JP3842074B2 - Segment connection structure - Google Patents

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JP3842074B2
JP3842074B2 JP2001165732A JP2001165732A JP3842074B2 JP 3842074 B2 JP3842074 B2 JP 3842074B2 JP 2001165732 A JP2001165732 A JP 2001165732A JP 2001165732 A JP2001165732 A JP 2001165732A JP 3842074 B2 JP3842074 B2 JP 3842074B2
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【0001】
【発明の属する技術分野】
この発明は、相互に複数連結することにより掘削穴の軸方向に筒状壁体を構成するセグメントの連結構造に関するものである。
【0002】
【従来の技術】
トンネルを構築する方法としては、掘削穴の内面側にコンクリート製のセグメントを組み立てて筒状壁体を構築する、いわゆるシールド工法が一般的である。
このシールド工法に用いられるセグメントとしては平面長方形状で円弧版状のものが主流であり、これらセグメント同士をボルトによって接合していた。
このボルトでセグメント同士を接合する構造としては、セグメントの接合面の近傍に、セグメントの接合面同士を当接させた際に、互いに連通する孔部を有する継手板を埋め込んでおき、これら継手板の孔部へボルトを挿通させ、このボルトへナットを締結させて接合させる構造が一般的である。また、相互のセグメントにナット部材であるインサート金具を埋め込んでおき、隣接するセグメントに貫通させたボルトを締結させて互いに接合させる構造もある。
【0003】
しかしながら、このような構造では、構築現場にて継手の接合面に形成された孔部へボルトを挿通させ、このボルトへナットを締結させたり、相互のセグメントに埋め込んだインサート金具へボルトを締結させるという極めて煩雑な作業を要するため組立時間の短縮には限界があり、またロボットによる自動組み付けへの適応が困難であった。さらには、二次覆工を省略する場合にもボルト・ナットを取り付けるためにセグメントに形成したボルトボックスの閉塞作業を行わなければならず、施工の高速化、省力化を目指す上で新たな継手構造の開発が急務となっているのが現状であった。
【0004】
ここで、極めて容易にセグメント同士を接合させることができる接合構造として、セグメントの接合面の対向位置に、C型の接合金具を埋め込んでおき、これらC型の接合金具の対に両端部が係合するI型の連結金具を嵌め込むことにより、C型の接合金具同士をI型の連結金具によって連結させ、セグメント同士を接合面同士を接合させて連結させる構造が開発されている。そして、このようなセグメントの連結構造において、接合金具と連結金具とにテーパ面を形成しておき、連結金具を対をなす接合金具に押し込むことで、対をなす接合金具同士を引き寄せ合って、よりセグメント同士の接合力を高めるようにすることが可能である。
【0005】
【発明が解決しようとする課題】
しかしながら、上記を含む従来のセグメントの連結構造においては、セグメント同士を接合させる際に、セグメントが重量物であることから、接合面同士を適正な状態で接合させるために多くの労力と時間がかかるという問題があった。
【0006】
したがって、本発明の目的は、セグメント同士を接合させる際に接合面同士を適正な状態で接合させることが容易にできるセグメントの連結構造を提供することである。
【0007】
【課題を解決するための手段】
上記目的を達成するために、本発明の請求項1記載のセグメントの連結構造は、円周方向の一側の接合面にそれぞれ端部が内方に屈曲した係止片部とされた一対の鉤形の係止部を有する第1の接合金具が設けられ、逆側の接合面に該接合面から延出する延出部と該延出部の先端側から相反方向に突出する一対の突出部とを有する係合部を備えた第2の接合金具が設けられてなるセグメントを複数、前記一側の接合面と前記逆側の接合面とを互いに突き合わせるとともに、前記係止部間の内側に前記係合部を挿入することにより、前記第1の接合金具の前記係止片部に前記第2接合金具の前記係合部を係合させて連結させるセグメントの連結構造であって、前記第1の接合金具の両係止部および前記第2の接合金具の係合部は、係合時の挿入方向に長い形状をなしており、前記第1の接合金具では、前記係止片部に対向する底部の内面が前記セグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、前記係止片部の係止面が前記長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって前記底部からの距離が長くなるように傾斜され、前記第2の接合金具では、前記第1の接合金具の底部の内面に沿って挿入される前記突出部の外周面が前記セグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、前記第1の接合金具の係止片部の係止面に係合される前記突出部の係合面が前記長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって前記逆側の接合面からの距離が短くなるように傾斜されることによって、前記挿入を案内するとともに前記一側の接合面と前記逆側の接合面とを位置決めする挿入ガイドを兼用するとともに、前記第1の接合金具の係止片部に対向する底部および前記第2の接合金具の係合部に対向する底部が、前記セグメントの軸線に平行に延在され前記セグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状がそれぞれ半円形状の外周面を有し、前記各底部の外周面が、前記セグメントの接合面にそれぞれ設けられた、前記セグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状が半円形状の接合溝部に嵌合して、それぞれ着脱可能とされたことを特徴としている。
【0008】
このように、第1の接合金具の両係止部および第2の接合金具の係合部は、係合時の挿入方向に長い形状をなしており、第1の接合金具では、係止片部に対向する底部の内面がセグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、係止片部の係止面が長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって底部からの距離が長くなるように傾斜され、第2の接合金具では、第1の接合金具の底部の内面に沿って挿入される突出部の外周面がセグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、第1の接合金具の係止片部の係止面に係合される突出部の係合面が長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって逆側の接合面からの距離が短くなるように傾斜されることによって、前記挿入を案内するとともに一側の接合面と逆側の接合面とを位置決めする挿入ガイドを兼用するため、第1の接合金具の両係止部間に第2の接合金具の係合部を係合のため挿入させると、これらで案内されて、セグメントの接合面同士が適正な状態になる。したがって、セグメント同士を接合させる際に接合面同士を適正な状態で接合させることが容易にできる。
