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Mechanical couplers are widely used in the present construction industry to joint two reinforcement bars together.
► Bridge (3) The lapping of reinforcement is very di icult and time-consuming. Further, some costs also can be saved with
► Construction (21) mechanical couplers. In addition, it is a saving of materials and very useful in the areas where the reinforcement is
► Design (18) congested.

▼ Design and Construction (38)

What is Mechanical Coupler?
» 11 Methods for Curing of Concrete
» 6 Factors A ecting Curing Time of It is a replacement for the reinforcement laps. As we all know, based on the position we lap the reinforcement, we
Concrete should have to provide compression lap length, tension lap length, or modified tension lap length based on the
» Advantages of Prestressed Concrete
position we lapped.
» All about Mechanical Couplers
» All about Workability of Concrete When we are doing the curtailment of reinforcement, we cannot avoid the lapping. Further, as per the seismic
» Brick Cracks [types and course]
detailings reinforcement congestion increases at joints.
» Cantilever Beam - Design and
Construction Aspects Mechanical coupler solves these issue and it is just a matter of a few minutes.
» Cold Joint in Concrete | Why Important to
Know At site or at the plant we can lap the reinforcement without providing typical lap lengths.
» Comprehensive Study on Waterstops
» Compressive Strength of Concrete and
Concrete Testing
» Concrete Column Forms [Design &
Construction]
» Concrete Crack Repair - Methods &
Procedures
» Concrete Pouring Steps and Techniques As you can see in the above figure, we need not provide the typical lap lengths further. We can just joint the
» Concrete Slump Classes reinforcement bars without much di iculty.
» Construction Joints in Concrete Structures
» Control Joints in Concrete [a deep study] The component that used to joint the reinforcement is called the mechanical couplers. They are sometimes called
» Cover to Reinforcement Bars as rebar couplers.
» Destructive Testing of Welds | Detail Study
» Excavation for Foundation [shallow and Why do we need mechanical couplers?
deep]
» Flat Slab - types and design aspects It provides more benefits to construction in di erent terms.
» Inclined Column Design
» Key Factors A ecting Strength of Concrete It improves the structural integrity
» Lintel [a comprehensive study on types of Technically more advance
lintel] No calculation for lapping reinforcements
» Methods of Setting Out of Slabs It saves some time for designers
» Non-Destructive Testing of Welds |
It reduces the material cost
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It improves the quality of construction work
» Pile Foundation Construction Problems
and Solutions
Reduce construction time
» Plinth Beams [impact on structure] Reduce the reinforcement congestion
» Properties of Hardened Concrete No reinforcement cranks
» Rebar Weight | per m per foot
» Screed Concrete Disadvantages of Mechanical Couplers
» Self Compacting Concrete
» Shear key [ Purpose, types, design, Technical knowledge is required on the subject
construction details] High attention is required with proper supervision of the work
» Slab Foundations - what is it Poor quality joints may lead to structural failures.
» Slab Types - deep review on types, design

»
and construction
Types of Beams
Different Types of Mechanical Couplers
» Types of Concrete Blocks
Mainly there are two types of couplers for rebar.
» Types of Concrete Joints [ A Detailed
Study] 1. Tension Couplers
» Welding Inspection - What it is and How it
2. Compression Couplers
done
► Design Loads (5) Mainly the couplers are used to carry the tensile force. However, they are using to carry the compressive forces.
► Design to BS 5950 (4) Further, most of the time, couplers are tested for tension.
► Design to BS 8110 (13)
► Design to EC2 (12) The following figure indicates the di erent types of couplers available in the construction industry.
► Design to EC3 (5)
► Foundation Design (38)
► Geotechnical Design (12)
► Materials (46)
► Post Tension (2)
► Retaining Structures (11)
► Seismic Design (8)
► Servisibility Design (17)
► Special Designs (25)
► Structural Detaling (14)
► Structural Failures (5)
► Testing (13)

Figure from the standard method of detailing structural concrete.

There are seven types of couplers that can be used to connect the reinforcements.

Each of those types can be applied in the construction based on the application and as per the need of the
construction.

The following figure indicates the actual arrangement of the copper at the site. These steel couplers making the
construction easier. Further, when the couplers are installed at the site, they are staggered to avoid any weak
joints.

These couplers can be used for beams, slabs, columns, shear links, etc. The application shall be as approved by
the engineer at the site or as per the recommendation of the structural engineer.

There are di erent standards/guidelines such as Report by ACI committee 439, BS 8597:2015, etc can be used for
the design and construction.

Further, testing shall also be done as per the guidelines before the construction. Mainly the tensile strength is
tested.

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