Shearhead reinforcement
AssigneeSquare Grip Limited
InventorsPalvinder Chana, John D. Clapson
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Abstract
A shearhead for reinforcing junctions between for example vertical columns and horizontal floors where at least the floor is formed in reinforced concrete. The shearhead is in the form of a hoop bar for extending around a column with a plurality of shear legs depending therefrom. Each shear leg includes a portion extending above the hoop bar, which portion forms a hook for coupling to reinforcement in the slab of concrete extending laterally from the column.
Claims7
A shearhead assembly supporting a laterally extending concrete slab on a column wherein a shearhead is cast within the slab around the column, the shearhead comprising a hoop bar for extending around the column with a plurality of shear legs attached thereto and depending therefrom, each shear leg including a portion extending above the hoop bar, which portion forms a hook for coupling to reinforcement in the slab.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.