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News Release from: Halfen | Subject: Parapet corbel fixing system
Edited by the Buildingtalk Editorial
Team on 29 October 2002
Halfen new parapet corbel fixing system
Halfen's new parapet corbel fixing system features on the world's first rotating bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge.
Claimed to be the world's first rotating bridge, the Gateshead Millennium Bridge also features one of the first uses of Halfen's parapet corbel fixing system The system is designed to enable parapet and spandrel cladding panels to be simply fixed to floor slabs or edge beams with one moment bracket and without the need for separate restraint cleats
This article was originally published on Buildingtalk on 22 Mar 2004 at 8.00am (UK)
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In this instance, it was specified by consulting engineers, Gifford and Partners, to locate and carry the precast units which clad the end supports of the bridge.
Structurally designed to resist bending moment, the system comprises a standard corbel formed from a top hat shaped stainless steel section with welded anchors that is cast into the cladding panel.
This may be fixed on top of the slab or the structure or recessed in a pocket.
Adjustment is achieved horizontally by fixing to Halfen cast-in channel and vertically by using a standard levelling bolt system.
In all some 80 units (product code BRA) were used to support 40 precast parapet panels each two metres long supplied by Bespoke Precast . Request a free brochure from Halfen ...
Project Engineer Peter Curran comments: "The details were evolved following discussions with Halfen's technical department -.the system worked very well and permitted the accurate alignment of the precast units when they were craned into position.".
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