US2021270030A1PendingUtilityA1
Cementitious composite shelter
Est. expirySep 4, 2038(~12.1 yrs left)· nominal 20-yr term from priority
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Abstract
A kit for a structure includes a plurality of frame elements that facilitate constructing a frame structure of the structure and a plurality of cementitious composite mats. The plurality of frame elements and the plurality of cementitious composite mats are assemblable to provide the structure. In response to the plurality of cementitious composite mats being hydrated in-situ, the plurality of cementitious composite mats cure to provide cement panels for the structure.
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exact text as granted — not AI-modified1 . A kit for a structure, the kit comprising:
a plurality of frame elements that facilitate constructing a frame structure of the structure; and a plurality of cementitious composite mats; wherein the plurality of frame elements and the plurality of cementitious composite mats are assemblable to provide the structure; and wherein, in response to the plurality of cementitious composite mats being hydrated in-situ, the plurality of cementitious composite mats cure to provide cement panels for the structure.
2 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of frame elements and the plurality of cementitious composite mats are provided in a disassembled kit, wherein the plurality of frame elements are selectively connectable to provide the frame structure, and wherein each of the plurality of cementitious composite mats is selectively couplable to one or more frame elements of the plurality of frame elements.
3 . The kit of claim 2 , further comprising at least one of a door or a window, wherein the at least one of the door or the window is pre-installed within or installable into a respective one of the plurality of cementitious composite mats.
4 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of frame elements are pre-arranged into a plurality of sub-frame assemblies, wherein each of the plurality of cementitious composite mats is pre-coupled to a respective one of the plurality of sub-frame assemblies such that the kit includes a plurality of prefabricated cementitious composite panels, and wherein the plurality of sub-frame assemblies are selectively connectable to provide the frame structure.
5 . The kit of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of prefabricated cementitious composite panels are shippable in a flat configuration.
6 . The kit of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of prefabricated cementitious composite panels are shippable in a rolled configuration.
7 . The kit of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of prefabricated cementitious composite panels include a first type of panel and a second type of panel different than the first type of panel.
8 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the first type of panel is provided in a flat configuration and the sub-frame thereof is non-bendable, and wherein the second type of panel is provided in a pre-bent configuration.
9 . The kit of claim 7 , wherein the first type of panel is provided in a flat configuration and the sub-frame thereof is non-bendable, wherein the second type of panel is provided in the flat configuration and the sub-frame thereof is selectively bendable by hand, and wherein a frame element of the second type of panel defines a plurality of adjacent notches that facilitate selectively bending the frame element from a flat, shipping configuration to a bent, installation configuration prior to hydration of the cementitious composite mat of the second type of panel.
10 . The kit of claim 4 , wherein the plurality of cementitious composite mats extend beyond at least one of a lateral end or a longitudinal end of the plurality of sub-frame assemblies such that adjacent cementitious composite mats of adjacent cementitious composite panels at least partially overlap when the structure is assembled.
11 . The kit of claim 4 , wherein at least one of the plurality of prefabricated cementitious composite panels includes a door embedded within the cementitious composite mat thereof, and wherein at least one of the plurality of prefabricated cementitious composite panels includes a window embedded within the cementitious composite mat thereof.
12 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein at least one frame element of the plurality of frame elements defines a plurality of adjacent notches that facilitate selectively bending the at least one frame element from a flat, shipping configuration to a bent, installation configuration by hand.
13 . The kit of claim 1 , wherein each of the plurality of cementitious composite mats includes a coupling system disposed along an outer surface thereof, and wherein the coupling system is configured to facilitate detachably coupling the plurality of cementitious composite mats to the plurality of frame elements.
14 . The kit of claim 1 , further comprising an insulation layer, wherein the insulation layer is couplable to an interior of the frame structure, and wherein the plurality of cementitious composite mats are couplable to an exterior of the frame structure.
