Modular, Integrated Structurally Reinforce Components

Abstract

A modular, integrated structurally reinforced component, comprising a plurality of elongated metallic member having; a planar base extending between adjacent longitudinal edges, having patterns of smaller apertures, and larger material access openings created on the planar base extending the length thereof, a pair of planar legs extending from the planar base's longitudinal edges, forming 45-degrees to 135-degrees leg-base structural bends with the planar base. The planar legs are having a pattern of smaller apertures created on the planar leg extending the length thereof. A pair of flange sections extending from the planar leg's longitudinal edges, having a first flat planar portion and a second incurvate planar portion; the first flat planar portion extending from planar leg longitudinal edges forming a 90-135-degrees flange-leg structural bend, the said second incurvate planar portion extending from the adjacent first flat planar portion longitudinal edges, forming either a spiral, or circular, or curve planar reinforcement portion. Whereby, metallic fasteners securely connect two or more contiguous structural members to assemble Classes of modular, integrated structural components.

Claims

1. A modular, extendable structural component for use in steel-concrete composite structures, comprising; an elongated metallic member of generally U-shaped, singly symmetric cross-section having a planar base terminating in adjacent longitudinal edges, said planar base having; a pattern of a predetermined size apertures in predetermined numbers, and locations, created on said planar base and extending the length thereof, one or more predetermined size opening(s), created on a predetermined location, on said planar base thereof; mirror-image planar legs extending from said planar base adjacent longitudinal edges, and extending the length of said planar base, creating mirror-image 45-degrees to 135-degrees leg-base structural bends with said planar base, said mirror-image planar legs having a pattern of predetermined size apertures in predetermined numbers, and locations, created on said mirror-image planar legs and extending the length thereof, the mirror-image planar legs terminating in mirror-image flange sections; mirror-image flange sections comprising mirror-image first flat planar portions, and mirror-image second incurvate planar portions, said mirror-image first flat planar portion extending from said mirror-image planar legs longitudinal edges, making a mirror-image 90-degrees to 135-degrees flange-leg structural bend with said mirror-image planar legs, said mirror-image second incurvate planar portion extending from said mirror-image first flat planar portion longitudinal edges, making a predetermined size spiral planar reinforcement ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening; and a metallic fastener means for a secure connection of two or more of said metallic members to one another at their contiguous said planar legs apertures and said planar bases apertures, thereby assembling Class-AA, Class-RR, and Class-OO modular, extendable structural components.

2. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein; said mirror-image leg-base bend angles are selected from the group consisting of 45.00 degrees, 54.00 degrees, 60.00 degrees, 64.28 degrees, 67.50 degrees, 70.00 degrees, 72.00 degrees, 73.60 degrees, 75.00 degrees, 78.75 degrees, 81.00 degrees, 82.50 degrees, 84.00 degrees, 85.00 degrees, 86.00 degrees, 87.00 degrees, 87.60 degrees, 88.2 degrees, 88.5 degrees, and 89.50 degrees, associated with Class-AA structural components.

3. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein said mirror-image leg-base structural bends angle is 67.50 degrees, associated with octagon-shaped Class-AA structural components.

4. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein said mirror-image leg-base bend angles are 90 degrees, associated with Class-RR structural components.

5. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein; said mirror-image leg-base bend angles are selected from the group consisting of 90.50 degrees, 91.50 degrees, 91.80 degrees, 92.40 degrees, 93.00 degrees, 94.00 degrees, 95.00 degrees, 96.00 degrees, 97.50 degrees, 99.00 degrees, 101.25 degrees, 105.00 degrees, 106.40 degrees, 108.00 degrees, 110.00 degrees, 112.50 degrees, 115.72 degrees, 120.00 degrees, 126.00 degrees, 135.00 degrees, associated with octagon-shaped Class-OO structural components.

6. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein said mirror-image leg-base structural bends angle is 115.72 degrees, is associated with octagon-shaped Class-OO structural components.

7. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein said mirror-image second incurvate planar portion extending from said mirror-image first flat planar portion longitudinal edges, making a mirror-image predetermined size circular planar reinforcement ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening.

8. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein said mirror-image second incurvate planar portion extending from said mirror-image first flat planar portion longitudinal edges, making a mirror-image predetermined size curved planar reinforcement ending in an edge.

9. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein exemplary but non-limiting, said inner circular opening is at least three times the metallic member's material thickness.

10. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein said elongated metallic members' length to width ratio is at least three to one.

11. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein; said planar base width consisting of approximately 152.40 mm to about 406.40 mm, corresponding to a thickness of approximately; 6.00 inches to 16.00 inches.

12. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein; said mirror-image planar legs width consisting of approximately 38.1 mm to about 101.60 mm, corresponding to a thickness of approximately 1.50 inches to 4.00 inches.

13. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein; said mirror-image flange, first planar portion width consisting of approximately 9.525 mm to approximately 25.40 mm, corresponding to a thickness between 0.375 inches and 1.00 inches.

14. The modular, extendable structural component in claim 1, wherein; said metallic member's preferable thickness is approximately 1.518 mm to 4.554 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.0598 inches and 0.1793 inches inclusive—Manufacturers Standard thickness of 16 to 7 Gauge.

15. A modular structural component, for use in steel-concrete composite structures comprising: a polarity of elongated metallic members of generally U-shaped, having a planar base terminating at its adjacent first and second longitudinal edges, said planar base having; a pattern of a predetermined size apertures in predetermined numbers, and locations, created on said planar base, and extending the length thereof, one or more predetermined size opening(s), created on a predetermined location, on said base planar thereof; a first planar leg extending from said planar base's first adjacent longitudinal edge, making a 45-degrees leg-base structural bend with said planar base, said first planar leg having a pattern of predetermined size apertures in predetermined numbers and locations, created on said planar legs and extending the length thereof, said first planar leg terminating in a first flange section; said first flange section comprising; a first flat planar portion, and a second incurvate planar portion, said first flat planar portion extending from said first planar leg's longitudinal edge, making a 45-degrees flange-leg structural bend with said first planar leg, said second incurvate planar portion extending from said first flat planar portion longitudinal edge making a spiral planar reinforcement ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening; a second planar leg extending from said planar base second adjacent longitudinal edge, making a 90-degrees leg-base structural bend with said planar base, said second planar leg having a pattern of apertures in predetermined numbers, and locations, created on said planar leg and extending the length thereof, said second planar leg terminating in a second flange section; said second flange section comprising; a first flat planar portion, and a second incurvate planar portion, said first flat planar portion extending from said second planar leg's longitudinal edge, making a 90-degrees to 135-degrees flange-leg structural bend with said second planar leg, said second incurvate planar portion extending from said first flat planar portion longitudinal edge making a spiral planar reinforcement ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening; a metallic fastener means for a secure connection of two or more of the structural members to one another at their contiguous legs and bases apertures, thereby assembling Class-AR modular structural components.

16. The modular structural component in claim 15, wherein said second incurvate planar portion extending from said first flat planar portion longitudinal edge making a circular planar reinforcement ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening.

17. The modular structure component in claim 15, wherein; the structural member's preferable thickness is approximately 1.518 mm to 4.554 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.0598 inches and 0.1793 inches inclusive—Manufacturers Standard thickness of 16 to 7 Gauge.

