Tension and Compression Systems for the Construction Industry

Tension and Compression Systems High performance in an architectural design Tie bars are increasingly being used in structures and buildings as an architectural as well as a structural element. In addition to providing a high load capacity, Ancon’s systems meet the demanding aesthetic requirements of today’s applications which can range from sporting stadia roof structures to glazed areas in office developments. Ancon manufactures a range of components that can be used to create a variety of assemblies, from simple tie bars to complex bracing systems involving several bars joined at one point....

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All components of the system can be supplied in a variety of finishes to provide corrosion resistance and to meet the demanding aesthetic requirements of many architectural applications. The bar used in this system has a minimum yield of 500N/mm2. ✓ CE marked ✓ High load capacity ✓ Carbon steel or stainless steel ✓ Bars from 8mm to 42mm diameter ✓ Choice of finishes ✓ Aesthetically designed forks ✓ Locking nut included as standard ✓ Full adjustment within fork connectors ✓ Visual check of correct installation ✓ Isolation supplied as standard with stainless steel systems Ancon 500 Tension System Carbon...

and locking nuts can be supplied electropolished, satin-polished or hand polished. The photographs below provide a good indication of the available finishes; actual finishes may differ slightly. Couplers and anchor discs are supplied with a smooth machined finish as standard, and can be satin-polished or hand polished when required. All available finishes and order codes are shown on page 13. Isolation System Isolation material is supplied as standard with the stainless steel system to enable its fixing to a connecting plate of a dissimilar metal. Each stainless steel fork connector is supplied with...

Tension and Compression Systems Pin Fork connector PTFE coating (stainless steel system only) Anchor Disc System Components The wide range of components available can be used to create a variety of assemblies, from simple tie bars to complex bracing systems involving several bars joined at one point. Carbon steel forks and locking nuts are zinc plated as standard. Stainless steel forks and locking nuts are electro-polished as standard and can also be supplied satin or hand polished. Each stainless steel fork is supplied with two clear, self-adhesive, PET (polyester) washers to isolate the system...

Tie Bars Tie bars have a right-hand thread at one end and a left-hand thread at the other. Flats are pressed into the bar close to each end. These allow the bar to be screwed into the fork connectors and adjustments to be made at any time after assembly. Neither couplers nor turnbuckles will be required for applications using a single bar between two forks. The bar is correctly installed when all threads are hidden within the locking nut. The availability of each size of bar is given on page 11. All bars are cut to a tolerance of ±2mm of the specified length. Carbon steel bars are available either...

Tension and Compression Systems Applications Ancon has supplied Tension and Compression Systems to many structures and buildings. The wide range of components can be used to create a variety of assemblies, from simple tie bars to complex bracing systems involving several bars joined at one point. The following applications demonstrate the variety of uses. Timber Construction A combination of timber and steel can use the best properties of each material and achieve a cost-effective and attractive design. Ancon Tension Systems can be connected to timber compression members, and if high loads are...

Stainless Steel Systems Stainless steel is used for applications where a maintenance-free life is important or where a high quality polished finish is required. This can be particularly impressive when used in conjunction with large areas of glazing. Cross-Bracing The use of anchor discs or cross couplers form a cross brace, allowing bars to lie in the same plane. This removes the need to offset bars, with the disc or coupler providing an interesting design feature for the panel. Glazed Structures The passage of light is normally a vital consideration in the design of glazed structures. The small...

Performance and Dimensions The design resistances include a material factor (ym) of 1.25 against failure. An appropriate partial safety factor (y,) will need to be applied to the characteristic dead, imposed and wind loads. Forks must be correctly aligned, and positioned in the same plane to ensure that bending is not introduced into the tension system. Design Example Characteristic dead load = 30.0kN yf = 1.35 Characteristic imposed load = 22.6kN yf = 1.5 Design load = (30.0 x 1.35) + (22.6 x 1.5) = 74.4kN Use Ancon 500/20 Design Resistance = 79.1kN > 74.4kN Ancon Tension Systems are not suitable...

Machined coupler Dimensions of Couplers (mm) Hanger Bar Diameter - - Hole Position m - - Note: Ancon 360 Systems are only available in Carbon Steel. Maximum Bar Lengths (metres) Note: Material in excess of these lengths can be sourced to meet special project requirements. Contact Ancon for more information. Minimum Material Specification for Carbon Steel Components Component Bar Fork Connector & Locking Nut Pin Yield or o.2% Proof Stress (Rp) N/mm2 loo 36o 355 25o 35F 'Selected certified material Minimum Material Specification for Stainless Steel Components...

Tension and Compression Systems Anchor Discs Anchor disc Special Requirements Ancon can design and manufacture anchor plates in special shapes to replace standard discs and suit the aesthetic requirements of any application. Dimensions of Anchor Discs (mm) Note: Ancon 360 Systems are only available in Carbon Steel. Cross Couplers Dimensions of Cross Couplers (mm) Thread Size Coupler Length l Coupler Diameter d