Patent classifications
E04C5/125
Rebar anchoring system and method
A rebar anchoring system and method are provided. The system includes: a rebar, with an external thread formed on the periphery of at least one end; an anchoring head, with a first perforation and a second perforation disposed respectively at both ends extending axially into the anchoring head and communicating with each other, the inner sides of the first and second perforations being formed respectively with a first internal thread matching with the external thread of the rebar and a second internal thread, and the anchoring head being mounted on the end of the rebar through the first internal thread and the external thread of the rebar; and a bolt, having a screw rod matching with the second internal thread, the screw rod being locked into the second perforation of the anchoring head, and the end of the screw rod pressing against the end of the rebar.
Anchorage of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer strands
In an anchorage (1) of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strands that anchors continuous fiber-reinforced polymer strands (2) to concrete structures, there is provided an untwisted diameter-expanded portion (3) expanded to a diameter D2 by being radially expanded with respect to a diameter D1 of a general portion (4) of the CFRP strands (2) by untwisting any section of the CFRP strands (2) formed by stranding a plurality of element wires (20, 21) that are bundles of multiple continuous fibers, and filling and curing a time curable material (5) in a clearance among the element wires the untwisted section that is untwisted.
BARRIER CABLE COUPLER
A barrier cable coupler for coupling two lengths of barrier cable comprises a coupler body including a threaded inner surface, a first end, and a second end; a fixed retaining collar having an outer surface and being retained to the first end of the coupler body, the fixed retaining collar including a tapered inner surface; one or more fixed end wedges positioned within the tapered inner surface of the fixed retaining collar; a tensioning retaining collar having an outer surface, the tensioning retaining collar positioned at least partially within the second end of the coupler body and including a tapered inner surface; one or more tensioning end wedges positioned within the tapered inner surface of the tensioning retaining collar; and a tensioning nut including a threaded outer surface engaging the threaded inner surface of the second end of the coupler body and retaining the tensioning retaining collar therein.
Intermediate anchor for a post-tensioning tendon
An anchor assembly for use on a tension member in a post-tensioning concrete application, the anchor assembly may comprise an encapsulated anchor body, the encapsulation defining front and rear encapsulation extensions, a rear nut engaging the rear encapsulation extension, a cap engaging the front encapsulation extension and having a cap extension, a front nut engaging the cap extension, wherein placement of a tension member in the anchor assembly results in definition of front and rear annular spaces, and front and rear seal positioned in the front and rear annular spaces, respectively. The seals may be split seals. A method includes positioning a tension member in the bore, decoupling the cap from the front encapsulation extension, positioning at least one wedge in the frustoconical inner chamber, recoupling the cap, decoupling the front and rear nuts; positioning a seal in each annular space, and recoupling the front and rear nuts.
Apparatus for repairing a tension member
An assembly for use with a post-tensioning tension member may comprise an anchor body; an anchor encapsulation including rear and front encapsulation extensions; a rear nut coupled to the rear encapsulation extension; a cap coupled to the front encapsulation extension and including a cap extension; a cover extending around a portion of the tension member, the cover being tubular and having proximal and remote end portions; a coupler coupled to both the cap extension and the proximal end portion; and a remote nut coupled to the remote end portion. The assembly may further include a rear seal positioned between the rear encapsulation extension and the tension member; a front seal positioned between the cap extension and the tension member; a proximal seal positioned between the proximal end portion and the tension member; and a remote seal positioned between the remote end portion and the tension member.
STRAND-TO-THREADBAR COUPLER BLOCK FOR PRESTRESSED CONCRETE
A system for a strand-to-threadbar coupler block for prestressed concrete is disclosed. A system includes a concrete member, one or more multi-wire strands disposed within the concrete member, and a strand-to-threadbar coupler block disposed within the concrete member. The strand-to-threadbar coupler block is formed with a threadbar opening to admit a threadbar, and with one or more strand openings. The system includes one or more strand chucks coupled to the strand-to-threadbar coupler block at the one or more strand openings. A chuck diameter for the one or more strand chucks is greater than a diameter for the one or more strand openings, and the one or more multi-wire strands extend through the one or more strand openings and engage the one or more strand chucks.
CONSTRUCTION ANCHOR APPARATUS AND SYSTEM AND METHODOLOGY OF USE
A system, method and apparatus include generating a building model of a building to be constructed at a construction site, identifying within the building model positional locations for installation of one or more anchor apparatuses within structural elements of the building model, transmitting the building model to a portable computing device at the construction site and identifying the location of the portable computing device to a given positional location. At least the generating, identifying, transmitting and identifying steps are implemented via at least one processing device comprising a processor and a memory.
Concrete structure body and manufacturing method thereof
A concrete structure body includes a first concrete member having a first facing surface; a second concrete member having a second facing surface and disposed such that the first facing surface and the second facing surface face each other; a connection portion that fills a gap between the first facing surface and the second facing surface; and a tendon disposed in the connection portion to extend along the first facing surface and the second facing surface and to which a tensile force is applied in a longitudinal direction.
Apparatus for repairing a tension member
A sheathing repair assembly for a tension member of a post-tensioning tendon, the tension member including a strand and a sheathing layer is disclosed. The sheathing repair assembly includes a repair tube having first and second end portions and a first sealing assembly. The first sealing assembly includes a first nut having a first frustoconical surface and a first forcing element adapted to cooperate with the first frustoconical surface so as to compress the first end portion of the repair tube. The sheathing repair assembly also includes a second sealing assembly having a second nut having a second frustoconical surface and a second forcing element adapted to cooperate with the second frustoconical surface so as to compress the second end portion of the repair tube.
Hybrid post-installed anchor for concrete
The hybrid post-installed anchor for concrete is a structural anchor for installation within a hole formed in concrete. The hybrid post-installed anchor for concrete includes an anchor rod and a plurality of anchor rings mounted on and encircling the anchor rod. Each anchor ring includes a cylindrical ring, having opposed open upper and lower ends, and a plurality of fins secured to an outer surface of the cylindrical ring. Each fin has a fixed edge, which is secured to the outer surface of the cylindrical ring, and a free edge. Each fin projects radially and upwardly, such that each fin is angled with respect to a common central axis of the anchor rod and each anchor ring when the anchor rings are mounted coaxially on the anchor rod. Alternatively, the fins may be formed integrally on the anchor rod, without separate cylindrical rings.