System and Method for Light Steel Frame Construction

Abstract

A system and method for light steel frame construction which utilizes a single type of material for panels and fill to produce an affordable, thermally efficient, strong and durable building. The system and method for light steel frame construction generally includes a light steel frame to which is secured a plurality of outer block panels and inner block panels via fasteners. Each of the block panels is made of a porous concrete mix which is pre-cured and cut to form the rectangular panels. Gaps between the outer and inner block panels is filled with a fill material, the fill material being formed of a dry mix porous concrete which is mixed with water on-site and pumped into the gaps before being allowed to expand and cure. Adhesive materials may be applied to the panels to fill gaps and secure the panels to each other.

The invention claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wall structure for a building, comprising:
 a steel frame;   a plurality of outer block panels secured to an outer end of said frame, each of said outer block panels being comprised of porous concrete;   a plurality of inner block panels secured to an inner end of said frame, each of said inner block panels being comprised of porous concrete; and   a fill material positioned in a gap formed between said outer block panels and said inner block panels, said fill material being comprised of porous concrete.   
     
     
         2 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 1 , wherein said steel frame is comprised of light weight steel. 
     
     
         3 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 2 , wherein said steel frame is comprised of horizontal supports and vertical supports. 
     
     
         4 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 1 , further comprising an adhesive material applied to said inner block panels and said outer block panels. 
     
     
         5 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 4 , further comprising a mesh material applied over said adhesive material of said outer block panels. 
     
     
         6 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 5 , further comprising a finishing material applied over said mesh material of said outer block panels. 
     
     
         7 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 6 , wherein said finishing material is comprised of a decorative plaster. 
     
     
         8 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 6 , wherein said finishing material is comprised of siding. 
     
     
         9 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 6 , wherein said finishing material is comprised of cladding. 
     
     
         10 . A method of constructing a wall for a building, comprising:
 providing a steel frame;   securing a plurality of outer block panels to an outer end of said frame, each of said outer block panels being comprised of porous concrete;   securing a plurality of inner block panels to an inner end of said frame, each of said inner block panels being comprised of porous concrete;   filling a gap formed between said outer block panels and said inner block panels with a fill material, said fill material being comprised of a wet mix of porous concrete dry mix and water; and   allowing said fill material to expand and cure within said gap.   
     
     
         11 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 10 , wherein said steel frame is comprised of light weight steel. 
     
     
         12 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 11 , wherein said steel frame is comprised of horizontal supports and vertical supports. 
     
     
         13 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 10 , further comprising the step of applying an adhesive material to said inner block panels and said outer block panels. 
     
     
         14 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 13 , further comprising the step of applying a mesh material over said adhesive material of said outer block panels. 
     
     
         15 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 14 , further comprising the step of applying a finishing material over said mesh material of said outer block panels. 
     
     
         16 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 15 , wherein said finishing material is comprised of a decorative plaster. 
     
     
         17 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 16 , wherein said finishing material is comprised of siding. 
     
     
         18 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 16 , wherein said finishing material is comprised of cladding. 
     
     
         19 . A wall structure for a building, comprising:
 a light-weight steel frame comprised of vertical supports and horizontal supports;   a plurality of outer block panels secured to an outer end of said frame, each of said outer block panels being comprised of porous concrete;   a plurality of inner block panels secured to an inner end of said frame, each of said inner block panels being comprised of porous concrete;   an adhesive material applied to said inner block panels and said outer block panels;   a mesh material applied over said adhesive material of said outer block panels;   a finishing material applied over said mesh material of said outer block panels; and   a fill material positioned in a gap formed between said outer block panels and said inner block panels, said fill material being comprised of porous concrete.   
     
     
         20 . The wall structure for a building of  claim 19 , wherein said finishing material is comprised of a decorative plaster.