18. A modular, integrated structural component, for use in hybrid frame structures comprising: a polarity of elongated metallic members of generally U-shaped, having a planar base terminating at its adjacent first and second longitudinal edges, said planar base having; a pattern of a predetermined size apertures in predetermined numbers, and locations, formed on said planar base and extending the length thereof, one or more predetermined size opening(s), created on a predetermined location, on said base planar thereof; a first planar leg extending from said planar base's first adjacent longitudinal edge, making a 135-degrees leg-base structural bend with said planar base, said first planar leg having a pattern of predetermined size apertures in predetermined numbers and locations, created on said planar legs and extending the length thereof, said first planar leg terminating in a first flange section; said first flange section comprising; a first flat planar portion, and a second incurvate planar portion, said first flat planar portion extending from said first planar leg's longitudinal edge, making a 90-degrees to 135-degrees flange-leg structural bend with said first planar leg, said second incurvate planar portion extending from said first flat planar portion longitudinal edge making a spiral planar reinforcement ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening; a second planar leg extending from said planar base second adjacent longitudinal edge, making a 90-degrees leg-base structural bend with said planar base, said second planar leg having a pattern of apertures in predetermined numbers, and locations, created on the planar portion and extending the length thereof, said second planar leg terminating in a second flange section; said second flange section comprising; a first flat planar portion, and a second incurvate planar portion, said first flat planar portion extending from said second planar leg's longitudinal edge, making a 45-degrees to 135-degrees flange-leg structural bend with said second planar leg, said second incurvate planar portion extending from said first flat planar portion longitudinal edge making a spiral planar portion ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening; a metallic fastener means for a secure connection of two or more of the structural members to one another at their contiguous legs and bases apertures, thereby assembling Class-OR modular, integrated structural components.

19. The modular, integrated structural component in claim 18, wherein said second incurvate planar portion is a predetermined size circular planar reinforcement ending in an edge facing an inner circular opening.

20. The modular, integrated structural component in claim 18, wherein; the structural member's preferable thickness is approximately 1.518 mm to 4.554 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.0598 inches and 0.1793 inches inclusive—Manufacturers Standard thickness of 16 to 7 Gauge.

Description

[0063] The appended drawings contain figures of preferred embodiments to clarify further the above and other aspects, advantages, and features of the present invention. It will be appreciated that these drawings depict only preferred embodiments of the invention and are not intended to limit its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail using the accompanying drawings.

[0064] FIG. 1A is a sectional view of a Class-AA structural member with a Type-1 flange section.

[0065] FIG. 1B is a sectional view of a Class-AA structural member with a Type-2 flange section.

[0066] FIG. 1C is a sectional view of a Class-AA structural member with a Type-3 flange section.

[0067] FIG. 2A is a sectional view of a Class-OO structural member with a Type-1 flange section.

[0068] FIG. 2B is a sectional view of a Class-OO structural member with a Type-2 flange section.

[0069] FIG. 2C is a sectional view of a Class-OO structural member with a Type-3 flange section.

[0070] FIG. 3A is a sectional view of a Class-RR structural member with a Type-1 flange section.

[0071] FIG. 3B is a sectional view of a Class-RR structural member with a Type-2 flange section.

[0072] FIG. 3C is a sectional view of a Class-RR structural member with a Type-3 flange section.

[0073] FIG. 4A is a sectional view of a Class-AR structural member with a Type-1 flange section.

[0074] FIG. 4B is a sectional view of a Class-AR structural member with a Type-2 flange section.

[0075] FIG. 4C is a sectional view of a Class-AR structural member with a Type-3 flange section.

[0076] FIG. 5A is a sectional view of a Class-OR structural member with a Type-1 flange section.

[0077] FIG. 5B is a sectional view of a Class-OR structural member with a Type-2 flange section.

[0078] FIG. 5C is a sectional view of a Class-OR structural member with a Type-3 flange section.

[0079] FIG. 6A is a perspective side view of Class-AA structural member with Type-1 flange sections.

[0080] FIG. 6B is a perspective Back view of Class-AA structural member with Type-2 flange section.

[0081] FIG. 6C is a perspective Front view of Class-AA structural member with Type-3 flange section.

[0082] FIG. 7A is a perspective side view of Class-OO structural member with Type-1 flange sections.

[0083] FIG. 7B is a perspective Back view of Class-OO structural member with Type-2 flange section.

[0084] FIG. 7C is a perspective Front view of Class-OO structural member with Type-3 flange section.

[0085] FIG. 8A is a perspective side view of Class-RR structural member with Type-1 flange sections.

[0086] FIG. 8B is a perspective Back view of Class-RR structural member with Type-2 flange section.

[0087] FIG. 8C is a perspective Front view of Class-RR structural member with Type-3 flange section.

[0088] FIG. 9A is a perspective side view of Class-AR structural member with Type-1 flange sections.

[0089] FIG. 9B is a perspective Back view of Class-AR structural member with Type-2 flange section.

[0090] FIG. 9C is a perspective Front view of Class-AR structural member with Type-3 flange section.

[0091] FIG. 10A is a perspective side view of Class-OR structural member with Type-1 flange sections.

[0092] FIG. 10B is a perspective Back view of Class-OR structural member with Type-2 flange section.

[0093] FIG. 10C is a perspective Front view of Class-OR structural member with Type-3 flange section.

[0094] FIG. 11A is a sectional view of a Class-OO w/Type-3 flange hexagon shape nested in Class-AA w/Type-C flange hexagon component.

[0095] FIG. 11B is a sectional view of a Class-OO with w/Type-1 flange hexagon shape nested in another larger Class-OO w/Type-1 flange hexagon component as structural components contained by form Class-OO w/Type-3 flange.

[0096] FIG. 12A is a sectional view of a rectangular structural component assembled by 2× 300A members and 8× 500A members using a metallic fastener contained by a rectangular concrete form component assembled by 2× 300C members and 8× 500C members using metallic fasteners.

[0097] FIG. 12B is a sectional view of a rectangular structural component assembled by 2× 300A members and 8× 400A members using a metallic fastener contained by a rectangular concrete form component assembled by 8× 500C members using metallic fasteners.

[0098] FIG. 13A is a sectional view of a rectangular concrete column with nested structural components.

[0099] FIG. 13B is a sectional view of a rectangular concrete column with structural components as steel reinforcement and concrete containment form.

[0100] FIG. 14A is a perspective view of a smaller square structural 14A-2 nested into a larger structural component 14A-1.

[0101] FIG. 14B is a perspective view of a squarer structural component for use as steel reinforcement and concrete containment form.

[0102] FIG. 15A is a perspective view of a square concrete column with nested structural components shown in FIG. 14A as steel reinforcement.

[0103] FIG. 15B is a perspective view of squarer structural components shown in FIG. 14B with concrete infill.

[0104] FIG. 16A is a perspective view of a smaller hexagon structural component 16A-2 nested into a larger structural component 16A-1.

[0105] FIG. 16B is a perspective view of a Class-AA w/Type-1 flange, hexagon shape structural component for use as steel reinforcement and concrete containment form.

[0106] FIG. 17A is a perspective view of a circular concrete column 17A-1, with two nested hexagon shape structural components 17A-2, and 17A-3, as steel reinforcement.

[0107] FIG. 17B is a perspective view of an octagon concrete column 17B-1, with two nested hexagon shape structural components 17B-2, and 17B-3, as steel reinforcement.

[0108] FIG. 18 is a sectional view of a polygon concrete column 18-1, with four nested octagon shape structural components 18-2 bolted together at and 18-3 as steel reinforcement.

[0109] FIG. 19 is a perspective view of the concrete column shown in FIG. 18.

[0110] FIG. 20A is a perspective view of a partial assembly of extendable hexagon structural components assembled by 3× similar shorter members 20A-1 and 3× similar taller members 20A-2.

[0111] FIG. 20B is a perspective view of another extendable hexagon structural component assembled by 3× similar shorter 20B-1 members and 3× similar taller 20B-2 members.

[0112] FIG. 21 is a perspective view of completed extendable hexagon structural components assembled by a combination of partial assemblies in FIGS. 20A and 20B as an extended hexagon structural component assembly.

[0113] FIG. 22A is a sectional view of a 300C member, with its sectional view shown in FIG. 3C, and perspective view in FIG. 8C.

[0114] FIG. 22B is a sectional view of a 300B member with its sectional view shown in FIG. 2B, and perspective view in FIG. 7B.

[0115] FIG. 22C is a sectional view of a compound structural component assembled by nesting members shown in FIG. 22A into the member shown in FIG. 22B.

[0116] FIG. 22D is a sectional view of a double compound structural component assembled by two compound structural components shown in FIG. 22C by placing in a back-to-back position.

[0117] FIG. 23 is a perspective view of a multistory building assembled by steel double compound structural column components at 23-1, steel double compound structural beams components at 23-2, structural concrete columns at 23-3.