また、第1の接合金具の係止片部に対向する底部および第2の接合金具の係合部に対向する底部が、セグメントの軸線に平行に延在されセグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状がそれぞれ半円形状の外周面を有し、前記各底部の外周面が、セグメントの接合面にそれぞれ設けられた、セグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状が半円形状の接合溝部に嵌合して、それぞれ着脱可能とされたため、これら第1の接合金具および第2の接合金具を、セグメントのプレキャスト時に埋設する必要がなくなり、セグメントのプレキャストを容易に行うことができる。
【0009】
本発明の請求項2記載のセグメントの連結構造は、請求項1記載のものに関し、前記第1の接合金具および前記第2の接合金具は、合成樹脂製であることを特徴としている。
【0010】
このように、第1の接合金具および第2の接合金具が合成樹脂製であるため、これら第1の接合金具および第2の接合金具を軽量にでき、セグメントの軽量化を図ることができる。
【0013】
【発明の実施の形態】
以下、本発明のセグメントの連結構造の一実施形態を図1〜図8によって説明する。
【0014】
図1において、符号11は、セグメントである。このセグメント11は、平面視長方形状かつ側面視円弧版状に形成されたものであり、同一形状のセグメント11が複数用意され、これらセグメント11が隣り合うもの同士で接合面12,13同士を互いに接合させることにより、掘削穴内にて筒状壁体を構成するリングが構築されるようになっている。そして、このリングを掘削穴の軸方向へ互いに接合させることにより、筒状壁体が構築されるようになっている。
【0015】
セグメント11は、図2および図3に示すように、プレキャストコンクリートで平面視長方形状かつ側面視円弧版状に形成されたセグメント本体15と、該セグメント本体15の円周方向における一側の接合面12に取り付けられる接合金具(第1の接合金具)17と、逆側の接合面13に取り付けられる接合金具(第2の接合金具)18とで構成されるものである(図1〜図3においては、一のセグメント11の一側の接合面12と他のセグメント11の逆側の接合面13とを示している)。
【0016】
セグメント本体15の一側の接合面12および逆側の接合面13には、セグメント11の軸線に平行に延在するとともに、円周方向に直交する断面が半円形状をなす接合溝部20が形成されている。ここで、一側の接合面12の接合溝部20は、セグメント11の軸線方向における一側が端部に貫通する形状をなしており、逆側は端部に貫通しない形状をなしている。また、逆側の接合面13の接合溝部20は、セグメント11の軸線方向における前記逆側と同じ側が端部に貫通する形状をなしており、これに対し逆側は端部に貫通しない形状をなしている。そして、これら接合溝部20の底部22には、該底部22に直交して複数のインサートナット21がプレキャスト時に埋設されている。
【0017】
ここで、一側の接合面12および逆側の接合面13が上記のように逆方向に貫通する形状をなしていることから、セグメント本体15は一側と逆側とを反転しても同じとなる形状をなしている。
【0018】
そして、セグメント本体15の一側の接合面12に、メス型の接合金具17が設けられ、逆側の接合面13に、接合金具17と長さが同じオス型の接合金具18が設けられている。
【0019】
メス型の接合金具17は、図4にも示すように、長さ方向に直交する断面形状が、全体としてC型をなすとともに外側部分が半円形状をなしており、端部に内側に突出する係止片部23を有する円弧状の鉤形に形成された一対の係止部24が互いに係止片部23を対向させるとともに、係止片部23に対し反対側の基部25同士を連結させて底部26を形成する形状をなしている。この接合金具17は、金属製とすることも可能であるが、ここでは、より軽量化するために合成樹脂製とされている。
【0020】
接合金具17の底部26側の厚さは一定とされており、接合金具17の両係止片部23の底部26に対向する側の係止面28は、長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって底部26からの距離が長くなるように傾斜しており、両係止片部23の互いに対向する対向面29は、長さ方向における同一側から同逆側に向かうにしたがって相互間距離が離れるように傾斜している。ここで、前記逆側を挿入入口側と称す。
【0021】
そして、底部26には、複数の座ぐり付きの貫通孔30が形成されている。なお、この貫通孔30を除けば、接合金具17はその長さ方向に直交する断面が長さ方向の全範囲にわたってC型形状をなしている。
【0022】
このような接合金具17は、セグメント本体15の一側の接合面12の半円形状の接合溝部20に嵌合された状態で、貫通孔30に挿通されインサートナット21にそれぞれ螺合される複数のボルト部材32でセグメント本体15に固定されることになる。すなわち、接合金具17は、セグメント本体15に対し着脱自在となっている。ここで、接合金具17は、取り付け状態で、セグメント本体15の軸線方向における中央位置に配置され、かつ、その係止片部23の底部26に対し反対側の端面33が接合面12と同一平面をなすようになっている。
【0023】
オス型の接合金具18は、図4にも示すように、長さ方向に直交する断面形状が半円形状をなす取付嵌合部35と、該取付嵌合部35の平坦面36から、長さ方向に直交する断面形状が略T字状をなして突出する係合部37とを有している。
【0024】
すなわち係合部37は、取付嵌合部35の平坦面36の中央部から該平坦面36に垂直をなして突出する板状の延出部39と、該延出部39の先端側から該延出部39にそれぞれ直交するように相反方向に突出する一対の突出部40とを有している。ここで、両突出部40および延出部39の取付嵌合部35に対し反対側の外周面は連続する略円筒面とされている。この接合金具18は、金属製とすることも可能であるが、ここでは、より軽量化するために合成樹脂製とされている。
【0025】
接合金具18の取付嵌合部35の厚さは一定とされており、両突出部40の取付嵌合部35に対向する側の係合面42は、長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって取付嵌合部35からの距離が短くなるように傾斜しており、延出部39の相反する相反面43は、長さ方向における同一側から同逆側に向かうにしたがって相互間距離が離れるように傾斜している。ここで、前記一側を挿入先端側と称す。
【0026】
そして、接合金具18には、延出部39および取付嵌合部35を貫通する、複数の座ぐり付きの貫通孔44が形成されている。
【0027】
このような接合金具18は、セグメント本体15の逆側の接合面13の半円形状の接合溝部20に嵌合された状態で、貫通孔44に挿通されインサートナット21にそれぞれ螺合される複数のボルト部材32でセグメント本体15に固定されることになる。すなわち、接合金具18は、セグメント本体15に対し着脱自在となっている。ここで、接合金具18は、取り付け状態で、セグメント本体15の軸線方向における中央位置に配置され、かつ、その取付嵌合部35の平坦面36が接合面13と同一平面をなし、またこの状態で、接合面13から延出する延出部39と該延出部39の先端側から相反方向に突出する一対の突出部40とを有する係合部37を備えた形状となる。
