A Multifunctional Fillet Composite Stud Assembly and Building System

Abstract

A multifunctional fillet and composite stud assembly for a building system including complementary half stud members adapted to be joined to form a complete stud. Each member including a rebate to create a channel or recess in the center of the assembled stud adapted to receive a multifunctional fillet which confers requisite acoustic, thermal or fire ratings. A method of use in building.

1 . A multifunctional fillet and composite stud assembly for a building system including:
 a pair of complementary half stud members adapted to be joined together back to back to form a complete stud;   each half stud member including a rebate along one or more longitudinal flanges of the half stud members;   wherein on joining the half stud members, the rebates create a channel or recess along the center of the assembled stud;   the channel or recess adapted to receive a multifunctional fillet which spans across to cover the join between the half stud members;   the completed assembly utilized in structural framework and covered by paneling or cladding; the fillet specially adapted to confer compliance of the building system with relevant specified or codified building regulations as required.   
     
     
         2 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the multifunctional fillet is interchangeable, the selection of which confers requisite acoustic, thermal and fire ratings in compliance with the specified or codified building regulations. 
     
     
         3 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the multifunctional fillet comprises a high strength nonflammable material including one of or a combination of magnesium oxide, calcium silicate, and/or fiber reinforced cement. 
     
     
         4 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein, the half stud members are roll formed from galvanized sheet steel. 
     
     
         5 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the half stud members are extruded aluminum sections. 
     
     
         7 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the half stud members include other rebates to create recesses for utilities and services including electrical and communications cabling and hydraulic services. 
     
     
         8 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the multifunctional fillet is affixed in the channel or recess by heat resistant adhesive. 
     
     
         9 . The assembly of  claim 1  including decorative beading running the length of the fillet between adjoining outer paneling and cladding sheets. 
     
     
         10 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein each half stud member includes a rebate running along opposite longitudinal flanges on opposite sides of said half stud members to comprise a double fillet arrangement. 
     
     
         11 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the pair of complementary half stud members are joined together onsite to form a complete stud prior to use. 
     
     
         12 . The assembly of  claim 1  wherein the pair of complementary half stud members are joined together offsite and supplied in the form of a complete stud. 
     
     
         13 . A method of building using the multifunctional fillet and composite stud assembly according to any one of the above claims including the steps of:
 (a) assembling the complementary half stud members to form studs of a structural frame;   (b) fixing the multifunctional fillets in channels or recesses of the assembled studs;   (c) covering the structural frame with desired paneling or cladding (f) repeating steps (b) and (c) as required.