MODULAR LAYER HORIZONTAL STORAGE MODULE AND METHODS OF MANUFACTURING SAME
A horizontal storage module (HSM) assembly generally includes a base portion including a plurality of segments that are vertically layered on top of each other and a lid portion. A method of constructing an HSM assembly generally includes forming a plurality of segments for the base portion of the HSM assembly, and vertically stacking the segments.
1 . An HSM assembly, comprising,
(a) a base portion including a plurality of segments that are vertically layered on top of each other; and
(b) a lid portion.
2 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base portion includes at least first and second segments.
3 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the base portion includes at least first, second, and third segments.
4 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of segments are substantially similar in at least one of size, shape, and weight.
5 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein adjacent segments are attached to one another using a vertical attachment system.
6 . The assembly of claim 5 , wherein the vertical attachment system includes a plurality of vertically oriented holes in the sidewalls of adjacent segments, and ties connecting such holes.
7 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of segments are made from reinforced concrete.
8 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein the plurality of segments include shear keys between segments.
9 . The assembly of claim 1 , wherein adjacent segments are attached to one another using only a vertical attachment system.
10 . A method of constructing an HSM assembly, the method comprising:
(a) forming a plurality of segments for the base portion of the HSM assembly; and
(b) vertically stacking the segments.
11 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of segments are formed in a single form.
12 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the first segment is poured and allowed to harden, and the second segment is poured on the hardened first segment.
13 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the second segment is allowed to harden, and the third segment is poured on the hardened second segment.
14 . The method of claim 11 , wherein the plurality of segments include bond breakers between adjacent segments in the form.
15 . The method of claim 10 , further comprising vertically attaching adjacent segments.
16 . The method of claim 15 , wherein the method does not include horizontally attaching adjacent segments.
17 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the base portion includes at least first and second segments.
18 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the base portion includes at least first, second, and third segments.
19 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of segments are substantially similar in at least one of size, shape, and weight.
20 . The method of claim 10 , wherein the plurality of segments are stacked using a single lifting fixture.