A system for constructing log structures includes a corner connection structure, a through-bolt clamping apparatus, an opening support structure, a butt joint connection structure, a log profile, and an exterior casing structure. The corner connection structure has logs with overlap portions shaped
A system for constructing log structures includes a corner connection structure, a through-bolt clamping apparatus, an opening support structure, a butt joint connection structure, a log profile, and an exterior casing structure. The corner connection structure has logs with overlap portions shaped so that the overlap portions of the logs of a first wall overlap and alternately interlace the overlap portions of the logs of a second wall. A generally vertical slot extends through the overlap portions of the logs, and at least one spline is provided in the slot. The through-bolt clamping apparatus has a through-bolt extending along the height of the wall, a lower clamp arm coupled to the through-bolt and the bottom of the intersecting walls, and an upper clamp arm coupled to the through bolt and the top of the intersecting walls.
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The invention claimed is: 1. A corner connection structure for walls constructed of stacked horizontal logs, the corner connection structure comprising: a) a plurality of first and second logs for respective first and second walls and having respective first and second overlap portions shaped so th
The invention claimed is: 1. A corner connection structure for walls constructed of stacked horizontal logs, the corner connection structure comprising: a) a plurality of first and second logs for respective first and second walls and having respective first and second overlap portions shaped so that the first overlap portions of the first logs of the first wall are capable of overlapping and being alternately interlaced with the second overlap portions of the second logs of the second wall, each first and second log having a respective first and second log axis extending longitudinally thereof; b) a slot extending vertically through the first and second overlap portions of the first and second logs, the slot extending obliquely across the first and second overlap portions, relative to the first and second log axes, when viewed from above; and c) at least one spline shaped to fit in the slot. 2. The corner connection structure of claim 1 wherein the slot extends horizontally between opposed first and second vertical slot edges. 3. The corner connection structure of claim 2, wherein the first slot edge extends continuously through vertically adjacent first logs of the first wall, and the second slat edge extends continuously through vertically adjacent second logs of the of the second wall. 4. The corner connection structure of claim 3 wherein each of the first and second logs have respective first and second non-overlap portions horizontally adjacent the respective first and second overlap portions and within the respective first and second walls, the stacked non-overlap portions in each wall being free of alternate interlacing of the first and second logs. 5. The corner connection structure of claim 4 wherein the first slot edge extends vertically through stacked ones of the first non-overlap portions of the first wall, and the second slot edge extends vertically through stacked ones of the second non-overlap portions of the second wall. 6. The corner connection structure of claim 3 further comprising at least one spline in the slot. 7. The corner connection structure of claim 6 wherein the at least one spline includes a plate portion and a locking rib extending therefrom, the locking rib having a thickness extending transversely of the plate portion, and the slot including a transversely extending rib recess for receiving the locking rib. 8. A corner connection structure for walls constructed of stacked horizontal logs, the corner connection structure comprising: a) logs having overlap portions shaped so that the overlay portions of the logs of a first wall are capable of overlapping and being alternately interlaced with the overlay portions of the logs of a second wall; b) a generally vertical slot extending through the overlap portions of the logs; and c) at least one spline shaped to fit in the slot, the spline including a plate portion and a locking rib extending therefrom, the locking rib having a thickness extending transversely from the plate portion, and wherein the slot has a corresponding transversely extending rib recess for receiving the locking rib. 9. The corner connection structure of claim 8 wherein the locking rib is oriented generally vertically, and the plate portion extends horizontally outwardly from either side of the locking rib. 10. The corner connection structure of claim 8 wherein the locking rib has an outer surface which in cross-section provides interspersed contact areas and non-contact areas with the inner surface of the rib recess. 11. The corner connection structure of claim 10 wherein the rib recess comprises a generally cylindrical bore positioned adjacent the slot. 12. The corner connection structure of claim 11 wherein the cylindrical bore of the rib recess is positioned towards the outer sidewall of the slot, and the cylindrical bore is tangentially intersected by the slot. 13. The corner connection structure of claim 11 wherein the outer surface of the rib is polygonal having a plurality of vertices, the vertices providing the contact areas with the inner surface of the cylindrical bore. 14. The corner connection structure of claim 11 wherein a plurality of splines are provided in the slot to form a stack of splines, and wherein the connection structure further comprises: a) a generally vertical bolt cavity extending through the stack of splines; b) a through bolt extending through the bolt cavity; and c) clamping elements coupled to the through bolt and positioned adjacent the upper and lower ends of the stack of splines, the clamping elements being adjustable to clamp together the plurality of splines in the stack of splines. 15. The corner connection structure of claim 8 further provided with a generally vertical bolt cavity extending through the overlap portions of the logs of the intersecting walls, and having a through-bolt clamping apparatus, the through-bolt clamping apparatus comprising: a) a through-bolt, the through bolt extending through the bolt cavity; b) a lower clamp arm coupled to the through-bolt and the bottom of the intersecting walls; and c) an upper clamp arm coupled to the through bolt and the top of the intersecting walls. 16. The corner connection structure of claim 15 wherein the bolt cavity is provided substantially within the locking rib of the spline. 