15 . The kit of claim 14 , further comprising one or more conduits embedded within the insulation layer, wherein the one or more conduits include at least one of (i) an electrical conduit configured to facilitate running wiring through the insulation layer to facilitate powering an electrical component of the structure, (ii) a water conduit configured to facilitate running water through the insulation layer to facilitate providing water to a water appliance of the structure, (iii) a gas conduit configured to facilitate running gas through the insulation layer to facilitate providing gas to a gas appliance of the structure, (iv) an air conduit configured to facilitate running conditioned air through the insulation layer to facilitate providing conditioned air received from a HVAC system throughout the structure, or (v) a waste conduit configured to facilitate running waste through insulation layer to facilitate providing the waste to a waste collection system external to the structure.
16 . A cementitious composite panel for a structure, the cementitious composite panel comprising:
a frame; and a cementitious composite mat coupled to the frame, the cementitious composite mat including:
an inner layer disposed along the frame;
an outer layer that is permeable to water; and
a cementitious mixture disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer;
wherein the frame is configured to connect to adjacent frames of adjacent panels of the structure; and wherein, in response to the cementitious composite mat being hydrated in-situ, the cementitious mixture cures to provide a cement panel for the structure.
17 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 16 , wherein the cementitious composite mat has a longer longitudinal length than the frame such that the cementitious composite mat extends beyond at least one end of the frame.
18 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 16 , wherein at least one frame member of the frame defines a plurality of adjacent notches that facilitate bending the at least one frame member of the frame from a flat, shipping configuration to a bent, installation configuration prior to hydration of the cementitious composite mat.
19 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 16 , further comprising an insulating layer, wherein the cementitious composite mat is disposed along a first side of the frame, and wherein the insulating layer is disposed at least one of (i) along an opposing second side of the frame such that the frame is sandwiched between the insulating layer and the cementitious composite mat or (ii) within gaps between frame members of the frame.
20 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 19 , further comprising one or more conduits extending within cementitious composite panel, wherein the one or more conduits include at least one of (i) an electrical conduit configured to facilitate running wiring through the cementitious composite panel to facilitate powering an electrical component of the structure, (ii) a water conduit configured to facilitate running water through the cementitious composite panel to facilitate providing water to a water appliance of the structure, (iii) a gas conduit configured to facilitate running gas through the cementitious composite panel to facilitate providing gas to a gas appliance of the structure, (iv) an air conduit configured to facilitate running conditioned air through the cementitious composite panel to facilitate providing conditioned air received from a HVAC system throughout the structure, or (v) a waste conduit configured to facilitate running waste through cementitious composite panel to facilitate providing waste through the cementitious composite panel to a waste collection system external to the structure.
21 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 20 , wherein the one or more conduits are one or more first conduits, and wherein the one or more first conduits are configured to engage with one or more second conduits of the adjacent panels.
22 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 21 , wherein an interface between the one or more first conduits and the one or more second conduits includes a seal or a mechanical retainer to secure the interface.
23 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 22 , wherein the seal includes an adhesive element configured to rupture when the one or more first conduits engage with the one or more second conduits to adhesively seal the interface.
24 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 20 , further comprising a liner disposed along a side of the insulating layer opposite the frame.
25 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 24 , wherein the liner is drywall.
26 . The cementitious composite panel of claim 24 , wherein the one or more conduits includes the electrical conduit, further comprising an electrical component embedded within or disposed along the liner or the cementitious composite mat, wherein the electrical component is connected to the wiring within the electrical conduit.
27 . A structure comprising:
a plurality of cementitious composite panels coupled together, each of the plurality of cementitious composite panels including:
a sub-frame assembly interconnected with sub-frame assemblies of adjacent cementitious composite panels to provide a frame structure of the structure;
an inner, non-permeable layer disposed along the sub-frame assembly;
an outer, water-permeable layer; and
a cementitious mixture disposed between the inner, non-permeable layer and the outer, water-permeable layer;
wherein, in response to the plurality of cementitious composite panels being hydrated in-situ, the cementitious mixture cures to provide cement panels of the structure.Cited by (0)
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