EP2696011B1 - Earthquake-proof connecting device for connecting structural elements - Google Patents

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EP2696011B1
EP2696011B1 EP13179781.3A EP13179781A EP2696011B1 EP 2696011 B1 EP2696011 B1 EP 2696011B1 EP 13179781 A EP13179781 A EP 13179781A EP 2696011 B1 EP2696011 B1 EP 2696011B1
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Giorgio Luitprandi
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  • the present invention concerns an earthquake-proof connecting device for connecting structural elements.
  • the present invention concerns an earthquake-proof connecting device for connecting structural elements which is able to provide a stable structural constraint between the structural elements and which, at the same time, is able to withstand the seismic movement, avoiding detachment between the structural elements and consequent collapse.
  • one object of the present invention is to provide an earthquake-proof connecting device which is sufficiently ductile to absorb a part of the seismic energy and, at the same time, sufficiently resistant to guarantee coupling between the structural elements during the earthquake.
  • the present invention concerns an earthquake-proof connecting device according to claim 1.
  • the earthquake-proof connecting device gives the coupling between structural elements a ductility sufficient to follow the seismic movement and mechanical strength sufficient to contain the excessive translation of the structural elements which would cause the detachment thereof, avoiding damage to the structural elements.
  • the reference number 1 indicates an earthquake-proof connecting device for connecting structural elements according to the present invention.
  • the device 1 comprises a first fixing element 2 and a second fixing element 3, which are telescopically coupled to each other and are slidable into each other in a direction A, as indicated by the arrows illustrated in figure 1 .
  • the first fixing element 2 comprises a hollow main body 4, which extends along an axis coinciding, in use, with the sliding direction A and is provided with a first end 6 and a second end 7.
  • the main body 4 has a substantially cylindrical shape with circular section.
  • the first end 6 is provided with fixing means 8 (which can be seen better in figures 2 and 3 ) for fixing to a first structural element 9 (visible in figures 2 and 3 ).
  • the fixing means 8 comprise a connecting plate 10, which is provided with a hole 11 suited to be engaged by an insert 12 (visible in figures 2 and 3 ).
  • the connecting plate 10 has a substantially square shape and is inclined with respect to the axis A so as to adhere to the structural element 9 to which it is coupled.
  • the connecting plate 10 has an adjustable inclination.
  • the insert 12 can be of mechanical or chemical type.
  • the main body 4 and the connecting plate 10 are made in one single piece.
  • the second end 7 is open to define the inlet of an inner cavity 14.
  • the inner cavity 14 defines a guide, in which the second fixing element 3 is slidable.
  • the second fixing element 3 comprises a main body 15, which extends along an axis coinciding, in use, with the sliding direction A and is provided with a first end 16 and a second end 17.
  • the main body 15 is hollow and has a substantially cylindrical shape with circular section.
  • the first end 16 is provided with fixing means 18 (which can be seen better in figures 2 and 3 ) for fixing to a second structural element 19 (visible in figures 2 and 3 ).
  • the fixing means 18 comprise a connecting plate 20, which is provided with a hole 21 suited to be engaged by an insert 22 (visible in figures 2 and 3 ).
  • the connecting plate 20 has a substantially square shape and is inclined with respect to the axis A so as to adhere to the structural element 19 to which it is coupled.
  • the connecting plate 20 has an adjustable inclination.
  • the insert 22 can be of mechanical or chemical anchorage type.
  • the second end 17 is shaped so as to engage slidably the guide 14 of the first fixing element 2.
  • the main body 15 has substantially the same diameter as the main body 4, while the second end 17 has a reduced diameter with respect to the diameter of the main body 15. In this way, the second end 17 can slide inside the guide 14 of the main body 4.
  • the difference in diameter between the second end 17 and the main body 15 defines a rise, which constitutes the stroke end for sliding of the second end 17 inside the guide 14.
