Modular free standing structure

A modular platform structure, comprising:

• a plurality of platform boards;
• a module frame having an upper surface configured to support said plurality of platform boards, wherein said module frame comprises one or more receiving openings formed into said upper surface;
• one or more fastening devices securing said plurality of platform boards to said module frame, wherein each of said one or more fastening devices includes a fastening strip having one or more fastening members extending therefrom and wherein said fastening strip is mated with at least one of said plurality of platform boards and fastens said at least one of said plurality of platform boards to said module frame by inserting at least one of said one or more fastening members into at least one of said one or more receiving openings and sliding said fastening strip in a direction relative to and parallel with said upper surface of said module frame;
• wherein said fastening strip comprises a fastening edge with mates with a groove formed within an edge of at least one of said one or more platform boards;
• and
• wherein each of said one or more fastening members extending from said fastening strip includes a latching member and a wall member extending there between, and wherein each of said one or more receiving openings in said module frame has a first opening with an area larger than said latching member to allow insertion of said latching member into said first opening, and a second opening, contiguous with said first opening, with an area smaller than said latching member to allow capturing of said latching member when said fastening strip is slid in a direction relative to and parallel with said upper surface of said module frame.

A free standing structure, comprising:

• a plurality of platform boards;
• a modular joist structure having one or more interlocking joists, said modular joist structure having an upper surface supporting said plurality of platform boards;
• one or more fastening devices securing said plurality of platform boards to said modular joist structure;
• and
• a plurality of structural footings adjustably supporting said modular joist structure,
• wherein at least one of said plurality of structural footings comprises:
• a support member having a support surface providing vertical support to said modular joist structure, said support member comprising one or more interlocking members extending vertically upward from said support surface to secure horizontal movement of said modular joist structure;
• a base member;
• and
• an adjustable leveling mechanism disposed between said support member and said base member, and leveling said modular joist structure by adjusting a height of said support member relative to said base member along a vertical axis of said structural footing, said adjustable leveling mechanism comprising:
• a static member supported by said base member, and
• a plurality of support bolts, each of which includes a first end supporting said support member and a second end having a threaded section mating with a corresponding one of a plurality of tapped holes formed within said static member, wherein rotation of said plurality of support bolts within said plurality of tapped holes allows for adjusting said height of said support member relative to said base member and altering a tilt angle of said support surface.