KÖCO-Shear Connectors in
composite construction
Now: CE-conform
For decades, KÖCO is specialized in the manufacturing of shear connectors , used in composite construction
Many customers have constantly asked for it, now it’s done:
KÖCO-shear connectors are EC-conform!
As first manufacturer of shear connectors worldwide KÖCO has achieved the CE-Conformity!
Achieving the CE-conformity is KÖCO’s reply to the continuous request of many of our customers.
With immediate effect KÖCO shear connectors comply with the essential requirement of the Construction Products Directive (CPD89/106/EEC, amended by the Council Directive 93/68/EEC and the regulation (EC) No 1882/2003).
Obvious advantages of composite construction with steel and concrete:
- High loading capacity at low construction heights (important for building construction)
- For bridges with spans ranging from abt. 40 to 80 m often the most cost-effective solution
- Wide spans possible, thus allowing large areas free of columns (important e.g. for multi-storey car parks)
- High ductility of the structure, favourable in case of seismic stress
- Simplicity of alteration to installations through clamping connections fitted to the steel beams
- Good fire protection through encased steel beams or beams with concrete cores
- Quick assembly similar to 100 % steel construction; the steel skeleton serves as a working platform
- Easy to dismantle, steel and concrete are easy to separate
- Secure connection between steel and concrete with the help of tested and certified welded-on shear connectors
