Modular Assembly For Fabricating A Hollow Structure

摘要

The invention relates to a modular system for assembling a hollow structure. The system comprises segments for assembly into modules to assemble hollow structures such as culverts and water-retention systems. The segments comprise opposing sidewalls and a deck spanning said sidewalls having opposing sides and opposing ends which are assembled in inverted, vertically aligned relation to each other to form a hollow module. The segments engage each other with mutually engaging three dimensional structures that prevent lateral and vertical slippage between the segments. The segments may include half-columns that meet along the plane of engagement to form full-height load bearing columns in the assembled structure.

主权项

1. A modular system for assembling a hollow structure, comprising first and second segments each defined by opposing ends with an elongate axis between said ends and a deck having opposing sides and opposing ends, said deck comprising upper, lower, end and side surfaces, said first and second segments being configured for assembly in inverted, vertically aligned relation to each other to form a hollow module comprising opposed upper and lower ones of said decks, the first and second segments being configured to engage each other when assembled in vertically and/or axially aligned relationship with mutually engaging three dimensional structures configured to resist lateral and/or vertical slippage between the segments.