【0028】
そして、接合金具17の両係止部24間の係合空間46にその挿入入口側から、接合金具18の係合部37を、その挿入先端側を先頭に挿入すると、両係止部24で挿入がガイドされながら係合部37が係合空間46に入り込む。そして、接合金具17と接合金具18とが長さ方向における位置を合わせた状態で、各相反面43が各対向面29にともに全面的に接触し、各係合面42が各係止面28にともに全面的に接触する状態となり、接合金具17と接合金具18とががたつきなく連結される状態となる。この状態で、接合面12と接合面13とが位置決めされる。
【0029】
次に、セグメント11同士を連結させる手順について説明する。なお、以下の説明においては、掘削穴の軸線方向において、地盤を掘削するシールドマシンが設けられている側を切り羽側と称し、逆側すなわち掘削穴の坑口が配置されている側を坑口側と称す。
【0030】
ここでは、掘削穴内にてすでにセグメント11で環状に構築された既設リング48の切り羽側に一方のセグメント11(11A)を設置し、このセグメント11(11A)の一側の接合面12に他方のセグメント11(11B)の逆側の接合面13を周方向に接合させる場合について説明する。なお、セグメント11(11A)の一側の接合面12には、メス型の接合金具17がその挿入入口側を切り羽側に向けた状態で取り付けられており、セグメント11(11B)の逆側の接合面13には、オス型の接合金具18がその挿入先端側を坑口側に向けた状態で取り付けられている。
【0031】
図5に示すように、一方のセグメント11(11A)に対し他方のセグメント11(11B)の軸線方向における位置を、一方のセグメントの11(11A)の接合溝部20の接合金具17よりも切り羽側の部分に、他方のセグメント11(11B)の接合金具18の係合部37が位置するように合わせる。
【0032】
この状態で、図6に示すように、他方のセグメント11(11B)の接合金具18の係合部37を一方のセグメント11(11A)の接合溝部20に挿入しつつ、一方のセグメント11(11A)の接合面12と他方のセグメント11(11B)の接合面13とを当接させる。
【0033】
次に、この状態で、図7に示すように、セグメント11(11B)を既設リング48に当接するまで坑口側に移動させる。
【0034】
すると、セグメント11(11B)の接合金具18が、セグメント11(11B)と一体に移動し、該接合金具18の係合部37が、その挿入先端側からセグメント11(11A)の接合金具17の係合空間46の挿入入口側に入り、両係止部24で挿入がガイドされながら係合空間46に入り込む。そして、セグメント11(11B)が既設リング48に当接すると、接合金具17と接合金具18とが長さ方向における位置を合わせた状態となり、図8に示すように、各相反面43が各対向面29にともに全面的に接触し、各係合面42が各係止面28にともに全面的に接触する状態となって、接合金具17と接合金具18とが隙間なく連結される状態となる。また、この状態において、図1に示すように接合面12と接合面12とは全面的に重なり合い互いに位置決めされた状態で接合されることになる。
【0035】
すなわち、接合金具17の両係止部24および接合金具18の係合部37は、係合時の挿入方向に長い形状をなしており、両係止部24の案内に沿って係合部37を挿入させることで、接合面12と接合面13とを全面的に重ね合わせるように位置決め状態で接合させるため、セグメント11同士を接合させるのみでなく、両係止部24間への係合部37の挿入を案内するとともに接合面12と接合面13とを全面的に重ね合わせるように位置決め接合させるための挿入ガイドをも兼用している。
【0036】
上記実施形態によれば、接合金具17の両係止部24および接合金具18の係合部37は、係合時の挿入方向に長い形状をなしており、接合面12と接合面13とを位置決めする挿入ガイドを兼用するため、接合金具17の両係止部24間に接合金具18の係合部37を係合のため挿入させると、これらで案内されて、セグメント11の接合面12,13同士が適正な状態すなわち全面的に重なり合う位置決め状態になる。したがって、セグメント11同士を接合させる際に接合面12,13同士を適正な状態すなわち全面的に重なり合う位置決め状態で接合させることが容易にできる。
【0037】
また、接合金具17および接合金具18が合成樹脂製であるため、これら接合金具17および接合金具18を軽量にでき、セグメント11の軽量化を図ることができる。
【0038】
さらに、接合金具17および接合金具18が、セグメント11に対し着脱可能であるため、これら接合金具17および接合金具18を、セグメント本体15のプレキャスト時に埋設する必要がなくなり、セグメント本体15のプレキャストを容易に行うことができる。
【0039】
【発明の効果】
以上、説明したように、本発明の請求項1記載のセグメントの連結構造によれば、第1の接合金具の両係止部および第2の接合金具の係合部は、係合時の挿入方向に長い形状をなしており、第1の接合金具では、係止片部に対向する底部の内面がセグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、係止片部の係止面が長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって底部からの距離が長くなるように傾斜され、第2の接合金具では、第1の接合金具の底部の内面に沿って挿入される突出部の外周面がセグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、第1の接合金具の係止片部の係止面に係合される突出部の係合面が長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって逆側の接合面からの距離が短くなるように傾斜されることによって、前記挿入を案内するとともに一側の接合面と逆側の接合面とを位置決めする挿入ガイドを兼用するとともに、第1の接合金具の係止片部に対向する底部および第2の接合金具の係合部に対向する底部が、セグメントの軸線に平行に延在されセグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状がそれぞれ同一径の半円形状の外周面を有し、前記各底部の外周面が、セグメントの接合面にそれぞれ設けられた、セグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状が半円形状の接合溝部に嵌合して、それぞれ着脱可能とされたため、第1の接合金具の両係止部間に第2の接合金具の係合部を係合のため挿入させると、これらで案内されて、セグメントの接合面同士が適正な状態になる。したがって、セグメント同士を接合させる際に接合面同士を適正な状態で接合させることができる。
【0040】
本発明の請求項2記載のセグメントの連結構造によれば、第1の接合金具および第2の接合金具が合成樹脂製であるため、これら第1の接合金具および第2の接合金具を軽量にでき、セグメントの軽量化を図ることができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図1】 本発明の一実施形態のセグメントの連結構造で連結されるセグメント同士の一の連結カ所の斜視図である。
【図2】 本発明の一実施形態のセグメントの連結構造の連結前の状態を示す分解斜視図である。
【図3】 本発明の一実施形態のセグメントの連結構造の連結前の状態を示す斜視図である。