[0118] FIG. 24 is a perspective view of a multistory building assembled by square steel-concrete composite columns as shown at typical 24-1, round steel-concrete composite columns as similar to ones shown at 24-2, polygon steel-concrete composite columns as similar to ones shown at 24-3, and steel beams at 24-4.

[0119] FIG. 25 is a sectional view of typical fasteners comprising; FAS-T1, FAS-T2, and FAS-T3 used in the assembly of the above structural components.

DEFINITION OF KEY CLAIM TERMS

[0120] Class-XX structural component: Herein, as an example the term “Class-XX structural component” are used interchangeably and refers to Classes of structural components associated with structural members with specific Acute, Right, and Obtuse mirror-image leg-base structural bend angles.

[0121] Class-AA structural component: Sectional structural components assembled by four or more similar elongated structural members having mirror-image leg-base structural bends (Acute angles ranging form 45-degrees to 89.5-degrees inclusive).

[0122] Class-AR structural component: sectional structural components assembled by four or more similar elongated structural members having 45-degrees, and a Right angle 90-degrees leg-base structural bends angles.

[0123] Class-OO structural component: Sectional structural components assembled by four or more similar elongated structural members having mirror-image leg-base structural bends (Obtuse angles ranging form 90.5-degrees to 135-degrees inclusive).

[0124] Class-OR structural component: sectional structural components assembled by four or more similar elongated structural members having 135-degrees, and a Right angle 90-degrees leg-base structural bends angles.

[0125] Class-RR structural component: I-Beam shaped structural components assembled by a plurality of similar elongated structural members having both leg-base structural bends at the Right-angle.

[0126] Compound Class-AR-RR structural component: rectangular structural components assembled by a combination of Class-AR and Class-RR structural members.

[0127] Compound Class-OR-RR structural component: rectangular structural components assembled by a combination of Class-OR and Class-RR structural members.

[0128] Nested Class-AA-OO structural component: Class-OO structural component nested in Class-AA structural component.

[0129] Nested Class OO-AA structural component: Class-AA structural component nested in Class-OO structural component.

[0130] Larger Opening: As used herein, the term “Larger Opening” is to accoedate the interior fastening of the structural components, and ease of material movement from one side to the next.

[0131] Elongated structural member: As used herein, the term “Elongated structural member” is those whose Length to Width ratio is at least 3 to 1.

[0132] Steel-concrete composite systems: As used herein, the term “steel-concrete composite systems” refers to a structural system composed primarily of metallic reinforcement and concrete in their construction.

[0133] Lateral Tie: As used herein, the term “Lateral Tie” refers to a steel tie used in reinforced concrete Beam and Column construction.

[0134] Cold form—As used herein, the term “Cold form” forms sheet steel to shape using a roll-forming operation.

[0135] Metal building: As used herein, the term “metal building” refers to a structure having a frame composed primarily of metallic structural members,

[0136] Predefined Length: The predefined length(s) may be defined narrowly or broadly, and maybe one or more length(s) measurement associated with length(s) of the structural members.

[0137] Modular structural component: The term “modular structural component” is used in a practical sense, indicating an assembly of a plurality of similar shape and size structural members to perform a specific function.

[0138] Extendable structural component: The term “extendable structural component” is used in a practical sense indicating a plurality of pairs of generally elongated similar shape and size, structural member assembled to construct a structural assembly that is extendable in the vertical direction.

[0139] Expandable structural component: The term “expandable structural component” is used in a practical sense indicating two or more similar sectional structural components nested within one another, or positioned next to each other to expand in the plan direction.

[0140] Sectional structural component: The term “sectional structural component” is used in a practical sense indicating a plurality of generally elongated similar shape and size, cold form steel structural members assembled to construct modular sectional, rectangular, and polygon-shaped components.

REFERENCE NUMERALS

[0141] Reference is now to FIG. 1A, Class-AA with Type-1 flange: [0142] 10—horizontal axes, [0143] 12—vertical axes, [0144] 102—Member base, [0145] 102a, 102b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0146] 104—base smaller orifices, [0147] 106—base larger orifices, [0148] 110a, 110b—member mirror image legs, [0149] 112a, 112b—leg-base structural bends, [0150] 114a, 114b—Leg smaller orifices, [0151] 116a, 116b—flange-leg structural bends, [0152] 117a, 117b—legs longitudinal edges, [0153] 120a, 120b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0154] 122a, 122b—flange planar flat portions, [0155] 124a, 124b—flange planar spiral portions, [0156] 125a, 125b—planar spiral portion end edge [0157] 126a, 126b—planar spiral center openings.

[0158] Reference is now to FIG. 1B, Class-AA with Type-2 flange: [0159] 10—horizontal axes, [0160] 12—vertical axes, [0161] 102—Member base, [0162] 102a, 102b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0163] 104—base smaller orifices, [0164] 106—base larger orifices, [0165] 110a, 110b—member mirror image legs, [0166] 112a, 112b—leg-base structural bends, [0167] 114a, 114b—Leg smaller orifices, [0168] 116a, 116b—flange-leg structural bends, [0169] 117a, 117b—legs longitudinal edges, [0170] 120a, 120b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0171] 122a, 122b—flange planar flat portions, [0172] 124a, 124b—flange planar circular portions, [0173] 125a, 125b—planar circular portion end edge, [0174] 126a, 126b—planar circular center openings.

[0175] Reference is now to FIG. 1C, Class-AA with Type-3 flange: [0176] 10—horizontal axes, [0177] 12—vertical axes, [0178] 102—Member base, [0179] 102a, 102b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0180] 104—base smaller orifices, [0181] 106—base larger orifices, [0182] 110a, 110b—member mirror image legs, [0183] 112a, 112b—leg-base structural bends, [0184] 114a, 114b—Leg smaller orifices, [0185] 116a, 116b—flange-leg structural bends, [0186] 117a, 117b—legs longitudinal edges, [0187] 120a, 120b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0188] 122a, 122b—flange planar flat portions, [0189] 124a, 124b—flange planar curve portions, [0190] 125a, 125b—planar curve portion end edges.

[0191] Reference is now to FIG. 2A, Class-AA with Type-1 flange: [0192] 20—horizontal axes, [0193] 22—vertical axes, [0194] 202—Member base, [0195] 202a, 202b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0196] 204—base smaller orifices, [0197] 206—base larger orifices, [0198] 210a, 210b—member mirror image legs, [0199] 212a, 212b—leg-base structural bends, [0200] 214a, 214b—Leg smaller orifices, [0201] 216a, 216b—flange-leg structural bends, [0202] 217a, 217b—legs longitudinal edges, [0203] 220a, 220b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0204] 222a, 222b—flange planar flat portions, [0205] 224a, 224b—flange planar spiral portions, [0206] 225a, 225b—planar spiral portion end edges, [0207] 226a, 226b—mirror-image spiral center openings,

[0208] Reference is now to FIG. 2B, Class-AA with Type-2 flange: [0209] 20—horizontal axes, [0210] 22—vertical axes, [0211] 202—Member base, [0212] 202a, 202b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0213] 204—base smaller orifices, [0214] 206—base larger orifices, [0215] 210a, 210b—member mirror image legs, [0216] 212a, 212b—leg-base structural bends, [0217] 214a, 214b—Leg smaller orifices, [0218] 216a, 216b—flange-leg structural bends, [0219] 217a, 217b—legs longitudinal edges, [0220] 220a, 220b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0221] 222a, 222b—flange planar flat portions, [0222] 224a, 224b—flange planar circular portions, [0223] 225a, 225b—planar circular portion end edges, [0224] 226a, 226b—planar circular center openings.

[0225] Reference is now to FIG. 2C, Class-AA with Type-3 flange: [0226] 20—horizontal axes, [0227] 22—vertical axes, [0228] 202—Member base, [0229] 202a, 202b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0230] 204—base smaller orifices, [0231] 206—base larger orifices, [0232] 210a, 110b—member mirror image legs, [0233] 212a, 112b—leg-base structural bends, [0234] 214a, 114b—Leg smaller orifices, [0235] 216a, 216b—flange-leg structural bends, [0236] 217a, 217b—legs longitudinal edges, [0237] 220a, 220b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0238] 222a, 222b—flange planar flat portions, [0239] 224a, 224b—flange planar curve portions, [0240] 225a, 225b—planar curve portions end edges.

