for aviaries, then structural integrity can be maintained, but construction time and cost increase significantly
Solution Approach 1:
The patent applies preliminary action by pre-assembling cage units off-site before installing them into the aviary structure. This allows the actual aviary construction to proceed faster while maintaining structural integrity, as the pre-assembled units are designed to be quickly integrated into the final structure without compromising stability.
Solution Approach 2:
The aviary construction is divided into separate modular components including cage units, support structures, and paneling that can be independently assembled and then integrated. This segmentation enables parallel construction activities and reduces overall construction time while maintaining the structural integrity of the complete assembly.
2Strength
If conventional sequential construction methods are used for aviaries, then proper structural support can be ensured, but construction cost increases
Solution Approach 1:
Support structures and connection elements are prepared in advance during the pre-assembly phase, allowing main construction activities to proceed without interruption. This preliminary preparation maintains structural support requirements while significantly improving construction efficiency and reducing labor costs.
Solution Approach 2:
The structural support system is segmented into modular components that can be independently fabricated and installed. This allows specialized fabrication of support elements to occur concurrently with other construction activities, maintaining structural strength requirements while improving overall construction productivity.
3Manufacturing precision
If traditional construction sequencing is followed, then each component can be properly installed, but the overall process becomes slow and costly
Solution Approach 1:
Cage units and other components are pre-assembled with precise positioning and connections in a controlled off-site environment. This preliminary action ensures high installation quality while allowing multiple units to be prepared simultaneously, thereby increasing construction speed without sacrificing manufacturing precision.
Solution Approach 2:
The construction process is segmented into pre-assembly and final installation phases, each optimized for their specific requirements. The pre-assembly phase focuses on manufacturing precision for individual units, while the final installation phase focuses on rapid integration, thereby achieving both high quality and high productivity.
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AI summary
A method of constructing an aviary structure is provided. The method includes steps of forming a foundation and coupling an internal support structure to the foundation. The internal support structure is coupled to the foundation at least in part by coupling a plurality of aviary cages to the foundation, coupling a plurality of peripheral columns to the foundation, and coupling the aviary cages with the peripheral columns using bracing. The method also includes steps of coupling at least one side wall to the peripheral columns, coupling the roof assembly to vertical support members of the aviary cages, and coupling said external paneling to the side wall and the roof assembly.