The present invention is directed to a multi-purpose panel member which may be utilized as any surface or support beam in a structure. In a preferred embodiment, the panel may be extruded monolithically from aluminum. Also disclosed are systems for assembling structures from the panels utilizing a plurality of other components, which are also preferably extruded from aluminum.

A system and method of a structural panel includes a first outer sheet and a second outer sheet, the first outer sheet and second outer sheet including a polygon shape; a core arrangement sandwiched between the first outer sheet and the second outer sheet, the core arrangement comprising two or more discrete members arranged adjacent each other, the discrete members shaped or structured to reduce crack initiation and propagation within the core arrangement.

A closed wall hold down system is provided including at least one closed wall panel, at least one first tie rod, at least one second tie rod, at least one coupler nut, and at least one ratcheting take-up device. The at least one closed wall panel includes a bottom plate and a top plate. The at least one first tie rod projects through the bottom plate. The at least one coupler nut is coupled to the at least one first tie rod and to a first end of the at least one second tie rod. A second end of the at least one second tie rod extends through the top plate. The at least one ratcheting take-up device engages the second end of the at least one second tie rod. A method of installing the closed wall hold down system is also provided.

A structural support includes a first side-wall, a second side-wall, a first planar wall, and a second planar wall. The structural support further includes internal walls that are disposed between the first side-wall and the second side wall, and extend from a first inner surface of the first planar wall to a second inner surface of the second planar wall. The first side-wall, the second side-wall, the first planar wall, and the second planar wall define connector components. The internal walls define a plurality of channels between the connector components.

The present invention is directed to a multi-purpose panel member which may be utilized as any surface or support beam in a structure. In a preferred embodiment, the panel may be extruded monolithically from aluminum. Also disclosed are systems for assembling structures from the panels utilizing a plurality of other components, which are also preferably extruded from aluminum.

The present invention relates to a full-cavity concrete slab structure with high integrity and stability and excellent performance, a cavity structure, and a steel bar framework. The slab type concrete structure is internally provided with a slab type concrete structure unit. An external concrete shell of the slab type concrete structure unit is internally provided with oblique concrete partitions. Both ends of the external concrete shell are sealed. Two side panels of the external concrete shell form enclosed air cavities together with the corresponding oblique concrete partitions and the sealed ends at the both ends. The air cavities are arranged in continuous rows in a staggered manner. The steel bar framework is provided in the external concrete shell and the oblique concrete partitions. The present invention implements high integration of energy saving and environmental protection of structures and buildings. The slab structure not only satisfies the load-bearing resistance requirements of an original wall structure, but also makes the structure safer and more earthquake-resistant and disaster-proof, namely, the self-safety, self-energy saving, and self-environmental protection of the structure are fully achieved. The slab structure needs neither an exterior veneer and an interior veneer, nor materials such as middle embedded thermal-insulation and fireproof materials, and can be applied as a variety of concrete slab structures for buildings, and thus the product has a wide range of applications.

The present invention is directed to a multi-purpose panel member which may be utilized as any surface or support beam in a structure. In a preferred embodiment, the panel may be extruded monolithically from aluminum. Also disclosed are systems for assembling structures from the panels utilizing a plurality of other components, which are also preferably extruded from aluminum.

A closed wall hold down system is provided including at least one closed wall panel, at least one first tie rod, at least one second tie rod, at least one coupler nut, and at least one ratcheting take-up device. The at least one closed wall panel includes a bottom plate and a top plate. The at least one first tie rod projects through the bottom plate. The at least one coupler nut is coupled to the at least one first tie rod and to a first end of the at least one second tie rod. A second end of the at least one second tie rod extends through the top plate. The at least one ratcheting take-up device engages the second end of the at least one second tie rod. A method of installing the closed wall hold down system is also provided.

The present invention relates to a full-cavity concrete slab structure with high integrity and stability and excellent performance, a cavity structure, and a steel bar framework. The slab type concrete structure is internally provided with a slab type concrete structure unit. An external concrete shell of the slab type concrete structure unit is internally provided with oblique concrete partitions. Both ends of the external concrete shell are sealed. Two side panels of the external concrete shell form enclosed air cavities together with the corresponding oblique concrete partitions and the sealed ends at the both ends. The air cavities are arranged in continuous rows in a staggered manner. The steel bar framework is provided in the external concrete shell and the oblique concrete partitions. The present invention implements high integration of energy saving and environmental protection of structures and buildings. The slab structure not only satisfies the load-bearing resistance requirements of an original wall structure, but also makes the structure safer and more earthquake-resistant and disaster-proof, namely, the self-safety, self-energy saving, and self-environmental protection of the structure are fully achieved. The slab structure needs neither an exterior veneer and an interior veneer, nor materials such as middle embedded thermal-insulation and fireproof materials, and can be applied as a variety of concrete slab structures for buildings, and thus the product has a wide range of applications.

A system and method of a structural panel includes a first outer sheet and a second outer sheet, the first outer sheet and second outer sheet including a polygon shape; a core arrangement sandwiched between the first outer sheet and the second outer sheet, the core arrangement comprising two or more discrete members arranged adjacent each other, the discrete members shaped or structured to reduce crack initiation and propagation within the core arrangement.