[0241] Reference is now to FIG. 3A, Class-AA with Type-1 flange: [0242] 30—horizontal axes, [0243] 32—vertical axes, [0244] 302—Member base, [0245] 302a, 302b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0246] 304—base smaller orifices, [0247] 306—base larger orifices, [0248] 310a, 310b—member mirror image legs, [0249] 312a, 312b—leg-base structural bends, [0250] 314a, 314b—Leg smaller orifices, [0251] 316a, 316b—flange-leg structural bends, [0252] 317a, 317b—legs longitudinal edges, [0253] 320a, 320b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0254] 322a, 322b—flange planar flat portions, [0255] 324a, 324b—flange planar spiral portions, [0256] 325a, 325b—planar spiral portion end edges, [0257] 326a, 326b—mirror-image spiral center openings.

[0258] Reference is now to FIG. 3B, Class-AA with Type-2 flange: [0259] 30—horizontal axes, [0260] 32—vertical axes, [0261] 302—Member base, [0262] 302a, 302b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0263] 304—base smaller orifices, [0264] 306—base larger orifices, [0265] 310a, 310b—member mirror image legs, [0266] 312a, 312b—leg-base structural bends, [0267] 314a, 314b—Leg smaller orifices, [0268] 316a, 316b—flange-leg structural bends, [0269] 317a, 317b—legs longitudinal edges, [0270] 320a, 320b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0271] 322a, 322b—flange planar flat portions, [0272] 324a, 324b—flange planar circular portions, [0273] 325a, 325b—planar circular portion end edges, [0274] 326a, 326b—planar circular center openings.

[0275] Reference is now to FIG. 3C, Class-AA with Type-3 flange: [0276] 30—horizontal axes, [0277] 32—vertical axes, [0278] 302—Member base, [0279] 302a, 302b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0280] 304—base smaller orifices, [0281] 306—base larger orifices, [0282] 310a, 310b—member mirror image legs, [0283] 312a, 312b—leg-base structural bends, [0284] 314a, 314b—Leg smaller orifices, [0285] 316a, 316b—flange-leg structural bends, [0286] 317a, 317b—legs longitudinal edges, [0287] 320a, 320b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0288] 322a, 322b—flange planar flat portions, [0289] 324a, 324b—flange planar curve portions, [0290] 325a, 325b—planar curve portions end edges.

[0291] Reference is now to FIG. 4A, Class-AR with Type-1 flange: [0292] 50—horizontal axes, [0293] 402—Member base, [0294] 402a, 402b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0295] 404—base smaller orifices, [0296] 406—base larger orifices, [0297] 410a, 410b—member mirror image legs, [0298] 412a, 412b—leg-base structural bends, [0299] 414a, 414b—Leg smaller orifices, [0300] 416a, 416b—flange-leg structural bends, [0301] 417a, 417b—legs longitudinal edges, [0302] 420a, 420b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0303] 422a, 422b—flange planar flat portions, [0304] 424a, 424b—flange planar spiral portions, [0305] 425a, 425b—planar spiral portion end edges, [0306] 426a, 426b—mirror-image spiral center openings.

[0307] Reference is now to FIG. 4B, Class-AR with Type-2 flange: [0308] 50—horizontal axes, [0309] 402—Member base, [0310] 402a, 402b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0311] 404—base smaller orifices, [0312] 406—base larger orifices, [0313] 410a, 410b—member mirror image legs, [0314] 412a, 412b—leg-base structural bends, [0315] 414a, 414b—Leg smaller orifices, [0316] 416a, 416b—flange-leg structural bends, [0317] 417a, 417b—legs longitudinal edges, [0318] 420a, 420b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0319] 422a, 422b—flange planar flat portions, [0320] 424a, 424b—flange planar circular portions, [0321] 425a, 425b—planar circular portion end edges, [0322] 426a, 426b—planar circular center openings.

[0323] Reference is now to FIG. 4C, Class-AR with Type-3 flange: [0324] 50—horizontal axes, [0325] 402—Member base, [0326] 402a, 402b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0327] 404—base smaller orifices, [0328] 406—base larger orifices, [0329] 410a, 410b—member mirror image legs, [0330] 412a, 412b—leg-base structural bends, [0331] 414a, 414b—Leg smaller orifices, [0332] 416a, 416b—flange-leg structural bends, [0333] 417a, 417b—legs longitudinal edges, [0334] 420a, 420b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0335] 422a, 422b—flange planar flat portions, [0336] 424a, 424b—flange planar curve portions [0337] 425a, 425b—planar curve portions end edges.

[0338] Reference is now to FIG. 5A, Class-OR with Type-1 flange: [0339] 50—horizontal axes, [0340] 502—Member base, [0341] 502a, 502b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0342] 504—base smaller orifices, [0343] 506—base larger orifices, [0344] 510a, 510b—member mirror image legs, [0345] 512a, 512b—leg-base structural bends, [0346] 514a, 514b—Leg smaller orifices, [0347] 516a, 516b—flange-leg structural bends, [0348] 517a, 517b—legs longitudinal edges, [0349] 520a, 520b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0350] 522a, 522b—flange planar flat portions, [0351] 524a, 524b—flange planar spiral portions, [0352] 525a, 525b—planar spiral portion end edges, [0353] 526a, 526b—mirror-image spiral center openings.

[0354] Reference is now to FIG. 5B, Class-OR with Type-2 flange: [0355] 50—horizontal axes, [0356] 502—Member base, [0357] 502a, 502b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0358] 504—base smaller orifices, [0359] 506—base larger orifices, [0360] 510a, 510b—member mirror image legs, [0361] 512a, 512b—leg-base structural bends, [0362] 514a, 514b—Leg smaller orifices, [0363] 516a, 516b—flange-leg structural bends, [0364] 517a, 517b—legs longitudinal edges, [0365] 520a, 520b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0366] 522a, 522b—flange planar flat portions, [0367] 524a, 524b—flange planar circular portions, [0368] 525a, 525b—planar circular portion end edges, [0369] 526a, 526b—planar circular center openings.

[0370] Reference is now to FIG. 5C, Class-OR with Type-3 flange: [0371] 50—horizontal axes, [0372] 502—Member base, [0373] 502a, 502b—base mirror-image adjacent longitudinal edges, [0374] 504—base smaller orifices, [0375] 506—base larger orifices, [0376] 510a, 510b—member mirror image legs, [0377] 512a, 512b—leg-base structural bends, [0378] 514a, 514b—Leg smaller orifices, [0379] 516a, 516b—flange-leg structural bends, [0380] 517a, 517b—legs longitudinal edges, [0381] 520a, 520b—member mirror-image flange sections, [0382] 522a, 522b—flange planar flat portions, [0383] 524a, 524b—flange planar curve portions, [0384] 525a, 525b—planar curve portions end edges.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATION

[0385] Disaster resilience has become a vital component in building construction, especially in disaster-affected areas prone to certain types of disasters. Disaster resilient buildings can withstand the forces of hurricanes, earthquakes, and floods and recover quickly following such a disaster. Buildings with resilient structural components are becoming increasingly common in building design and construction.

[0386] The costs associated with reconstruction housing post-natural disasters have many economic implications. Equitable and resilient housing development and mitigation strategies have the most significant impact on combating the housing crisis in the face of extreme weather. In the past decade, within the United States, seismic engineering research using steel-concrete composite systems has increased dramatically.

[0387] The Steel-Concrete composite structures are widely used in building construction in earthquake-prone areas. The principal advantage of steel-concrete composite systems is that it combines the steel element's best characteristics (lightweight, high tensile and flexural strength, and high ductility) with the concrete element's best attributes (fire resistance and ability to withstand large compressive loads). These system's benefits are present in their performance characteristics when subjected to service or ultimate loads and their economy regarding material and construction. When properly configured, composite structures can provide extremely economical structural systems with high durability and superior seismic performance characteristics.

