High rise building elevation concept

Abstract

The invention is a method to build and erect super high rise buildings with a completely new concept of civil engineering, which is based on concept and method of building of vertical columnar structures by multi stacking of columns using hydraulic suspension and elevator arm system, and then strengthening them with concrete. This is followed with building of gateway support structure around vertical columnar structure and central core to stabilize the high rise building. Next stage is the building of horizontal steel framework platforms at ground level and elevating them by central core elevator and cable hoist system. The passage of horizontal platforms through gateway structure is conducted by alternating opening and closing of gates. The process enables to populate the vertical columnar structures with horizontal platforms, which are then inter locked with vertical columnar structures and central concrete core wall Finally the steel framework platforms are strengthened with concrete.

Claims

1. A method of constructing a building, the method comprising: a. building at least one multi-stacked column by: (i) suspending with a hydraulic machine an upper column module above a lower column module; (ii) inserting with the hydraulic machine an intermediate column module between the upper column module and the lower column module; (iii) securing the intermediate column module to the lower column module, so as to extend the lower column module; (iv) repeating steps a(i)-a(iii) until a multi-stacked column having a desired height is erected, wherein the multi-stacked column has the upper column module at its top; b. attaching at least one gateway support structure to the at least one multi-stacked column, wherein the at least one gateway support structure is moveable between a closed position and an open position while remaining attached to the at least one multi-stacked column; c. building at least one steel framework platform at ground level; d. lifting the at least one steel framework platform with a cable hoist and passing the at least one steel framework platform through the at least one gateway support structure; e. locking the at least one steel framework platform to the at least one multi-stacked column; and f. strengthening the at least one steel framework platform with concrete.

2. The method of claim 1, wherein: step a further comprises, before step a(i), erecting the lower column module, the upper column module comprises the cable hoist, and the hydraulic machine is positioned between the upper column module and the lower column module.

3. The method of claim 2, wherein the hydraulic machine is attached to the upper column module at a top end of the hydraulic machine and to the lower column module at a bottom end of the hydraulic machine.

4. The method of claim 3, wherein: the hydraulic machine suspends the upper column module above the lower column module by extending the top end of the hydraulic machine attached to the upper column module away from the bottom end of the hydraulic machine attached to the lower column module, thereby creating a space for the intermediate column module between the upper column module and the lower column module.

5. The method of claim 4, wherein the hydraulic machine comprises hydraulic elevator arms that comprise a gripper that picks up and holds the intermediate column module.

6. The method of claim 5, wherein the hydraulic machine and the hydraulic elevator arms are operated and powered by a motorized axel and wheels.

7. The method of claim 1, wherein the lower and upper column modules each comprise teeth tracks configured for lift elevator wheels to run on.

8. The method of claim 1, wherein the lower and upper column modules are: self-contained, pre-fabricated and assembled in a factory, symmetrical, and comprise four sided steel templates casing with an internal steel rebar cage.

9. The method of claim 8, wherein the lower and upper column modules have an interlocking long screw drive which is held in place by a central rotation machine located at a center of the lower and upper column modules.

10. The method of claim 9, wherein: the lower and upper column modules further comprise screw drive grooves, located at top and bottom ends thereof, and the central rotation machine moves the interlocking long screw drive along the screw drive grooves; and the central rotation machine is rigidly connected by interconnected rods to the steel template.

11. The method of claim 1, wherein the lower and upper column modules are securely held in a vertical position by interlocking guide steel plates.

12. The method of claim 1, wherein front and back sides of an outer surface of the lower and upper column modules each have two teeth tracks that are configured to cooperate with a lift elevator.

13. The method of claim 1, wherein front and back sides of an outer surface of the lower and upper column modules each have two external rails that are configured to cooperate with a lift elevator.

14. The method of claim 1, wherein four sides of the lower and upper column modules comprise sockets configured to interlock with beams of a horizontal floor platform and the gateway support structure.

