High-capacity threaded bar micropile and caisson reinforcement compression spacer
AssigneeFoundation Technologies, Inc.
InventorFrank A. Queen
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AssigneeFoundation Technologies, Inc.
InventorFrank A. Queen
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Various examples are provided related to compression spacers which can be utilized in the construction of, e.g., a micropile or drilled shaft. In one example, a high-capacity compression spacer includes a grout vessel body including: a grout receiving portion defined by a bottom of the grout vessel body and a portion of a sidewall of the grout vessel body; a bar receiving portion extending from the grout receiving portion to a lip defining an opening of the grout vessel body; and a plurality of tie wire insertion holes distributed about the bar receiving portion. Each of the plurality of tie wire insertion holes can be configured for insertion of a tie wire. The grout vessel body can be a single piece, molded body. The grout receiving portion can be filled with a high-strength, non-expanding grout or concrete.
A high-capacity compression spacer, comprising:
A high-capacity compression spacer, comprising:
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