[0388] The state of the “steel-concrete composite” systems in the construction industry, as it stands, seems slow with little or no planning to change. To some extent, the slow change is due to several seemingly construction management disadvantages in using these systems, which have prevented their widespread use in the United States or around the world.

[0389] Structures of reinforced concrete achieve moment connections through the monolithic concrete and the steel reinforcing continuity and anchorage of the steel reinforcing. Because concrete is brittle and not ductile, a ductile character is essentially produced by the ductility of the reinforcing. The type and amount of the reinforcing and details of its placing become critical to reinforced concrete's rigid frames' proper behavior.

[0390] A resilient, well-designed building using modern engineering standards provides the baseline level of safety for a community. The resilient, properly constructed structure that can withstand natural hazards is essential for economic survival after a disaster, as having the resources for rebuilding following an event.

[0391] The embodiments of the present invention utilize heavy-gauge Cold-Form Steel that is the transformative aspect of the solution that offers a novel and differentiable approach in high-volume advanced manufacturing combined with the Rigid Steel Frame engineering principle.

[0392] The integrated structural component's heavy-gauge Cold-Form Steel reinforcement and concrete confinement formwork, adding additional structural resiliency to the structure, increased longitudinal and lateral strength in supporting design loads, and higher capacity help prevent the concrete cracking in an earthquake that minimizes the congestion of reinforcement in the connection region. Simultaneously, it provides structural performance, eliminating the need for both steel rebar and the concrete formwork material, thus; lowering labor time and material costs in the building construction.

[0393] Referring now to the following drawings, wherein like embodiments are grouped, the like reference numerals designate corresponding or similar elements throughout the views set forth hereinafter.

[0394] Reference is now made to FIG. 1A, a sectional view of Class-AA structural member, with Type-1 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 100A. The structural member 100A is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0395] The structural member 100A has; a planar base body 102 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b. Mirror-image planar legs 110a and 110b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b, respectively.

[0396] The planar base 102, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 104 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 102 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 106 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 102 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 102a and 102b extending the length of the planar base.

[0397] The mirror-image planar legs 110a and 110b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b of the planar base 102. Along the length of the planar base 102 forming mirror-image (Acute-Angle) 45-degrees-89.5-degrees, structural bends 112a and 112b with the planar base 102. The mirror image planar legs 110a and 110b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 114a and 114b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 110a and 110b terminate in longitudinal edges 117a and 117b.

[0398] Mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b extending from longitudinal edges 117a and 117b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b have a first planar portions 122a and 122b, respectively, and a second planar portions 124a and 124b, respectively: the first planar portions 122a and 122b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edges 117a and 117b, forming mirror-image structural bends 116a and 116b respectively, with the planar legs 110a and 110b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 124a, and 124b terminating in edges 125a and 125b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 126a and 126b respectively.

[0399] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 100A are at 10, and the vertical plane axes are 12.

[0400] Reference is now made to FIG. 1B, a sectional view of Class-AA structural member, with Type-2 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 100B. The structural member 100B is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0401] The structural member 100B has; a planar base body 102 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b. Mirror-image planar legs 110a and 110b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b, respectively.

[0402] The planar base 102, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 104 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 102 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 106 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 102 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 102a and 102b extending the length of the planar base.

[0403] The mirror-image planar legs 110a and 110b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b of the planar base 102. Along the length of the planar base 102 forming mirror-image (Acute-Angle) 45-degrees-89.5-degrees, structural bends 112a and 112b with the planar base 102. The mirror image planar legs 110a and 110b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 114a and 114b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 110a and 110b terminate in longitudinal edges 117a and 117b.

[0404] Mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b extending from longitudinal edges 117a and 117b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b have a first planar portions 122a and 122b, respectively, and a second planar portions 124a and 124b, respectively: the first planar portions 122a and 122b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edges 117a and 117b, forming mirror-image structural bends 116a and 116b respectively, with the planar legs 110a and 110b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 124a, and 124b terminating in edges 125a and 125b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 126a and 126b respectively.

[0405] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 100B are at 10, and the vertical plane axes are 12.

[0406] Reference is now made to FIG. 1C, a sectional view of Class-AA structural member, with Type-3 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 100C. The structural member 100C is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0407] The structural member 100C has; a planar base body 102 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b. Mirror-image planar legs 110a and 110b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b, respectively.

[0408] The planar base 102, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 104 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 102 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 106 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 102 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 102a and 102b extending the length of the planar base.

[0409] The mirror-image planar legs 110a and 110b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 102a and 102b of the planar base 102. Along the length of the planar base 102 forming mirror-image (Acute-Angle) 45-degrees-89.5-degrees, structural bends 112a and 112b with the planar base 102. The mirror image planar legs 110a and 110b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 114a and 114b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 110a and 110b terminate in longitudinal edges 117a and 117b.

[0410] Mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b extending from longitudinal edges 117a and 117b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 120a and 120b have a first planar portions 122a and 122b, respectively, and a second planar portions 124a and 124b, respectively: the first planar portions 122a and 122b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edges 117a and 117b, forming mirror-image structural bends 116a and 116b respectively, with the planar legs 110a and 110b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 124a, and 124b terminating in edges 125a and 125b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 126a and 126b respectively.

[0411] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 100C are at 10, and the vertical plane axes are 12.

[0412] Reference is now made to FIG. 2A, a sectional view of Class-OO structural member, with Type-1 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 200A. The structural member 200A is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0413] The structural member 200A has; a planar base body 202 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b. A pair of mirror-image planar legs 210a and 210b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b, respectively.

[0414] The planar base 202, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 204 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 202 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 206 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 202 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 202a and 202b extending the length of the planar base.

[0415] The mirror-image planar legs 210a and 210b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b of the planar base 202. Along the length of the planar base 202 forming mirror-image (Obtuse-Angle) 90.5-degrees-135-degrees, structural bends 212a and 212b with the planar base 202. The mirror image planar legs 210a and 210b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 214a and 214b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 210a and 210b terminate in longitudinal edges 217a and 217b.

[0416] Mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b extending from longitudinal edges 217a and 217b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b have a first planar portions 222a and 222b, respectively, and a second planar portions 224a and 224b, respectively: the first planar portions 222a and 222b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edges 217a and 217b, forming mirror-image structural bends 216a and 216b respectively, with the planar legs 210a and 210b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 224a, and 224b terminating in edges 225a and 225b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 226a and 226b respectively.

[0417] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 200A are at 10, and the vertical plane axes are 12.

[0418] Reference is now made to FIG. 2B, a sectional view of Class-OO structural member, with Type-2 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 200B. The structural member 200B is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0419] The structural member 200B has; a planar base body 202 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b. A pair of mirror-image planar legs 210a and 210b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b, respectively.

[0420] The planar base 202, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 204 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 202 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 206 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 202 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 202a and 202b extending the length of the planar base.

[0421] The mirror-image planar legs 210a and 210b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b of the planar base 202. Along the length of the planar base 202 forming mirror-image (Obtuse-Angle) 90.5-degrees-135-degrees, structural bends 212a and 212b with the planar base 202. The mirror image planar legs 210a and 210b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 214a and 214b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 210a and 210b terminate in longitudinal edges 217a and 217b.

[0422] Mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b extending from longitudinal edges 217a and 217b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b have a first planar portions 222a and 222b, respectively, and a second planar portions 224a and 224b, respectively: the first planar portions 222a and 222b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edges 217a and 217b, forming mirror-image structural bends 216a and 216b respectively, with the planar legs 210a and 210b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 224a, and 224b terminating in edges 225a and 225b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 226a and 226b respectively.

[0423] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 200B are at 10, and the vertical plane axes are 12.

[0424] Reference is now made to FIG. 2C, a sectional view of Class-OO structural member, with Type-3 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 200C. The structural member 200C is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0425] The structural member 200C has; a planar base body 202 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b. A pair of mirror-image planar legs 210a and 210b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b, respectively.

[0426] The planar base 202, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 204 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 202 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 206 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 202 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 202a and 202b extending the length of the planar base.

[0427] The mirror-image planar legs 210a and 210b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 202a and 202b of the planar base 202. Along the length of the planar base 202 forming mirror-image (Obtuse-Angle) 90.5-degrees-135-degrees, structural bends 212a and 212b with the planar base 202. The mirror image planar legs 210a and 210b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 214a and 214b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 210a and 210b terminate in longitudinal edges 217a and 217b.

