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Fabric reinforced beam and column connections

  • US 5,657,595 A
  • Filed: 06/29/1995
  • Issued: 08/19/1997
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/1995
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A reinforced structure wherein a platform is supported by beams and wherein said beams are in turn supported by columns, said reinforced structure comprising:

  • a structural platform having a lower surface;

    at least one beam extending laterally under said structural platform, said beam having a top portion which is connected to said lower surface of said structural platform to provide support thereof, said beam also having two side surfaces and a bottom surface;

    a support column having a top portion connected to the bottom surface of said beam, said support column also having one or more sides defining a column extending away from said beam;

    composite material beam reinforcement means for reinforcing the connection of said structural platform to said beam; and

    at least one fabric strip for securing said reinforcement means to said structure, said fabric strip being adhered in part to a surface of said reinforcement means and extending into a cavity formed within said structure and secured therein.

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