Assembly, Installation & Site-stressing
Structural bar system tendon adjustment data (in mm)
Units | M12 | M16 | M20 | M24 | M30 | M36 | M42 | M48 | M56 | M64 | M76 | M90 | M100 | |
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Fork - fork | +/- mm | 15 | 15 | 15 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 25 | 25 | - | - | - | - | - |
Per turnbuckle | +/- mm | 25 | 25 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 | 50 |
Structural Bar System Site Installation
Fork-fork tendon:-
For rapid installation on site DST520 tendons are pre-assembled in the factory and set to their normal pin-pin length. The tendons are then ready for immediate incorporation into the structure and generally require no site assembly, saving valuable time.
To install, follow the steps below:
- Back off lock covers
- Install tie rods and pins
- Adjust to length-torque to required value if required
- Tighten lock covers
For extra security the pin end caps can be secured using a chemical locking compound (such as 'Loctite') on the counter sunk set screws.
Forks are generally drilled with a blind hole to prevent any run-off from the bars. The lock cover/bar opening can be sealed with a proprietary exterior silicon sealant if required.
Fork-turnbuckle-fork tendon:-
Tendons longer than 12m will be split into transportable lengths and some
site assembly will be required.
Ensure all components are fitted to the bar
and the nominal pin-to-pin length has been set.
To install, follow the steps below:
- Back off turnbuckle locking thread covers
- Install tie rods and pins, tighten fork lock covers
- Adjust tendon length with turnbuckle-torque to required value if necessary
- Tighten turnbuckle lock covers
For extra security the pin end caps can be secured using a chemical locking compound (such as 'Loctite') on the counter sunk set screws.
Forks are generally drilled with a blind hole to prevent any run-off from the bars. The lock cover/bar opening can be sealed with a proprietary exterior silicon sealant if required.
Site-stressing:-
Certain applications may require tendons to be stressed after installation. This can be performed providing that jacking turnbuckles have been specified. Daver Steels can offer a robust and easy-to-use range of jacking equipment to provide a simple solution to the stressing of tendons which can be performed by competent steel erectors.
Please contact Daver Steels sales office for further information.