[0428] Mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b extending from longitudinal edges 217a and 217b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 220a and 220b have a first planar portions 222a and 222b, respectively, and a second planar portions 224a and 224b, respectively: the first planar portions 222a and 222b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edges 217a and 217b, forming mirror-image structural bends 216a and 216b respectively, with the planar legs 210a and 210b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 224a, and 224b terminating in edges 225a and 225b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 226a and 226b respectively.

[0429] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 200C are at 10, and the vertical plane axes are 12.

[0430] Reference is now made to FIG. 3A, a sectional view of Class-RR structural member, with Type-1 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 300A. The structural member 300A is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0431] The structural member 300A has; a planar base body 302 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b. A pair of mirror-image planar legs 310a and 310b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b, respectively.

[0432] The planar base 302, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 304 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 302 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 306 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 302 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 302a and 302b extending the length of the planar base.

[0433] The mirror-image planar legs 310a and 310b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b of the planar base 302. Along the length of the planar base 302 forming mirror-image (Right-Angle) 90-degrees, structural bends 312a and 312b with the planar base 302. The mirror image planar legs 310a and 310b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 314a and 314b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 310a and 310b terminate in longitudinal edges 317a and 317b.

[0434] Mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b extending from longitudinal edges 317a and 317b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b have a first planar portions 322a and 322b, respectively, and a second planar portions 324a and 324b, respectively: the first planar portions 322a and 322b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' 317a and 317b longitudinal edges, forming mirror-image structural bends 316a and 316b respectively, with the planar legs 310a and 310b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 324a, and 324b terminating in edges 325a and 325b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 326a and 326b respectively.

[0435] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 300A are at 30, and the vertical plane axes are 32.

[0436] Reference is now made to FIG. 3B, a sectional view of Class-RR structural member, with Type-2 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 300B. The structural member 300B is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0437] The structural member 300B has; a planar base body 302 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b. A pair of mirror-image planar legs 310a and 310b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b, respectively.

[0438] The planar base 302, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 304 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 302 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 306 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 302 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 302a and 302b extending the length of the planar base.

[0439] The mirror-image planar legs 310a and 310b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b of the planar base 302. Along the length of the planar base 302 forming mirror-image (Right-Angle) 90-degrees, structural bends 312a and 312b with the planar base 302. The mirror image planar legs 310a and 310b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 314a and 314b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 310a and 310b terminate in longitudinal edges 317a and 317b.

[0440] Mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b extending from longitudinal edges 317a and 317b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b have a first planar portions 322a and 322b, respectively, and a second planar portions 324a and 324b, respectively: the first planar portions 322a and 322b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' 317a and 317b longitudinal edges, forming mirror-image structural bends 316a and 316b respectively, with the planar legs 310a and 310b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 324a, and 324b terminating in edges 325a and 325b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 326a and 326b respectively.

[0441] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 300B are at 30, and the vertical plane axes are 32.

[0442] Reference is now made to FIG. 3C, a sectional view of Class-RR structural member, with Type-3 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by member 300C. The structural member 300C is a one-piece metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll forming process well known in the art.

[0443] The structural member 300C has; a planar base body 302 extending laterally between adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b. A pair of mirror-image planar legs 310a and 310b extending from the planar base's adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b, terminating in mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b, respectively.

[0444] The planar base 302, having patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 304 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 302 centered between the longitudinal edges, and one or more predetermined diameter size opening(s) 306 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 302 centered between the planar base longitudinal edges 302a and 302b extending the length of the planar base.

[0445] The mirror-image planar legs 310a and 310b extend from adjacent longitudinal edges 302a and 302b of the planar base 302. Along the length of the planar base 302 forming mirror-image (Right-Angle) 90-degrees, structural bends 312a and 312b with the planar base 302. The mirror image planar legs 310a and 310b have patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 314a and 314b at predetermined locations on the legs' planar portion, extending the planar legs length. The mirror image planar legs 310a and 310b terminate in longitudinal edges 317a and 317b.

[0446] Mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b extending from longitudinal edges 317a and 317b in an inward direction; the mirror-image flange sections 320a and 320b have a first planar portions 322a and 322b, respectively, and a second planar portions 324a and 324b, respectively: the first planar portions 322a and 322b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' 317a and 317b longitudinal edges, forming mirror-image structural bends 316a and 316b respectively, with the planar legs 310a and 310b; the second planar portions extending from the first planar flange longitudinal edges to form a spiral planar portions 324a, and 324b terminating in edges 325a and 325b respectively, facing an imaginary inner circular opening 326a and 326b respectively.

[0447] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 300C are at 30, and the vertical plane axes are 32.

[0448] Reference is now made to FIG. 4A, a sectional view of Class-A45R90 structural member, with Type-1 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by 400A. The structural member 400A is a one-piece elongated metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll-forming process well-known in the art.

[0449] The structural member 400A in FIG. 4A has; a planar base 402 extending laterally between its longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, Planar legs 410a and 410b extending from the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, terminating in reinforcement flange sections 420a and 420b, respectively.

[0450] The planar base 402, having a pattern of predetermined diameter size apertures 404 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 402 centered between the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, and one or more predetermined larger diameter size opening(s) 406 at predetermined locations on the planar base 402 centered between the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b extending the length of the base.

[0451] The planar leg 410a extends from longitudinal edge 402a forming a 45-degree (Acute45-Angle) structural bend 412a with the planar base 402. The planar leg 410a has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 414a at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 410a. The planar leg 410a terminates in longitudinal edges 417a.

[0452] A reinforcement flange section 420a extending from longitudinal edges 417a in an inward direction; the flange section 420a is having a first planar portion 422a and a second planar portion 424a: the first planar portion 422a, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 417a, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 416a with the planar leg 410a; the second planar portion 424a extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 424a terminating in edge 425a facing an imaginary inner circular opening 426a.

[0453] The planar leg 410b extends from longitudinal edge 402b forming a 90-degree (Right90-Angle) structural bend 412b with the planar base 402. The planar leg 410b has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 414b at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 410b. The planar leg 410b terminates in longitudinal edges 417b.

[0454] A reinforcement flange section 420b extending from longitudinal edges 417b in an inward direction; the flange section 420b having a first planar portion 422b and a second planar portions 424b: the first planar portions 422b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 417b, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 416b with the planar leg 410a; the second planar portion 424b extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 424b terminating in edge 425b facing an imaginary inner circular opening 426b.

[0455] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 400A are at 40, and the vertical plane axes are 42.

[0456] Reference is now made to FIG. 4B, a sectional view of Class-A45R90 structural member, with Type-2 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by 400B. The structural member 400B is a one-piece elongated metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll-forming process well-known in the art.

[0457] The structural member 400B in FIG. 4B has; a planar base 402 extending laterally between its longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, Planar legs 410a and 410b extending from the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, terminating in reinforcement flange sections 420a and 420b, respectively.

[0458] The planar base 402, having a pattern of predetermined diameter size apertures 404 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 402 centered between the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, and one or more predetermined larger diameter size opening(s) 406 at predetermined locations on the planar base 402 centered between the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b extending the length of the base.

[0459] The planar leg 410a extends from longitudinal edge 402a forming a 45-degree (Acute45-Angle) structural bend 412a with the planar base 402. The planar leg 410a has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 414a at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 410a. The planar leg 410a terminates in longitudinal edges 417a.

[0460] A reinforcement flange section 420a extending from longitudinal edges 417a in an inward direction; the flange section 420a is having a first planar portion 422a and a second planar portion 424a: the first planar portion 422a, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 417a, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 416a with the planar leg 410a; the second planar portion 424a extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 424a terminating in edge 425a facing an imaginary inner circular opening 426a.

[0461] The planar leg 410b extends from longitudinal edge 402b forming a 90-degree (Right90-Angle) structural bend 412b with the planar base 402. The planar leg 410b has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 414b at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 410b. The planar leg 410b terminates in longitudinal edges 417b.

