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Construction frame shear lug

US8336267B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateOct 31, 2008
Grant dateDec 25, 2012
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Expiry dateDec 29, 2028

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  • Technology area (CPC E)Fixed Constructions
  • CPC primaryE04B2001/2496
  • WIPO fieldCivil engineering
  • WIPO sectorOther fields

Abstract

A shear lug is disclosed for transferring shear stresses from a structural element, such as a column in a framing element, down into the foundation supporting the framing element. The shear lug is not initially affixed to the structural element. The shear lug is instead affixed to anchor rods of an anchorage assembly, and is installed into the foundation with the anchorage assembly at the time the concrete foundation is poured. The structural element is subsequently affixed to the anchor rods, so that shear forces are transferred from the structural element, through the anchor rods and to the shear lugs, which effectively dissipate the shear forces to the foundation.

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