System and method of constructing a composite assembly

摘要

A composite assembly includes a series of elongated layers joined lengthwise thereof. At least two of the elongated layers each have an upper elongated portion and a lower elongated portion secured together in an end-to-end relationship at a joint therebetween by a connector arrangement. The upper elongated portion is constructed of a wood material, and the lower elongated portion is constructed of a non-wood material. The lower elongated portion may have a reinforcing rod therein.

主权项

1. A composite assembly adapted for use as a support column in a building structure, the composite assembly comprising:
a series of elongated layers joined together lengthwise thereof, at least two of the elongated layers each having an upper elongated portion and a lower elongated portion secured together in an end-to-end relationship at a joint therebetween by a connector arrangement; at least one reinforcing rod structure located within at least one of the lower elongated portions; wherein the upper elongated portion of each of the at least two of the elongated layers is constructed of a first material comprised of wood; wherein the lower elongated portion of each of the at least two of the elongated layers is constructed of a second material comprised of a material other than wood; wherein the series of elongated layers is joined together along opposed interior faces thereof by the connector arrangement at locations spaced apart from the joints between the upper elongated portion and the lower elongated portion; andwherein the connector arrangement comprises a series of dual sided connectors, each connector including:
a base plate having a first surface and a second surface; a first tooth pair extending outwardly from the first surface of the base plate, the first tooth pair comprising a first tooth and a second tooth, the first tooth and second tooth each having a vertical axis perpendicular to the first surface of the base plate, the first tooth and second tooth being twisted about the vertical axis; and a second tooth pair extending outwardly from the second surface of the base plate, the second tooth pair comprising a third tooth and a fourth tooth, the third tooth and fourth tooth each having a vertical axis perpendicular to the second surface of the base plate, the third tooth and fourth tooth being twisted about the vertical axis.