Patent ID: 6026614
Filing Date: 2000-02-22
Classification: E04B,E04H,Y02A

Abstract:
A building structure, comprising:a. a first set of cables extending in spaced relation to each other;b. a second set of cables extending in a direction transverse to said first set of cables and being operatively connected with said first set of cables to apply counter tension to said first set of cables to enable said first and second sets of cables to thereby define a rigid counter tensioned structure;c. anchors connected to said first and second sets of cables for anchoring said first and second sets of cables to a support structure; andd. a load bearing member including a series of elongate passageways fixedly mounted to said load bearing member, said second set of cables respectively extending through and being slidably supported by said elongate passageways to enable movement of said cables through said elongate passageways as a result of thermal expansion and contraction, said load bearing members being an elongated tower and including a series of elongate passageways fixedly mounted to the tower, said first set of cables respectively extending through and being slidably supported by said elongate passageways to enable movement of said cables through said elongate passageways as a result of thermal expansion and contraction.