Inventors:
Donald R. Shelangoskie - Richmond Heights OH
Jack H. Brown - Mentor OH
Eric K. Jacobsen - Chagrin Falls OH
Patrick A. Masterson - Mayfield Heights OH
Ricky A. Pierce - Mentor OH
Barry A. Rogers - South Euclid OH
Lawrence J. Valentine - Chagrin Falls OH
Assignee:
The Austin Company - Cleveland OH
International Classification:
E04B 116
Abstract:
Improved connections of preformed concrete construction elements wherein one or more metal pins, of any preferred cross-sectional shape, are cast in place, or grouted, extending into each of two elements to be connected, with an elastic grommet disposed between a portion of each pin, in an area on each pin nearest the joint, and the surrounding concrete or grout, whereby the load transfer capacity of the connection is increased about threefold.