Modular construction system

Abstract

It is disclosed a modular construction system, comprised by multiple habitable modules, which are connected together along the horizontal and vertical plane, configuring a multi-storey building. The connections between adjacent modules, along the horizontal and the vertical plane, are carried out through a particular set of connections L1 to L5, allowing a simple and quick installation of the modules that make up the building, ensuring the desired mechanical, thermal and acoustic performance.

1 . Modular construction system for buildings, comprising a plurality of habitable modules, connected together along a horizontal and/or vertical plane of the building; the system being characterized by:
 the connection between adjacent modules along a horizontal plane, is carried out through connections of type L2 and type L5; and   the connection between adjacent modules along a vertical plane, or between a module on a vertical level and a roof structure on a vertical level immediately above, is carried out through connections of type L1 and type L4,   
       wherein,
 the connection L2 is of male-female joint type, wherein one module comprises male-type joints and the adjacent module comprises female-type joints; 
 the connection L5 is implemented through reinforcing bars, installed along the horizontal plane, each interconnecting two adjacent modules; 
 the connection L1 is of male-female joint type, wherein one module comprises male or female type joints, and the adjacent module or the roof structure comprises joints of a complementary type; 
 the connection L4 is implemented through reinforcing bars, installed along the vertical plane, each interconnecting a module with the adjacent module or with the roof structure. 
 
     
     
         2 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein the connection between adjacent modules along a horizontal plane is complemented with L3 type connections;
 wherein,
 each connection L3 is implemented by at least two threaded rods, installed one in each module and adapted to fix a metallic plate resting on a contact zone between the two modules. 
   
     
     
         3 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein the connection between adjacent modules along a horizontal plane is complemented with L3 type connections;
 wherein, each connection L3 is implemented by at least two threaded rods, installed one in each module and adapted to fix a metallic plate resting on a contact zone between the two modules; and
 the length of the threaded rod is at least 2 cm and the thickness of the metallic plate is at least 0.5 mm; and wherein, 
 the fixation of the metallic plate to the contact zone between the modules is carried out using a tightening nut, coupled to each threaded rod. 
   
     
     
         4 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein the male-type joint of connections L1 and L2 has a height ranging between 1 cm and 40 cm, and a minimum length of 3 cm. 
     
     
         5 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein the length of a reinforcing bar of the connection L4 is such that ⅔ of its length is projected to be inserted in the lower habitable module and ⅓ of its length is projected to be inserted in the upper module; and wherein the length of the reinforcing bar is at least 30 cm. 
     
     
         6 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein a reinforcing bar of the connection L5 has a minimum diameter of 0.6 cm and a minimum length of 10 cm; the reinforcing bar being an iron bar or a bar of the Dywidag type. 
     
     
         7 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein all the connections between modules comprise a binder for sealing the respective connections. 
     
     
         8 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein the number of connections between modules, along the horizontal and vertical plane, is variable. 
     
     
         9 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein a habitable module is comprised by:
 a parallelepiped support platform, arranged in a horizontal plane;   
       and by
 at least two surrounding walls installed in the platform; optionally each surrounding wall is installed at one end of the platform. 
 
     
     
         10 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein a habitable module is comprised by:
 a parallelepiped support platform, arranged in a horizontal plane;   
       and by
 at least two surrounding walls installed in the platform; optionally each surrounding wall is installed at one end of the platform; and wherein, 
 the support platform comprises connections of the type L2 and L5, embedded in it, for connection between adjacent modules along the horizontal plane, and connections of the type L1 and L4 for installation of the surrounding walls; and 
 the surrounding walls comprise connections of the type L1 and L4, embedded into the lower and/or upper end for attachment to the support platform; and L1 and L4 type connections embedded into the upper end for connection to the support platform of an adjacent module or into a roof structure or embedded into the lower end for connection to an adjacent module. 
 
     
     
         11 . System according to  claim 1  wherein, the connection between adjacent modules along a horizontal plane is complemented with L3 type connections;
 wherein, each connection L3 is implemented by at least two threaded rods, installed one in each module and adapted to fix a metallic plate resting on a contact zone between the two modules; and wherein,
 the L3 connections are installed on the support platform of two adjacent modules. 
 
 
     
     
         12 . System according to  claim 1  wherein, the connection between adjacent modules along a horizontal plane is complemented with L3 type connections;
 wherein, each connection L3 is implemented by at least two threaded rods, installed one in each module and adapted to fix a metallic plate resting on a contact zone between the two modules; and wherein a habitable module is comprised by: 
 a parallelepiped support platform, arranged in a horizontal plane; 
 
       and by
 at least two surrounding walls installed in the platform; optionally each surrounding wall is installed at one end of the platform; 
 
       and wherein,
 the support platform and the surrounding walls comprise an interior structural reinforcement; said structural reinforcement being complemented with reinforcement elements in the areas where the L1, L2, L4 and L5 connections are embedded and where the L3 connections are installed; said reinforcement elements being implemented using steel rods, with diameter section varying between 0.6 cm to 2.5 cm. 
 
     
     
         13 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein a habitable module is comprised by:
 a parallelepiped support platform, arranged in a horizontal plane;   
       and by
 at least two surrounding walls installed in the platform; optionally each surrounding wall is installed at one end of the platform; and wherein the dimensions and thickness of the support platform and surrounding walls of a module are variable, and the supporting platform and surrounding walls of a module being made of concrete. 
 
     
     
         14 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein each module comprises a block for connecting the common infrastructure of the building; common infrastructures relating to water, sewage, electricity or communications networks. 
     
     
         15 . System according to  claim 1 , wherein each module further comprises at least one watertight connection box.