CHAPTER 5

CONNECTIONS IN HOLLOW CORE SLABS

5.1 General 5.2 Details

Connections will be required in hollow core Common details are shown in Sections 5.3, 5.4,
slab systems for a wide variety of reasons. Chap- 5.5, and 5.6 to cover a number of conditions where
ter 4 described the connection requirements for a forces will probably exist that need to be trans-
hollow core diaphragm as an element for lateral mitted into or through a hollow core slab. The
stability. Most connection requirements will be conditions cover common detailing situations
for localized forces ranging from bracing a parti- when hollow core slabs are used and are intended
tion or beam to hanging a ceiling. to give the specifier an idea of the possibilities that
Connections are an expense to a project and, if exist. The commentary provided with each detail
used improperly, may have detrimental effects by is intended to give a better understanding of the
not accommodating volume change movements merits of each detail. The emphasis is that these
that occur in a precast structure. Connections may provide a guide which can be used as a basis for
develop forces as they restrain these movements. better discussions with local producers. The de-
In specifying connection requirements, the actual tails are only conceptual and would require de-
forces in the connection must be addressed. If no tailed information to be used on a project.
force can be shown to exist, the connection should Differences between wet cast and dry cast hol-
not be used. Again, cost is reduced and undesir- low core slabs will be evident in the embedded an-
able restraining forces will not be developed. chors that can be provided. Without forms to se-
When a connection is determined to be necessary, cure anchors to, dry cast systems may be limited
the force in the connection should be specified es- to shallow anchors that can be tied directly to
pecially when at an interface between a hollow strands or to inserts that can be placed after cast-
core slab and another material. The extent of de- ing. Wet cast systems can accommodate a wider
tailing to be left to the hollow core slab supplier variety of anchors placed directly in the form prior
should be those items that will be supplied with to casting. Therefore, anchor details in the hollow
the product. core slabs are not shown. Connection possibilities
need to be explored with the local producers.

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5.3 Typical Details with Concrete Beams

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces with headed

• Can be designed as structural integrity tie stud anchors
Plate with deformed With
bar grouted in returns
slab keyway Topping if
Fabrication Considerations:
required
• Advantageous to have no hardware in slab
• Beam embedments must line up with slab
joints
• Accommodates variations in slab length

Erection Considerations: Bearing strip

• Advantageous to have connection completed

by follow-up crew
• Difficult for welder to hold loose plate in P.C. or C.I.P.
position concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.1

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces Reinforcement

• Can be designed as structural integrity tie grouted in slab
keyway
Topping if
Grout required
Fabrication Considerations:

• May increase beam reinforcement for

shallower beam
• Layout must have opposing slab joints lined up

Bearing strip
Erection Considerations:

• Clean and simple

P.C. or C.I.P.
concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.2

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.3 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• With large factors of safety, friction may

transfer nominal forces
Topping if
• Additional structural integrity ties may be required
required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Bearing strip
Erection Considerations:

• Clean and simple

P.C. or C.I.P.
concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.3

Design Considerations:
Reinforcement draped
• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces over beam and grouted
• Can be designed as structural integrity tie in slab keyway
• Consider concrete cover on reinforcement Topping if
Grout
over beam required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Slab layout must have opposing joints lined up

Grout Bearing strip

Erection Considerations:

• Clean and simple P.C. or C.I.P.

concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.4

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.3 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces

• Will develop volume change restraint forces
that must be considered in design of Topping if
connections required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Slab manufacturing system must allow bottom

weld anchors
• Beam inserts must align with slab inserts
allowing fabrication tolerances Weld Plate
(alt. ends)

Bearing strip
Erection Considerations:
with
P.C. or C.I.P. headed
• Connections can be completed by follow-up concrete stud anchors
crew beam
• Access for welding may require ladders or
scaffold
• Spacer may be required to make weld

Fig. 5.3.5

Design Considerations:
Reinforcement
grouted in
• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces
slab keyway
• Can be designed as structural integrity tie
Reinforcement per
• Horizontal shear from beam cap must be design
Concrete
transferred Topping if
• Opposing slab joints must line up required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple for slabs

Dam
Bearing strip
Erection Considerations: cores

• Beam may have to be shored until cap is

cured
• Horizontal shear reinforcement may present P.C. or C.I.P.
safety hazard for erector concrete
• Core dams must be placed beam

Fig. 5.3.6

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.3 (Continued)

