Tubular connector for connecting mixed wood – concrete beams

ABSTRACT

The invention relates to a tubular connector used for the construction of mixed wood-concrete structures. The functional need is represented by: good performance in terms of stiffness and simplicity of construction and execution.

DESCRIPTION

The invention proposes a tubular connector for connecting structural elements, characterised by the fact that it is made integral by means of a tubular trace cavity without the use of resins and other adhesives. The structural elements composing the connector are a wooden beam and a concrete slab. In addition, the structural element does not have any pre-drilled holes.

ADVANTAGES

• Good performance in terms of stiffness and load-bearing capacity
• Simplicity of construction and execution
• Ease of installation

APPLICATIONS

• Building and construction field
• Construction sites

INVENTORS

Giancarlo Maccarini, Alessandra Marini, Giovanni Plizzari

KEYWORDS

• Tubular connector
• Wood
• Concrete 

PRIORITY NUMBERS

ITTO20070802A

APPLICANT

Università degli studi di Bergamo