A range of connection methods can be used to join Bi-Steel panels depending on the speed of construction and strength of connection required. | Description | Typical
strength
T/m |
Welding
| Intermitent welds, 5mm, size 50/300 | 30.0 | | Full strength, 8mm plate, Fy = 355 MPa | 520.0 | Bolting
(using splice plates) | M16 black bolts, 300 centres, single splice plate | 40.0 | | M20 HSFG's, 150 centres, double splice plate | 194.0 | Re-bar
inside panel | 12mm diameter, each face at 300 centres | 27.0 | | 16mm diameter, each face at 150 centres | 97.0 | Surefast
('slot and lock' connection) | Surefast bolts, 400mm centres, 2T force per bolt | 4.0 | | Surefast bolts, 200mm centres, 4T force per bolt | 16.0 | It is possible to use a combination of systems to suit a specific requirement. |
