An installation tool and method for spherical latticed shell structure is provided. The spherical latticed shell structure includes a plurality of latticed shell units. The installation tool includes a support frame, a hoisting system, a fixing frame and stay rope assemblies. The support frame is arranged on one side of a to-be-installed spherical latticed shell structure. The fixing frame is connected with the hoisting system. The hoisting system is arranged on the support frame for hoisting the fixing frame. The stay rope assemblies are connected with the fixing frame and the latticed shell units.

An installation tool and method for spherical latticed shell structure is provided. The spherical latticed shell structure includes a plurality of latticed shell units. The installation tool includes a support frame, a hoisting system, a fixing frame and stay rope assemblies. The support frame is arranged on one side of a to-be-installed spherical latticed shell structure. The fixing frame is connected with the hoisting system. The hoisting system is arranged on the support frame for hoisting the fixing frame. The stay rope assemblies are connected with the fixing frame and the latticed shell units.

A building assembly system for fabricating a multi-story building is described, wherein the building includes a vertical support core arranged on a base. Lift jacks are arranged between a top portion and a bottom portion of the vertical support core, and a reusable bridle is suspended from the plurality of lift jacks and slidably arranged on the vertical support core. A floor plate is assembled onto the bridle at an assembly level that is proximal to the base. The plurality of the lift jacks are operable to lift the bridle and the assembled floor plate to a design elevation on the vertical support core, and are operable to lower the bridle to the assembly level on the vertical support core after the floor plate has been secured to the vertical support core at the design elevation.

A method of constructing a building includes constructing a vertical support core of the building, and attaching a climbing rail to an exterior of the vertical support core. The climbing rail includes holes spaced vertically. A first floor plate is constructed around a periphery of the vertical support core, at a ground elevation, and includes at least one connecting rail having vertically spaced holes. A climbing jack is attached to the climbing rail, and moved vertically upward on the climbing rail to raise the first floor plate to a first floor final elevation. The first floor plate is permanently attached to the climbing rail at the first floor final elevation by inserting a pin through aligned holes in the connecting rail and the climbing rail.

Fabrication of a multi-story building includes fabricating floor plates at or near ground level, and lifting them to a final position on a vertical support core. A method for assembling one of the floor plates assembling a floor plate frame near ground level. Cambers are imparted into framing members based upon expected deflections, and metal decking is installed onto the floor plate frame. A plurality of permanent support points for the floor plate are determined, wherein the floor plate is attachable to the vertical support core at the permanent support points. First pedestals are installed between ground level and the floor plate frame proximal to the permanent support points for the floor plate. Hardenable material is dispersed onto the metal decking of the floor plate frame while the floor plate frame is lifted at the permanent support points.

Fabrication of a multi-story building includes fabricating floor plates at or near ground level, and lifting them to a final position on a vertical support core. A method for assembling one of the floor plates assembling a floor plate frame near ground level. Cambers are imparted into framing members based upon expected deflections, and metal decking is installed onto the floor plate frame. A plurality of permanent support points for the floor plate are determined, wherein the floor plate is attachable to the vertical support core at the permanent support points. First pedestals are installed between ground level and the floor plate frame proximal to the permanent support points for the floor plate. Hardenable material is dispersed onto the metal decking of the floor plate frame while the floor plate frame is lifted at the permanent support points.

Fabrication of a multi-story building includes fabricating floor plates at or near ground level, and lifting them to a final position on a vertical support core. A method for assembling one of the floor plates assembling a floor plate frame near ground level. Cambers are imparted into framing members based upon expected deflections, and metal decking is installed onto the floor plate frame. A plurality of permanent support points for the floor plate are determined, wherein the floor plate is attachable to the vertical support core at the permanent support points. First pedestals are installed between ground level and the floor plate frame proximal to the permanent support points for the floor plate. Hardenable material is dispersed onto the metal decking of the floor plate frame while the floor plate frame is lifted at the permanent support points.

A method of constructing a building includes constructing a vertical support core of the building, and attaching a climbing rail to an exterior of the vertical support core. The climbing rail includes holes spaced vertically. A first floor plate is constructed around a periphery of the vertical support core, at a ground elevation, and includes at least one connecting rail having vertically spaced holes. A climbing jack is attached to the climbing rail, and moved vertically upward on the climbing rail to raise the first floor plate to a first floor final elevation. The first floor plate is permanently attached to the climbing rail at the first floor final elevation by inserting a pin through aligned holes in the connecting rail and the climbing rail.

A method of constructing a building includes attaching a first portion of a roof structure to the yokes of a vertical slip form system. A derrick crane is positioned on top of the first portion of the roof structure. A vertical support core of the building is then formed with the vertical slip form system. The first portion of the roof structure and the derrick crane are raised with the vertical slip form system. The vertical slip form system is removed from the formed vertical support core of the building, and the first portion of the roof structure is then moved into a final position and attached to the vertical support core. The remainder of the roof structure and subsequent floor plates may then be constructed at ground elevation, raised into place, and attached to the vertical support core in a top-down, descending order.

Fabrication of a multi-story building includes fabricating floor plates at or near ground level, and lifting them to a final position on a vertical support core. A method for assembling one of the floor plates assembling a floor plate frame near ground level. Cambers are imparted into framing members based upon expected deflections, and metal decking is installed onto the floor plate frame. A plurality of permanent support points for the floor plate are determined, wherein the floor plate is attachable to the vertical support core at the permanent support points. First pedestals are installed between ground level and the floor plate frame proximal to the permanent support points for the floor plate. Hardenable material is dispersed onto the metal decking of the floor plate frame while the floor plate frame is lifted at the permanent support points.