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EP 0869227 A2 19981007 - Concrete reinforcing structures

Title (en)

Concrete reinforcing structures

Title (de)

Bewehrungselemente für Beton

Title (fr)

Armatures pour béton

Publication

EP 0869227 A2 19981007 (EN)

Application

EP 98302544 A 19980401

Priority

GB 9706722 A 19970402

Abstract (en)

A structural element adapted to be incorporated in a reinforcement cage for a diaphragm wall, and incorporating means for attachment of a plurality of reinforcing members of the cage to the element at positions spaced from one another. <IMAGE>

IPC 1-7

E04C 5/16

IPC 8 full level

E04C 5/06 (2006.01); E04C 5/16 (2006.01)

CPC (source: EP)

E04C 5/064 (2013.01); E04C 5/16 (2013.01)

Designated contracting state (EPC)

BE DE FR IE IT NL

DOCDB simple family (publication)

EP 0869227 A2 19981007; EP 0869227 A3 19990428; GB 2323864 A 19981007; GB 9706722 D0 19970521

DOCDB simple family (application)

EP 98302544 A 19980401; GB 9706722 A 19970402