US Patent:
20140165487, Jun 19, 2014
Inventors:
Amir Mirmiran - Weston FL, US
Arindam Gan Chowdhury - Miami FL, US
Nakin Suksawang - Doral FL, US
Assignee:
THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Miami FL
International Classification:
E04F 13/075
E04D 3/04
US Classification:
52408, 5250601, 52630, 5274506
Abstract:
A roof system includes a roof panel formed of concrete and an architectural surface such as a corrugated surface. A first layer of reinforcing material is disposed along and spaced inwardly from a first surface of the roof panel, and an optional second layer of reinforcing material is disposed along and spaced inwardly from a second surface of the roof panel. The first layer of reinforcing material is spaced from the second layer of reinforcing material. The reinforcing material may be formed of fiber-reinforced polymer mesh, made with carbon fibers or glass fibers. FRP rebar may be used in conjunction with FRP mesh to provide added structural strength. The roof panel may include one or more elongated ribs having a thickness greater than adjacent portions of the roof panel. In other aspects, concrete structures with reinforcing material may be used for either roof panels or wall applications.