Patent ID: 6442908
Filing Date: 2002-09-03
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
A structural framing system for building construction, comprising:a plurality of column members vertically erected; an open web dissymmetric beam member horizontally supported between adjacent column members, said open web dissymmetric beam member having a plurality of web openings formed therein between a narrowed, thickened top flange and a widened bottom flange; a plurality of concrete plank sections assembled in pairs spanning perpendicularly to either side of said open web dissymmetric beam member with the facing edges of each pair of assembled plank sections being supported upon the bottom flange of said open web dissymmetric beam member so that an encasement cavity is formed around the web openings between the top and bottom flanges; and a supply of grout material applied to said open web dissymmetric beam and said plank sections assembled thereto; said grout material being routed for flow through the web openings of said dissymmetric beam in a circulatory manner to fill the encasement cavity with a substantially monolithic concrete form and thereby provide increased strength and composite action to the system.