【図4】 本発明の実施形態のセグメントの連結構造の一側を示す連結前の正断面図である。
【図5】 本発明の一実施形態のセグメントの連結構造の連結直前の状態を示す平断面図である。
【図6】 本発明の一実施形態のセグメントの連結構造の連結中の状態を示す平断面図である。
【図7】 本発明の一実施形態のセグメントの連結構造の連結後の状態を示す平断面図である。
【図8】 本発明の一実施形態のセグメントの連結構造の連結後の状態を示す正断面図である。
【符号の説明】
11 セグメント
12 接合面(一側の接合面)
13 接合面(逆側の接合面)
17 接合金具(第1の接合金具)
18 接合金具(第2の接合金具)
23 係止片部
24 係止部
39 延出部
40 係合部
[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a connecting structure of segments that form a cylindrical wall body in the axial direction of a digging hole by connecting a plurality of them together.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a method for constructing a tunnel, a so-called shield construction method is generally employed in which a concrete wall is assembled by assembling concrete segments on the inner surface side of an excavation hole.
As the segments used in this shield method, flat rectangular and arc-shaped ones are the mainstream, and these segments are joined together by bolts.
As a structure for joining segments with this bolt, joint plates having holes communicating with each other when the joint surfaces of the segments are brought into contact with each other in the vicinity of the joint surfaces of the segments are embedded. Generally, a structure is used in which a bolt is inserted into the hole portion and a nut is fastened and joined to the bolt. There is also a structure in which insert fittings which are nut members are embedded in the mutual segments, and bolts penetrating through the adjacent segments are fastened and joined together.
[0003]
However, in such a structure, the bolt is inserted into the hole formed in the joint surface of the joint at the construction site, and the nut is fastened to the bolt, or the bolt is fastened to the insert fitting embedded in the mutual segment. Therefore, there is a limit to shortening the assembly time because it requires extremely complicated work, and adaptation to automatic assembly by a robot is difficult. Furthermore, even when the secondary lining is omitted, the bolt box formed in the segment must be closed in order to install the bolts and nuts, and a new joint is aimed at speeding up construction and saving labor. The current situation is that there is an urgent need to develop the structure.
[0004]
Here, as a joining structure capable of joining the segments very easily, a C-type joining metal fitting is embedded at a position opposite to the joining surface of the segment, and both ends of the pair of the C-type joining equipment are engaged. A structure has been developed in which C-type joining metal fittings are joined together by I-type joining metal fittings and segments are joined to each other by joining joint surfaces by fitting I-type joining metal fittings. And, in such a segment connection structure, a taper surface is formed on the joint fitting and the joint fitting, and the pair of joint fittings are attracted to each other by pushing the joint fitting into the pair joint fitting. It is possible to increase the bonding force between the segments.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional segment connecting structure including the above, since the segments are heavy when joining the segments, it takes a lot of labor and time to join the joining surfaces in an appropriate state. There was a problem.
