A truss includes a plurality of truss members, each truss member formed from a unitary folded blank of sheet metal to create a main panel, and proximal and distal flanges and a horizontal panel each extending perpendicularly from the main panel, the proximal flange of a first truss member is connected to the distal flange of a second truss member to form a truss. In one embodiment employing trusses formed of folded sheet metal, a plurality of interconnected truss modules, each truss module including a plurality of truss members, forms a plurality of oppositely extending horizontal flanges that collectively present the top and bottom surfaces of a cantilevered canopy.

The present anti-ballistic shelter is a reinforced unit configured to comply with both ISO standards for size and weight, and with the U.S. Department of State Certification Standard for Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance of Structural Systems. Each end and side wall of the unit is reinforced with wall studs that penetrate the unit's structural framework. Even though these wail studs are welded into place, penetration of the wall studs into the framework ensures acceptable blast, ballistic, and forced entry resistance even if the welds are flawed.

The modular anti-ballistic shelter system includes two end units and, optionally, additional middle units for a wider structure. End and middle units may also stack atop each other for multi-story structures. Each unit is configured to comply with both ISO standards for size and weight, and with the U.S. Department of State Certification Standard for Forced Entry and Ballistic Resistance of Structural Systems. Each exterior wall of each end unit and each middle unit is reinforced with wall studs that penetrate the unit's structural framework of beams and frames. Even though these wall studs are welded into place, penetration of the wall studs into the beams and frames ensures acceptable blast, ballistic, and forced entry resistance even if the welds are flawed.

A modular building structure that utilizes a standard, unmodified intermodal shipping container both for transport of the structural components and as an integral element of the method of construction. A modular structure kit is enclosed in the shipping container, which can be transported using all means that are standard for ISO containers. Using the preferred method of construction, the shipping container can be situated without heavy equipment. Once situated, the shipping container provides the primary support for a permanent elevated structure composed of unique components, assembled using conventional building techniques without the necessary use of heavy or specialized equipment.

The present invention is in the field of modular structures, assembled by way of fastening or attached means, whose purpose is to be used as base support structures for various applications, particularly connecting systems involving plastic or aluminum containers, recipients, bottles or vessels. Particularly, the invention comprises an omnidirectional construction system that includes connectors and terminals to be attached to containers with threaded openings or flat openings and container bases, to which various types of connectors may be attached to.

A building system and method of using the same may include forming a modular, collapsible, reusable frame and applying at least one sheathing layer on the modular, collapsible, reusable frame. The system and method may include applying at least one mesh layer on the at least one sheathing layer; applying at least one concrete layer on the at least one mesh layer; curing the at least one concrete layer; and removing the modular, collapsible, reusable frame. The system and method may form at least one continuous wall and roof portion to make up a monolithic structure defining an interior cavity.

A disassemblable roof framing structure for use on camping habitations comprising structural attachment brackets for connecting a transverse beam with an existing frame on the habitation. The attachment brackets are adjustable width-wise by sliding along the length of the transverse beam so as to adjust to the width of the habitation. The transverse beam has one extension member for each end of the transverse beam. The extension members being extendable so as to adjust to the width of the existing frame. The extension members have attachment brackets at their distal ends from which perpendicularly extend vertical studs running upwardly along the side walls of the habitation and up towards the roof of the habitation. Each vertical stud is capped by an interface bracket, and each interface bracket connects to a top beam. There is at least one top beam on each side of the habitation to which are connected triangular rafter frames by way of rafter connector brackets.

A disassemblable roof framing structure for use on camping habitations comprising structural attachment brackets for connecting a transverse beam with an existing frame on the habitation. The attachment brackets are adjustable width-wise by sliding along the length of the transverse beam so as to adjust to the width of the habitation. The transverse beam has one extension member for each end of the transverse beam. The extension members being extendable so as to adjust to the width of the existing frame. The extension members have attachment brackets at their distal ends from which perpendicularly extend vertical studs running upwardly along the side walls of the habitation and up towards the roof of the habitation. Each vertical stud is capped by an interface bracket, and each interface bracket connects to a top beam. There is at least one top beam on each side of the habitation to which are connected triangular rafter frames by way of rafter connector brackets.

A frame using tubular columns and tubular rafters of generally rectangular cross section. Columns are arranged parallel, spaced apart, opposed pairs that are connected by bolted-on girts to form wall frames. Rafters are arranged parallel, spaced apart, opposed pairs that are connected by bolted-on purlins to form roof frames. Inwardly facing sides of columns and rafters have pluralities of castellated holes. Outwardly facing sides of columns and rafters have another plurality of castellated holes. All connections for braces and crane lifts are made in the inwardly facing sides of the columns and rafters. Joints have either a ridge plate or a haunch plates, each plate with two bolt holes that may be pivot holes and additional bolt holes for securing the plates. Base plates have two pairs of parallel vertical spaced-apart flanges, each pair fitting within and releasably attachable to a column. Pairs may be arranged parallel or perpendicular.

A framing assembly has at least one rafter vent assembly having a connecting member with a plurality of vent tubes for providing supplemental ventilation and additional structural support to a frame of a building structure. The at least one rafter vent assembly may be an interior rafter vent assembly or an exterior rafter vent assembly. The interior rafter vent assembly has at least one brace member and a connecting member, with the connecting member having a connecting plate, two end plates, and the plurality of vent tubes. The exterior rafter vent assembly has the connecting member that has a connecting plate and the plurality of vent tubes. The framing assembly also preferably has a plurality of modified structural insulated panels (SIPs) and modified rafter splines.