EK523
In order to facilitate the compaction of the bedding material, holes are cut in the baseplate of the order of 50 mm diameter or more, near to the centre of […]
EK399
The bedding material therefore transmits high vertical stresses including those resulting from the applied moment. The third function is to transmit the horizontal forces or shears.
EK190
It is more common and advisable to use intermediate bedding material for direct transmission of compression forces between precast elements as there will always be surface irregularities at the jointing […]