Richard S. Shank
Architects at Main St, Charlottesville, VA
License number
North Carolina 4376
Category
Architecture
Address
Address
510 E Main St, Charlottesville, VA 22902
Professional information
Wood Building Construction
US Patent:
4065895, Jan 3, 1978
Filed:
Jun 23, 1976
Appl. No.:
5/699133
Inventors:
Richard S. Shank - Charlottesville VA
Fred H. Hermanson - Charlottesville VA
Fred H. Hermanson - Charlottesville VA
International Classification:
E04B 140
US Classification:
52210
Abstract:
The wood building construction is comprised of a panelized wall and/or floor construction which does not require any masonry foundation whatsoever. The vertically extending wall panels are connected to the floor panels in such a manner as to transmit forces acting on the perimeter wall to the floor system and are connected to each other in such a manner as to define a post construction having beam sockets for multiple floor and roof levels. Each vertically extending wall panel for a multi-level construction can extend continuously from the gravel support bed to the roof line to present an unbroken vertical line. The wall panels are constructed and arranged so that each joint is covered by trim and all openings are pretrimmed to allow in situ installation of doors and windows with a minimum of labor.