15. The method of claim 2, further comprising: using a mobile crane to place each upper column module; using the hydraulic machine to move the intermediate and upper column modules up and down, and to collect and hold the intermediate and upper column modules on the hydraulic machine; and strengthening the multi-stacked column by pouring concrete into a steel rebar cage therein.

16. The method of claim 1, wherein: the building comprises a central concrete core wall structure with a tower elevator shaft and a central hydraulic machine in a center of a plurality of multi-stacked columns; and the at least one gateway support structure is assembled at ground level and then elevated by the cable hoist and attached to the plurality of multi-stacked columns and a central core wall at different levels.

17. The method of claim 16, further comprising: vertically elevating by the central core hydraulic machine horizontal platforms that are assembled with steel rebar and girdles at the ground level, and attaching the horizontal platforms to the plurality of multi-stacked columns and the central concrete core wall; wherein the open position of the at least one gateway support structure enables access of the horizontal platforms through the at least one gateway support structure.

18. The method of claim 17, wherein the at least one gateway support structure is replaced by floor platforms.

19. The method of claim 18, wherein the building is populated with floor platforms starting from a top of the building to a bottom of the building.

Description

(1) FIG. 1: a side view of column structures

(2) FIG. 2: a side view of installation of first few column structures

(3) FIG. 3: a side view of installation of new column structure with hydraulic system

(4) FIG. 4: a front view installation of new column structure with hydraulic system

(5) FIG. 5: a detailed front view installation of new column structure with hydraulic system

(6) FIG. 6: a side cross section view of the column

(7) FIG. 7: a top cross section view of the column

(8) FIG. 8: a front view of stack of columns

(9) FIG. 9: a 3 dimensional view of vertical columnar structures, together with the first elevated structural support gateway zone, maintaining support for the erected columnar

(10) FIG. 10: a side view of gateway structural zones attached to vertical columnar structures and central concrete core wall

(11) FIG. 11: a top cross section view of gateway structural zones attached to vertical columnar structures

(12) FIG. 12: a top cross section view of gateway structural zones gate opening closing process

(13) FIG. 13: a top cross section view of horizontal platform.

(14) FIG. 14: a top cross section view of horizontal platform attached to vertical columns and central concrete wall core

(15) FIG. 15: a side cross section detailed view of central concrete wall core, vertical columnar structure, gateway support zones and first two elevated horizontal platforms

(16) FIG. 16: a side cross section view of central concrete wall core, vertical columnar structure, gateway support zones and elevated horizontal platforms

(17) FIG. 17: a side cross section detailed view of central concrete wall core, vertical columnar structure, gateway support zones and elevated horizontal platforms

(18) FIG. 18: a side cross section view of central concrete wall core, vertical columnar structure, and all horizontal platforms

(19) There are two types of mega column modules as shown in FIG. 1; the primary multi stack mega column module (1) and master mega column module (2) with the cable hoist (3) which will always remain at the top and literally replaces the use of current day tower cranes.

(20) FIG. 2 shows an erection of vertical columns utilizing master mega column module (2) and mega column modules (1). Firstly, a mega column module (4) is erected in place. A mobile crane unit (5) then elevates master mega column (2) with cable hoist (3) into position above the erected mega column module (4). Secondly, a hydraulically powered suspension system (6) is placed on top of the erected mega column (4). Thirdly, the hydraulic suspension system (6) which has elevator arms (7) connected to a gripper (8) which is utilized to pickup and to hold a mega column module (1). Fourthly, the hydraulic suspension system (9) opens up as shown in FIG. 3 such that the mega column module (1) can be accommodated between the master mega column module (2) and the erected mega column module (4). In addition, the top end of the hydraulic system (6) is raised into master mega column (2) whilst the bottom end remained attached to the erected mega column (4). The hydraulic elevator arms (8) are moved so that they bring the mega column module inwards and aligns it with both master mega column module (2) and erected mega column (4) as shown in FIG. 4. The hydraulic suspensions (9) and hydraulic elevator arms are operated and powered by motorized axel and wheels (10) as shown in FIG. 5 which is a frontal view with details of column elevation/erection process. All mega column modules (1, 2 & 4) have teeth tracks (11) for elevator wheels to run on as shown in FIG. 5. Finally, the hydraulic system is reverted to its original position with release of gripper (8) which allows mega column module (1) to be inserted between master mega column module (2) and previously erected mega column module (4).