17. The corner connection structure of claim 15 wherein at least one of the upper and lower clamp arms comprises a transfer bar, the transfer bar having spaced apart first and second contact pads, the first contact pad engaging the first intersecting wall at a position spaced horizontally away from the corner joint ares, and the second contact pad engaging the second wall at a position spaced horizontally away from the corner joint area, the corner joint area being defined as the stacked overlap portions of the intersecting logs. 18. The corner connection structure of claim 15 wherein each of the upper and lower clamp arms comprises a transfer bar, the transfer bar having spaced apart first and second contact pads, the first contact pad engaging the first intersecting wall at a position spaced horizontally away from the corner joint area, and the second contact pad engaging the second wall at a position spaced horizontally away from the corner joint area, the corner joint area being defined as the stacked overlap portions of the intersecting logs. 19. The corner connection structure of claim 15 wherein an anti-rotate coupling device is provided to couple the lower clamp arm to the through-bolt. 20. The corner connection structure of claim 19 wherein the anti-rotate coupling device comprises an elongate hex-nut, and wherein the bolt cavity has an inner surface which is hexagonal in cross-section and is shaped to slidingly receive the elongate hex-nut. 21. A Garner connection structure for walls constructed of stacked horizontal logs, the corner connection structure comprising: a) a plurality of first and second logs for respective first and second walls and having respective first and second overlap portions shaped so that the first overlap portions of the first logs of a first wall are capable of overlapping and being alternately interlaced with the second overlap portions of the second logs of a second wall; b) a generally vertical slot extending through the first and second overlap portions of the logs; and c) at least one spline shaped to fit in the slot, the spline including a plate portion and a locking rib extending therefrom, the locking rib having a thickness extending transversely from of the plate portion, and wherein the slot has a corresponding transversely extending rib recess for receiving the locking rib. 22. The corner connection structure of claim 21 further comprising a bolt cavity extending vertically through the first and second overlap portions of the first and second logs, and a through-bolt extending through the bolt cavity. 23. The corner connection structure of claim 22 further comprising upper and lower clamp members coupled to the through-bolt and to respective top and underside surfaces of at least one of the first and second walls for exerting a compressive force on the corner connection of the first and second walls. 24. The corner connection structure of claim 23 wherein the lower clamp member comprises an anti-rotate anchoring assembly providing a coupling for engaging a lower portion of the through-bolt the coupling fixed against axial and rotational movement relative to said underside surface of at least one of the first and second walls. 25. The corner connection structure of claim 24 wherein the anti-rotate anchoring assembly comprises an anchor plate having a transversely extending lower clamp arm with an upper surface for engaging said underside surface of at least one of the first and second walls. 26. The corner connection structure of claim 24 wherein the bolt cavity extends through the at least one spline. 27. The corner connection structure of claim 26 further comprising a plurality of splines provided in the slot to form a stack of splines, the stack of splines having an upper and a lower end generally defining a vertical extent thereof. 28. The corner connection structure of claim 27 further comprising a spline-stacking fastener coupled to the through-bolt and at least one of the upper and lower ends of the stack of splines, the spline-stacking fastener being adjustable to clamp together the plurality of splines in the stack of splines. 29. A corner connection structure for walls constructed of stacked horizontal logs, the corner connection structure comprising: a) a plurality of first and second logs stacked in respective first and second walls, the first and second logs having respective first and second overlap portions shaped so that the first overlap portions of the first logs of the first wall are capable of overlapping and being alternately interlaced with the second overlap portions of the second logs of the second wall, the first and second logs having respective first and second non-overlap portions horizontally adjacent the overlap portions and within the respective first and second walls; b) each of the first and second logs having in cross-section opposing top and bottom surfaces and opposing side surfaces extending between the top and bottom surfaces, the vertical spacing between the top and bottom surfaces defining a log height; c) a first groove provided in each of the first overlap portions of the first logs, the first groove defined by opposed first inner and first outer side faces and a first closed edge face extending therebetween, the first inner side, outer side, and closed edge faces extending vertically through the height of the first log, the first inner and outer side faces extending horizontally from a respective one of the first side surfaces of the first log defining a first open edge face generally opposite the first closed edge face; d) a second groove provided in each of the second overlap portions of the second logs, the second groove defined by opposed second inner and second outer side faces and a second closed edge face extending therebetween, the second inner side, outer side, and closed edge faces extending vertically through the height of the second log, the second side faces extending horizontally from a respective one of the second side surfaces of the second log defining a second open edge face generally opposite the second closed edge face; e) at least portions of the first and second grooves aligning in vertical registration with each other to form a slot extending vertically through the first and second overlap portions of the first and second logs; and f) at least one spline shaped to fit in the slot. 30. The corner connection structure of claim 29 wherein for each of the first and second logs, respectively, the inner and outer side faces of the respective grooves intersect said respective ones of the side surfaces of the respective logs along the overlapping portions thereof. 31. The corner connection structure of claim 30 wherein, for each of the first and second logs, respectively, the closed edge faces of the respective grooves extend vertically between the top and bottom surfaces of the respective logs along the non-overlapping portions thereof.
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