Patent ID: 6016634
Filing Date: 2000-01-25
Classification: E04B,E04H,F02B

Abstract:
A fabricated structure comprising a skeletal framework of preformed elongate load bearing members joined one to another at certain joints so as to form openings therebetween, and non load bearing means for closing said openings, and a mechanical fixing arrangement for holding the pre-formed members in a precise relative location and orientation, one with respect to the other, and means for reinforcing each said certain joint by bonding to provide primary structural strength at each such certain joint, said mechanical fixing arrangement at each said certain joint of the framework comprising a tongue projecting from one end of a respective elongate load bearing member through a slot formed in the adjacent elongated member, said tongue having a slot, and a wedge received in the slot formed in said tongue, whereby the preformed elongated members are precisely located one relative to the other for said reinforcing means without the aid of an external jig.