[0462] A reinforcement flange section 420b extending from longitudinal edges 417b in an inward direction; the flange section 420b having a first planar portion 422b and a second planar portion 424b: the first planar portions 422b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 417b, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 416b with the planar leg 410a; the second planar portion 424b extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 424b terminating in edge 425b facing an imaginary inner circular opening 426b.

[0463] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 400B are at 40, and the vertical plane axes are 42.

[0464] Reference is now made to FIG. 4C, a sectional view of Class-A45R90 structural member, with Type-1 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by 400C. The structural member 400C is a one-piece elongated metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll-forming process well-known in the art.

[0465] The structural member 400C in FIG. 4C has; a planar base 402 extending laterally between its longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, Planar legs 410a and 410b extending from the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, terminating in reinforcement flange sections 420a and 420b, respectively.

[0466] The planar base 402, having a pattern of predetermined diameter size apertures 404 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 402 centered between the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b, and one or more predetermined larger diameter size opening(s) 406 at predetermined locations on the planar base 402 centered between the longitudinal edges 402a and 402b extending the length of the base.

[0467] The planar leg 410a extends from longitudinal edge 402a forming a 45-degree (Acute45-Angle) structural bend 412a with the planar base 402. The planar leg 410a has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 414a at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 410a. The planar leg 410a terminates in longitudinal edges 417a.

[0468] A reinforcement flange section 420a extending from longitudinal edges 417a in an inward direction; the flange section 420a is having a first planar portion 422a and a second planar portion 424a: the first planar portion 422a, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 417a, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 416a with the planar leg 410a; the second planar portion 424a extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 424a terminating in edge 425a facing an imaginary inner circular opening 426a.

[0469] The planar leg 410b extends from longitudinal edge 402b forming a 90-degree (Right90-Angle) structural bend 412b with the planar base 402. The planar leg 410b has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 414b at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 410b. The planar leg 410b terminates in longitudinal edges 417b.

[0470] A reinforcement flange section 420b extending from longitudinal edges 417b in an inward direction; the flange section 420b having a first planar portion 422b and a second planar portions 424b: the first planar portions 422b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 417b, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 416b with the planar leg 410a; the second planar portion 424b extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 424b terminating in edge 425b facing an imaginary inner circular opening 426b.

[0471] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 400C are at 40, and the vertical plane axes are 42.

[0472] Reference is now made to FIG. 5A, a sectional view of Class-A135R90 structural member, with Type-1 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by 500A. The structural member 500A is a one-piece elongated metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll-forming process well-known in the art.

[0473] The structural member 500A has; a planar base 502 extending laterally between its longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, Planar legs 510a and 510b extending from the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, terminating in reinforcement flange sections 520a and 520b, respectively.

[0474] The planar base 502, having a pattern of predetermined diameter size apertures 504 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 502 centered between the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, and one or more predetermined larger diameter size opening(s) 506 at predetermined locations on the planar base 502 centered between the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b extending the length of the base.

[0475] The planar leg 510a extends from longitudinal edge 502a forming a 135-degree (Obtuse135-Angle) structural bend 512a with the planar base 502. The planar leg 510a has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 514a at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 510a. The planar leg 510a terminates in longitudinal edges 517a.

[0476] A reinforcement flange section 520a extending from longitudinal edges 517a in an inward direction; the flange section 420a is having a first planar portion 522a and a second planar portion 524a: the first planar portion 522a, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 517a, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 516a with the planar leg 510a; the second planar portion 524a extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 524a terminating in edge 525a facing an imaginary inner circular opening 526a.

[0477] The planar leg 510b extends from longitudinal edge 502b forming a 90-degree (Right90-Angle) structural bend 512b with the planar base 502. The planar leg 510b has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 514b at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 510b. The planar leg 510b terminates in longitudinal edges 517b.

[0478] A reinforcement flange section 520b extending from longitudinal edges 517b in an inward direction; the flange section 520b having a first planar portion 522b and a second planar portions 524b: the first planar portions 522b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 517b, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 516b with the planar leg 510a; the second planar portion 524b extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 524b terminating in edge 525b facing an imaginary inner circular opening 526b.

[0479] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 500A are at 50, and the vertical plane axes are 52.

[0480] Reference is now made to FIG. 5B, a sectional view of Class-A135R90 structural member, with Type-2 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by 500B. The structural member 500B is a one-piece elongated metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll-forming process well-known in the art.

[0481] The structural member 500B has; a planar base 502 extending laterally between its longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, Planar legs 510a and 510b extending from the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, terminating in reinforcement flange sections 520a and 520b, respectively.

[0482] The planar base 502, having a pattern of predetermined diameter size apertures 504 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 502 centered between the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, and one or more predetermined larger diameter size opening(s) 506 at predetermined locations on the planar base 502 centered between the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b extending the length of the base.

[0483] The planar leg 510a extends from longitudinal edge 502a forming a 135-degree (Obtuse135-Angle) structural bend 512a with the planar base 502. The planar leg 510a has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 514a at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 510a. The planar leg 510a terminates in longitudinal edges 517a.

[0484] A reinforcement flange section 520a extending from longitudinal edges 517a in an inward direction; the flange section 420a is having a first planar portion 522a and a second planar portion 524a: the first planar portion 522a, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 517a, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 516a with the planar leg 510a; the second planar portion 524a extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 524a terminating in edge 525a facing an imaginary inner circular opening 526a.

[0485] The planar leg 510b extends from longitudinal edge 502b forming a 90-degree (Right90-Angle) structural bend 512b with the planar base 502. The planar leg 510b has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 514b at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 510b. The planar leg 510b terminates in longitudinal edges 517b.

[0486] A reinforcement flange section 520b extending from longitudinal edges 517b in an inward direction; the flange section 520b having a first planar portion 522b and a second planar portions 524b: the first planar portions 522b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 517b, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 516b with the planar leg 510a; the second planar portion 524b extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 524b terminating in edge 525b facing an imaginary inner circular opening 526b.

[0487] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 500B are at 50, and the vertical plane axes are 52.

[0488] Reference is now made to FIG. 5C, a sectional view of Class-A135R90 structural member, with Type-3 flange, one embodiment of the present invention, indicated by 500C. The structural member 500C is a one-piece elongated metallic member formed from a sheet of metal of appropriate width by a roll-forming process well-known in the art.

[0489] The structural member 500C has; a planar base 502 extending laterally between its longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, Planar legs 510a and 510b extending from the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, terminating in reinforcement flange sections 520a and 520b, respectively.

[0490] The planar base 502, having a pattern of predetermined diameter size apertures 504 at predetermined locations on the planar body portion of the base 502 centered between the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b, and one or more predetermined larger diameter size opening(s) 506 at predetermined locations on the planar base 502 centered between the longitudinal edges 502a and 502b extending the length of the base.

[0491] The planar leg 510a extends from longitudinal edge 502a forming a 135-degree (Obtuse135-Angle) structural bend 512a with the planar base 502. The planar leg 510a has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 514a at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 510a. The planar leg 510a terminates in longitudinal edges 517a.

[0492] A reinforcement flange section 520a extending from longitudinal edges 517a in an inward direction; the flange section 420a is having a first planar portion 522a and a second planar portion 524a: the first planar portion 522a, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 517a, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 516a with the planar leg 510a; the second planar portion 524a extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 524a terminating in edge 525a facing an imaginary inner circular opening 526a.

[0493] The planar leg 510b extends from longitudinal edge 502b forming a 90-degree (Right90-Angle) structural bend 512b with the planar base 502. The planar leg 510b has patterns of predetermined diameter size apertures 514b at predetermined locations, extending along the length of the planar leg 510b. The planar leg 510b terminates in longitudinal edges 517b.

[0494] A reinforcement flange section 520b extending from longitudinal edges 517b in an inward direction; the flange section 520b having a first planar portion 522b and a second planar portions 524b: the first planar portions 522b, a flat planar extending from adjacent planar legs' longitudinal edge 517b, forming a 90-degrees to 135-degrees structural bend 516b with the planar leg 510a; the second planar portion 524b extending from the flat planar flange longitudinal edge to form a spiral planar portion 524b terminating in edge 525b facing an imaginary inner circular opening 526b.

