US20180080240A1 - Structure and method of making the same - Google Patents
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- This disclosure relates to structures and, more particularly, to entertainment structures and methods of making the same.
- buildings/structures were constructed out of some form of stone, which prevented such buildings/structures from achieving substantial height, as the lower walls of the building/structure would need to be prohibitively thick in order to bear the weight of the upper portion of the building/structure.
- buildings/structures unimaginable at one time are now highly achievable.
- the use of structural steel has allowed very tall building/ structures to be constructed, wherein the steel frame provides the needed strength without the excessive weight of stone. Accordingly, tall buildings/structures may be built without overburdening the foundation and lower walls of the building/structure.
- buildings/structures have been built in substantially the same fashion. Specifically, the foundation of the building is constructed, upon which the structural steel framework is attached, to which the floor plates and various exterior panels that form the outside of the building are attached.
- an entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure.
- the entertainment structure may include a plurality of floor plate assemblies.
- Each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may include: a first edge, and a second edge.
- the first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may be configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may be configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure.
- the moment stabilizing structure may include: truss assembly; and a floor tying assembly.
- the truss assembly may include at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly.
- the floor tying assembly may be configured to index the plurality of floor plate assemblies with respect to each other and transfer the load of the plurality of floor plate assemblies to the truss assembly.
- the first edge of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may be essentially opposite to the second edge of the plurality of floor plate assemblies.
- the offset core may be a concrete offset core.
- the concrete offset core may be a slip-formed concrete offset core.
- the offset core may be configured to include one or more of: one or more elevator assemblies; one or more ventilation assemblies; and one or more stair assemblies.
- the offset core may be positioned proximate the periphery of the entertainment structure. At least one of the plurality of floor plate assemblies positioned toward the top of the entertainment structure may be larger than at least one of the plurality of floor plate assemblies positioned toward the bottom of the entertainment structure.
- the track-based, freefall entertainment ride may include: an essentially vertical track assembly; and a vehicle assembly configured to contain one or more riders and configured to be moveable along the essentially vertical track assembly.
- the track-based, freefall entertainment ride may be positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core.
- an entertainment structure in another implementation, includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure, wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride is positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core.
- a plurality of floor plate assemblies may each include: a first edge, and a second edge. The first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure.
- the moment stabilizing structure may include: a truss assembly; and a floor tying assembly.
- the truss assembly may include at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly.
- the floor tying assembly may be configured to index the plurality of floor plate assemblies with respect to each other and transfer the load of the plurality of floor plate assemblies to the truss assembly.
- an entertainment structure in another implementation, includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure, wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride is positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core.
- the offset core may be configured to include one or more of: one or more elevator assemblies; one or more ventilation assemblies; and one or more stair assemblies.
- the track-based, freefall entertainment ride may include: an essentially vertical track assembly; and a vehicle assembly configured to contain one or more riders and configured to be moveable along the essentially vertical track assembly.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a structure
- FIG. 2 is a front view of the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 3 is a right-side view of the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 4 is a left-side view of the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 5 is a back view of the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 7A-7B are diagrammatic views of a first exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 8A-8B are diagrammatic views of a second exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 9A-9B are diagrammatic views of a third exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic view of a fourth exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 11A-11H are diagrammatic views of eight module assembly that make up a portion of the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 12 is another cross-sectional view of the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 13 is another cross-sectional view of a the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a method of constructing the structure of FIG. 1 ;
- FIGS. 15A-15H are sequenced views of the construction of the structure of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of structure 100
- FIG. 2 is a front view of structure 100
- FIG. 3 is a right-side view of structure 100
- FIG. 4 is a left-side view of structure 100
- FIG. 5 is a back view of structure 100
- Examples of structure 100 may include but is not limited to a residential building/structure, a office building/structure, a vertical entertainment building/structure, a tower structure, and an observation structure.
- Structure 100 may include offset core 102 , moment stabilizing structure 104 and plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 .
- Offset core 102 may be a concrete offset core, wherein this concrete offset core may be a slip-formed concrete offset core.
- slip forming also known as continuous pouring and/or continuous forming
- slip forming is a construction method in which concrete is poured into a continuously moving form.
- Slip forming may be used for vertical structures (e.g., bridges, towers, buildings, dams), as well as for horizontal structures (e.g., roadways). Slip forming may enable continuous, non-interrupted, cast-in-place “flawless” (i.e. no joints) concrete structures that may provide superior performance characteristics when compared to piecewise construction using discrete form elements.
- Slip forming may rely on the quick-setting properties of concrete and may require a balance between quick-setting capacity and workability.
- the concrete used may need to be workable enough to be placed into the form and consolidated (via vibration), yet quick-setting enough to emerge from the form with strength. This strength may be needed because the freshly set concrete must not only permit the form to “slip” by the concrete without disturbing it, but also to support the pressure of the new concrete as well as resist collapse caused by the vibration of the compaction machinery.
- the concrete form When using slip forming on vertical structures, the concrete form may be surrounded by a platform on which workers may stand. Together, the concrete form and the working platform may be raised by e.g., hydraulic jacks. Generally, the slipform may be raised at a rate that permits the concrete to harden by the time it emerges from the bottom of the form.
- Moment stabilizing structure 104 may be constructed of structural steel and may be configured to provide the appropriate aesthetic value.