[0006]
Therefore, the objective of this invention is providing the connection structure of the segment which can join easily joining surfaces in an appropriate state, when joining segments.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the segment connecting structure according to claim 1 of the present invention is a pair of engaging pieces whose end portions are bent inwardly on a joint surface on one side in the circumferential direction. A first joint fitting having a hook-shaped locking part is provided, and a pair of protrusions projecting in an opposite direction from an extension part extending from the joint surface to the opposite joint surface and from the distal end side of the extension part A plurality of segments each provided with a second joint fitting provided with an engaging portion having a portion, the one-side joining surface and the opposite-side joining surface abut each other, and between the locking portions A segment connecting structure for inserting and engaging the engaging portion of the second joint fitting with the locking piece portion of the first joint fitting by inserting the engagement portion inside; Both locking portions of the first joint fitting and the engaging portion of the second joint fitting are inserted at the time of engagement. In the first joint fitting, the inner surface of the bottom portion facing the locking piece portion extends in parallel with the axis of the segment, and the locking surface of the locking piece portion Is inclined so that the distance from the bottom becomes longer as it goes from one side to the opposite side in the length direction, and the second joint fitting is inserted along the inner surface of the bottom of the first joint fitting An outer peripheral surface of the protruding portion extending in parallel with the axis of the segment, and an engaging surface of the protruding portion engaged with a locking surface of the locking piece portion of the first joint fitting The insertion is guided while being inclined so that the distance from the joint surface on the reverse side is shortened from one side to the reverse side in the length direction, and the joint surface on the one side and the reverse side are guided. Also serves as an insertion guide for positioning the joint surface As well as, a bottom portion opposed to the engaging portion of the bottom portion and the second bonding metal facing the engaging piece of the first joint fitting, the axis of the segments extend parallel to the axis of the segment The cross-sectional shape orthogonal to each other has a semicircular outer peripheral surface, and the outer peripheral surface of each bottom portion is provided on the joint surface of the segment, and the cross-sectional shape orthogonal to the segment axis is a semicircular joint It is characterized by being fitted into the groove and detachable .
[0008]
As described above, both the locking portions of the first joint fitting and the engagement portions of the second joint fitting have a shape that is long in the insertion direction at the time of engagement. The inner surface of the bottom facing the portion extends parallel to the axis of the segment, and the distance from the bottom increases as the locking surface of the locking piece moves from one side to the opposite side in the length direction. In the second joint fitting, the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion inserted along the inner surface of the bottom of the first joint fitting extends in parallel to the axis of the segment, and The engaging surface of the protruding portion engaged with the locking surface of the locking piece portion is inclined so that the distance from the opposite joint surface becomes shorter as it goes from one side to the opposite side in the length direction. To guide the insertion and position the joint surface on one side and the joint surface on the opposite side In order to also serve as an insertion guide, when the engaging portion of the second joint fitting is inserted for engagement between the both locking portions of the first joint fitting, the joint surfaces of the segments are guided by these. It will be in an appropriate state. Therefore, when joining the segments, the joining surfaces can be easily joined in an appropriate state.
In addition, the bottom portion facing the locking piece portion of the first joint fitting and the bottom portion facing the engagement portion of the second joint fitting have a cross-sectional shape extending in parallel to the axis of the segment and orthogonal to the axis of the segment. Each has a semicircular outer peripheral surface, and the outer peripheral surface of each bottom portion is provided on the joint surface of the segment, and the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the segment axis is fitted into the semicircular joint groove portion, Since each of them can be attached and detached, it is not necessary to embed these first joint fitting and second joint fitting when the segment is precast, and the segment can be easily precast.
[0009]
The segment connection structure according to a second aspect of the present invention relates to the segment connection structure according to the first aspect, wherein the first joint fitting and the second joint fitting are made of synthetic resin.
[0010]
As described above, since the first joint fitting and the second joint fitting are made of synthetic resin, the first joint fitting and the second joint fitting can be reduced in weight, and the segment can be reduced in weight.
[0013]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a segment connecting structure of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
[0014]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 11 denotes a segment. This segment 11 is formed in a rectangular shape in a plan view and an arcuate plate shape in a side view. A plurality of segments 11 having the same shape are prepared, and adjacent ones of these segments 11 are connected to each other between the joining surfaces 12 and 13. By joining, the ring which comprises a cylindrical wall body in an excavation hole is constructed | assembled. And a cylindrical wall body is constructed | assembled by mutually joining this ring to the axial direction of a digging hole.
[0015]
As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the segment 11 includes a segment main body 15 formed of precast concrete in a rectangular shape in plan view and a circular arc shape in side view, and a joint surface on one side in the circumferential direction of the segment main body 15. 12 is composed of a joining fitting (first joining fitting) 17 attached to 12 and a joining fitting (second joining fitting) 18 attached to the opposite joining surface 13 (in FIGS. 1 to 3). Shows a joint surface 12 on one side of one segment 11 and a joint surface 13 on the opposite side of the other segment 11).