  • the device 1 is, furthermore, provided with sliding limiting means 25, which are configured to limit the relative sliding between the first fixing element 2 and the second fixing element 3.
  • the sliding limiting means 25 comprise two limiting elements 26 which are plastically deformable and substantially identical.
  • Each limiting element 26 is provided with an end 27 fixed to the outer surface of the main body 4 of the first fixing element 2 and an end 28 fixed to the outer surface of the main body 15 of the second fixing element 3.
  • the two limiting elements 26 are arranged on opposite sides with respect to the sliding direction A.
  • the limiting elements 26 are curved.
  • the first fixing element 2 and the second fixing element 3 are made of steel. According to a variation, the first fixing element 2 and the second fixing element 3 are subject to cold electro-galvanisation or are painted.
  • Figure 2 illustrates a first application of the device 1 according to the present invention.
  • the first structural element 9 is represented by a beam and the second structural element 19 is represented by a pillar.
  • the device 1 allows limited relative movements between beam 9 and pillar 19, to protect the fixing means 8 18, thanks to the relative sliding between the first fixing element 2 and the second fixing element 3. At the same time the device 1 prevents the beam 9 from losing its hold on the pillar 19 thanks to the presence of the sliding limiting means 25.
  • Figure 3 illustrates a second application of the device 1 according to the present invention.
  • the first structural element 9 is represented by a tile and the second structural element 19 is represented by a beam.
  • the device 1 allows limited relative movements between beam 9 and pillar 19, to protect the fixing means 8 18, thanks to the relative sliding between the first fixing element 2 and the second fixing element 3. At the same time the device 1 prevents the tile 9 from losing its hold on the beam 19 thanks to the presence of the sliding limiting means 25.
  • the device 1 is coupled to the tile 9 in the vicinity of the lower edge of the tile 9, compatibly with the presence of tendons. In this way, rotation of the tile 9 with respect to the beam 19, albeit to a minimum extent, is permitted by the device 1.
  • the device 1 according to the present invention must be preferably coupled to portions of the structural elements 9 19 belonging to areas without tendons. If the device 1 is coupled to a beam it is very important to check that there are no prestressing tendons in the coupling areas.
  • the reference number 100 indicates an earthquake-proof connecting device according to a variation.
  • the device 100 comprises a first fixing element 102, a second fixing element 103, which are telescopically coupled to each other and are slidable one inside the other in a direction A1, and sliding limiting means 125, which are configured to limit the relative sliding between the first fixing element 102 and the second fixing element 103.
  • the first fixing element 102 comprises a hollow main body 104, which extends along an axis coinciding, in use, with the sliding direction A1 and is provided with a first end 106 and a second end 107.
  • the first end 106 is provided with fixing means 108 for fixing to a first structural element 9 (visible in figures 2 and 3 ).
  • the second end 107 is open to define the inlet of an inner cavity 114.
  • the inner cavity 114 defines a guide, in which the second fixing element 103 is slidable.
  • the second fixing element 103 comprises a main body 115, which extends along an axis coinciding, in use, with the sliding direction A1 and is provided with a first end 116 and a second end 117 (not clearly visible in figure 8 since it is incorporated in the main body 104).
  • the first end 116 is provided with fixing means 118 for fixing to a second structural element 19 (visible in figures 2 and 3 ).
  • the second end 117 is shaped so as to engage slidably the guide 114 of the first fixing element 102.
  • the earthquake-proof connecting device 100 differs from the earthquake-proof connecting device 1 due to the fact that the sliding limiting means 125 comprise four limiting elements 126 which are plastically deformable and substantially identical. Each limiting element 126 is provided with an end 127 fixed to the first fixing element 102 and an end 128 fixed to the second fixing element 103.
  • the limiting elements 126 are divided into two pairs. Each pair comprises two limiting elements 126 arranged on opposite sides with respect to the sliding direction A1.
  • a first pair of limiting elements 126 has the first end 127 fixed to the outer surface of the main body 104 of the first fixing element 102 and the second end fixed to the outer surface of the main body 115 of the second fixing element 103.
