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DTS Beam Connectors Specification

Traditionally, precast beams are traditionally supported off brackets and corbels which are difficult and costly to form, reduce headroom and compromise architectural clean lines.

The DTS range of telescopic connectors offer a cost-effective and structurally efficient alternative for end loads up to 150kN, making DTS connectors ideal for smaller beams or heavy slabs. These connectors leave a smooth soffit and are also suitable for round columns or skewed angle connections.

Application

DTS connectors are used for a diverse range of applications, including:

Connecting beams to beams and beams to columns
Linking wall units to columns
Fixing beams at unusual angles
Joining beams to round columns

Advantages

Owing to simplicity of installation, DTS connectors offer benefits over rolled steel angle (RSA) or corbel connection methods, such as:

Improved cost effectiveness
Better on site health and safety
Enhanced appearance

Product reference

[DTS 120] – 120 kN capacity
[DTS 120] – 150 kN capacity

Steel finish

Plain.

Standard

DTS:

Cord operated to deploy sliding inner tube.
Telescopic connector for joining lightweight beam connections or Double Tee floor elements.
Ideally suited for installing into continual, vertical elements where the sliding inner can be extended outwards into recesses cast into columns or walls.

Guidance for DTS Connectors

As standard.

Material

Steel (grade S355, minimum).

Concrete strength class

C35/45, minimum.

Reaction to fire

Class A1, according to EN 13501-1.

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Shane Dunleavy, Project Manager, Morrisroe

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