Modular building construction

Abstract From the Canadian patent

A metallic floor panel having top sides and, ends with the sides being longer than or equal in length to the ends. The panel has a flat upper surface. End channels are attached to the upper surface at each end and side channels are attached to the upper surface at each side. The side channels extend further from the upper surface than the end channels. Major ribs generally parallel to the ends of the panel extend the width of the panel. Minor ribs are arranged between the major ribs and between the major ribs and the end channels. The end channels have lower surfaces generally parallel to the top surface to enable mounting of the panel to a main beam of a building. -8-