Why Should Start Using Mechanical Splice Now?

Although the advantages of mechanical splices are well recognized, a major concern has been their high cost for applications where the codes permit the use of lap splices. But is the perception that mechanical splices cost more than lap splices a reality? By using couplers, contractors can be more cost efficient, able to achieve from 20-50% of cost savings compared to lap splicing. Apart from that, there are many other savings which can be anticipated such as; Reduction no. of joints 6 meters length will be most ideal for joining and this would result in reduction of no. of laps by, Assuming height of building: 100 metres Typical floor height: 3.2 metres No. of laps: 100 / 3.2 = 31 laps No. of coupler joints: 100 / 6 = 16 joints Therefore reduction in no. of laps: [(31-16)/31] x 100% = 48% Minimal wastages of HTDBs Assuming floor height of 3.2m and lap length of 1.275m Length of steel bar per floor is : 3.2m + 1.275m = 4.475m For a 12metres steel bar, two nos of 4.475metre...