[0495] The horizontal plane axes of the structural member 500C are at 50, and the vertical plane axes are 52.

CONCLUSION, RAMIFICATION, AND SCOPE

[0496] While my above description contains many specifies, these should not be construed as limitations on the scope but rather as an exemplification of one preferred embodiment thereof. Many other variations are possible.

[0497] The application of modular structural components has numerous advantages over an equivalent steel structural component or standard reinforced concrete application in building construction. The modular, integrated structural components serve as both reinforcement and formwork, eliminating the need for both, and provides large tensile and compressive capacities over conventional structural steel and reinforced concrete components.

[0498] The application of modular, structural components in a steel-concrete composite system allows the controlled placement of steel flange reinforcement at the outer perimeter to perform most effectively in tension and the resisting bending moment and contributing to the moment of inertia. The steel-concrete composite's stiffness is also greatly enhanced due to the much greater steel elasticity over the concrete. The concrete forms an ideal core of the steel-concrete composite system, withstanding the compressive load in a typical application, delaying and often preventing the steel's local buckling. Additionally, as the structural component confines the concrete core, it increases the compressive strength and the steel-concrete composite system's ductility. In contrast to reinforced concrete columns with transverse reinforcement, the steel-concrete composite system also prevents the concrete's spalling. It minimizes congestion of reinforcement in the connection region, particularly for seismic design.

[0499] Progress in concrete technology has made it possible to utilize concrete strengths over 15 ksi in steel-concrete composite columns. When high-strength concrete is used, the more brittle nature of high-strength concrete is partially mitigated by the confinement from the light-steel structural component, and the support offered by the concrete delays local buckling of the steel structural component.

[0500] Advantageously the Class-AA and Class-AR structural components serve as steel reinforcement and permanent formwork for concrete placement, decreasing labor and material costs in the building construction. This cost-saving will have a compounding effect in more moderate multi-story building projects. The building can ascend more quickly than a comparable reinforced concrete structure since the primary structural work can precede the concrete work by one or more stories.

[0501] Advantageously the Class-OO and Class-OR structural components serve as steel reinforcement, decreasing labor and material costs in the steel rebar placement in building construction. This cost-saving will have a compounding effect in more moderate multi-story building projects. The building can ascend more quickly than a comparable reinforced concrete structure since the primary structural work can precede the concrete work by one or more stories.

[0502] Advantageously the Class-RR structural components I-beams and columns. The smaller column sizes may increase the usable floor space in the buildings. The smaller and lighter structural framework places less of a load on the foundation, resulting in minor foundation work, thus, more cutting of construction cost.

[0503] Advantageously, the embodiments offer a viable alternative to conventional Light-Frame Wood and Cold-Formed Steel framing systems with substantial advantages affecting housing affordability, especially in the disaster-affected areas in the United States and worldwide.

[0504] Advantageously, the embodiments are connectable without the need for any complex jointing operations at the job site. It is also advantageous that a minimum amount of skilled labor or heavy equipment is required to use such structural components in various structural building applications.

[0505] Advantageously, the embodiments optionally can provide attachment features to facilitate the attachment of a variety of glass fiber reinforced concrete (GFRC) composite exterior wall panels to the steel-concrete composite frame structural systems.

[0506] Advantageously, the embodiments can easily be transported to any place within the United States and worldwide in a protected state, using standard transportation means, without additional safety requirements or transportation costs.

[0507] Advantageously, the material thickness and member size can be modified to accommodate various structural load conditions for building construction.

[0508] Advantageously, modular structural components can be made in various sizes and from multiple materials, including high-strength galvanized steel selected for strength and resistance to deterioration in the expected environment.

[0509] Advantageously, the Concrete-Filled Steel Components serve as both reinforcement and formwork, eliminating the need for both, and provides large tensile and compressive capacities over conventional structural steel and reinforced concrete components.

[0510] Advantageously, the Class-AA structural components serve as permanent formwork for concrete placement, resulting in decreased labor and material costs in the building construction. This cost-saving will have a compounding effect in more moderate multi-story building projects. The building can ascend more quickly than a comparable reinforced concrete structure since the primary structural work can precede the concrete work by one or more stories.

[0511] If desired, the embodiment may be made to be incorporated into a wide variety of construction applications, with only the necessity of modifying the length, cross-sectional measurements, and material type and thickness of the structural member.

[0512] If desired, the embodiment may be made of metal alloys chosen from the Class consisting of high-yield strength steel having a preferable thickness of approximately 1.518 mm to about 4.554 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.0598 inches and 0.1793 inches inclusive, corresponding to a thickness of 16 gauge to 7 gauge inclusive, Manufacturers Standard Gauge.

[0513] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred planar base width of approximately 152.40 mm to 406.40 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness of approximately; 6.00 inches to 16.00 inches inclusive.

[0514] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred legs width size of approximately 38.1 mm to approximately 101.60 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness of approximately 1.50 inches to 4.00 inches inclusive.

[0515] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred flange flat planar portion of approximately 9.525 mm to approximately 25.40 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.375 inches and 1.00 inches inclusive.

[0516] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred flange incurvate planar portion outer diameter of approximately 9.525 mm to approximately 25.40 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.375 inches and 1.00 inches inclusive.

[0517] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred flange circular planar portion outer diameter of approximately 9.525 mm to approximately 38.10 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.375 inches and 1.50 inches inclusive.

[0518] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred flange spiral planar portion outer diameter of approximately 9.525 mm to approximately 38.1 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.375 inches and 1.50 inches inclusive.

[0519] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred base aperture diameter of approximately 12.70 mm to approximately 19.05 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 0.50 inches and 0.75 inches inclusive.

[0520] If desired, the embodiment may be made with a preferred base opening diameter of approximately 76.2 mm to approximately 127 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness between 3 inches and 5 inches inclusive.

[0521] If desired, the embodiment flange section may be modified or eliminated to accommodate concrete formwork.

[0522] If desired, the embodiment mirror-image leg-base structural bends 45-degrees to 89.5-degrees, are selected one of 45.00 degrees, 54.00 degrees, 60.00 degrees, 64.28 degrees, 67.50 degrees, 70.00 degrees, 72.00 degrees, 73.60 degrees, 75.00 degrees, 78.75 degrees, 81.00 degrees, 82.50 degrees, 84.00 degrees, 85.00 degrees, 86.00 degrees, 87.00 degrees, 87.6 degrees, 88.2 degrees, 88.5 degrees, and 89.50 degrees, associated with structural components having 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 16, 20, 24, 30, 36, 45, 60, 75, 100, 120, 360-sided polygon shape, respectively.

[0523] If desired, the embodiment mirror-image leg-base structural bends 90.5-degrees to 135-degrees, are a selected one of 90.50 degrees, 91.50 degrees, 91.80 degrees, 92.40 degrees, 93.00 degrees, 94.00 degrees, 95.00 degrees, 96.00 degrees, 97.50 degrees, 99.00 degrees, 101.25 degrees, 105.00 degrees, 106.40 degrees, 108.00 degrees, 110.00 degrees, 112.50 degrees, 115.72 degrees, 120.00 degrees, 126.00 degrees, 135.00 degrees, associated with structural components having 360, 120, 100, 75, 60, 45, 36, 30, 24, 20, 16, 12, 11, 10, 9, 8, 7, 6, 5, and 4-sided polygon shape cross-section respectively.

[0524] If desired, the embodiment mirror-image flange-leg structural bends 45-degrees to 135-degrees inclusive are selected from the group consisting of 45, 60, 75, 90, 105, 120, and 135 degrees.

[0525] For the purposes of an exemplary showing, the structural member may be made of any appropriate metallic material such as high strength steel, and other metals or metal alloys are chosen from a class consisting of high-yield strength steel having a preferable thickness of approximately 1.524 mm to approximately 4.546 mm inclusive, corresponding to a thickness approximately 0.060 inches to approximately 0.179 inches inclusive, corresponding to a thickness of approximately seven (7) gauge to approximately sixteen (16) gauge inclusive Manufacturers Standard Gauge.