A composite structure joining system and method comprises a structural panel, preferably but not necessarily fabricated from structural composite materials, that further comprises a nesting C-joint feature that facilitates assembly of a plurality of panels of the invention to form a planar structure such as a wall. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of the panels of the invention, joined together using the C joint of the invention, captured in a frame. The frame structural elements may comprise metals such as aluminum or steel, or may be hand laid or extruded fiberglass as described in more detail below. The invention further comprises methods of manufacturing a plurality of structural panels of the invention. The method of the invention may be used to fabricate intermodal shipping containers that have superior structural and thermal characteristics, are lightweight, resulting in lower transportation costs and lower container costs.

The present invention relates to methods of manufacturing moulded products, for example building panels, and in particular, but not exclusively, to manufacturing a panel comprising natural stone or rock set into a polymeric layer. The method of manufacturing a moulded product as described herein comprises at least one article being set into a polymeric layer, followed by placing the at least one article and particulate ferrous material in a container so that at least a portion of the or each article is embedded in the particulate ferrous material, introducing a polymeric material into the container to form the moulded product, and removing the moulded product from the container.

A joint member (1) for mechanically connecting a first panel (51) and a second panel (52) to each other has a body (20) equipped with at least four connecting portions (21, 22, 23, 24) each having a respective seat (31, 32, 33, 34) which receives a fixing element (5). The seats (31, 32, 33, 34) are spaced from each other and, in a plan view of the joint member (1), are positioned at the vertices of a quadrilateral. A first (21) and a second (22) of said connecting portions form a first pair of connecting portions, to be fixed to the first panel (51), whereas a third (23) and a fourth (24) of said connecting portions form a second pair of connecting portions, to be fixed to the second panel (52). Each connecting portion (21, 22, 23, 24) has a first face (41), which is facing the respective panel (51, 52) in use, and a second face (42), which is on an opposite side to the first face (41). Each seat (31, 32, 33, 34) is, or comprises, a through hole which extends between the first face (41) and the second face (42). The second face (42) of the first connecting portion (21) and the second face (42) of the third connecting portion (23) are on a same first side (25) of the body (20); the second face (42) of the second connecting portion (22) and the second face (42) of the fourth connecting portion (24) are on a same second side (26) of the body (20), opposite to the first side (25). An assembly (57) comprises a first panel (51), a second panel (52), at least one joint member (1) and a plurality of fixing elements (5). A wall (58) for a building or a floor for a building is formed by a plurality of panels (51, 52, 53) and comprises at least said assembly (57).

A composite structure joining system and method comprises a structural panel, preferably but not necessarily fabricated from structural composite materials, that further comprises a nesting C-joint feature that facilitates assembly of a plurality of panels of the invention to form a planar structure such as a wall. An embodiment of the present invention comprises a plurality of the panels of the invention, joined together using the C joint of the invention, captured in a frame. The frame structural elements may comprise metals such as aluminum or steel, or may be hand laid or extruded fiberglass as described in more detail below. The invention further comprises methods of manufacturing a plurality of structural panels of the invention. The method of the invention may be used to fabricate intermodal shipping containers that have superior structural and thermal characteristics, are lightweight, resulting in lower transportation costs and lower container costs.

A composite panel for a storage container and method for producing a composite panel is provided. The composite panel includes a composite assembly and a metallic connecting strip. The composite assembly includes a first polymer skin, a second polymer skin, and a core disposed between the first polymer skin and the second polymer skin. The metallic connecting strip is bonded to the composite assembly.

A composite panel for a storage container and method for producing a composite panel is provided. The composite panel includes a composite assembly and a metallic connecting strip. The composite assembly includes a first polymer skin, a second polymer skin, and a core disposed between the first polymer skin and the second polymer skin. The metallic connecting strip is bonded to the composite assembly.

A modular seamless corner component for providing a corner to a structure without having to compromise between structural integrity and energy efficiency. The continuous insulation and structure of the modular seamless corner component provide for a stronger corner because there are no seams to magnify stress and provide for a high energy efficiency because there is no thermal bridging.

Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.

Insulated wall and roof sheathing systems for use in building construction designed to provide moisture permeable wall panels that protect from bulk water, excess air, and thermal transfer.