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Stt Inc.

Robert E Englekirk

Gary C Hart

Jimmy L Noland

Juergen L Plaehn

A first concrete element has a connecting member, and the connecting member of the first concrete element has a hole extending therethrough. A second concrete element has a connecting member, and the connecting member of the second concrete element has a threaded hole. A bolt is inserted through the hole of the connecting member of the first concrete element and is threadably secured into the threaded hole of the connecting member of the second concrete element so as to join the first and second concrete elements together. The connecting member of the second concrete member may be ductile so that earthquake energy may be dissipated in order to prevent significant structural damage in the presence of an earthquake.

Concrete elements and connectors therefor

A masonry structure reinforcing and confinement apparatus is disclosed for enhancing the structural integrity under stress of masonry structures formed of a plurality of stacked masonry units. The apparatus includes a plurality of interconnected reinforcing members and is positionable between adjacent surfaces of tiers, or courses, of masonry units so that some members extend between the opposite walls of the masonry units with selected portions of the apparatus being secured in the horizontal mortar joint thereat.

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Pacific Palisades, CA, United States of America

Robert E Englekirk