Design Considerations:
Reinforcement
• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces grouted in
• Can be designed as structural integrity tie slab keyway
• Horizontal shear in composite beam must be
transferred Reinforcement per
• Opposing slab joints must line up design
Topping

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple for slabs

Erection Considerations: Dam

Bearing strip
cores
• Beam may have to be shored until topping is
cured
• Horizontal shear reinforcement may present
safety hazard for erector P.C. or C.I.P.
• Core dams must be placed concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.7

Design Considerations: Plate as required

with headed
by design
stud anchors
• Can transfer diaphragm shear
or deformed bar
• Can provide lateral brace for beam
• Potential for negative moment in slabs
Topping if
required
Fabrication Considerations:

• Slab insert difficult to install. Because of

tolerance on sawcut ends, the insert should be
installed after slabs are cut to length
• Beam and slab inserts must align
with headed
stud anchors Bearing strip

Erection Considerations:

• If required for lateral beam stability, welding

may have to be completed as slabs are set
P.C. or C.I.P.
concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.8

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.3 (Continued)

Design Considerations:
Plate with deformed bar
• Can transfer diaphragm shear
anchor grouted in
• Can provide lateral brace for beam
slab keyway
• Potential to develop negative moment in slabs
Topping if
required
Fabrication Considerations:

• Plates in beam must align with slab joints

allowing tolerance

Erection Considerations: Bearing

Plate with headed strip
• Connection can be completed with a follow-up stud anchors
crew
• Lateral bracing for beam will not be provided
until keyway grout cures P.C. or C.I.P.
concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.9

Design Considerations:
Reinforcement grouted
in slab keyway
• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces
• Can be designed as structural integrity tie
Topping if
required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Erection Considerations:
Bearing
• Clean and simple strip
• Keyway dimensions may limit the
reinforcement diameter
P.C. or C.I.P.
concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.10

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.3 (Continued)

Design Considerations:
Reinforcement grouted
• Can transfer diaphragm shear in slab keyway
• Can be designed as structural integrity tie
Topping if
Longitudinal required
bar as req’d.
Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple for both beam and slabs

Erection Considerations:
Bearing
• Reinforcement must be tied in place
strip
• Concrete must be cast around reinforcement
• Edge form is required for cast-in-place
concrete
• Dowels from beam may present safety hazard P.C. or C.I.P.
concrete
beam

Fig. 5.3.11

Design Considerations: Weld Plate (alt. ends)

• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces
• Will develop volume change restraint forces
that must be considered in design of Topping if
connection required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Slab manufacturing system must allow bottom

weld inserts
• Beam and slab inserts must align with
allowance for tolerance Bearing
strip

Erection Considerations:
with headed
• Connections can be completed by follow-up P.C. or C.I.P. stud anchor
crew concrete
• Access for welding may require ladders or beam
scaffold
• Spacer may be required to make weld
Fig. 5.3.12

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.3 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear

• Torsional and lateral beam restraint can be Weld plate
provided
• Will develop volume change restraint forces Topping if
that must be considered in design of required
connection
Fabrication Considerations: Bearing
strip
• Slab manufacturing system must allow bottom
weld inserts
• Beam and slab weld anchors must align with
allowances for tolerance

Erection Considerations: with headed

P.C. or C.I.P.
concrete stud anchors
• Connections can be completed by follow-up beam
crew
• Access for welding may require ladders or
scaffold
• Spacer may be required to make weld
Fig. 5.3.13

Design Considerations:
Field bend
• This detail is not recommended because of into slab Topping
installation difficulties which may result in an keyway and if req’d.
unreliable connection grout

Fabrication Considerations:

• Great difficulty aligning bars with keyways

Bearing
Erection Considerations: strip
Longitudinal
• Potential difficulties in bending bars bar as req’d.
• Possible fracture of bent bars
• Second rebar bend may be required to align P.C. or C.I.P.
with slab joints concrete
• Cast-in-place concrete required around beam
reinforcement DO NOT USE
• Edge forming required
Fig. 5.3.14

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.4 Typical Details with Walls

Design Considerations:
Reinforcement
• Can transfer diaphragm shear grouted in Wall
• Can be designed as structural integrity tie slab keyway
• Can provide lateral brace for wall Grout
• Consider axial force path through slab ends
• Opposing slab joints must line up Topping if
required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple for slabs

• Small tolerance for placement of bars in walls
• Tolerance on length of slabs to accommodate
bars in joint Bearing
Longitudinal
strip
bar as req’d

