Raymond T Miller
Engineers at Sibelius Ct, West Linn, OR

License number
Colorado 23749
Issued Date
Aug 30, 1985
Renew Date
Sep 1, 2011
Expiration Date
Oct 31, 2013
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
4 Sibelius Ct, West Linn, OR 97035

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Reinforced Wall Structures And Methods

US Patent:
6662516, Dec 16, 2003
Filed:
Nov 16, 2001
Appl. No.:
09/990907
Inventors:
Ronald G. Vandehey - Aloha OR
Raymond T. Miller - Lake Oswego OR
Roger W. Tikka - Brush Praire WA
Assignee:
Seismic Rehab, LLC - Portland OR
International Classification:
E04B 174
US Classification:
524071, 5274213, 523095, 525069, 52508, 5250606
Abstract:
Reinforced wall structures and methods for strengthening wall structures to more effectively resist damage produced by seismically induced forces are disclosed. According to one embodiment, a method for strengthening a double wall structure comprises forming plural layers of a foamable, adhesive material in the cavity between the two wall portions of the double wall structure to bond together the wall portions. According to another embodiment, a method for strengthening a single wall comprises spacing a sheathing layer from one surface of the wall so as to define a cavity therebetween. A plurality of structural members are positioned outside of the cavity so as to support the inner form. A foamable, adhesive material is introduced into the cavity to bond together the inner form and the wall.