Bi-Steel
Connections
A range of connection methods can be used to join Bi-Steel panels depending on the speed of construction and strength of connection required.
For more information on the friction only connections visit the Surefast pages for details on the 'slot and lock' connection system.
| Description | Typical strength T/m |
|
Welding |
Intermitent welds, 5mm, size 50/300 | 30.0 |
| Full strength, 8mm plate, Fy = 355 MPa | 520.0 | |
| Bolting (using splice plates) |
M16 black bolts, 300 centres, single splice plate | 40.0 |
|
M20 HSFG's, 150 centres, double splice plate |
194.0 |
|
| Re-bar inside panel |
12mm diameter, each face at 300 centres | 27.0 |
|
16mm diameter, each face at 150 centres |
97.0 |
|
| Surefast ('slot and lock' connection) |
Surefast bolts, 400mm centres, 2T force per bolt | 4.0 |
|
Surefast bolts, 200mm centres, 4T force per bolt |
16.0 |
|
It is possible to use a combination of systems to suit a specific requirement.
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