- moment stabilizing structure 104 may be constructed out of tubular structural steel sized in accordance with the load that would be experienced by moment stabilizing structure 104 .
- portions of moment stabilizing structure 104 may be up to 16′ in diameter and may be constructed of 3′′ thick mild steel. To further enhance strength, some or all of moment stabilizing structure 104 may be filed with concrete.
- Each of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may include a first edge and a second edge.
- floor plate assembly 108 within plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 is shown to include first edge 110 and second edge 112 ;
- floor plate assembly 114 within plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 is shown to include first edge 116 and second edge 118 ;
- floor plate assembly 120 within plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 is shown to include first edge 122 and second edge 124 .
- the first edge (e.g., first edges 110 , 116 , 122 ) of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may be essentially opposite to the second edge (e.g., second edges 112 , 118 , 124 ) of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 .
- the first edge (e.g., first edges 110 , 116 , 122 ) of each of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may be configured to be coupled to offset core 102 and the second edge (e.g., second edges 112 , 118 , 124 ) of each of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may be configured to be coupled to moment stabilizing structure 104 .
- the first edge (e.g., first edges 110 , 116 , 122 ) of each of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may be e.g., bolted to and/or welded to e.g., one or more embedded steel plates included within/cast into offset core 102 .
- the second edge (e.g., second edges 112 , 118 , 124 ) of each of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may be bolted to and/or welded to e.g., moment stabilizing structure 104 .
- Moment stabilizing structure 104 may include truss assembly 126 and floor tying assembly 128 , wherein truss assembly 126 may includes at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly (e.g., essentially diagonal brace assembly 130 ).
- Floor tying assembly 128 may be configured to index plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 with respect to each other (e.g., thus providing the appropriate spacing between floor plate assemblies 108 , 114 , 120 ). Additionally, floor tying assembly 128 may be configured to transfer the load (e.g., load 132 ) of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 to truss assembly 126 . Specifically, load 132 may be transferred through essentially diagonal brace assembly 130 to grade/foundation/footing 134 .
- load 132 may be transferred through essentially diagonal brace assembly 130 to grade/foundation/footing 134 .
- Offset core 102 may be positioned proximate the periphery 136 of structure 100 .
- offset core 102 is shown to form the back wall of structure 100 , wherein (and as discussed above) the first edge (e.g., first edges 110 , 116 , 122 ) of each of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may be configured to be coupled to offset core 102 .
- plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 may be off center with respect to centerline 138 of offset core 106 , resulting in the creation of moment 140 about the base of offset core 102 . Accordingly and through the use of truss assembly 126 (and essentially diagonal brace assembly 130 ), moment 140 may be effectively cancelled.
- At least one of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 positioned toward the top of structure 100 may be larger than at least one of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 positioned toward the bottom of structure 100 .
- floor plate assembly 108 is shown to be larger (in the y-axis) than floor plate assembly 114 ; wherein floor plate assembly 114 is shown to be larger (in the y-axis) than floor plate assembly 120 .
- structures e.g., structure 100
- structures may be created that have widths and/or depths that are larger than the footprint of the structure itself.
- structures e.g., structure 100
- structures may be constructed that are asymmetrical in nature, as the various floor plate assemblies (e.g., floor plate assembly 108 , 114 , 120 ) need not be centered about offset core, as any moment about the base of offset core 104 may be effectively cancelled by moment stabilizing structure 104 (generally) and truss assembly 126 and/or essentially diagonal brace assembly 130 (specifically).
- a canopy assembly (e.g., canopy assembly 142 ) may be coupled to moment stabilizing structure 104 and may be configured to form an atrium (e.g., atrium 144 ) proximate the entryway (e.g., entryway 146 ) of structure 100 .
- atrium e.g., atrium 144
- entryway e.g., entryway 146
- canopy assembly 142 may be purely aesthetic in nature.
- canopy assembly 142 may be constructed from various different materials (e.g., metal, wood, plastic and/or glass) and may be configured to shield visitors of structure 100 from rain, snow, wind and/or sunshine.
- offset core 102 may be configured to house various systems and subsystems.
- FIG. 6 there is shown a cross-sectional view of structure 100 , wherein examples of such systems and subsystems may include but are not limited to one or more elevator assemblies (e.g., elevator assemblies 200 , 202 , 204 , 206 , 208 , 210 , 212 , 214 , 216 ), one or more ventilation assemblies (e.g., ventilation assembly 218 ), one or more stair assemblies (e.g., stair assemblies 220 , 222 , 224 ), one or more plumbing systems (e.g., standpipes 226 ) and one or more electrical systems (e.g., electrical systems 228 ).
- elevator assemblies e.g., elevator assemblies 200 , 202 , 204 , 206 , 208 , 210 , 212 , 214 , 216
- ventilation assemblies e.g., ventilation assembly 218
- stair assemblies e.g., stair assemblies
- an example of structure 100 may include but is not limited to a vertical entertainment building/structure and, when configured in such a manner, structure 100 may be configured to include entertainment rides that may each be multi-story entertainment rides (e.g., entertainment rides that span at least two of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 ).
- entertainment rides may include but are not limited to: a) moveable, observation pod entertainment ride 250 (see FIGS. 7A-7B ) positioned outside of structure 100 ; b) tethered, freefall entertainment ride 300 (see FIG. 8A-8B ) positioned within structure 100 ; c) track-based, freefall entertainment ride 350 (see FIG. 9A-9B ) positioned outside of structure 100 ; and transparent, observation platform entertainment ride 400 (see FIG. 10 ) positioned outside of structure 100 .
