Rib for a wall construction

Abstract

A structural rib ( 1 ) for a wall construction assembly, comprising a stiffening web ( 2 ) and first ( 4 ) and second ( 6 ) flanges at each end of the web, the first and second flanges being attachable to respective wall panels, the structural rib further comprising a supporting fin ( 48 ) extending from the web portion in a substantially lateral direction thereto.

1 . A structural rib for a wall construction assembly, comprising a stiffening web and first and second flanges at each end of the web, the first and second flanges being attachable to respective wall panels, the structural rib further comprising a supporting fin extending from the web portion in a substantially lateral direction thereto.  
     
     
         2 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 1  which has a second mounting fin extending from the web in a direction opposite to that of the first fin.  
     
     
         3 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the first and second fins are co-planar and extend from the web to form an angle of 90° with the web.  
     
     
         4 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 3  wherein the structural component has a plurality of first and second fins extending from the web, each pair of first and second fins being co-planar and extending from opposite sides of the portion.  
     
     
         5 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 2  wherein the free end of the first and/or second fins is adapted for complementary engagement with cladding accessories.  
     
     
         6 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the cladding accessories comprise insulation restraining straps, bars or panels.  
     
     
         7 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 5  wherein the free end of the first and/or second fins has a slot for receiving the cladding accessories.  
     
     
         8 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 7  wherein the slot is adapted to resist withdrawal of the cladding accessory after its insertion therein.  
     
     
         9 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 1  wherein the first and second flanges of the structural component have slots in the opposite sides thereof for receiving cladding accessories.  
     
     
         10 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 1  wherein an end wall of the first and/or second flange portions of the structural component are grooved to receive adhesive to secure the first and/or second flange portions to the respective wall panels.  
     
     
         11 . A structural rib as claimed in  claim 1  further comprising attachment means for attaching the structural rib to a wall or cladding panel.  
     
     
         12 . A wall construction assembly, comprising a plurality of spaced structural components, each structural component comprising an elongate web, first and second mounting flanges at each end of the web, and one or more pairs of opposed first and second supporting fins extending from the web in a substantially lateral direction thereto, the assembly further comprising at least one wall panel connected to one of the first and second flanges and insulation supported between adjacent structural ribs.  
     
     
         13 . A wall construction assembly as claimed in  claim 12  wherein the assembly further comprises an insulation layer attached to the other of the first and second flanges.  
     
     
         14 . A wall construction assembly as claimed in  claim 13  further comprising a cladding rail between the insulation layer and the rib.  
     
     
         15 . A wall construction assembly as claimed in  claim 14  has a cladding panel connected to spacing block between structural rib and cladding panel.  
     
     
         16 . A wall construction assembly as claimed in  claim 12  further comprising insulation disposed between the first and second fins of the structural component, and the first and/or second wall panel, the insulation extending between adjacent structural components.  
     
     
         17 . A wall construction assembly as claimed in  claim 16  wherein the first and second flange portions of the structural component have slots in opposite sides thereof for receiving cladding accessories.  
     
     
         18 . A wall construction assembly as claimed in  claim 17  wherein the free end of the first and/or second fins is adapted for complementary engagement with cladding accessories, for example, insulation retraining straps, bars or panels.  
     
     
         19 . A wall construction assembly as claimed in  claim 18  wherein the free end of the first and/or second fins has a slot for receiving the cladding accessory.  
     
     
         20 . A wall construction assembly comprising a structural rib as claimed in  claim 1.