connection types S T RU C T U R A L
Column Base Plate Panel To Footing
Plate Anchorage
W/Reinforcing Bar
Anchorage
Each Plate
Anchor Bolt
Non-Shrink Grout
PLAN Min. 1"
Plate Anchorage PL w/HCAs
SECTION
Base PL - Same Non-Shrink Grout
size as column Min. 2"
Loose Plates
Alternate Detail
Shims
4" Min. SECTION
PLAN
Beam To Column With Corbel
PL w/HCAs
Min.
W/Returns
8"
1" W/Reinforcing Bar Anchorage
Loose Plate
Beam
Bearing Pad
Column
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Spandrel To Column
Bearing Pad w/Hole, Typ.
2" Min.
Oversized Sleeve
Threaded Rod
Threaded Insert
Tackweld to PL
Spandrel
PL w/HCAs and Hole
Fill Pocket with Non-
Shrink Grout or Adhere
Spandrel To Double Tee Plastic Cover
PL Washer w/Hole
Bearing Pad Column
Spandrel
PL w/HCAs
Loose PL
w/Returns Panel To Panel Corner
PL Panel w/Anchorage
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1 2
w/Reinforcing
Bar Anchorage
Double Tee
w/Returns
Loose PL
1"
(Typ.)
If grouted, a reverse
taper or keyway should
be placed around the
blockout to lock the patch
into the recess
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connection types C L A D D I N G
Panel Concrete Corbel Support Panel Knife Edge Support CL
1" Min.
Reinforcing Bar Anchor Shim @ CL of
Welded to PL Beam if Steel
Beam is used
Shims (steel or plastic)
Support 1" Min.
Vn
Bent Reinforcing Bar may be used
in thicker panels
Panel or Bolted or Welded Rebar (both
Spandrel Connection sides of plate)
Bolted or Welded Connection
Panel Steel Corbel Support
Optional Chamfer CIP Curb to Hide
Connection or in Finish
Material of Wall
Panel Embed
w/Anchorage
1" Min.
Shim (steel or plastic) Wide Flange Steel
Set @ CL Beam if Steel Shape (or tube) Shop
Beam Is Used Welded to Precast
For CIP structures, embed
Shims (steel or plastic) plate with HCAs and
set @ CL Beam if Steel reinforcing bar anchorage
Beam Is Used are recommended
11/2" Recommended
Minimum Dimension
Panel Tie Back
Score Threads After Final Adjustment
Threaded Rod w/Nuts and Washers
Note: Orientation of slotted insert
and slot in angle can be
Slotted Insert from Proprietary Manufacturer reversed if preferred.
CIP or Steel Beam
w/Horizontal Slot
Plate w/HCAs
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Panel Adjustable Support
CL Bolt (Set at CL of Beam if
Steel Beam Is Used)
Nut Tack Weld to
Bolted or Welded Note: Orientation of slotted insert and slot in
Connection angle can be reversed if preferred.
Tips For Successful Connection Design:
Do use bearing pads for support of beams, spandrels, double tees, and other
structural components.
Do consider deflection behavior of a member that is supporting a precast
component.
Do design for support using only 2 points.
Do provide at least four tie back connections for a cladding panel.
Do, if designing a cladding panel for seismic loads, use an in-plane seismic
connection close to the panels center of gravity.
Do account for eccentric loading and the effect it may have on the rotation of
supporting members, particularly if they are steel beams.
Do consider the horizontal forces resulting from an eccentrically loaded
component and the effect this has on the support.
Do provide points of support only at one level for multilevel cladding panels.
Do design connections so that the component can move as a result of
temperature variations and volume changes.
Do Not design connections with the bearing locations welded at both (top and
bottom) ends of a prestressed concrete component. Making welded connections
at the tops of prestressed concrete components at both ends is typical.
Do consider the allowable tolerances of the precast concrete component and the
supporting structure.
Do consider intermediate connections of long spandrel panels to avoid bowing
due to temperature variations.
DESIGNING WITH PRECAST & PRESTRESSED CONCRETE 4C-7