- moveable, observation pod entertainment ride 250 positioned outside of structure 100 may include track assembly 252 and at least one observation pod (e.g., observation pods 254 , 256 , 258 , 260 , 262 , 264 ) configured to contain one or more riders (e.g., rider 266 ) and configured to be moveable along track assembly 252 .
- Moveable observation pod entertainment ride 250 may be positioned proximate an outside portion (e.g., outside portion 268 ) of offset core 102 .
- Observation pods 254 , 256 , 258 , 260 , 262 , 264 may be configured to auto-level so that they remain level while moving along track assembly 252 .
- tethered, freefall entertainment ride 300 positioned within structure 100 may include bungee assembly 302 coupled on a first end to an upper portion of structure 100 , wherein bungee assembly 302 may be configured to be releasably coupled on a second end to a rider (e.g., rider 304 ).
- rider 304 may travel up to a higher portion of structure 100 (via offset core 102 ) and may be attached to bungee assembly 302 (typically via a body harness worn by rider 304 ).
- Tethered, freefall entertainment ride 300 may include one or more control cables and/or guide cables (not shown), thus maintaining rider 304 in the center of the space formed between offset core 102 and moment stabilizing structure 104 . Rider 304 may then freefall from this higher portion of structure 100 downward between offset core 102 and moment stabilizing structure 104 until bungee assembly 302 slows and eventually stops the descent of rider 304 at a distance sufficiently above grade to ensure proper and safe operation of tethered, freefall entertainment ride 300 .
- track-based, freefall entertainment ride 350 positioned outside of structure 100 may include an essentially vertical track assembly 352 and vehicle assembly 354 configured to contain one or more riders (not shown) and configured to be moveable along essentially vertical track assembly 352 .
- Track-based, freefall entertainment ride 35 ( ) may be positioned proximate an outside portion (e.g., outside portion 268 ) of offset core 102 Accordingly and when using track-based, freefall entertainment ride 350 , a rider (not shown) may enter (and be secured within) vehicle assembly 354 . Vehicle assembly 354 may then be lifted (via one or more cables, not shown) to a higher portion of structure 100 .
- Vehicle assembly 354 may then freefall from this higher portion of structure 100 downward along vertical track assembly 352 until vehicle assembly 354 slows and eventually stops its descent toward the bottom of vertical track assembly 352 via one or more magnet assemblies (not shown) positioned proximate a lower portion of vertical track assembly 352 .
- transparent, observation platform entertainment ride 400 positioned outside of structure 100 may include transparent walkway assembly 402 positioned away from offset core 102 .
- Transparent, observation platform entertainment ride 400 may be positioned proximate an outside portion (e.g., outside portion 268 ) of offset core 102 and may allow riders (e.g., rider 404 ) to walk along transparent walkway assembly 402 and experience the sensation of floating.
- structure 100 may include a plurality of modules that are basically subcomponents that are assembled to form structure 100 .
- structure 100 is shown to be formed from eight discrete modules.
- FIG. 11A illustrates an example of first module 450 (i.e., the highest or top module) of structure 100 ; wherein first module 450 may be referred to as the “Rooftop Module”.
- FIG. 11B illustrates an example of second module 452 (i.e., the module below module 450 ) of structure 100 ; wherein second module 452 may be referred to as the “VIP Module”.
- FIG. 11C illustrates an example of third module 454 (i.e., the module below module 452 ) of structure 100 ; wherein third module 454 may be referred to as the “Theater Module”.
- FIG. 11D illustrates an example of fourth module 456 (i.e., the module below module 454 ) of structure 100 ; wherein fourth module 456 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #1”.
- FIG. 11E illustrates an example of fifth module 458 (i.e., the module below module 456 ) of structure 100 ; wherein fifth module 458 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #2”.
- FIG. 11F illustrates an example of sixth module 460 (i.e., the module below module 458 ) of structure 100 ; wherein fifth module 458 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #3”.
- FIG. 11G illustrates an example of seventh module 462 (i.e., the module below module 460 ) of structure 100 ; wherein seventh module 462 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #4”.
- FIG. 11H illustrates an example of eighth module 464 (i.e., the lowest or bottom module) of structure 100 ; wherein eighth module 464 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #5”.
- FIGS. 11A-11H show modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 being coupled to offset core 102
- this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be a limitation of this disclosure.
- offset core 102 may be unitary in nature, in that offset core 102 may be constructed using slip forming or continuous pouring technique. Accordingly, offset core 102 may first be constructed and then modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 may be erected with respect to offset core 102 .
- One or more of the plurality of modules may include one or more floor plate assemblies (e.g., plurality of floor plate assemblies 106 ).
- module 450 FIG. 11A
- module 452 FIG. 11B
- module 454 FIG. 11C
- module 450 FIG. 11A
- module 452 FIG. 11B
- module 454 FIG. 11C
- each of the plurality of modules may be configured to slidable engage one or more essentially-vertical track assemblies (e.g., essentially-vertical track assemblies 500 , 502 ) included within offset core 102 , thus allowing for Z-axis movement (i.e., inward and outward movement with respect to the page) of the plurality of modules (e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 ) during the construction process of structure 100 .
