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HALFEN HBT Rebend Connection
Reinforcement continuity and structural integrity for
segmental pours in reinforced concrete structures
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Product overview 4-5
Rebending of reinforcing steel 6
Application examples 7-8
Product range: Profiles, Variants, Bar Types 9
Standard element single row: HBT 85 and 120, Type 1 + Type 2 10-11
Standard element double row: HBT 120, 150, 190 and 220 12
HBT technical specifications 13
Engineering request form 14
Installation instructions 15
Contact 16
An engineered system which provides a After the concrete cures, the form work
simple, time-saving, and cost-effective is struck and the lid is removed to reveal
solution to maintain reinforcement the connection legs (or starter bars)
continuity across structural joints in lying inside the casing. The legs are
concrete members. bent out by the contractor, ready for
lapping the main reinforcement of the
HALFEN HBT Rebend Connections subsequent pour.
utilize reinforcement bars subjected to
a special process that increases their The dimpled casing remains embedded
yield strength and ductility. The bars are in first pour, forming a rebate which
pre-bent and housed in a pre-galvanized provides a key to the next pour. This
steel casing. The steel casing is engineered eliminates the need for traditional
to provide sufficient shear friction preparation of cold joints such as
within the joint, eliminating the need scabbling, sand blasting, high-pressure
for traditional joint preparation. water blasters, etc.
The unit is placed at the front face of HBT Rebend Connection suits today’s
the first pour. The unit can be nailed to fast track building methods.
the formwork or tied back to the main
reinforcement. The concrete is then cast.
Applications
Simple to use, the HBT Rebend Connec-
tion has the potential to replace any
construction joint in concrete members.
Common applications include:
Quality Features:
Provides the required development length in order for the
reinforcing steel to achieve the full tensile capacity.
Reinforcement Bend-ability HALFEN HBT complies with the follow- the bars. Hence, undesirable irregular
The rebending of the reinforcement was ing sections of the Building Code movements are avoided.
the most critical design aspect of the Requirements for Structural Concrete
HBT Rebend Connection taken into ACI 318: Both tools are specially designed to
consideration. ACI 318 states "Reinforce- minimize undesirable point contact of
ment shall not be field bent, except as •D evelopment length of reinforcing the tube on the bar (especially at the
shown in the contract documents or steel stress concentrated area) and most
permitted by the licensed design pro- • Development length of hooks importantly, to provide continuous
fessional". Licensed Professionals can • Minimum bend diameters support to the outside of the bend
use the HBT Rebend Connection with • Concrete protection for reinforcement during the straightening of the rein-
complete confidence knowing the • Shear friction forcing steel.
system utilizes a rebar manufactured
using a specialty process that produces How should the reinforcing bars be Installation instructions can be
reinforcement bars with a high yield re-bent? downloaded from our website,
strength, high ductility, and excellent HALFEN provides the proper tools to www.halfenusa.com.
fabrication characteristics. The HBT rebend the bars quickly and easily with-
reinforcement bars are certified to meet out compromising the integrity of the
ASTM A615 but possess higher yield connection.
strength and elongation values. This
results in excellent bend-ability and The HBT Straightening Tools provide a
rebend-ability of the reinforcement bars. smooth and progressive straightening of
Front End
Vertical section
Horizontal section
The HALFEN HBT Rebend Connection allows easy and efficient connection of concrete components at different phases of construction. Perfect connections
for numerous applications with multiple combinations of rebar types and profile widths. HALFEN HBT Rebend Connections are available in #4 reinforcing
steel bar size.
Columns Slabs
Multifunctional Arena Stadium, Duesseldorf, Germany. The HBT Rebend Connections connect columns, Deutsche Post Tower, Bonn, Germany. The HBT
walls, and stairs. Rebend Connections connect stairs and walls.
s
a s
L a
a = End distance [in] L a = End distance [in]
B s = Rebar spacing [in] s = Rebar spacing [in]
B = Casing width B = Casing width
see standard size [in] B see standard size [in]
L = Element length [in] L = Element length [in]
Bügeltypen
Standard reinforcing steel bar types
ℓdhh ℓdh
Type 1 ℓlüd Type 3 ℓdh Type 5 b
h
y ℓld
ℓd ü
Custom HBT configurations are available to accommodate specific rebar spacings, development lengths, hook lengths, and box
lengths. The box width (B), rebar diameter and hole layout (excluding longitudinal spacing) are fixed variables and cannot be
modified. To request a custom HBT unit, fill out the Engineering Request Form on Pg 13 and submit to engineering@halfenusa.com.
Type 1 System:
ℓdh
db
y ℓd
ℓdh ℓd
Y
Pour 2
a
Pour 1
HBT Type 1 — System configuration
s Element Length L Bar spacing No. of bars End distance
a L s [in] a [in]
Standard 8 6 4
element
L = 48 in 10 5 4
Minimal element lengths for the rebend connection HBT, position of reinforcement in the metal case
4* 19 40 10
6* 19 36 6
s #4
25 s 2 8 19 32 4
min. L 10 19 40 4
* not available as type 1
s = desired rod spacing * Expanded polystyrene
Type 2 System:
ℓdh
y
ℓd
ℓdh ℓd
Y
Pour 2
Y
Pour 1
a
db
ℓdh
b
ℓd
ℓdh ℓd
D2
B
b
H2 Pour 2
D1
b
a Pour 1
*c Carrier Casing
• Reinforcing steel size: #4 bar
3/8" 3/8"
In order for us to be able to select the most efficient system for your project, please:
1. Provide the required information, questions 1 to 5 in the section ’Project Information’.
2. Provide the information about the project.
3. Fax to 877-683-4910, e-mail to engineering@halfenusa.com, or e-mail to sales representative.
Project information
1. Project Name:
2. Project Address:
3. Location, City: State:
4. Company:
5. Contact Person:
6. Please provide the following HBT information:
Connection ℓd HBT Bar # Bar type Bar ldh [in] ld [in] b [in] y [in] Element Quantity
profile spacing length [ea]
s [in] L [in]
3. Use a hammer claw to punch in the perforated hole in the sheet metal cover.
3.
Hook the hammer in the hole and pull the lid out to expose the pre-bent bars.
HBT 85 # 4/6
Caution! The edges of the sheet metal are sharp. Protective gloves shall
be used while removing the sheet metal cover.
# 4/6
HBT 85
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