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公开(公告)号:US20210340753A1
公开(公告)日:2021-11-04
申请号:US17373096
申请日:2021-07-12
Applicant: UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH CAROLINA
Inventor: PAUL ZIEHL , RAFAL ANAY
Abstract: A connector for joining concrete structures such as double tee beams to one another. The connector includes a curved bolt that is formed with a shape memory alloy. Through utilization of the bolt, a joint can be post-tensioned following assembly through application of heat to the joint. Post-tensioning can be reapplied following loosening of the joint through application of heat. When considering a super elastic shape memory alloy, the bolt can be a smart bolt that can self-correct following deformation due to excessive load.