- essentially-vertical track assemblies e.g., essentially-vertical track assemblies 500 , 502
- Z-axis movement i.e., inward and outward movement with respect to the page
- Essentially-vertical track assemblies 500 , 502 may be embedded into offset core 102 and may be configured to run from the top of offset core 102 (i.e., the area proximate module 450 as shown in FIG. 11A ) to the bottom of offset core 102 (i.e., the area proximate module 464 as shown in FIG. 11H ).
- essentially-vertical track assemblies 500 , 502 may include one or more t-shaped assemblies (e.g., t-shaped assemblies 550 ).
- the plurality of modules e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464
- construction method 500 for erecting structure 100 that includes the above-described plurality of modules (e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 ).
- Method 500 may include building 502 offset core 102 ; erecting 504 an upper module (e.g., module 450 ) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 ) and erecting 506 additional modules (e.g., module 452 , then module 454 , then module 456 , then module 458 , then module 460 , then module 462 , then module 464 ) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 ).
- modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462
- construction method 500 may build 508 a concrete offset core (e.g., offset core 102 ) using a slip form construction technique (as described above).
- construction method 500 may slidably couple 510 the upper module (e.g., module 450 ) to offset core 102 (as shown in FIG. 15A ).
- construction method 500 may: jack 512 the upper module (e.g., module 450 ) upward to a height sufficient to enable positioning a lower module (e.g., modules 452 ) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 ) beneath the upper module (e.g., module 450 ), as shown in FIG.
- construction method 500 may also: jack 520 combined module 550 upward to a height sufficient to enable positioning an additional module (e.g., module 454 ) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g., modules 450 , 452 , 454 , 456 , 458 , 460 , 462 , 464 ) beneath combined module 550 , as shown in FIG.
- FIG. 15C position 522 the additional module (e.g., module 454 ) beneath combined module 550 , as shown in FIG. 15D ; slidably couple 524 the additional module (e.g., module 454 ) to offset core 102 , as shown in FIG. 15D ; and couple 526 the additional module (e.g., module 454 ) to combined module 550 , as shown in FIG. 15D .
- the above-described construction method may be repeated (as shown in FIGS. 15E-15H ) until the construction of structure 100 is complete.
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Abstract
An entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure.
Description
- This application claims the benefit of U.S. Provisional Application No. 62/397,681, filed on 21 Sep. 2016; the contents of which are incorporated herein by reference.
- This disclosure relates to structures and, more particularly, to entertainment structures and methods of making the same.
- Throughout the years, the manner in which buildings and structures have been constructed has greatly changed. For example, prior to the use of structural steel within buildings/structures, buildings/structures were constructed out of some form of stone, which prevented such buildings/structures from achieving substantial height, as the lower walls of the building/structure would need to be prohibitively thick in order to bear the weight of the upper portion of the building/structure.
- However, as the design of buildings/structures changed and advanced throughout the years, buildings/structures unimaginable at one time are now highly achievable. For example, the use of structural steel has allowed very tall building/ structures to be constructed, wherein the steel frame provides the needed strength without the excessive weight of stone. Accordingly, tall buildings/structures may be built without overburdening the foundation and lower walls of the building/structure.
- However, for pretty close the past 100 years, buildings/structures have been built in substantially the same fashion. Specifically, the foundation of the building is constructed, upon which the structural steel framework is attached, to which the floor plates and various exterior panels that form the outside of the building are attached.
- Unfortunately, the continued use of such traditional building techniques often prevents the advancement of modern building design.
- Invention #8) Structure w/an External Side-Mounted Skydrop Ride.
- In one implementation, an entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure.
- One or more of the following features may be included. The entertainment structure may include a plurality of floor plate assemblies. Each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may include: a first edge, and a second edge. The first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may be configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may be configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure. The moment stabilizing structure may include: truss assembly; and a floor tying assembly. The truss assembly may include at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly. The floor tying assembly may be configured to index the plurality of floor plate assemblies with respect to each other and transfer the load of the plurality of floor plate assemblies to the truss assembly. The first edge of the plurality of floor plate assemblies may be essentially opposite to the second edge of the plurality of floor plate assemblies. The offset core may be a concrete offset core. The concrete offset core may be a slip-formed concrete offset core. The offset core may be configured to include one or more of: one or more elevator assemblies; one or more ventilation assemblies; and one or more stair assemblies. The offset core may be positioned proximate the periphery of the entertainment structure. At least one of the plurality of floor plate assemblies positioned toward the top of the entertainment structure may be larger than at least one of the plurality of floor plate assemblies positioned toward the bottom of the entertainment structure. The track-based, freefall entertainment ride may include: an essentially vertical track assembly; and a vehicle assembly configured to contain one or more riders and configured to be moveable along the essentially vertical track assembly. The track-based, freefall entertainment ride may be positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core.
- In another implementation, an entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure, wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride is positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core. A plurality of floor plate assemblies may each include: a first edge, and a second edge. The first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure.
- One or more of the following features may be included. The moment stabilizing structure may include: a truss assembly; and a floor tying assembly. The truss assembly may include at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly. The floor tying assembly may be configured to index the plurality of floor plate assemblies with respect to each other and transfer the load of the plurality of floor plate assemblies to the truss assembly.
- In another implementation, an entertainment structure includes: an offset core; a moment stabilizing structure; and a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure, wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride is positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core.
