TCC MAX

TCC MAX is an innovative type of connector for creating composite action between timber and concrete in a structural element such as a beam or slab. In this technique, both materials work together with their best strengths, concrete in compression and timber in tension.

It comprises of a steel cylinder fixed to the timber member with six 6,5 mm x 100 mm KonstruX fully threaded screws around its perimeter, and one M14 x 60 mm 8.8 bolt inserted above anchoring in the concrete member. The screws bring withdrawal resistance and high initial stiffness. The upper bolt and cylindrical part contribute with bearing strength.

Timber-Concrete Composite (TCC) elements are ideal for new projects comprising big structural grid sizes while maintaining a slender slab. Moreover, TCC can be exploited in antique timber buildings with wooden beams needing reinforcement, or when a change of use requires improved strength and stiffness.

Material

• Galvanized hardened carbon steel

Advantages

• Very high initial stiffness
• Ductile failure mode ensured
• Few connectors needed
• Improved soundproofing due to concrete layer
• Improved fire resistance due to concrete layer

Aplications

• Solid timber
• Glued laminated timber
• CLT, LVL
• Conventional concrete and lightweight concrete with a minimum strength class of C20/C25 and maximum grain size of 8 mm.

Service Class

• SC1, SC2