■ - Economie assembly
■ - A handy solution for connection to foundations or for linking columns
■ Bracing is not required
These days, there is a significantly more economical way to assemble precast columns. The new HALFEN Column Shoe provides a handy solution for connection to foundations or for linking columns together.
The advantage of the pre-fabricated system with screw connection is the quick assembly. The connection is easy to adjust and immediately loadable so that bracing is not required. The system comprises of the HCC column shoe and the suitable HAB anchor bolts for the foundation base.
The principle: The column shoes are cast in pre-cast columns, the anchor bolts are cast in foundations on site using a drilling pattern. They are joined by load bearing nuts during assembly. As a last step the bottom of the column and remaining recess are filled with non-shrinking mortar.
Installation of the HALFEN anchor bolts
The anchor bolts must be installed exactly according to the location and arrangement shown in the design drawings. It is expedient to use a mounting template; this will help to firmly and accurately fix the anchor bolts on the formwork, so that they do not move during installation of the reinforcement or during the pouring and compaction of the concrete.