Timber structural member with embedded web
AssigneeLoggo IP Pty Ltd
InventorsPatrick Thornton, Peter Blair
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Abstract
A timber joist is provided, which includes first and second flanges connected together by a web, the web being structurally integral with the flanges. Both flanges comprise timber poles. The web inserts into the first and second flanges a sufficient distance so as to provide resistance to longitudinal splitting or cracking of the timber.
Claims20
A timber joist comprising first and second flanges connected together by a web which is structurally integral with the flanges, both flanges comprising timber poles, wherein each flange has a slot formed therein which extends longitudinally along the length of the flange, the slot being dimensioned to receive the web, the web being bonded in the slot, and wherein the web extends to a depth of at least about 20% of the diameter of the flange into which it is embedded.
A truss comprising at least two timber poles in non-parallel alignment with each other, each pole having a slot therein, and a web bonded into the slots of the two poles to form a structurally integral assembly, and wherein the web extends to a depth of at least about 20% of the diameter of the pole into which it is embedded.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.