CONNECTING METHOD FOR BOX CULVERT AND FLEXIBLE CONNECTOR USED IN THE METHOD

摘要

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve the efficiency of connecting work and the quality of a connecting part by a method with high reliability to the water proof and durability as a box culvert structure. SOLUTION: A connecting hardware 1 where a connecting hole is bored is integrally disposed in the vicinity of the connecting side end surface of a box culvert A in such a manner as to be substantially flush with the end surface. A flexible connector B formed by integrally providing a flexible member and a connecting member 6 having connecting holes bored in both end surfaces thereof on the connecting hardware 1 is fitted by a bolt. At the time of fitting, a packing material 7 is interposed and back-up materials 9a, 9b are installed. Adjacent box culverts A, A are connected to each other through the flexible connector B.