- One or more of the following features may be included. The offset core may be configured to include one or more of: one or more elevator assemblies; one or more ventilation assemblies; and one or more stair assemblies. The track-based, freefall entertainment ride may include: an essentially vertical track assembly; and a vehicle assembly configured to contain one or more riders and configured to be moveable along the essentially vertical track assembly.
- The details of one or more implementations are set forth in the accompanying drawings and the description below. Other features and advantages will become apparent from the description, the drawings, and the claims.
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FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a structure; -
FIG. 2 is a front view of the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 3 is a right-side view of the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 4 is a left-side view of the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 5 is a back view of the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 7A-7B are diagrammatic views of a first exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 8A-8B are diagrammatic views of a second exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 9A-9B are diagrammatic views of a third exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 10 is a diagrammatic view of a fourth exemplary entertainment ride incorporated into the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIGS. 11A-11H are diagrammatic views of eight module assembly that make up a portion of the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 12 is another cross-sectional view of the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 13 is another cross-sectional view of a the structure ofFIG. 1 ; -
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a method of constructing the structure ofFIG. 1 ; and -
FIGS. 15A-15H are sequenced views of the construction of the structure ofFIG. 1 . - Like reference symbols in the various drawings indicate like elements.
- Referring to
FIGS. 1-5 , there is shown various views ofstructure 100. Specifically,FIG. 1 is a perspective view ofstructure 100,FIG. 2 is a front view ofstructure 100,FIG. 3 is a right-side view ofstructure 100,FIG. 4 is a left-side view ofstructure 100, andFIG. 5 is a back view ofstructure 100. Examples ofstructure 100 may include but is not limited to a residential building/structure, a office building/structure, a vertical entertainment building/structure, a tower structure, and an observation structure.Structure 100 may include offsetcore 102,moment stabilizing structure 104 and plurality offloor plate assemblies 106. - Offset
core 102 may be a concrete offset core, wherein this concrete offset core may be a slip-formed concrete offset core. As is known in the art, slip forming (also known as continuous pouring and/or continuous forming) is a construction method in which concrete is poured into a continuously moving form. - Slip forming may be used for vertical structures (e.g., bridges, towers, buildings, dams), as well as for horizontal structures (e.g., roadways). Slip forming may enable continuous, non-interrupted, cast-in-place “flawless” (i.e. no joints) concrete structures that may provide superior performance characteristics when compared to piecewise construction using discrete form elements.
- Slip forming may rely on the quick-setting properties of concrete and may require a balance between quick-setting capacity and workability. For example, the concrete used may need to be workable enough to be placed into the form and consolidated (via vibration), yet quick-setting enough to emerge from the form with strength. This strength may be needed because the freshly set concrete must not only permit the form to “slip” by the concrete without disturbing it, but also to support the pressure of the new concrete as well as resist collapse caused by the vibration of the compaction machinery.
- When using slip forming on vertical structures, the concrete form may be surrounded by a platform on which workers may stand. Together, the concrete form and the working platform may be raised by e.g., hydraulic jacks. Generally, the slipform may be raised at a rate that permits the concrete to harden by the time it emerges from the bottom of the form.
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Moment stabilizing structure 104 may be constructed of structural steel and may be configured to provide the appropriate aesthetic value. For example,moment stabilizing structure 104 may be constructed out of tubular structural steel sized in accordance with the load that would be experienced bymoment stabilizing structure 104. In one particular implantation, portions ofmoment stabilizing structure 104 may be up to 16′ in diameter and may be constructed of 3″ thick mild steel. To further enhance strength, some or all ofmoment stabilizing structure 104 may be filed with concrete. - Each of plurality of
floor plate assemblies 106 may include a first edge and a second edge. For example,floor plate assembly 108 within plurality offloor plate assemblies 106 is shown to includefirst edge 110 andsecond edge 112;floor plate assembly 114 within plurality offloor plate assemblies 106 is shown to includefirst edge 116 andsecond edge 118; andfloor plate assembly 120 within plurality offloor plate assemblies 106 is shown to includefirst edge 122 andsecond edge 124. - The first edge (e.g.,
first edges floor plate assemblies 106 may be essentially opposite to the second edge (e.g.,second edges floor plate assemblies 106. - The first edge (e.g.,
first edges floor plate assemblies 106 may be configured to be coupled to offsetcore 102 and the second edge (e.g.,second edges floor plate assemblies 106 may be configured to be coupled tomoment stabilizing structure 104. For example, the first edge (e.g.,first edges floor plate assemblies 106 may be e.g., bolted to and/or welded to e.g., one or more embedded steel plates included within/cast into offsetcore 102. Further, the second edge (e.g.,second edges floor plate assemblies 106 may be bolted to and/or welded to e.g.,moment stabilizing structure 104. -
Moment stabilizing structure 104 may includetruss assembly 126 andfloor tying assembly 128, whereintruss assembly 126 may includes at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly (e.g., essentially diagonal brace assembly 130). -
Floor tying assembly 128 may be configured to index plurality offloor plate assemblies 106 with respect to each other (e.g., thus providing the appropriate spacing betweenfloor plate assemblies floor tying assembly 128 may be configured to transfer the load (e.g., load 132) of plurality offloor plate assemblies 106 totruss assembly 126. Specifically, load 132 may be transferred through essentiallydiagonal brace assembly 130 to grade/foundation/footing 134. - Offset
