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Method and apparatus for increasing the shear strength of a construction structure

US5617685A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateOct 24, 1994
Grant dateApr 8, 1997
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Expiry dateOct 24, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04G2023/0262
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

In order to strengthen an elongated or a two-dimensional bearing construction structure (1) against shear forces, at least one pre-stressing means (11) is mounted in a slack or pre-stressed manner on or in the structure cross-section (4) to generate a pre-stressing force directed transversely to the length or to the two-dimensional surface of the structure when this structure is shear-loaded.

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