Erection Considerations:
Dowels as
P.C. or C.I.P.
• With longitudinal bar, have potential congestion required
concrete
• Slab erection must consider tight tolerance on wall
butt joint gap
• With precast walls, consider method of
installing vertical dowel
Fig. 5.4.1

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear Reinforcement

grouted in Longitudinal
• Can be designed as structural integrity tie
slab keyway bar as req’d
• Can provide lateral brace for wall
• Opposing slab joints must line up
Topping if
required Grout
Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple for slabs

Bearing
Erection Considerations: strip
• Clean and simple
• Wall is not braced until grout is placed and
P.C. or C.I.P.
cured Dowels as concrete
required wall

Fig. 5.4.2

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.4 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear

• Can provide lateral brace for wall with proper Mortar bed
bar detailing to level
• Consideration should be given to forces block course
developed as slab ends rotate
Topping if
required
Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Erection Considerations: Reinforcement

Bearing grouted in
• Simple for slab erection wall slab keyway
• The mason can set bars independent of the
slab joints Bearing
• Some block cutting may be required for bars Grouted strip
from keyways bearing
course

Fig. 5.4.3

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear Mortar bed

• Can provide lateral brace for wall with proper to level
detailing block course
• Consideration should be given to forces Topping if
developed as slab ends rotate required

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Erection Considerations: Bearing Hooked bar

wall grouted in
• Simple for slab erection slab keyway
Bearing
• The mason can set bars independent of the
Solid strip
slab joints
• Grout at slab end may be difficult to place bearing Hooked bar
course in wall

Fig. 5.4.4

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.4 (Continued)

Bar to be field
Design Considerations: bent into slab
keyway or field
• This detail is not recommended because of drilled into wall
installation difficulties which may result in Topping
an unreliable connection if req’d

Fabrication Considerations:

Erection Considerations:
Bearing Bearing
• Mason will have great difficulty locating bars at wall strip
slab joints
• Potential difficulties to field bend bars including
fracture
• Second bend may be required to align bars
with joints
DO NOT USE

Fig. 5.4.5

Design Considerations:

• Wall will not be braced at this level

Topping
if req’d
Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Clearance
Erection Considerations:
Non-bearing
wall
• Small tolerance in slab layout

Fig. 5.4.6

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.4 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Walls may not be laterally braced Clearance

• Consideration should be given to forces

for camber
developed from deflections or camber growth
• Drypack may be required under slab for axial

Allow
Topping
load transfer if req’d

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Wall
Erection Considerations:

• Allowance must be made for slab camber

• Wall will not be laterally braced at this level
• Small tolerance in slab layout

Fig. 5.4.7

Design Considerations:
Deformed bar
• Can transfer diaphragm shear or steel strap
• Can provide lateral brace for wall
• Consideration should be given to forces Topping
Grout if req’d
developed from deflection or camber growth
• Consider axial load path

Fabrication Considerations:

• If not done in field, slots and holes must be cut

for steel Wall Grout
• In stack casting system slots and holes might
not be practically cut in plant

Erection Considerations:

• Allowance must be made for slab camber

• If not done in plant, holes and slots must be
cut for steel
• Wall is not braced until steel is grouted Fig. 5.4.8

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.4 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Wall thrust from earth pressure can be resisted

for camber
• Can transfer diaphragm shear only with special
detailing of keyway and reinforcement

Allow
• For long spans consider effects of restraint of
vertical movement

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Erection Considerations:
P.C. or C.I.P.
• Edge joint must be grouted which may not concrete
be standard practice wall

Fig. 5.4.9

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear

• Can provide lateral brace for wall
• Consideration should be given to forces Reinforcement
developed from deflections or camber growth grouted into
broken core

Topping
Fabrication Considerations: if req’d

• If not done in field, edge core must be cut Grout at

open bars
• In stack casting operation, holes might not be
practically cut in plant

Erection Considerations:
Wall
• If not done in plant, holes must be field cut into
edge core
• Mason may have to cut block to install
reinforcement

Fig. 5.4.10

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.4 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear

• Can provide lateral brace for wall
• Connection capacity must be verified by test
Reinforcing Bar
Driven In Hole
Fabrication Considerations:
Field Drill
• Clean and simple

Bearing
Bond Strip
Erection Considerations: Beam

• Minimum edge distances must be maintained

• No interfacing tolerances

Fig. 5.4.11

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear

• Can provide lateral brace for wall
• Consider effects of vertical restraint Reinforcing Bar
• Connection capacity must be verified by test Driven In Hole