core 102 may be positioned proximate theperiphery 136 ofstructure 100. For example, offsetcore 102 is shown to form the back wall ofstructure 100, wherein (and as discussed above) the first edge (e.g.,first edges floor plate assemblies 106 may be configured to be coupled to offsetcore 102. Accordingly, plurality offloor plate assemblies 106 may be off center with respect tocenterline 138 of offsetcore 106, resulting in the creation ofmoment 140 about the base of offsetcore 102. Accordingly and through the use of truss assembly 126 (and essentially diagonal brace assembly 130),moment 140 may be effectively cancelled. - At least one of plurality of
floor plate assemblies 106 positioned toward the top ofstructure 100 may be larger than at least one of plurality offloor plate assemblies 106 positioned toward the bottom ofstructure 100. For example,floor plate assembly 108 is shown to be larger (in the y-axis) thanfloor plate assembly 114; whereinfloor plate assembly 114 is shown to be larger (in the y-axis) thanfloor plate assembly 120. - Accordingly and through the use of a system that employs offset
core 102 andmoment stabilizing structure 104, structures (e.g., structure 100) may be created that have widths and/or depths that are larger than the footprint of the structure itself. Further and through the use of a system that employs offsetcore 102 and moment stabilizing structure 104 (to effectively cancel moment 140), structures (e.g., structure 100) may be constructed that are asymmetrical in nature, as the various floor plate assemblies (e.g.,floor plate assembly core 104 may be effectively cancelled by moment stabilizing structure 104 (generally) andtruss assembly 126 and/or essentially diagonal brace assembly 130 (specifically). - A canopy assembly (e.g., canopy assembly 142) may be coupled to
moment stabilizing structure 104 and may be configured to form an atrium (e.g., atrium 144) proximate the entryway (e.g., entryway 146) ofstructure 100. In certain configuration,canopy assembly 142 may be purely aesthetic in nature. In other configurations,canopy assembly 142 may be constructed from various different materials (e.g., metal, wood, plastic and/or glass) and may be configured to shield visitors ofstructure 100 from rain, snow, wind and/or sunshine. - As is standard in the construction trades, offset
core 102 may be configured to house various systems and subsystems. Referring also toFIG. 6 , there is shown a cross-sectional view ofstructure 100, wherein examples of such systems and subsystems may include but are not limited to one or more elevator assemblies (e.g.,elevator assemblies stair assemblies - As discussed above, an example of
structure 100 may include but is not limited to a vertical entertainment building/structure and, when configured in such a manner,structure 100 may be configured to include entertainment rides that may each be multi-story entertainment rides (e.g., entertainment rides that span at least two of plurality of floor plate assemblies 106). As will be discussed below in greater detail, examples of such entertainment rides may include but are not limited to: a) moveable, observation pod entertainment ride 250 (seeFIGS. 7A-7B ) positioned outside ofstructure 100; b) tethered, freefall entertainment ride 300 (seeFIG. 8A-8B ) positioned withinstructure 100; c) track-based, freefall entertainment ride 350 (seeFIG. 9A-9B ) positioned outside ofstructure 100; and transparent, observation platform entertainment ride 400 (seeFIG. 10 ) positioned outside ofstructure 100. - Referring also to
FIG. 7A-7B , moveable, observationpod entertainment ride 250 positioned outside ofstructure 100 may includetrack assembly 252 and at least one observation pod (e.g.,observation pods track assembly 252. Moveable observationpod entertainment ride 250 may be positioned proximate an outside portion (e.g., outside portion 268) of offsetcore 102.Observation pods track assembly 252. - Referring also to
FIGS. 8A-8B , tethered,freefall entertainment ride 300 positioned withinstructure 100 may includebungee assembly 302 coupled on a first end to an upper portion ofstructure 100, whereinbungee assembly 302 may be configured to be releasably coupled on a second end to a rider (e.g., rider 304). Tethered,freefall entertainment ride 300 may be positioned between offsetcore 102 andmoment stabilizing structure 104. Accordingly and when using tethered,freefall entertainment ride 300,rider 304 may travel up to a higher portion of structure 100 (via offset core 102) and may be attached to bungee assembly 302 (typically via a body harness worn by rider 304). Tethered,freefall entertainment ride 300 may include one or more control cables and/or guide cables (not shown), thus maintainingrider 304 in the center of the space formed between offsetcore 102 andmoment stabilizing structure 104.Rider 304 may then freefall from this higher portion ofstructure 100 downward between offsetcore 102 andmoment stabilizing structure 104 untilbungee assembly 302 slows and eventually stops the descent ofrider 304 at a distance sufficiently above grade to ensure proper and safe operation of tethered,freefall entertainment ride 300. - Referring also to
FIGS. 9A-9B , track-based,freefall entertainment ride 350 positioned outside ofstructure 100 may include an essentiallyvertical track assembly 352 andvehicle assembly 354 configured to contain one or more riders (not shown) and configured to be moveable along essentiallyvertical track assembly 352. Track-based, freefall entertainment ride 35( )may be positioned proximate an outside portion (e.g., outside portion 268) of offsetcore 102 Accordingly and when using track-based,freefall entertainment ride 350, a rider (not shown) may enter (and be secured within)vehicle assembly 354.Vehicle assembly 354 may then be lifted (via one or more cables, not shown) to a higher portion ofstructure 100.Vehicle assembly 354 may then freefall from this higher portion ofstructure 100 downward alongvertical track assembly 352 untilvehicle assembly 354 slows and eventually stops its descent toward the bottom ofvertical track assembly 352 via one or more magnet assemblies (not shown) positioned proximate a lower portion ofvertical track assembly 352. - Referring also to
FIG. 10 , transparent, observationplatform entertainment ride 400 positioned outside ofstructure 100 may includetransparent walkway assembly 402 positioned away from offsetcore 102. Transparent, observationplatform entertainment ride 400 may be positioned proximate an outside portion (e.g., outside portion 268) of offsetcore 102 and may allow riders (e.g., rider 404) to walk alongtransparent walkway assembly 402 and experience the sensation of floating. - Referring also to