[0016]
The joint surface 12 on one side of the segment body 15 and the joint surface 13 on the opposite side are formed with a joint groove 20 extending in parallel to the axis of the segment 11 and having a semicircular cross section perpendicular to the circumferential direction. Has been. Here, the joining groove portion 20 of the joining surface 12 on one side has a shape in which one side in the axial direction of the segment 11 penetrates the end portion, and the opposite side has a shape that does not penetrate the end portion. Further, the joining groove portion 20 of the joining surface 13 on the opposite side has a shape that the same side as the opposite side in the axial direction of the segment 11 penetrates the end portion, whereas the opposite side has a shape that does not penetrate the end portion. There is no. A plurality of insert nuts 21 are embedded in the bottom portions 22 of the joining groove portions 20 at right angles to the bottom portion 22 during precasting.
[0017]
Here, since the joint surface 12 on one side and the joint surface 13 on the opposite side penetrate in the reverse direction as described above, the segment body 15 is the same even if the one side and the opposite side are reversed. It has a shape that becomes.
[0018]
Then, a female joint fitting 17 is provided on the joint surface 12 on one side of the segment body 15, and a male joint fitting 18 having the same length as the joint fitting 17 is provided on the opposite joint surface 13. Yes.
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 4, the female joint fitting 17 has a cross-sectional shape orthogonal to the length direction as a whole and has a C-shape as a whole and a semicircular outer portion, and protrudes inward at the end. A pair of locking portions 24 formed in an arcuate shape having a locking piece portion 23 that makes the locking piece portion 23 face each other and connect the base portions 25 opposite to the locking piece portion 23 to each other Thus, the bottom 26 is formed. The metal fitting 17 can be made of metal, but here it is made of synthetic resin in order to reduce the weight.
[0020]
The thickness on the bottom portion 26 side of the joint fitting 17 is constant, and the engagement surface 28 on the side facing the bottom portions 26 of the both engagement piece portions 23 of the joint fitting 17 is opposite from the one side in the length direction. The opposing surfaces 29 of the two locking pieces 23 face each other as they go from the same side to the opposite side in the length direction. Inclined so that the distance increases. Here, the reverse side is referred to as an insertion inlet side.
[0021]
The bottom portion 26 is formed with a plurality of through holes 30 with counterbore. Except for the through-hole 30, the joining bracket 17 has a C-shaped cross section perpendicular to the length direction over the entire range in the length direction.
[0022]
A plurality of such fittings 17 are inserted through the through holes 30 and screwed into the insert nuts 21 while being fitted in the semicircular joining groove 20 of the joining surface 12 on one side of the segment body 15. The bolt member 32 is fixed to the segment body 15. That is, the joint fitting 17 is detachable from the segment body 15. Here, the joint fitting 17 is disposed at the center position in the axial direction of the segment main body 15 in the attached state, and the end surface 33 opposite to the bottom portion 26 of the locking piece portion 23 is flush with the joint surface 12. It has come to make.
[0023]
As shown in FIG. 4, the male joint fitting 18 includes a mounting fitting portion 35 having a semicircular cross section perpendicular to the length direction, and a flat surface 36 of the mounting fitting portion 35. The cross-sectional shape orthogonal to the vertical direction has an engaging portion 37 that protrudes in a substantially T-shape.
[0024]
That is, the engaging portion 37 includes a plate-like extending portion 39 that protrudes perpendicularly to the flat surface 36 from the center portion of the flat surface 36 of the mounting fitting portion 35, and the distal end side of the extending portion 39. A pair of projecting portions 40 projecting in opposite directions so as to be orthogonal to the extending portions 39 are provided. Here, the outer peripheral surface on the opposite side with respect to the mounting fitting portion 35 of both the protruding portions 40 and the extending portion 39 is a substantially continuous cylindrical surface. The joint fitting 18 can be made of metal, but here it is made of synthetic resin in order to reduce the weight.
[0025]
The thickness of the attachment fitting portion 35 of the joint fitting 18 is constant, and the engagement surface 42 on the side facing the attachment fitting portion 35 of both protrusions 40 is from one side to the opposite side in the length direction. Inclined so that the distance from the mounting fitting portion 35 is shortened as it goes, and the opposing reciprocal surfaces 43 of the extending portion 39 are distances from each other toward the opposite side from the same side in the length direction. Is tilted away. Here, the one side is referred to as an insertion tip side.
[0026]
The joint fitting 18 is formed with a plurality of counterbore through holes 44 penetrating the extending portion 39 and the attachment fitting portion 35.
[0027]
A plurality of such fittings 18 are inserted into the through holes 44 and screwed into the insert nuts 21 while being fitted in the semicircular joining groove 20 of the joining surface 13 on the opposite side of the segment body 15. The bolt member 32 is fixed to the segment body 15. That is, the joining metal fitting 18 is detachable from the segment body 15. Here, the joining metal fitting 18 is disposed at the center position in the axial direction of the segment main body 15 and the flat surface 36 of the attachment fitting portion 35 is flush with the joining surface 13 in this attached state. Thus, the engaging portion 37 having an extending portion 39 extending from the joint surface 13 and a pair of protruding portions 40 protruding in the opposite direction from the distal end side of the extending portion 39 is provided.
[0028]
Then, when the engagement portion 37 of the joint fitting 18 is inserted into the engagement space 46 between the both latch portions 24 of the joint fitting 17 from the insertion inlet side, and the insertion tip side is inserted at the head, The engaging portion 37 enters the engaging space 46 while the insertion is guided. Then, in a state in which the joining bracket 17 and the joining bracket 18 are aligned in the length direction, the reciprocal surfaces 43 come into full contact with the opposing surfaces 29, and the engaging surfaces 42 are engaged with the locking surfaces 28. The joint metal fitting 17 and the joint metal fitting 18 are connected without rattling. In this state, the bonding surface 12 and the bonding surface 13 are positioned.
