Hurricane proof modular building structure

Abstract

Disclosed is a modular hurricane proof modular building structure. The structure includes a dual wall system that includes a rugged exterior constructed primarily of concrete and steel and a finished interior, with a thermal break in-between to prevent heat from the concrete and metallic structure from heating the interior surfaces. The thermal break also prevents moisture and water vapor transfer, and therefore, significantly reduces mold growth. The building combines the best of industry desired characteristics in a single modular constructed building, combining hurricane force wind resistance, relocateability, modularity, fire and heat resistance, mold resistance and substantial concrete construction.

1 . A floor structure for use in a hurricane proof modular building structure, the floor structure comprising: 
 a first floor structure portion comprising: 
 a plurality of metal support structures;  
 a non-composite deck disposed on top of the support structures; and  
 a metal cross-member connected to the metal support structures; and  
   a second floor structure portion comprising: 
 a second plurality of metal support structures;  
 a second non-composite deck disposed on top of the support structures; and  
 a second metal cross-member connected to the metal support structures; wherein the first and second metal cross members are in opposing, spaced apart relationship with respect to each other to define a floor seam that permits separation of the floor structure along the floor seam.  
   
   
   
       2 . The floor structure of  claim 1  wherein the first and second floor structure portions do not include either a plumbing entry or a plumbing discharge.  
   
   
       3 . The floor structure of  claim 1  wherein the first and second floor structure portions do not include any knockout sections.  
   
   
       4 . The floor structure of  claim 1  wherein the floor structure is designed for a 50 PSF live load.  
   
   
       5 . The floor structure of  claim 1  further comprising a concrete deck layer formed over the non-composite deck.  
   
   
       6 . A wall structure for use in a hurricane proof modular building structure, the wall structure comprising: 
 an outer concrete layer;    a plurality of metal studs spaced apart from each other and positioned adjacent to, but separated from, the concrete layer, to create metal stud-concrete layer thermal gaps;    a first insulation layer located between the plurality of metal studs and adjacent the concrete layer;    a second insulation layer positioned adjacent the first insulation layer; and    a mold resistant layer located adjacent the second insulation layer;    wherein the plurality of thermal gaps and at least one of the first and the second insulation layers create a thermal break.    
   
   
       7 . The wall structure of  claim 6  wherein the concrete layer is of prescribed thickness and density so as to create a moisture-impermeable external vapor barrier.  
   
   
       8 . The wall structure of  claim 7  wherein the vapor barrier and thermal break create substantially mold-resistant conditions within the wall structure.  
   
   
       9 . A roof structure for use in a hurricane proof modular building structure, the roof structure comprising: 
 a roof portion having load-bearing perimeter;    an inclined roof comprising opposing slanted portions reaching a central apex such that the apex of the slanted portions does not extend above the load-bearing perimeter.    
   
   
       10 . The roof structure of  claim 9 , wherein the inclined roof further comprises first and second opposingly inclined roof structure portions that are in spaced apart relationship with respect to each other to define a roof seam that permits separation of the inclined roof along the roof seam.  
   
   
       11 . The roof structure of  claim 9  wherein the load-bearing perimeter roof portion permits stacking of a plurality of roof structures and drainage along the two opposing slated portions.  
   
   
       12 . The roof structure of  claim 9  wherein the first and second roof portions are disposed below the perimeter so as to receive another modular structure thereon.  
   
   
       13 . The roof structure of  claim 9  wherein the roof structure is designed for a 30 PSF live load snow-to-ground load.  
   
   
       14 . A hurricane proof modular building structure comprising: 
 a floor structure for use in a hurricane proof modular building structure, the floor structure comprising: 
 a first floor structure portion comprising: 
 a plurality of metal support structures;  
 a non-composite deck disposed on top of the support structures; and  
 a metal cross-member connected to the metal support structures; and  
 
 a second floor structure portion comprising: 
 a second plurality of metal support structures;  
 a second non-composite deck disposed on top of the support structures; and  
 a second metal cross-member connected to the metal support structures;  
 
   wherein the first and second metal cross members are in opposing, spaced apart relationship with respect to each other to define a floor seam that permits separation of the floor structure along the floor seam;    a wall structure for use in a hurricane proof modular building structure, the wall structure comprising: 
 an outer concrete layer;  
 a plurality of metal studs spaced apart from each other and positioned adjacent to, but separated from, the concrete layer, to create metal stud-concrete layer thermal gaps;  
 a first insulation layer located between the plurality of metal studs and adjacent the concrete layer;  
 a second insulation layer positioned adjacent the first insulation layer; and  
 a mold resistant layer located adjacent the second insulation layer;  
   wherein the plurality of thermal gaps and at least one of the first and the second insulation layers create a thermal break; and    a roof structure for use in a hurricane proof modular building structure, the roof structure comprising: 
 a roof portion having load-bearing perimeter;  
 an inclined roof comprising opposing slanted portions reaching a central apex such that the apex of the slanted portions does not extend above the load-bearing perimeter.  
   
   
   
       15 . The hurricane proof modular building structure of  claim 14  a thermal break and a moisture barrier.  
   
   
       16 . The hurricane proof modular building structure of  claim 14  further comprising a poured concrete exterior modular wall that can withstand a wind speed of at least 150 mph.  
   
   
       17 . The hurricane proof modular building structure of  claim 14  wherein the building is suitable for human use or habitation.  
   
   
       18 . The hurricane proof modular building structure of  claim 14  wherein the wall structure further comprises a plumbing entry and a plumbing discharge, and wherein the plumbing entry and the plumbing discharge run through at least one of the wall layers.  
   
   
       19  The hurricane proof modular building structure of  claim 14  wherein the wall structure further comprises a plumbing entry and a plumbing discharge, and wherein the plumbing entry and the plumbing discharge does not run through a floor.  
   
   
       20 . The hurricane proof modular building structure of  claim 14  wherein the building structure has a combination of hurricane force wind resistance, relocateability, modularity, fire and heat resistance, mold resistance and substantial concrete construction.