William R. Dickson
Architects at Wayne Rd, Huntsville, AL
License number
Mississippi 2795
Issued Date
Apr 17, 1996
Expiration Date
Nov 30, 2001
Category
Architecture
Address
Address
1117 Wayne Rd, Huntsville, AL
Professional information
Prefabricated Polygonal Building
US Patent:
4335558, Jun 22, 1982
Filed:
Aug 22, 1980
Appl. No.:
6/180232
Inventors:
Charles A. Caldwell - Huntsville AL
William R. Dickson - Huntsville AL
William R. Dickson - Huntsville AL
Assignee:
Domain Building Systems Corporation - Huntsville AL
International Classification:
E04B 700, E04H 100
US Classification:
52 13
Abstract:
A prefabricated building of symmetrical polygonal shape secured onto a concrete slab and symmetrical about a vertical central axis, the building having vertical columns in each polygonal corner and the columns being joined by perimeter beams extending therearound parallel to the slab to form a substantially closed main framework. The building further includes roof beams supported entirely by the columns and extending diagonally upwardly and inwardly to an apex member which joins them. The columns have connectors attached to them to receive the ends of the perimeter and roof beams which comprise two C-shaped members disposed back-to-back with their webs slightly spaced by internally mounted spacers. Prefabricated side and roof panel members enclose the framework, and are made thick enough to hide the beams and the columns and to lap each other to form an inclosed structure. If the building has two stories, it is further provided with another group of connectors fixed partway up the columns to support floor joist beams which are located inside of and comprise part of each prefabricated floor panel.