Patent ID: 6543195
Filing Date: 2003-04-08
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
A composite framing system, comprising:a plurality of columnar members vertically erected; a composite structural member supported between adjacent columnar members, the composite structural member comprising; an exterior sheathing, comprising: a bottom plate; a plurality of containment sides extending upwardly from said bottom plate, wherein at least one of said containment sides includes at least one integral support surface; and an interior cavity configured to receive a solidifying mixture; at least one floor section, comprising: a top surface; a bottom surface opposite said top surface and supported by said integral support surface; and an interior void between said top surface and said bottom surface, where said interior void is contiguous to said interior cavity of said exterior sheathing, and is configured to receive the solidifying mixture thereby connecting and uniting said floor section to said exterior sheathing; and a bonding layer which connects and unites said columnar members, floor section, and composite beam to form a rigid joint.