[0029]
Next, a procedure for connecting the segments 11 to each other will be described. In the following explanation, in the axial direction of the excavation hole, the side where the shield machine for excavating the ground is referred to as the face side, and the opposite side, that is, the side where the excavation hole is located is the pit side Called.
[0030]
Here, one segment 11 (11A) is installed on the face side of the existing ring 48 that is already constructed in a ring shape with the segment 11 in the excavation hole, and the other side is connected to the joint surface 12 on one side of the segment 11 (11A) The case where the joining surface 13 on the opposite side of the segment 11 (11B) is joined in the circumferential direction will be described. Note that a female joint fitting 17 is attached to the joint surface 12 on one side of the segment 11 (11A) with its insertion inlet side facing the face, and the reverse side of the segment 11 (11B). A male joint 18 is attached to the joint surface 13 with the insertion tip side facing the wellhead.
[0031]
As shown in FIG. 5, the position of the other segment 11 (11B) in the axial direction relative to the one segment 11 (11A) is smaller than the joining bracket 17 of the joining groove 20 of the one segment 11 (11A). The engagement portion 37 of the joining metal fitting 18 of the other segment 11 (11B) is aligned with the side portion.
[0032]
In this state, as shown in FIG. 6, while inserting the engaging portion 37 of the joining bracket 18 of the other segment 11 (11B) into the joining groove portion 20 of the one segment 11 (11A), the one segment 11 (11A) ) And the joining surface 13 of the other segment 11 (11B) are brought into contact with each other.
[0033]
Next, in this state, as shown in FIG. 7, the segment 11 (11 </ b> B) is moved to the wellhead side until it abuts on the existing ring 48.
[0034]
Then, the joining fitting 18 of the segment 11 (11B) moves integrally with the segment 11 (11B), and the engaging portion 37 of the joining fitting 18 moves from the insertion tip side of the joining fitting 17 of the segment 11 (11A). It enters the insertion entrance side of the engagement space 46 and enters the engagement space 46 while being guided by both the locking portions 24. When the segment 11 (11B) comes into contact with the existing ring 48, the joining metal member 17 and the joining metal member 18 are aligned in the length direction, and as shown in FIG. Both the surfaces 29 and the engaging surfaces 42 are in full contact with the locking surfaces 28, so that the joint 17 and the joint 18 are connected without a gap. . Further, in this state, as shown in FIG. 1, the joining surface 12 and the joining surface 12 are entirely overlapped and joined in a state of being positioned with respect to each other.
[0035]
That is, both the locking portions 24 of the joint fitting 17 and the engagement portion 37 of the joint fitting 18 have a long shape in the insertion direction at the time of engagement. Is inserted in the positioning state so that the joining surface 12 and the joining surface 13 are entirely overlapped, so that not only the segments 11 are joined but also the engaging portions between the locking portions 24. It also serves as an insertion guide for guiding the insertion of 37 and positioning and joining so that the joining surface 12 and the joining surface 13 are entirely overlapped.
[0036]
According to the above embodiment, the both locking portions 24 of the joint fitting 17 and the engagement portion 37 of the joint fitting 18 have a long shape in the insertion direction at the time of engagement, and the joining surface 12 and the joining surface 13 are formed. In order to also serve as an insertion guide for positioning, when the engaging portion 37 of the joining metal fitting 18 is inserted between both the locking portions 24 of the joining metal fitting 17 for engagement, they are guided by these, and the joining surfaces 12, 13 is in a proper state, that is, a positioning state in which it is entirely overlapped. Therefore, when the segments 11 are joined together, the joining surfaces 12 and 13 can be easily joined in an appropriate state, that is, in a positioning state where they are entirely overlapped.
[0037]
In addition, since the joint fitting 17 and the joint fitting 18 are made of synthetic resin, the joint fitting 17 and the joint fitting 18 can be reduced in weight, and the weight of the segment 11 can be reduced.
[0038]
Furthermore, since the joining bracket 17 and the joining bracket 18 can be attached to and detached from the segment 11, it is not necessary to embed the joining bracket 17 and the joining bracket 18 when the segment body 15 is precast, and the segment body 15 can be easily precast. Can be done.
[0039]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the segment connecting structure according to the first aspect of the present invention, the both locking portions of the first joining fitting and the engaging portion of the second joining fitting are inserted at the time of engagement. In the first joint fitting, the inner surface of the bottom portion facing the locking piece portion extends in parallel with the axis of the segment, and the locking surface of the locking piece portion has a length. In the second joint fitting, the outer peripheral surface of the protrusion inserted along the inner surface of the bottom part of the first joint fitting is inclined so that the distance from the bottom portion becomes longer as it goes from one side to the opposite side in the direction. Is extended in parallel with the axis of the segment, and the engaging surface of the protruding portion engaged with the engaging surface of the engaging piece portion of the first joint fitting is directed from one side to the opposite side in the length direction. By inclining so that the distance from the opposite joint surface becomes shorter according to While also used the insertion guide for positioning the joint surface of the joint surface of one side and the opposite side as to guide the insertion, engagement of the bottom and the second bonding metal to face the engaging piece of the first joint device The bottom part facing the part has a semicircular outer peripheral surface extending in parallel to the axis of the segment and perpendicular to the axis of the segment, each having the same diameter. Since the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the segment axis provided on each surface is fitted in the semicircular joining groove portion and is detachable , the second portion is provided between both locking portions of the first joining fitting. When the engaging portions of the joining metal fittings are inserted for engagement, they are guided by these so that the joining surfaces of the segments are in an appropriate state. Therefore, when joining segments, joining surfaces can be joined in an appropriate state.
