Patent ID: 6108998
Filing Date: 2000-08-29
Classification: B63B,E01D,Y10T

Abstract:
A load bearing support structure comprising:at least one modular structural section; anda support system for supporting said at least one modular structural section;said at least one modular structural section comprising;at least one beam supported by said support system; anda load bearing deck positioned above and supported by said at least one beam,said load bearing deck comprising:at least one sandwich panel including:a core including a plurality of elongate core members having side walls positioned generally adjacent one another;an upper facesheet having a lower surface;a lower facesheet having an upper surface;at least one of said elongate core members being sandwiched between and connected with said lower surface and said upper surface,at least one of said elongate core members having an upper and a lower facesheet extending beyond said side wall to receive another member.