Mechanical connection for concrete structures
US10508434B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Aug 24, 2018 |
| Grant date | Dec 17, 2019 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2038 |
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- Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
- CPC primaryE04B1/415
- WIPO fieldCivil engineering
- WIPO sectorOther fields
Abstract
A system and method for connecting precast concrete structures includes anchoring a sleeve within a pocket formed in one of the concrete structures, and placing the concrete structures in contact with one another such that the pocket is diposed around a protruding end of a shear connector embedded in the other concrete structure. A bridge is inserted around the protruding end of the shear connector and a fastener is installed onto the protruding end of the shear connector to engage the bridge and urge the bridge in abutting relation with a lip of the sleeve. The pocket is then filled with a grout.
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