Patent ID: 6023806
Filing Date: 2000-02-15
Classification: B63B,E01D,E04D

Abstract:
A high load bearing support structure comprising:at least one modular structural section; andsupport means having a surface having a predetermined contoured shape for supporting said at least one modular structural section,at least one oblong beam having a pair of lateral flanges and a medial web between said pair of lateral flanges, said pair of lateral flanges and said medial web having a predetermined shape adapted to mate with a predetermined shape of a surface of said support means, each flange of said pair of lateral flanges and said medial web positioned on and supported by said support means, said at least one oblong beam being formed of a polymer matrix composite comprising reinforcing fibers and a polymer resin, a portion of said fibers on a floor portion of said medial web being unidirectionally oriented between longitudinally opposite ends of said at least one oblong beam,wherein said at least one oblong beam is a unitary structure, anda load bearing deck mounted to said at least one oblong beam,wherein said at least one oblong beam provides primary longitudinal support in said high load bearing support structure; andwherein said at least one oblong beam transfers load from said deck to said support means.