  • the second pair of limiting elements 126 has the first end 127 fixed to the outer surface of the main body 104 of the first fixing element 102 in the vicinity of the end 107 and the second end 128 fixed to a portion of the outer surface of the main body 115 accessible thanks to an eyelet 130 provided along the outer surface of the main body 104 of the first fixing element 102.
  • the limiting elements 126 are curved.
  • the solution with four limiting elements 126 is more resistant to tensile and compression stress and can even withstand 50 KN in terms of both tensile and compression stress.
  • the reference number 40 indicates an earthquake-proof connecting device for the connection of structural elements which is not part of the present invention.
  • the device 40 comprises a first fixing element 42 and a second fixing element 43.
  • the first fixing element 42 is configured to be coupled with a first structural element 44a ( figure 5 ) and the second fixing element 43 is configured to be coupled with a second structural element 44b ( figure 5 ).
  • the first fixing element 42 comprises an angular plate provided with a first portion 45 and a second portion 46, which is arranged substantially orthogonal to the first portion 45.
  • the first portion 45 is provided with an eyelet 47, which defines a sliding guide in which the second fixing element 43 is slidable.
  • the eyelet 47 extends substantially along an axis B and has an axial length X.
  • the axial length X is equal to approximately 90 mm so as to allow any relative movements of the second fixing element 43 by approximately ⁇ 45 mm.
  • the second portion 46 is provided with coupling means 49 configured to couple the first fixing element 42 to the respective first structural element 44a.
  • the coupling means 49 comprise three aligned holes 52 and two inserts 53 ( figure 5 ), which engage two of the three holes 52 and can be of the mechanical or chemical type.
  • the first fixing element 42 is provided with two rigid strengthening elements 55 which connect the first portion 45 to the second portion 46, guaranteeing that the first fixing element 42 remains intact during the seismic stress.
  • the dimensions and thickness of the strengthening elements 55 varies according to the weight of the second structural element 44b with which they must be coupled.
  • the strengthening elements 55 are sized so as to guarantee the transfer of a tensile force proportional to the mass of the second structural element 44b.
  • the second fixing element 43 is configured to engage slidably the eyelet 47 of the first fixing element 42, so as to allow a relative movement between the structural element 44a and the structural element 44b and absorb part of the seismic energy associated with the earthquake.
  • the second fixing element 43 comprises an insert 56 pre-fitted in the structural element 44b.
  • the insert 56 is externally threaded and provided with two nuts 59.
  • an annular washer 60 is arranged between the nuts 59 and the eyelet 47 and between the eyelet 47 and the second structural element 44b.
  • the nuts 59 are tightened so as to guarantee a coupling with play between the eyelet 47 and the insert 56.
  • the insert 56 can run in the eyelet 47 to absorb part of the seismic energy, as indicated by the arrows illustrated in the figure.
  • the first fixing element 42 and the second fixing element 43 are made of steel. According to a variation, the first fixing element 42 and the second fixing element 43 are subject to cold electro-galvanisation or are painted.
  • Figure 5 illustrates an application of the device 40.
  • the first structural element 44a is represented by a pillar and the second structural element 44b is represented by an infill panel mounted outside the pillar.
  • the device 40 allows the relative translations between the panel 44b and the pillar 44a along the surface of the panel 44b thanks to the relative sliding (indicated by the arrows in the figure) between the first fixing element 42 and the second fixing element 43, and at the same time is able to offer effective mechanical resistance to overturning of the infill panel 44b.
  • the device 40 must be preferably coupled with portions of the structural elements 44a 44b belonging to areas without tendons.
  • the device 40 is coupled with an infill panel, in the coupling area it is preferable for the panel not to have insulating or lightening material.
  • the reference number 70 indicates an earthquake-proof connecting device for connecting structural elements which is not part of the present invention.
