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A modular platform including a multiplicity of elongate interior frame members and elongate perimeter frame members forming a grid frame adapted to receive floor panels within interstitial zones. The modular platform may be elevated relative to the underlying ground to provide a level support surfac

A modular platform including a multiplicity of elongate interior frame members and elongate perimeter frame members forming a grid frame adapted to receive floor panels within interstitial zones. The modular platform may be elevated relative to the underlying ground to provide a level support surface even if the ground is not level. The modular platform is adapted to accommodate solid walls if a semi-permanent or permanent structure is desired. The platform may be easily assembled in various sizes and may be disassembled for reuse.

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1. A modular flooring platform comprising: a plurality of elongate interior frame members, the interior frame members having a length and comprising a substantially hollow tubular body portion defining a hollow interior, the interior frame members each including a pair of lateral ledge elements defi

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A modular flooring platform comprising: a plurality of elongate interior frame members, the interior frame members having a length and comprising a substantially hollow tubular body portion defining a hollow interior, the interior frame members each including a pair of lateral ledge elements defining substantially flat fins projecting away from opposing sides of the hollow tubular body portion at a common, defined elevation;a plurality of elongate perimeter frame members, the perimeter frame members having a length and comprising a substantially hollow tubular body portion defining a hollow interior, the perimeter frame members each including an inboard lateral edge element defining a substantially flat fin projecting away from a first side of the hollow tubular body and an outboard lateral ledge element projecting away from a second side of the hollow tubular body, the outboard lateral ledge defining a raised lip spaced apart from the hollow tubular body portion of the perimeter frame member;a plurality of angle-forming connection elements, each angle-forming connection element comprising a plurality of hollow tubular legs projecting away from an intersection, such that at least two of the hollow tubular legs are in angled relation to one another, wherein the hollow tubular legs are adapted to slide in telescoping relation into the hollow tubular body portions of the interior frame members and the perimeter frame members, the interior frame members, perimeter frame members and angle-forming connection elements being connectable to form a grid frame having a perimeter channel formed by the outboard lateral ledge elements and a plurality of interstices at least partially surrounded by interior frame members at locations inboard from the perimeter channel; anda plurality of removable floor panels adapted to fit in nested relation within the interstices to define a supporting flooring surface. 2. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate interior frame members are metal. 3. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate interior frame members are formed from at least one of the group consisting of steel, aluminum, aluminum alloys and carbon fiber composites. 4. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate perimeter frame members are metal. 5. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the plurality of elongate perimeter frame members are formed from at least one of the group consisting of steel, aluminum, aluminum alloys and carbon fiber composites. 6. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the plurality of angle-forming connection elements are metal. 7. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the plurality of angle-forming connection elements are formed from at least one of the group consisting of steel, aluminum, aluminum alloys and carbon fiber composites. 8. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the removable floor panels comprise a galvanized steel skin over a polyurethane core. 9. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the hollow tubular body portion of each perimeter frame member has substantially the same size and shape as the hollow tubular body portion of each interior frame member. 10. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 9, wherein the hollow tubular body portion of each perimeter frame member is substantially square or rectangular and the hollow tubular body portion of each interior frame member is substantially square or rectangular. 11. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the outboard lateral ledge element is substantially L-shaped. 12. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein a support plate surrounding an opening is positioned substantially at the intersection of each angle-forming connection element. 13. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 12, wherein the opening is adapted to receive an engagement stud on a leveling support. 14. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the perimeter channel is discontinuous around the grid frame. 15. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, further comprising a perimeter skirt adapted to engage the perimeter channel, the perimeter skirt comprising a “J”-shaped hooking end and an elongated tail segment extending downwardly away from the hooking end. 16. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein the perimeter channel is adapted to engage at least one wall panel. 17. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 1, wherein said at least one wall panel comprises a galvanized steel skin over a polyurethane core. 18. A modular flooring platform adapted for use in overlying relation to irregular terrain, the modular flooring platform comprising: a plurality of elongate interior frame members, the interior frame members having a length and comprising a substantially hollow tubular body portion defining a hollow interior extending along the length of the interior frame members, the interior frame members each including a pair of lateral ledge elements defining substantially flat fins projecting away from opposing sides of the hollow tubular body portion at a common, defined elevation;a plurality of elongate perimeter frame members, the perimeter frame members having a length and comprising a substantially hollow tubular body portion defining a hollow interior extending along the length of the interior frame members, the perimeter frame members each including an inboard lateral edge element defining a substantially flat fin projecting away from a first side of the hollow tubular body and a substantially L-shaped outboard lateral ledge element projecting away from a second side of the hollow tubular body to define a raised lip spaced apart from the hollow tubular body portion of the perimeter frame member, wherein the hollow tubular body portion of each perimeter frame member has substantially the same size and shape as the hollow tubular body portion of each interior frame member, and wherein the substantially flat fins on the interior frame members are disposed at substantially the same elevation as the inboard lateral edge elements and outboard lateral ledge elements on the perimeter frame members;a plurality of angle-forming connection elements, each angle-forming connection element comprising a plurality of hollow tubular legs projecting away from an intersection, such that at least two of the hollow tubular legs are in angled relation to one another, wherein the hollow tubular legs are adapted to slide in telescoping relation into the hollow tubular body portions of the interior frame members and wherein a support plate surrounding an opening is positioned substantially at the intersection of each angle-forming connection element, the opening being adapted to receive an engagement stud on a leveling support, the interior frame members, perimeter frame members and angle-forming connection elements being connectable to form a grid frame having a discontinuous perimeter channel formed by the outboard lateral ledge elements and a plurality of interstices at least partially surrounded by interior frame members at locations inboard from the perimeter channel; anda plurality of removable floor panels adapted to fit in nested relation within the interstices to define a supporting flooring surface. 19. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 18, wherein the perimeter channel is adapted to engage at least one wall panel. 20. The modular flooring platform as recited in claim 19, wherein said at least one wall panel comprises a galvanized steel skin over a polyurethane core.