Concrete truss

Abstract

A concrete structural framework comprised of a combination of reinforced steel, including pre-stressed and post-tensioned, with high performance concrete (HPC), for use in construction and other industries. This framework provides a highly fire resistant structure that is also resistant to the forces of nature and maintains a high level of structural integrity. The members of this concrete truss are joined or otherwise secured together by monolithic means, welded with badges, rivets, screws, or the like, in a triangular weblike configuration which provides the ultimate support against forces of compression and tension.

1 . A concrete structural framework comprising: 
 a top member;    a bottom member; and    a plurality of interlacing members wherein said interlacing members are arranged in diagonal and vertical positions and connect said top member and said bottom member in a webular configuration.    
   
   
       2 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 1 , wherein said top member, said bottom member, and said plurality of interlacing members are further comprised of a first layer of steel within a second layer of a porous material.  
   
   
       3 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said first layer of steel is made up of at least one steel bar and is reinforced.  
   
   
       4 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 3 , wherein said first layer of steel is pre-stressed.  
   
   
       5 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 4 , wherein said first layer of steel is post-tensioned.  
   
   
       6 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said porous material is concrete.  
   
   
       7 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 2 , wherein said top member, said bottom member, and said plurality of interlacing members are joined together monolithically.  
   
   
       8 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 7 , wherein said top member, said bottom member, and said plurality of interlacing members are joined together with welded badges.  
   
   
       9 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 8 , wherein said top member, said bottom member, and said plurality of interlacing members are joined together with rivets.  
   
   
       10 . A concrete structural framework as recited in  claim 9 , wherein said top member, said bottom member, and said plurality of interlacing members are joined together with screws.  
   
   
       11 . A method of manufacturing a concrete structural framework comprising: 
 preparing a mixture of porous material wherein said porous material is concrete;    placing at least one steel bar in a molding; and    pouring said mixture of porous material into the molding to encase said at least one steel bar within said porous material.