  • the device 70 comprises a first fixing element 72 configured to be coupled with a first structural element 74 ( figure 7 ) and a second fixing element 73 configured to be coupled with a second structural element 75 ( figure 7 ).
  • the first fixing element 72 comprises a bracket 76 provided with a base portion 77, two lateral portions 78, which project substantially orthogonal to the base portions 77, and two end portions 79, which project from the lateral portions 78 towards the inside of the bracket 76.
  • the end portions 79 are substantially orthogonal to the lateral portions 78 and parallel to the base portion 77 and are suited to be coupled with the first structural element 74 via fixing means 80.
  • the fixing means 80 comprise two holes 81 made in the respective end portions 79 and two inserts 82 provided with nuts 83 and suited to engage the holes 81.
  • the inserts 82 are already pre-fitted in the first structural element 74.
  • the bracket 76 is furthermore provided with a transverse member 84, which defines together with the base portion 77 an In particular the transverse member 84 is parallel to the base portion 77.
  • the length of the base portion 77 and of the cross member 84 defines the dimensions of the eyelet 85.
  • the length of the base portion 77 is equal to approximately 200 mm.
  • the eyelet 85 has a height of approximately 21 mm.
  • the second fixing element 73 is configured to engage slidably the eyelet 85 of the first fixing element 72 so as to allow a relative movement between the structural element 74 and the structural element 75 and absorb part of the seismic energy associated with the earthquake, as indicated by the arrows illustrated in the figure.
  • the second fixing element 73 comprises an insert 87 already pre-fitted in the structural element 75.
  • the insert 87 is threaded externally and is provided with two nuts 89.
  • an annular washer 90 is arranged between the nuts 89 and the eyelet 85.
  • the second fixing element 73 also comprises a slide 91 configured so as to facilitate sliding of the insert 87 in the eyelet 85.
  • the slide 91 comprises a substantially quadrangular plate provided with a hole 92 suited to be engaged by the pin 87.
  • the plate has two opposite parallel edges 93, which are bent towards the inside and cooperate with the eyelet 85 so as to favour sliding of the pin 87 in the eyelet 85.
  • the edges 93 are arranged abutting against the outer walls of the eyelet 85 defined by the base portion 77 of the bracket 76 and eyelet 85 defined by the base portion 77 of the bracket 76 and by the transverse member 84 respectively.
  • the first fixing element 72 and the second fixing element 73 are made of steel. According to a variation, the first fixing element 72 and the second fixing element 73 are subject to cold electro-galvanisation or are painted.
  • Figure 7 illustrates an application of the device 70.
  • the first structural element 74 is represented by an edge beam and the second structural element 75 is represented by a vertical panel.
  • the device 70 allows the relative translations between the panel 75 and the beam 74 along the surface of the panel 75 thanks to the relative sliding (indicated by the arrows in the figure) between the first fixing element 72 and the second fixing element 73, and at the same time is able to offer effective mechanical resistance to detachment of the panel 75.
  • the device 70 thus configured follows relative movements substantially by ⁇ 100 mm.
  • the device 70 can be coupled both to the extrados of the beam 74 and to the intrados of the beam 74.
  • the device 70 must preferably be coupled to portions of the structural elements comprising areas without tendons.
  • the device 70 is coupled to a panel, it is preferable, in the coupling area, for the panel not to have insulating or lightening material.
  • the earthquake-proof connecting device 1, 100 gives the coupling between structural elements sufficient ductility to follow the seismic movement and sufficient mechanical resistance to contain excessive translation of the structural elements which would cause the detachment thereof. In this way, damage to the structural elements is avoided.
  • the earthquake-proof connecting device 1, 100 is equally useful in avoiding collapse of the infill panels due to collapse of the connections between both Beam and Panel and Pillar and Panel.
  • the earthquake-proof connecting device 1, 100 can be used to couple new structural elements, but also to restore connections following earthquake damage.
  • the earthquake-proof device 1, 100 generates ductile and, at the same time, mechanically effective connections.

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