This image is generated from 51,000 data points representing the surfaces of Keyed Bricks. The
concept is that Keyed Bricks have four interlocking fastening systems. I would like to see how keyed
bricks can be positioned in FEA software to demonstrate different stresses of these interlocks.
The first is that all the surfaces engage at the same instant. The Keyed Bricks are separated by 0.2 mm
of tolerance. These threads are loose as they are being engaged and then all the surfaces engage at the
same instant across the depth and breath of the threads. There is no diagram for that.
Second is the clamping sets as diagrammed here. The top and bottom sets on Keyed Bricks are angled
in opposite directions for the purpose of creating a clamp.
Third is the resistance to lateral loads because the threads are curved
Forth, and most complex, are the multi-axial locking. The sets of threads are engage with four axis of
rotation. Each brick rotated into position and that creates an accumulative lock on the succeeding
bricks. For the purpose of the FEA software, the first three bricks are positioned for starting the first
brick.
The next step is engaging the reference brick.
The reference brick rotated into position. The overlapping bottom sets engaged the top sets of two
other bricks. The outside curved end engages with the inside curve of the adjacent brick. Three sets
were engaged to their terminal position at the same instant.
When a second brick is added, it engaged the inside curve of the reference brick. That is the second
axis of rotation and it locks the reference brick in place. From this point on, the reference brick can not
move; it can not rotate on two axis.
The third brick is in an overlapping position engaging the reference bricks forward top set. These adds
the third axis of rotation on the reference brick.
The forth brick engages the back top set of the reference brick adding the forth and final axis of
rotation. This completes the multi-axial locking of the reference bricks.
I am looking for the expertise to use the multiple brick data to demonstrate that its four separate
interlocks create a single unified structure. This goal is a repeatable study that the industry will accept
as proof of concept. This will be used to sell the idea that quick connecting Keyed Bricks can assemble
strong structures resistant to storm surges and hurricanes.