Halfen HIT Balcony Connector for Post Tensioning Applications - High Performance Structural Connection
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High performance structural connection system which can be used to join post-tensioned concrete balconies to a post-tensioned concrete slab.
Application
Can be used to join post tensioned concrete balconies to a post tensioned concrete slab. Suitable for use with all types of proprietary bonded and unbonded post tensioning systems.
Description
High performance structural connection system which can be used to join post tensioned concrete balconies to a post tensioned concrete slab.
Features and benefits:
- Suitable for use with all types of proprietary bonded and unbonded post tensioning systems.
- Incorporates the Halfen HIT Structural Thermal Break, allows balconies to be cast together with the main slab and then simultaneously tensioned.
- Transfers tension and compression forces in addition to bending moments and shear forces.
- Two insulation thicknesses available (80 and 120 mm) offering exceptional thermal efficiency.
- Fully integrated REI 120 fire protection.
- All support elements are sufficiently secured in a sturdy housing to ensure safe delivery, transport and easy on-site handling.
- Symmetrical connector simplifies installation.
- Enabled by UKTA-0836-22/6015 - Annex D.
General information
Color | Black Silver |
Material | Stainless steel Steel |
Length | 250 mm 500 mm 1000 mm |
Width | 80 mm 120 mm Manufacturer guidanceInsulation thickness. |
Height | Bespoke Guidance for specification option: Dependent on concrete slab thickness. |
Uniclass | |
CAWS | E42/335 Shear load connectors E42/335 Shear Load Connectors E42/110 Accessories specified elsewhere E42/110 Accessories specified elsewhere |
Specification data - Thermal break shear load connectors
Certification | EOTA: ETA-18/0189 including fire protection, thermal values and noise reduction DoP no. H10-18/0189.; BBA UKTA-0836-22/6015. |
Material | Steel/ stainless steel.Guidance for specification option: Tension bars:
Shear bars:
Compression shear bearings:
Casing:
Connecting components:
On-site reinforcement:
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Thickness of structural deck | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements. |
Insulation | HIT-HP (80 mm thick). HIT-SP (120 mm thick). Manufacturer guidanceMineral wool (WLG 035) of Building Material Class A1, non-flammable insulation according to DIN 4102-14 or Euro Class A1 according to EN 13501-1. Consult manufacturer for further details. |
Size (h x w) | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements.
Manufacturer guidanceDimensions (w x h) of the HIT transition piece. |
Offset | Guidance for specification option: Insert requirements, 10–105 mm, depending on the height of the HIT element. Manufacturer guidanceVertical offset between the HIT centre line and the tendon centre line. |
Bracket | Manufacturer guidance
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Anchor spacing | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Fixing | Guidance for specification option: Consult manufacturer for details and insert requirements. |
Sustainability data
Material | Stainless steel Steel |
Literature
Halfen HIT Insulated Balcony Connector System
Case studies
Bayside, Worthing