(21) FIG. 6 show the side cross section and the FIG. 7 show the top cross section view of the mega column module. The mega column modules are self contained, pre-fabricated and assembled in a factory. Each mega column will be square or cylindrical, symmetrical shaped, consisting of four sided steel templates (12) casing with an internal steel rebar cage as shown in FIG. 7. Located within the centre of the mega column module is an interlocking long screw drive (13) held in place by a central rotation machine (14). The long screw drive with an aid of rotation machine moves along the screw drive groves (15) which are located at the top and the bottom end of the mega column modules. Two mega column modules are securely held in vertical position by interlocking guide steel plates (16). The central rotation machine is rigidity connected by interconnected rods (17) to steel template (12) as shown in FIG. 7. The outer surface has got two teeth tracks (10) running at front and back end of the mega columns for lift elevator. In addition, the outer surface has got two external rails (18) running at both sides of the mega columns for lift elevator. At the centre of all four sides, there are sockets into which the horizontal beams interlock into mega columns as shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. There are rails (18) and teeth tracks (10) on the external walls of mega column modules, the rails will allow for the lift elevators to run smoothly on the mega column modules and the teeth track will allow for the lift elevator wheels to grip and run vertically up and down on the erected mega column modules. All the vertically erected mega columns will have large socket holes on all four sides. The sockets will form a very unique feature allowing all horizontal components to plug into the vertically erected mega column modules during the entire process of elevation, construction and completion.

(22) The lift elevator will be one of the key modules within the entire innovative process of the building elevation concept. A mobile crane (5) is deployed between the firstly erected mega column module (2) and master mega column module (4), after which the lift elevator is deployed successfully to run vertically up and down to erect mega column modules (1) efficiently.

(23) The lift elevators main operational function will be to collect mega columns modules from the ground and transport them to the top most erected mega column module. The lift elevator will collect and hold the mega column modules on hydraulically powered arms (8) and continually repeat the process of multi-stacking the mega columns. It vertically runs on the pre-set or stacked mega columns whilst carrying mega column module to be further added on to the stacked mega columns.

(24) Each time the lift elevator returns to the top most erected mega column modules (4) the lift elevator will detach the master cable hoist mega column module (2) and temporally suspend it vertically with its hydraulically powered suspensions (9), a space is then created between the suspended master cable hoist mega column module (2) and the vertically erected mega column bellow, the lift elevators hydraulically powered arms (8) then begins to shift the mega column it carries sideways, stacking another mega column on top of the vertically erected mega column bellow.

(25) Once the lift elevator has successfully transported and deployed each mega column, it will then begins to pour concrete into the newly placed mega columns steel re-bar cage (12). At the end of each deployment the lift elevator will re-lower the temporally suspended master cable hoist mega column re-connecting it with the newly permanently deployed mega column. The lift elevator will then return to the ground level to collect another mega column to repeat the process again.

(26) The process will continually be repeated until all the required amount of columnar, have been multi-stacked right up to the desired level of tower height. The lift elevator will run vertically up and down on the erected columnar automated, although controllers on the ground will be able to visually monitor the lift elevators entire operations with the aid of sophisticated technology and cameras.

