Clip for supporting a prestressed cable along a dovetail slot in a cement casting

摘要

A clip for securing a prestressed cable along a dovetail slot within a cement cast for masonry work. The clip contains a cup receiving the prestressed cable and legs for a fixed attachment to the outside of a dovetail bar. A method of installing the clip includes inserting the clip between the dovetail slot and the prestressed cable and rotating the clip such that the prestressed cable is received within the cup and the legs capture the dovetail slot.

主权项

1. A strand clip for supporting a prestressed cable above a dovetail slot in a cement casting comprising:
a bar having a first end and a second end; a first plate fixed horizontally to the bar at the first end; a second plate fixed vertically to the body at the second end and having a plate extension in the same plane as the second plate extending to the first plate; a cup in the plate extension sized to receive a prestressed cable; and at least two legs, one extending from the bar adjacent the second plate and another extending from the first plate, wherein the bar is sized to be received between the prestressed cable and the dovetail slot with the second plate disposed horizontally, and when the second plate is rotated vertically, the prestressed cable is received in the cup.