Barry L Houseal
Engineers in Irvine, CA
License number
Utah 156347-2202
Issued Date
Aug 23, 1978
Expiration Date
Apr 30, 1984
Category
Engineer/Land Surveyor
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Irvine, CA
Professional information
Supports For Log Structures, Including Vertical Support Elements Acting On Stacked Logs And Horizontal Support Elements Selectively Engaging The Vertical Support Elements
US Patent:
6543193, Apr 8, 2003
Filed:
Jul 10, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/902190
Inventors:
Barry L. Houseal - Irvine CA 92614
International Classification:
E04B 110
US Classification:
52233, 522851, 52698
Abstract:
The walls of a wooden log building are provided with vertical support columns acting upon horizontal logs within the walls. The support columns prevent the logs, or groups of logs, from moving downward due to log shrinkage. Each support column comprises a vertical stack of log supports. Each support comprises an elongated support element, such as a pipe, and a plate element removably secured to an end of the support element. The plate elements support bottom surfaces of the logs and substantially prevent such bottom surfaces from moving downward. The weight of the building is concentrated within the support columns.
Supports For Log Structures
US Patent:
6266934, Jul 31, 2001
Filed:
Apr 9, 1999
Appl. No.:
9/289534
Inventors:
Barry L. Houseal - Irvine CA
Assignee:
BLH, Inc - Aliso Viejo CA
International Classification:
E04B 102
US Classification:
52233
Abstract:
The walls of a wooden log building are provided with vertical support columns acting upon horizontal logs within the walls. The support columns prevent the logs, or groups of logs, from moving downward due to log shrinkage. Each support column comprises a vertical stack of log supports. Each support comprises an elongated support element, such as a pipe, and a plate element removably secured to an end of the support element. The plate elements support bottom surfaces of the logs and substantially prevent such bottom surfaces from moving downward. The weight of the building is concentrated within the support columns.