(27) The gateway structural support zone (19) as shown in FIG. 9 completes an imperatively important operation and that is to maintain the structural integrity of the vertically erected mega columns (20) from swaying in high winds. The supportive gateway zones will keep the mega columns completely stable during the entire process of the structural elevation. The FIG. 9 shows the three dimensional view of a series of multi-stage mega columns together with first elevated structural gateway support zone supporting the erected columns. The supportive gateway zones are assembled onsite. The entire assembled gateway zones are then attached to the vertically erected mega columns rail system and connected to the master mega columns cable hoist system at ground level. The horizontal gateway zones are then elevated up vertically and locked into position at different levels of the erected mega column modules as shown in FIG. 10 which shows the entire structure of vertically erected mega columns with the centre concrete core wall (21) and the horizontal support gateway zones (19). The unique gateway zones will lock onto the vertically erected mega column module lower and upper sockets as shown in FIG. 11 which is a top view of the structural support gateway zone connected to mega columns (22). The gateway zones are able to innovatively open (23) upper or lower horizontal gateway connections separately as shown in FIG. 12. The support gates are opened and begin to shift sideways (24). As one end of the lower or upper horizontal support gateway is connected to the vertical mega columns, access is provided by opening the alternative gate end, the lift elevator or horizontal floor platform (25) is then able to enter into the gateway zone, after entry is made the opened gate is closed and the alternative gate end is opened allowing the lift elevator or floor platform to pass through the zone. FIG. 13 shows assembled platform elevated through the support zone.

(28) The entire vertically erected structure of mega column modules needs to be populated with floor platforms from top to bottom. The steel girder floor platforms as shown in FIG. 14 are assembled at the ground level. Once the platforms have been assembled, the workers will begin to place and secure steel rebar (26) within the girder platforms. The horizontal assembled floor platforms are then attached to the vertical mega column modules (20) together with the master cable hoist system. The platforms is then elevated upwards passing through the structural gateway zones. The platform is then also linked or attached to the center concrete core wall (21) which accommodates the tower crane deck (27).

(29) As the floor platforms are elevated to the top of the erected structure as shown in FIG. 15, where the first floor platform is elevated right to the top of the vertically erected structure. The second floor platform (28) is elevated upwards by master mega column cable hoist system (30). The supportive gateway zone is lowered; this is as the vertically erected mega columns begins to find support from the elevated floor platforms (28, 29). As the top of the erected columnar and centre core wall structure is populated with floor platforms the gateway zones at the lower end of the structure are lowered one by one to the ground and disassembled as shown in FIGS. 16 and 17.

(30) Once the entire structure has been populated with elevated floor platforms from top to bottom as shown in FIG. 18, construction workers begin to install wiring, heating, drainage pipes and ventilation system. When the entire structure has been completed, the reinforced concrete is poured into the steel rebar of the floor platforms, beginning at the ground level floor platform. Concrete pouring into the steel rebar of the floor platforms will be continued at each floor level upwards to the very top.

(31) The final stage is to cover the entire completed building structure with glass cladding curtain wall. This is a standard procedure used in current day tower developments and is very effective as it completes projects with extreme efficiency. Pre-fabricated glass compartments are made in factories and simply delivered to the site and elevated up by tower cranes at the top of the competed structures. The glass cladding units are simply hooked on each floor platform level. The entire tower or skyscraper is then very quickly covered with glass cladding units and is therefore known as the curtain wall system.

(32) The unique innovative concept comprises of reverse civil engineering methods, not previously known or used in high rise building construction procedures. Although, some exiting engineering procedures will be applied which will include the use of elevating the centre core wall (21) as it will still be required for the central support structure and for the passage for the tower elevator shaft once the high rise building has been completed. The use of glass cladding will be used as this is still a very efficient way to cover a complete building structure.

(33) This innovative high rise building elevation concept is highly efficient method of completing the construction of towers or skyscrapers as it reduces average building construction time by about 70%. The cost of construction should also be far less by approximately 60 to 70% than conventional building construction as the concept is far less labour intensive.

(34) The unique concept and methodology should provide a unique and efficient alternative to super high rise building contractors. Local authorities would be more comfortable allowing developers to build super high rise buildings within dense metropolitan areas as construction will be completed in less time.