Building with foam cored ribs and method
US6840013B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 11, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jan 11, 2005 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 15, 2023 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B2001/3264
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A building includes an inflatable form having an interior surface bounding a chamber. A stabilizing layer of polymeric foam or cementitious material is disposed on the interior surface of the inflatable form. At least one support layer of cementitious material is disposed on the interior surface of the stabilizing layer. Finally, one or more ribs project from the interior surface of the at least one support layer. Each rib includes a core of polymeric foam and a layer of cementitious material disposed over the core.
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