[0040]
According to the segment connecting structure according to claim 2 of the present invention, since the first joining fitting and the second joining fitting are made of synthetic resin, the first joining fitting and the second joining fitting are reduced in weight. And the weight of the segment can be reduced.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view of one connecting point between segments connected by a segment connecting structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an exploded perspective view showing a state before connection of a segment connection structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a state before connection of a segment connection structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a front cross-sectional view before connection showing one side of the segment connection structure of the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a plan sectional view showing a state immediately before connection of a segment connection structure according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional plan view showing a state during connection of the segment connection structure of one embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a plan sectional view showing a state after the connection of the segment connection structure according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a front sectional view showing a state after the connection of the segment connection structure of one embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
11 Segment 12 Joint surface (joint surface on one side)
13 Bonding surface (reverse bonding surface)
17 Bonding bracket (first bonding bracket)
18 Bonding bracket (second bonding bracket)
23 Locking piece part 24 Locking part 39 Extension part 40 Engagement part

Claims (2)

円周方向の一側の接合面にそれぞれ端部が内方に屈曲した係止片部とされた一対の鉤形の係止部を有する第1の接合金具が設けられ、逆側の接合面に該接合面から延出する延出部と該延出部の先端側から相反方向に突出する一対の突出部とを有する係合部を備えた第2の接合金具が設けられてなるセグメントを複数、前記一側の接合面と前記逆側の接合面とを互いに突き合わせるとともに、前記係止部間の内側に前記係合部を挿入することにより、前記第1の接合金具の前記係止片部に前記第2接合金具の前記係合部を係合させて連結させるセグメントの連結構造であって、
前記第1の接合金具の両係止部および前記第2の接合金具の係合部は、係合時の挿入方向に長い形状をなしており、
前記第1の接合金具では、前記係止片部に対向する底部の内面が前記セグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、前記係止片部の係止面が前記長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって前記底部からの距離が長くなるように傾斜され、
前記第2の接合金具では、前記第1の接合金具の底部の内面に沿って挿入される前記突出部の外周面が前記セグメントの軸線に平行に延在されるとともに、前記第1の接合金具の係止片部の係止面に係合される前記突出部の係合面が前記長さ方向における一側から逆側に向かうにしたがって前記逆側の接合面からの距離が短くなるように傾斜されることによって、
前記挿入を案内するとともに前記一側の接合面と前記逆側の接合面とを位置決めする挿入ガイドを兼用するとともに、
前記第1の接合金具の係止片部に対向する底部および前記第2の接合金具の係合部に対向する底部が、前記セグメントの軸線に平行に延在され前記セグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状がそれぞれ半円形状の外周面を有し、前記各底部の外周面が、前記セグメントの接合面にそれぞれ設けられた、前記セグメントの軸線に直交する断面形状が半円形状の接合溝部に嵌合して、それぞれ着脱可能とされたことを特徴とするセグメントの連結構造。
A first joint fitting having a pair of hook-shaped latching portions each having an end bent inward on a joint surface on one side in the circumferential direction is provided, and the joint surface on the opposite side A segment provided with a second joint fitting provided with an engaging portion having an extending portion extending from the joining surface and a pair of projecting portions projecting in opposite directions from the distal end side of the extending portion. A plurality of the one-side joint surface and the opposite-side joint surface are abutted with each other, and the engagement portion is inserted inside the engagement portions to thereby lock the first joint fitting. A segment connecting structure that engages and connects the engaging portion of the second joint fitting to one piece,
Both locking portions of the first joint fitting and the engagement portion of the second joint fitting have a long shape in the insertion direction at the time of engagement,
In the first joint fitting, the inner surface of the bottom portion facing the locking piece portion extends in parallel with the axis of the segment, and the locking surface of the locking piece portion is on one side in the length direction. It is inclined so that the distance from the bottom becomes longer as it goes to the opposite side from
In the second joint fitting, an outer peripheral surface of the protruding portion inserted along the inner surface of the bottom portion of the first joint fitting extends parallel to the axis of the segment, and the first joint fitting The distance from the joint surface on the opposite side becomes shorter as the engagement surface of the protrusion engaged with the engagement surface of the engagement piece portion moves from one side to the opposite side in the length direction. By being inclined,
While also serving as an insertion guide for guiding the insertion and positioning the joint surface on one side and the joint surface on the opposite side ,
A cross section in which a bottom portion facing the locking piece portion of the first joint fitting and a bottom portion facing the engagement portion of the second joint fitting extend parallel to the axis of the segment and are orthogonal to the axis of the segment Each of the shapes has a semicircular outer peripheral surface, and the outer peripheral surface of each bottom portion is provided in the joint surface of the segment, and the cross-sectional shape perpendicular to the segment axis is fitted in the semicircular joint groove In addition , a segment connecting structure characterized by being detachable .
前記第1の接合金具および前記第2の接合金具は、合成樹脂製であることを特徴とする請求項1記載のセグメントの連結構造。  The segment connection structure according to claim 1, wherein the first joint fitting and the second joint fitting are made of synthetic resin.
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