Patent ID: 6829872
Filing Date: 2004-12-14
Classification: E04B,F16B,Y10T

Abstract:
A process for coupling a set of coupling plates together with an I-beam comprising the following steps:a) providing a first I-beam having ends, and an intermediate region having a plurality of drill holes; b) coupling at least one first coupling plate having a top edge to said intermediate region of said first I-beam by inserting a fastener into said at least one first coupling plate and at least one of said plurality of drill holes; and c) coupling at least one second coupling plate having a top edge to said first I-beam, wherein said at least one second coupling plate is positioned on an opposite side of said first I-beam, substantially opposite said at least one first coupling plate but with said top edge of said at least one second coupling plate offset vertically from said top edge of said at least one first coupling plate by at least one drill hole such that said second coupling plate does not intersect said fastener.