Dissymetric beam construction

A method of constructing a building structure, comprising the steps of:

• erecting vertical columns;
• supporting a dissymetric beam horizontally between adjacent vertical columns, said dissymetric beam being formed having a compressed, block-like flange along the upper length thereof and a flattened flange formed along the lower length thereof;
• installing a plurality of concrete plank sections in pairs along either side of said dissymetric beam supported upon the bottom flange thereof, the plank sections being assembled together in a horizontal plane spanning perpendicularly to either side of the dissymetric beam with a cavity formed immediately surrounding the beam;
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• grouting the installed plank sections immediately surrounding said dissymetric beam encased therebetween to form a geometrical interlocking composite framing structure having enhanced load carrying capabilities.

A composite structural member, comprising:

• a dissymetric beam fabricated having a compressed, block-like flange formed along the top length thereof and a flattened flange along the bottom;
• a pair of concrete plank sections assembled together along facing edges thereof and installed to span perpendicularly to either side of said dissymetric beam supported upon the bottom flange thereof, said plank sections being fabricated having a substantially uniform thickness and a hollow-cored interior, and further formed having an interior recess at each of the facing edges of said plank sections so that a cavity surrounds the dissymetric beam when assembled thereabout;
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• means for grouting said pair of plank sections together with said dissymetric beam encased therebetween to produce a geometrical interlocking composite structure having enhanced load carrying capabilities.