FIGS. 11A-11H ,structure 100 may include a plurality of modules that are basically subcomponents that are assembled to formstructure 100. For this particular example,structure 100 is shown to be formed from eight discrete modules. -
FIG. 11A illustrates an example of first module 450 (i.e., the highest or top module) ofstructure 100; whereinfirst module 450 may be referred to as the “Rooftop Module”. -
FIG. 11B illustrates an example of second module 452 (i.e., the module below module 450) ofstructure 100; whereinsecond module 452 may be referred to as the “VIP Module”. -
FIG. 11C illustrates an example of third module 454 (i.e., the module below module 452) ofstructure 100; whereinthird module 454 may be referred to as the “Theater Module”. -
FIG. 11D illustrates an example of fourth module 456 (i.e., the module below module 454) ofstructure 100; whereinfourth module 456 may be referred to as the “Structural Module # 1”. -
FIG. 11E illustrates an example of fifth module 458 (i.e., the module below module 456) ofstructure 100; whereinfifth module 458 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #2”. -
FIG. 11F illustrates an example of sixth module 460 (i.e., the module below module 458) ofstructure 100; whereinfifth module 458 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #3”. -
FIG. 11G illustrates an example of seventh module 462 (i.e., the module below module 460) ofstructure 100; whereinseventh module 462 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #4”. -
FIG. 11H illustrates an example of eighth module 464 (i.e., the lowest or bottom module) ofstructure 100; whereineighth module 464 may be referred to as the “Structural Module #5”. - While
FIGS. 11A- 11H show modules core 102, this is for illustrative purposes only and is not intended to be a limitation of this disclosure. Specifically and as discussed above, offsetcore 102 may be unitary in nature, in that offsetcore 102 may be constructed using slip forming or continuous pouring technique. Accordingly, offsetcore 102 may first be constructed and thenmodules core 102. - One or more of the plurality of modules (e.g.,
modules FIG. 11A ), module 452 (FIG. 11B ), and module 454 (FIG. 11C ) are each shown to include one or more floor plate assemblies. - Referring also to
FIG. 12 , there is shown a generic cross-sectional view ofstructure 100, wherein each of the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules vertical track assemblies 500, 502) included within offsetcore 102, thus allowing for Z-axis movement (i.e., inward and outward movement with respect to the page) of the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules structure 100. Essentially-vertical track assemblies core 102 and may be configured to run from the top of offset core 102 (i.e., the areaproximate module 450 as shown inFIG. 11A ) to the bottom of offset core 102 (i.e., the areaproximate module 464 as shown inFIG. 11H ). - Referring also to
FIG. 13 , essentially-vertical track assemblies modules vertical track assemblies 500, 502). Accordingly, the combination of the one or more t-shaped assemblies (e.g., t-shaped assemblies 550) included within the one or more essentially-vertical track assemblies (e.g., essentially-vertical track assemblies 500, 502) and the one or more t-shaped portions (e.g., t-shaped portions 552) included within the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules modules structure 100, while preventing X-axis movement (i.e., left and right movement with respect to the page) and Y-axis movement (i.e., up and down movement with respect to the page) of the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules structure 100. - Referring also to
FIGS. 14 and 15A-15H , there is shownconstruction method 500 for erectingstructure 100 that includes the above-described plurality of modules (e.g.,modules Method 500 may include building 502 offsetcore 102; erecting 504 an upper module (e.g., module 450) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules module 452, thenmodule 454, thenmodule 456, thenmodule 458, thenmodule 460, thenmodule 462, then module 464) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules - When building 502 offset
core 102,construction method 500 may build 508 a concrete offset core (e.g., offset core 102) using a slip form construction technique (as described above). - When erecting 504 the upper module (e.g., module 450) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g.,
modules construction method 500 may slidably couple 510 the upper module (e.g., module 450) to offset core 102 (as shown inFIG. 15A ). - When erecting 506 additional modules (e.g.,
module 452, thenmodule 454, thenmodule 456, thenmodule 458, thenmodule 460, thenmodule 462, then module 464) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules construction method 500 may: jack 512 the upper module (e.g., module 450) upward to a height sufficient to enable positioning a lower module (e.g., modules 452) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules FIG. 15B ;position 514 the lower module (e.g., module 452) beneath the upper module (e.g., module 450), as shown inFIG. 15B ;slidably couple 516 the lower module (e.g., module 452) to offsetcore 102, as shown inFIG. 15C ; and couple 518 the lower module (e.g., module 452) to the upper module (e.g., module 450), thus forming combinedmodule 550, as shown inFIG. 15C . - When erecting 506 additional modules (e.g.,
module 452, thenmodule 454, thenmodule 456, thenmodule 458, thenmodule 460, thenmodule 462, then module 464) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules construction method 500 may also: jack 520 combinedmodule 550 upward to a height sufficient to enable positioning an additional module (e.g., module 454) chosen from the plurality of modules (e.g.,modules module 550, as shown inFIG. 15C ;position 522 the additional module (e.g., module 454) beneath combinedmodule 550, as shown inFIG. 15D ;slidably couple 524 the additional module (e.g., module 454) to offsetcore 102, as shown inFIG. 15D ; andcouple 526 the additional module (e.g., module 454) to combinedmodule 550, as shown inFIG. 15D . The above-described construction method may be repeated (as shown inFIGS. 15E-15H ) until the construction ofstructure 100 is complete. - The terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only and is not intended to be limiting of the disclosure. As used herein, the singular forms “a”, “an” and “the” are intended to include the plural forms as well, unless the context clearly indicates otherwise. It will be further understood that the terms “comprises” and/or “comprising,” when used in this specification, specify the presence of stated features, integers, steps, operations, elements, and/or components, but do not preclude the presence or addition of one or more other features, integers, steps, operations, elements, components, and/or groups thereof.
