Hercules Shearstrip (HSS)
Slipjoints
Hercules Shearstrip (HSS)
Hercules Shearstrip (HSS) has been developed to fill the need for a reliable, economical bearing strip under short span cast concrete slabs (see Fig 1-3). It is designed to centralise loads and accomodate very small movements.
Materials
HSS consists of a natural rubber strip blocked out either side with expanded polystyrene spacer strips taped top and bottom with adhesive tape.
Types
Six basic types of HSS (represented on Table below)
| Type | Thickness | Rubber Width (mm) | Max. Working Load (kN/m) | Max. Rotation (rads) | Shear Capacity ( ± mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS/1 | 6 | 25 | 100 | 0.046 | 2.0 |
| HSS/2 | 6 | 50 | 200 | 0.033 | 2.0 |
| HSS/3 | 6 | 75 | 300 | 0.020 | 2.0 |
| HSS/4 | 6 | 100 | 400 | 0.013 | 2.0 |
| HSS/5 | 6 | 125 | 500 | 0.010 | 2.0 |
| HSS/6 | 6 | 150 | 600 | 0.008 | 2.0 |
Table 1-3
Design
The design limitations detailed in Table 1-3 are recommended.
Installation
HSS should be installed as shown in Fig 1-4
Fig 1-4
Ordering
Table 1-4 details the types and sizes of HSS. The part number is made up as follows:
HSS/1/130 which equates to:
HSS - Hercules Shearstrip
1 - Hercules Shearstrip type
130 - Overall joint width (mm)
| Type | Overall Joint Width (mm) | Part No. | Type | Overall Joint Width (mm) | Part No. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSS/1 | 75 85 100 110 130 150 180 200 230 | HSS/1/75 HSS/1/85 HSS/1/100 HSS/1/110 HSS/1/130 HSS/1/150 HSS/1/180 HSS/1/200 HSS/1/230 | HSS/2 | 100 110 130 150 180 200 230 250 270 | HSS/2/100 HSS/2/110 HSS/2/130 HSS/2/150 HSS/2/180 HSS/2/200 HSS/2/230 HSS/2/250 HSS/2/270 |
| HSS/3 | 130 150 180 200 230 250 300 350 | HSS/3/130 HSS/3/150 HSS/3/180 HSS/3/200 HSS/3/230 HSS/3/250 HSS/3/300 HSS/3/350 | HSS/4 | 150 180 200 230 250 300 350 400 | HSS/4/150 HSS/4/180 HSS/4/200 HSS/4/230 HSS/4/250 HSS/4/300 HSS/4/350 HSS/4/400 |
| HSS/5 | 180 200 230 250 300 350 400 | HSS/5/180 HSS/5/200 HSS/5/230 HSS/5/250 HSS/5/300 HSS/5/350 HSS/5/400 | HSS/6 | 180 200 230 250 300 350 400 | HSS/6/180 HSS/6/200 HSS/6/230 HSS/6/250 HSS/6/300 HSS/6/350 HSS/6/400 |
Table 1-4 Part Numbers for Hercules Shearstrip
| Part No. | kg/m | Part No. | kg/m | Part No. | kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSC/1/110/5 | 0.4 | HSC/1/110/20 | 0.4 | HSC/1/110/50 | 0.6 |
| HSC/2/110/5 | 0.6 | HSC/2/110/20 | 0.7 | HSC/2/110/50 | 0.9 |
| HSC/3/110/5 | 0.9 | HSC/3/110/20 | 0.9 | HSC/3/110/50 | 1.2 |
| HSC/4/110/5 | 1.1 | HSC/4/110/20 | 1.2 | HSC/4/110/50 | 1.5 |
| HSC/5/110/5 | 1.4 | HSC/5/110/20 | 1.5 | HSC/5/110/50 | 1.7 |
Table 1-5 Approximate Shipping Weights for Hercuslip Composite
| Type | kg/m | Type | kg/m |
|---|---|---|---|
| HSS/1 | 0.25 | HSS/2 | 0.5 |
| HSS/3 | 0.75 | HSS/4 | 1.0 |
| HSS/5 | 1.25 | HSS/6 | 1.5 |
Table 1-6 Approximate Shipping Weights for Hercules Shearstrip
Our Services
Design
We serve as technical liaisons with consulting engineers and builders at the design stage of a project. Provision of detailed specifications, calculations and feedback on drawings for project specific applications.
Manufacturing
All products in the Hercules™ range are manufactured and tested in compliance with the relevant standards: AS5100.4:2017, BS5400, AASTHO and MS ISO 9001.
Technical Support
We provide detailed installation guidance that is specific to each project and site conditions. Remote and/or on-site assistance provided by via comprehensive data sheets and trained personnel where appropriate.
Custom Solutions
Our capabilities include providing tailored solutions to challenging engineering scenarios, where conventional methods of design, manufacturing and installation may not be suitable.
Design
We serve as technical liaisons with consulting engineers and builders at the design stage of a project. Provision of detailed specifications, calculations and feedback on drawings for project specific applications.
Manufacturing
All products in the Hercules™ range are manufactured and tested in compliance with the relevant standards: AS5100.4:2017, BS5400, AASTHO and MS ISO 9001.
Technical Support
We provide detailed installation guidance that is specific to each project and site conditions. Remote and/or on-site assistance provided by via comprehensive data sheets and trained personnel where appropriate.
Custom Solutions
Our capabilities include providing tailored solutions to challenging engineering scenarios, where conventional methods of design, manufacturing and installation may not be suitable.
