Load bearing interlocking structural blocks, modular building systems and structures
AssigneeJust Biofiber Corp.
InventorWilliam Malcolm RADFORD
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Abstract
Construction materials intended for use as structural elements, such as structural blocks, used in the construction of buildings and civil engineering structures. The blocks can comprise hemp hurd and fibers, flax fiber, hydraulic lime and hydrated lime. In one aspect, the blocks may comprise a body shape configured so as to allow it to interlock with other blocks in the construction of a structure. Methods for manufacturing the blocks and structures comprising such materials and methods for building such structures are also disclosed.
Claims39
A structure comprising a plurality of interlocking structural blocks, the blocks adapted for separate sections of the structure, wherein each block is made from a primarily fibrous material and a primarily lime based material, each block comprising a plurality of embedded members, one end of each member extending from one surface of the block, and a plurality of apertures extending within the block from an opposed surface of the block to the terminating end of the embedded member, the apertures adapted for engaging an extending end of an embedded member of an adjacent block.
A method for manufacturing a structure comprising:
- selecting dimensions for a plurality of interlocking structural blocks based upon application of the blocks in the structure;
- assembling the blocks to the selected dimensions, wherein each block is made from a primarily fibrous material and a primarily lime based material, each block comprising a plurality of embedded members and a plurality of apertures, one end of each member extending from a surface of the block and a plurality of apertures extending within the block from an opposed surface of the block to the terminating end of the embedded member, the apertures formed for engaging an extending end of an embedded member of an adjacent block;
- cutting one or more of the blocks to a desired configuration;
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- assembling one or more sections of the structure by adjoining the blocks such that the extending ends of the embedded members of a block are inserted into the apertures of an adjacent block.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.