Structural assemblies for constructing bridges and other structures
OwnerAlexandre De La Chevrotiereinventor
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Abstract
Structural assemblies for constructing bridges and other structures. A structural assembly may comprise an elongated member defining an internal space. The structural assembly may also comprise a plurality of framing members connected to the elongated member at a plurality of pin connection nodes, each pin connection node comprising a pin interconnecting the elongated member, a first one of the framing members, and a second one of the framing members, the pin having a first longitudinal end and a second longitudinal end, at least one of the first longitudinal end and the second longitudinal end of the pin being located in the internal space of the elongated member.
Claims26
A structural assembly comprising:
- a) an elongated member defining an internal space;
- b) a plurality of framing members connected to the elongated member at a plurality of pin connection nodes, each pin connection node comprising a pin interconnecting the elongated member, a first one of the framing members, and a second one of the framing members, a first longitudinal end of the pin and a second longitudinal end of the pin being located in the internal space of the elongated member;
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- c) a tamperproof arrangement blocking access to the pin.
A bridge comprising:
- a) a first chord defining an internal space;
- b) a second chord;
- c) a plurality of web members connected to the first chord and the second chord, the web members being connected to the first chord at a plurality of pin connection nodes, each pin connection node comprising a pin interconnecting the first chord, a first one of the web members, and a second one of the web members, a first longitudinal end of the pin and a second longitudinal end of the pin being located in the internal space of the first chord;
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- d) a tamperproof arrangement blocking access to the pin.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.