- The corresponding structures, materials, acts, and equivalents of all means or step plus function elements in the claims below are intended to include any structure, material, or act for performing the function in combination with other claimed elements as specifically claimed. The description of the present disclosure has been presented for purposes of illustration and description, but is not intended to be exhaustive or limited to the disclosure in the form disclosed. Many modifications and variations will be apparent to those of ordinary skill in the art without departing from the scope and spirit of the disclosure. The embodiment was chosen and described in order to best explain the principles of the disclosure and the practical application, and to enable others of ordinary skill in the art to understand the disclosure for various embodiments with various modifications as are suited to the particular use contemplated.
- A number of implementations have been described. Having thus described the disclosure of the present application in detail and by reference to embodiments thereof, it will be apparent that modifications and variations are possible without departing from the scope of the disclosure defined in the appended claims.
- Invention #8) Structure w/an External Side-Mounted Skydrop Ride.
Claims (20)
1. An entertainment structure comprising:
an offset core;
a moment stabilizing structure; and
a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure.
2. The entertainment structure of claim 1 further comprising:
a plurality of floor plate assemblies that each include:
a first edge, and
a second edge,
wherein the first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure.
3. The entertainment structure of claim 2 wherein the moment stabilizing structure includes:
a truss assembly; and
a floor tying assembly.
4. The entertainment structure of claim 3 wherein the truss assembly includes at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly.
5. The entertainment structure of claim 3 wherein the floor tying assembly is configured to index the plurality of floor plate assemblies with respect to each other and transfer the load of the plurality of floor plate assemblies to the truss assembly.
6. The entertainment structure of claim 2 wherein the first edge of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is essentially opposite to the second edge of the plurality of floor plate assemblies.
7. The entertainment structure of claim 1 wherein the offset core is a concrete offset core.
8. The entertainment structure of claim 7 wherein the concrete offset core is a slip-formed concrete offset core.
9. The entertainment structure of claim 1 wherein the offset core is configured to include one or more of:
one or more elevator assemblies;
one or more ventilation assemblies; and
one or more stair assemblies.
10. The entertainment structure of claim 1 wherein the offset core is positioned proximate the periphery of the entertainment structure.
11. The entertainment structure of claim 1 wherein at least one of the plurality of floor plate assemblies positioned toward the top of the entertainment structure is larger than at least one of the plurality of floor plate assemblies positioned toward the bottom of the entertainment structure.
12. The entertainment structure of claim 1 wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride includes:
an essentially vertical track assembly; and
a vehicle assembly configured to contain one or more riders and configured to be moveable along the essentially vertical track assembly.
13. The entertainment structure of claim 1 wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride is positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core.
14. AP entertainment structure comprising:
an offset core;
a moment stabilizing structure;
a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure, wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride is positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core; and
a plurality of floor plate assemblies that each include:
a first edge, and
a second edge;
wherein the first edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the offset core and the second edge of each of the plurality of floor plate assemblies is configured to be coupled to the moment stabilizing structure.
15. The entertainment structure of claim 14 wherein the moment stabilizing structure includes:
a truss assembly; and
a floor tying assembly.
16. The entertainment structure of claim 15 wherein the truss assembly includes at least one essentially diagonal brace assembly.
17. The entertainment structure of claim 15 wherein the floor tying assembly is configured to index the plurality of floor plate assemblies with respect to each other and transfer the load of the plurality of floor plate assemblies to the truss assembly.
18. An entertainment structure comprising:
an offset core;
a moment stabilizing structure; and
a track-based, freefall entertainment ride positioned outside of the vertical entertainment structure, wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride is positioned proximate an outside portion of the offset core.
19. The entertainment structure of claim 18 wherein the offset core is configured to include one or more of:
one or more elevator assemblies;
one or more ventilation assemblies; and
one or more stair assemblies.
20. The entertainment structure of claim 18 wherein the track-based, freefall entertainment ride includes:
an essentially vertical track assembly; and
a vehicle assembly configured to contain one or more riders and configured to be moveable along the essentially vertical track assembly.
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