Architecture Tensile Structure Tension Rod for Suspension Roof Dynamic Loads

Tension rods are an integral component in civil engineering and whether it’s building truss bridges, suspended buildings or anything in between, high-quality tension rods are critical to the proper functioning and safety of suspended structures.

When discussing the application and use-case of tension rods, it’s best to consider them in the context of the broader tension rod system. A correctly manufactured and robust, durable tension rod is designed with respect to the broader system and takes into account the bridge structure, the load-bearing requirements and the other elements of the tension rod system.

Here at FAMOUS STEEL, we offer customised solutions for companies looking to build structures that stand the test of time. Our forged tension rods are some of the high quality available on the market, and we’re frequently the supplier of choice for classic bridge restoration all over Australia.

What are bridge tension rods?

Forged tension rods are long stainless steel or carbon steel rods that are stressed from tension or compression, or sometimes in combination, to support dynamic loads. With these rods, you can transfer large forces with a minimum quantity of material over large distances. Tension systems work with their tensile strength and must adhere to stringent quality control requirements to ensure the overall structure’s strength.

Components of tension rod systems:

Tension rod systems comprise tension rods, anchors, fork connectors, and anchor discs. The main load-bearing component in this system is the tension rod. Critical to building bridges, tension rods bear load in a unique way, allowing constructions that span a great distance without vertical supports. As such, they need to be made from the highest quality steel with stringent attention to detail.

Tension rod:

Tension rods are long steel components with a left-hand and a right-hand thread to engage with the left and right forks. You can torque the rod for engagement and adjust the length of its flattened section with the help of a wrench.

Couplers:

Couplers join tension rods to create larger structures for longer bridges. You can also adjust the length of the tension rod system with the use of a coupler. A coupler has two locking nuts.

Anchor discs:

The span of your system can be extended with anchor discs. In the case of cross bracing, you can use this as a central connection point. A single anchor disc can connect up to eight bars.

Clevis Ends:

Clevis ends, also known as fork connectors, are the connection point between the tension rod and the anchor plate. Here at GS Forgings, all our clevis ends are drop forged for strength. They’re a critical part of the overall structure’s strength, and must be as well-made as possible.

Connection plates:

The pivotal connection point in a tension rod application, connection plates are the physical anchoring point between the structure and rod system. Designed as fins to be welded to steel structures, or with T-plates for through-bolting to concrete structures.

Importance of tension rods in a structure:

Different projects demand specific requirements for tension rods and fork connectors. When selecting a tension rod, you must do so with project-specific information and specifications.

The most important properties to consider when ordering tension rods are toughness, ductility and strength. The strength in the tension rods is for obvious reasons. If tension rods and connectors are ductile, they will effectively redistribute the stress concentrations according to your requirements. A tough product will limit fractures and crack propagation, ensuring both longevity and safety.

Most tension rod failures occurring due to manufacturing short cuts, or attempted cost cutting of the construction firm resulting in less than ideal quality, or disproportional load capacity. The correctly manufactured tension rod system will have components that are designed as part of a greater whole, and to equally exact specifications far in excess of failure points. In cold climates, weaknesses and inconsistencies are magnified and as such, it’s even more important to ensure that high-level manufacturing with tight tolerances is undertaken, to ensure the safety of the overall structure.

Ensured quality with FAMOUS STEEL.

Our tension rods are manufactured to meet relevant Australian standards. We use state of the art forging technology and equipment to ensure our products are Customised tension rods that match your project.

As the co-founder of FAMOUS Engineering Company, Mr.Tomy GAO has been in the construction field for many years, and established series of companies with the target to create ecological chain in the building construction industry.

Nowadays, under FASECBuildings Group, there are several typical companies namely:

1. Hangzhou FAMOUS Steel Engineering Company

2. FASEC (Hangzhou) Window Wall Company

3. Hangzhou FASEC Building Material Company

Hangzhou USEU Metal Manufacturing Company and some more not listed here.

The key business scope of FASECbuildings Group include but not limited at:

1. Structural Steelworks & Steel Framing (Heavy/Light) construction

2. Glass Windows Doors, Curtain Wall Facade, Aluminum Panels Cladding, Partition Walls, Railing & Louvers, Screens Grills, BIPV etc

3. Building Roof Wall Flooring integrated material and other interiors new material R & D.

FASECbuildings Group always aim to offer cost saving prefab materials for USA-Europe & UK-Australia etc foreign standard market customers, with freely technical supports like engineering design when needed/detailing drawings/site construction guidance etc. We have multiple certification/experiences as well as the overall 2D/3D modelling capability for the building framing and the surroundings.

Brief Introduction of Subsidiaries:

1. Hangzhou FAMOUS Steel Engineering Co.,ltd. focus on the Design & Construction of various Steel Buildings and Structural Steelworks fabrication. The company have received a lot of foreign projects ranging from warehouse buildings, multi-storey apartments, high rise office & hotel buildings, space framing theaters, triangle truss buildings, to steel bridges, handling machinery framing, power plant towers, mining production line steelworks, cement production line steelworks, petro-chemical rackings etc. Basically the company have the full capability to operate various large-scaled projects complex except the simple building project.

2. FASEC (Hangzhou) Window Wall Company specializes in the offer of various aluminum & glass-related products design/manufacture/supply & installation. We have successfully supplied quite a lot of insulated & laminated glass panes, windows, glass doors, curtain walls, partition walls, railings, louvers, grills, metal claddings etc not only in China but also around the world. Australian standard, British Standard, Europe standard, and American standard etc aluminum & glass facade products are in our main research & development range.

3. Hangzhou FASEC Building Material Company play the role of the bridging and lubricating with different customers of new building material requirement for roof wall floor and interiors. Our building material team always are on the way to research and develop new style building material to save cost and time of building industrial customers. USEU Metal factory is its strong manufacturing backup force, and our own engineering team can offer various technical supports too.

FASECBuildings Group have passed by series of certifications like the quality management system (ISO 9001:2008), the Europe product quality control system EN1090, the structural fabrication system certificates of Europe ISO3834 and America AWS D1.1, the Australia AS2047 Glazed Windows Doors Qualifications etc.

Currently, FASECbuildings Group have spread its network across Xi’an, Shanghai, Nanjing, Guangzhou, Wuhan, Xiangfan, Liuzhou, Wuhu, Suzhou, Zhengzhou, and Yunnan, etc., as well as exporting business with America, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, United Kingdom, Germany, France, Bolivia, Chile, Argentina, Uruguary, Peru, Thailand, Philippine, Nigeria, Vietnam, South Africa, Ghana, Kenya, Zambia, UAE, Sudan, Iran, Irap, Angola, Poland, Mongolia, Russia and so on.

Through so many domestic & overseas project cases, FASECbuildings Group has successfully won reputations and experiences not only in China, but also in various foreign standards markets with examples of Europe Standards, America Standards, Australia Standards, British Standards, etc building related materials and building construction.

We keep improvement and innovation, with the slogan of “USA-EUROPE Standard Engineering and Quality Control Build Our Brand Reliability! One Trial Order Bring Constant Cooperation!”

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