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Hybrid structures are often designed to stiffen building frames. Even if the frame is made from precast concrete elements, stiffening structures such as core walls are made in situ. Mixing two or more methods is time-consuming and requires more parties to be involved, which could result even in increased costs.

With Peikko’s wall shoe connection, stiffening is no longer a bottleneck on the site. Core walls, elevator shafts, and other wall-like structures can be connected together without any worries. The whole building frame can be made of precast concrete elements, to save construction time and have fewer parties involved.

How does the Peikko solution work? 
The loads are transferred from wall to foundations or other load-bearing structures with the help of wall shoes, anchor bolts, and main reinforcement of the wall. Wall shoes are cast into the bottom part of the wall and anchor bolts into the top part or into foundations. Fixing is achieved with nuts and washers screwed to the anchor bolts. Wall shoes allow good adjustment possibilities. The joint between walls should be grouted after assembly. When the grout has hardened, the connection will transfer tension and compression loads.

Peikko’s anchor bolts and wall shoes have gone through rigorous testing programs. The system is widely approved in various countries. Peikko’s technical support is available when needed. Let us help you make your building frame full precast!

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