Joints in Steel Construction: Simple Connections
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Joints in Steel Construction
Simple Connections
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Joints in Steel Construction: Simple Connections
APPENDIX G HOLLO-BOLT - JOINTING OF RHS
G.1 Introduction Hexagon
head
Location
The Lindapter Hollo-Bolt is a patented method of fixing to Flats Collar
RHS or to steelwork where access is only available from
one side. The Hollo-Bolt is a pre-assembled three or five
Fixture
part fitting depending on the size of the Hollo-Bolt (see
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Table G.1). Body RHS
TABLE G.1 Hollo-Bolt Type Cone
Cone
knurling
Bolt Size Hollo-bolt tpye Legs
M8 3 Part Central
bolt
M10 3 Part
M12 3 Part Figure G.2 Installed 3-part Hollo-Bolt (M8, M10 & M12)
M16 5 Part
M20 5 Part Hexagon
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head
Location
Flats Collar
The pre-assembled Hollo-Bolt unit (Figure G.1) is inserted
through normal tolerance holes in both the fixture and the Collapse ,,,,,,
mechanism Fixture
RHS. As the bolt is tightened the cone is drawn into the
body, spreading the legs, and forming a secure fixing. Body RHS
Once installed only the Hollo-Bolt head and collar are
Cone
visible. Figures G.2 and G.3 show the Hollo-Bolt in the Cone
knurling
installed condition Legs
Central
bolt
Figure G.3 Installed 5-part Hollo-Bolt (M16 & M20)
Figure G.1 Pre-assembled Hollo-Bolt unit
The M16 and M20 Hollo-Bolts have a rubber collapse
mechanism under the collar which maximises the clamping
force of the fastener.
Hollo-Bolt connections between universal beams and RHS
columns can be made using either double angle cleats or
flexible end plates as shown in Figure G.4.
Figure G.4 Hollo-Bolts used for angle cleat and
flexible end plate connections
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Appendix G - Hollo-Bolt jointing of RHS
G.2 Installation
G.4 Sealing Options
Hollo-Bolt uses a plain drilled hole which can be made on
site or in the fabrication shop using all normal drilling In certain applications, it may be necessary to seal the
equipment. Hollo-Bolt to prevent ingress of water or other corrosive
agents. For details of sealing options available, please
The only tools required to fit Hollo-Bolt are two spanners contact Lindapter.
- an open ended spanner to hold the collar and a torque Special Options (manufactured to order)
wrench to tighten the central bolt. Alternatively a power • Stainless steel
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operated electric hand tool can be used. The required • Button head setscrew
tightening torques are given in Table G.2. • Countersunk setscrew/body
• Socket head capscrew
Should the steelwork need to be adjusted, the fixing can • Special body length
simply be removed and the hole reused with another
Hollo-Bolt. Further information on Hollo-Bolt is available from:
Table G.2 Required tightening torque Lindapter International
Lindsay House
Bolt size Tightening torque (Nm) Brackenbeck Road
M8 23 Bradford
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West Yorkshire
M10 45 England
M12 80 BD7 2NF.
Telephone: 01274 5214444
M16 190
Fax: 01274 5211130.
M20 300
For detailing requirements and capacity tables for the
Hollo-Bolt see Tables H.61 and H.56 of the yellow pages.
G.3 Material Options
The standard product is manufactured from mild steel
and is electro-zinc plated with the addition of JS500 1000
hour saltspray corrosion protection. The central fastener
is a grade 8.8 bolt.
For special applications, the Hollo-Bolt is available
manufactured from 316 stainless steel, with a grade A4-80
central bolt. This will not be a stocked item, and would be
manufactured to order.
Figure G.5 Installation of Hollo-Bolt
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Fasteners for RHS Sections
HOLLO-BOLT CAPACITIES
Shear capacity
Hollo-Bolts have a shear capacity slightly higher than that for ordinary bolting, since the body of the fastener provides
resistance as well as the bolt. Values are given in Table H.56.
Tension capacity - normal design
The tension capacity of Grade 8.8 Hollo-Bolts for normal design are shown in Table H.56.
Tension capacity - structural integrity
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The pull-out resistances for structural integrity are less than those for normal design because the design method used
for structural integrity leads to thinner plates/cleats than for normal design methods, based on BS 5950-1: 2000[1], and,
as a result, will lead to higher prying forces. This has been taken into account in the resistances shown in Table H.56.
Table H.56
HOLLO-BOLT DESIGN CAPACITIES
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Normal Structural integrity
Bolt Shear Tension Tension
diameter Capacity Capacity Capacity
mm kN (Pnom) kN (Psi) kN
M8 12 16 10
M10 25 26 17
M12 38 38 25
M16 75 70 46
M20 100 110 73
Bearing capacity
For bearing capacities refer to capacity tables for ordinary bolts (Tables H.49 and H.52)
Note: Additional information on Hollo-Bolts is given in Appendix G.
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Dimensions for Detailing
Table H.61
DETAILING OF HOLLO-BOLT ASSEMBLIES
Width
X Y
tp
E1 is applicable
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V where bolts are
E1 required on
adjacent faces.
tc
Bolt Fixing Min. bolt Min. Min. Hole Dimension Nominal Tightening
length thickness(1) centres internal edge dia. across bolt torque
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Bolt size edge distance flats dia.
V W X Y E1 Dh of collar
min max
mm mm mm mm mm mm mm mm Nm
M8 (Size 1) 50 3 22
M8 (Size 2) 70 22 41 35 13 50 – tp 14 19 8 21
M8 (Size 3) 68 41 60
M10 (Size 1) 55 3 22
M10 (Size 2) 75 22 41 40 15 55 – tp 18 24 10 40
M10 (Size 3) 90 41 60
M12 (Size 1) 60 3 25
M12 (Size 2) 90 25 47 50 18 60 – tp 20 30 12 78
M12 (Size 3) 110 47 69
M16 (Size 1) 75 8 29
M16 (Size 2) 100 29 50 55 20 65 – tp 28 36 16 190
M16 (Size 3) 120 50 71
M20 (Size 1) 90 8 34
M20 (Size 2) 120 34 60 70 25 90 – tp 35 46 20 300
M20 (Size 3) 150 60 86
Notes:
(1) To maximise shear capacity, the outer ply thickness must be at least 8mm when M16 or M20
Hollo-Bolts are used. Where the outer ply is less than 8mm, spacer washers should be used to
make the thickness up to 8mm.
(2) Detailing must also comply with requirements given in CHECK 1 of the appropriate design
procedures.
(3) Additional information on Hollo-Bolt is given in Appendix G.
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