Field Drill
Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple Dry Pack

Bond
Beam
Erection Considerations:

• Minimum edge distances must be maintained

• No interfacing tolerances

Fig. 5.4.12

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.5 Typical Details with Steel Beams

Design Considerations:

• Top beam flange should be considered 1" Min. joint

unbraced

2" (Min.) topping

if required
Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple for slabs

• Beam flange width must be sufficient for slab
bearing length

Erection Considerations:
5" Min. flange
• Unsymmetrical loading may cause beam 6" Recommended
flange
instability Steel beam
Note: Top flange is
unbraced

Fig. 5.5.1

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces

• Provides lateral brace for steel beam 2" Joint

Grout
Fabrication Considerations: Reinforcement
grouted in
Topping
• Slab layout must align slab joints slab keyway
if req’d
• Stabilizer bars might be field or shop installed
depending on local regulations or agreements
• Beam flange width must be sufficient for
minimum slab bearing

Erection Considerations: Steel beam with

stabilizer bars
• Grouting of slabs must include the butt joint to brace top flange
• Steel erection may require that stabilizer bars
be field installed
• Steel beam will not be laterally braced until
grout cures
• Unsymmetrical loading may cause beam Fig. 5.5.2
instability
Many connection details shown perform similar functions. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and design
capabilities.

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5.5 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer internal diaphragm forces

• Provides lateral brace for steel beam
• Will develop volume change restraint forces Grout
Weld plate
that must be considered in design of (weld at alternate
connection Topping ends of slabs)
if req’d

Fabrication Considerations:

• Slab manufacturing system must allow for

installation of bottom weld anchors

Erection Considerations: Steel beam

• Welding of slabs to beam should be done as

erection proceeds to laterally brace beams

Fig. 5.5.3

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear 1" (Min.) past centerline

• Provides lateral brace for steel beam of beam
• Potential torsion on steel beam should be
considered Weld plate (weld at alternate ends)
• Will develop volume change restraint forces Topping
that must be considered in design of if req’d
connection

Fabrication Considerations:

• Slab manufacturing system must allow for

installation of bottom weld anchors

Steel beam
Erection Considerations:

• Welding of slabs to beam should be done as

erection proceeds to brace beam
• Spacer may be required to make weld
Fig. 5.5.4

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.5 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear

• Provides lateral brace for steel beam
Deformed bar
grouted in
slab keyway
Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Erection Considerations:
Steel beam
• Welding of bars must be coordinated with slab
erection for alignment
• Depending on forces to be transferred
concrete may have to be cast along edge
• Beam will not be braced until keyway grout
cures

Fig. 5.5.5

Design Considerations:
1" 1"
• Internal diaphragm forces can be Additional Clr. Clr.
transferred only through topping reinforcement
2" (Min.) topping
• Provides lateral brace for steel beam over steel
if required
• Consider potential torsion on beam during beam
slab erection
1/2" Clr.

Fabrication Considerations:

• Beam flange width must be sufficient for Notch slab

minimum slab bearing Steel Beam
(as required) 6" Min. flange
• Slab notching will require a hand operation in
field or, preferably, in plant 8" Recommended
flange
Note:
Difficult erection if
Erection Considerations: this detail occurs at
both ends of slab
• Slab erection will be very difficult with this
detail on both slab ends. Slabs must be slid
into beams possibly through access holes in
flanges
Fig. 5.5.6
• Beams will not be braced during slab erection

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.5 (Continued)

Design Considerations: Additional 1" 1"

reinforcement Clr. Clr.
• Internal diaphragm forces can be transferred over steel 2" (Min.) topping
only through topping beam if required
• Provides lateral brace for steel beam
• Consider potential torsion in beam during slab
erection

1/2" Clr.
Fabrication Considerations:
Optional
Continuous ’s
• Angle legs must be sufficient for minimum slab reinforcement
welded to steel
bearing grouted in
beam
• Beam depth must be sufficient for clearance slab keyway
Steel Beam
under top flange 3" Min. Leg
4" Recommended leg

Erection Considerations:
Note:
Difficult erection if
• Slab erection will be very difficult if this detail
this detail occurs at
occurs at both slab ends. Slabs will have to
both ends of slab
be slid into beams possibly through access
holes in flanges
• Beams will not be braced during slab erection
Fig. 5.5.7

Design Considerations:

• Torsion design must consider erection

tolerance
• Lintel must be securely anchored at span ends
• Connection to slab may be required to brace
lintel Topping
if req’d
Fabrication Considerations:
Wall
• Clean and simple

Erection Considerations:
Channel and
• Watch for stability of lintel prior to slab erection plate lintel

Fig. 5.5.8

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.5 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Butt joint must be grouted to brace vertical

angle legs
• Lintel must be securely anchored at span ends
Topping if
req’d

Fabrication Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Erection Considerations: Double angle (min. 4" leg)

or WF (min. 8" flange)
• Lintel must be securely anchored prior to lintel
setting slabs

Fig. 5.5.9

Design Considerations:

• Clearance must be allowed for slab camber

• Beam will not be braced until topping is cast
Topping

Fabrication Considerations:
for camber

• Camber must be monitored to stay within Additional

Allow

clearance reinforcement

Erection Considerations:

• Erection may be very difficult if slab support

beams are also raised

Fig. 5.5.10

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.6 Typical Cantilever Details

Design Considerations:

• Wall bracing or transmitting diaphragm shear Cores filled with

would only be accomplished by questionable insulation over
friction exterior wall
• Additional structural integrity ties may be
required

Fabrication Considerations:

• None other than top reinforcement required for Bearing

cantilever strip

Wall
Erection Considerations:

• Clean and simple

Fig. 5.6.1

Design Considerations:

• Can transfer diaphragm shear Insulation Dowel grouted in

• Provides lateral brace for wall slabs at keyway

Fabrication Considerations:

• If not field drilled, slots in keyways and

aligning holes in masonry are required Bearing
• If not field drilled, alignment will be difficult strip
Wall

Erection Considerations:

• If not preformed, holes must be drilled through

slabs into masonry
• Wall may not be braced until grout cures
• Grout placement may be difficult

Fig. 5.6.2

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.6 (Continued)

Design Considerations: Dowels field bent

and grouted in
• This detail is not recommended because of slab keyways
installation difficulties which may result in
an unreliable connection

Fabrication Considerations:
Bearing
strip

Wall
Erection Considerations:

•Mason will have great difficulty aligning

dowels with slab joints
• Most keyway configurations will require
notches for dowels
• Field bending of dowels into keyways will be
very difficult
DO NOT USE

Fig. 5.6.3

Design Considerations:
Verify max. dimension
• Wall will not be braced by slabs with slab supplier
• Depending on end support conditions wall may
have to support edge slab Keyway filled
• No thermal break provided between interior with grout
and exterior
Fabrication Considerations:

• Depending on bearing conditions the overhang

dimension may be limited by the producer’s
ability to install transverse reinforcement
Allow for camber

Bearing wall
Erection Considerations: beyond
Non-bearing
• None wall
Preferred end of
bearing wall

Fig. 5.6.4

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.6 (Continued)

Design Considerations:

• Wall will not be braced by slabs Verify max. dimension

• Depending on end support conditions wall may with slab supplier
have to support edge slab Steel strap (weld to
• No thermal break provided between interior top anchors or expansion
and exterior bolt to slabs)

Fabrication Considerations:

• When transverse reinforcement cannot be

installed, steel strap must serve as external
reinforcement

Allow for camber

• Anchorage of a steel strap to the slabs will Bearing wall
depend on the producer’s ability to install top beyond
weld anchors Non-bearing
wall

Erection Considerations: Preferred end of

bearing wall
• Depending on end support conditions
temporary shoring may be required until steel
strap is installed and keyways are grouted

Fig. 5.6.5

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.7 Miscellaneous Details

Bearing
Feather edge
Hollow core with latex, conceal
slab in wall, or
recess when
no topping

Header angles
"A"

SECTION "A-A"
"A"

PLAN

HEADER DETAIL

Fig. 5.7.1

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design capabilities.

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5.7 (Continued)

Bearing
Hollow core
slab

"B" "B"

Header angles

SECTION "A-A"
"A"

"A"

Feather edge with latex,

conceal in wall, or
recess when
no topping
PLAN

SECTION "B-B"

HEADER DETAIL

Fig. 5.7.2

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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5.7 (Continued)

Hanger thru bolt;

Expansion bolt; Toggle bolt; for heavy loads
only with sufficient only for vertical
bottom thickness loads
Light straps;
for ceiling and
duct work

Fig. 5.7.3

Other connection details perform functions similar to those shown. Consult the local PCI producer for information on relative economy and
design capabilities.

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