HARVEY B MANBECK
Engineers in Boalsburg, PA
License number
Pennsylvania PE031301E
Category
Engineers
Type
Professional Engineer
Address
Address
Boalsburg, PA 16827
Professional information
Wood Deck Connection System And Method Of Installation
US Patent:
2004007, Apr 22, 2004
Filed:
Aug 30, 2002
Appl. No.:
10/231989
Inventors:
Walter Schneider - Northampton PA, US
Harvey Manbeck - Boalsburg PA, US
John Janowiak - Julian PA, US
Harvey Manbeck - Boalsburg PA, US
John Janowiak - Julian PA, US
International Classification:
E04B001/16, E04G021/00
US Classification:
052/334000, 052/742160
Abstract:
A wood deck connection system and a method for the installation of wooden deck panels using the system is disclosed. The reliable shear withdrawal connection system comprises a headed connector mechanically fastened to a steel, concrete or wooden girder, a wood-based deck panel having a receiver hole bored therein, and a grout agent deposited throughout the receiver hole. The deck connection system enables top-side installation of deck panels and provides improved shear strength, withdrawal resistance, reliability and fatigue behavior of the wooden deck system.