Screwed-sleeve joints and couplers

We reworked the Coupler, Thread, Connecting Bar tool in the Bar Reinforcement task area: You can now select the manufacturer and the tool in one and the same dialog box. In addition, we added and expanded catalogs. Allplan 2019 comes with screwed-sleeve joints and couplers of nine manufacturers and one coupling system that is independent of manufacturer.

Dextra

Dextra now provides the Fortec and Rolltec coupler systems. The two systems include the same number of couplers; however, form fixers are only available for Rolltec.

Halfen HBS-05

The screw connections of Halfen HBS-05 can be used for predominantly static loads and for non-predominantly static loads. In predominantly static loads, as for continuous rebar, all of these connection types can be exposed to 100% of both tensile load capacity and compression load capacity.

The article catalog currently includes HBS-05-S socket bars with screw sockets, HBS-05-B socket bars with forged socket and nailing flange and the HBS-05-S Seismic screw connections.

Coupler

This is a manufacturer-independent coupling system, where coupler and thread form a single-piece connection or coupler and connecting bar form a two-piece connection.

The article catalog currently includes standard couplers, combination couplers and weldable couplers.

Notes on installing

When you select the Custom setup type for upgrading, the manufacturer catalogs will not be selected automatically; therefore, they will not be updated either. Although new manufacturers will be entered, their data will not be copied. To get the current catalog data when upgrading, scroll down to Manufacturer-specific office data when you see the Select features dialog box during Setup. Select the Dextra, Halfen HBS-05 and Coupler entries.