Dex t r a

Page 1 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013




SYSTEM DESCRIPTION

Dextra offers a full range of tie rods to suit any waterfront anchorage situation: whether it is to anchor
a harbour dock, quay, wharf, jetty or river embankment. Whether the waterfront wall is made of
diaphragm walls, sheet piles or concrete piles, we can design the optimum system for your site
conditions.


BENEFITS

Higher steel grades equate to less tonnage and thus ease of installation.

Alignment adjustment and differential settlement is handled by swivel nuts, fork and spade
joints, ball cages or captive nuts.

Length adjustment may be accomplished either by providing couplers or turnbuckles along
the rod length.

Sagging correction can be achieved through turnbuckles or by turning the bar itself.

Dextra supplies waling beams, sheet piles, and steel piles upon request.
Dex t r a
Page 2 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013

DESIGN

The DEXTRA tie rod system is calculated as per;
ANSI/AISC 360-05 Load & Resistance Factor Design (LRFD) and Allowable Stress Design methods.
BS 5950, EN 1993 (Euro Code3), AS4100

PRODUCT RANGE

Smooth bars with threaded ends are available in 39 to 130 mm. Other sizes are available upon
request.


STEEL GRADES

Dextra offers three grades of bar specified in Table 1. Other grades may be available upon request.

Table 1

Grade 355 460 500 700
Min. Yield strength (N/mm) 295-335 460 500 700
Min. ultimate tensile strength (N/mm) 450-470 610 620 800
Min. Elongation (%) 18-21 17 17 12
Impact strength, KV(J)
20 C 27 50 50 50
-20 C 27 27 27 27

Dex t r a
Page 3 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013


LOAD CAPACITY

Table 2, below, sums up the scope of our standard tie rod. Other dimensions may be proposed upon
request. The load capacities of bars indicated here are considered at the cross sectional area of the
thread instead of the full bar diameter.
The user should be cautious when selecting sizes. The required load should be compared to the
capacity of the designated sizes in Table 2.

Table 2


Note: Yield and ultimate loads are un-factored.

SURFACE FINISH

DEXTRA tie rods are normally delivered without any specific surface finish when considering
sacrificial thickness as specified in EN 1993 Part 5. Otherwise paint, galvanization or bituminous tape
is also available upon request.

Paint protection is applied with a single coat of epoxy paint with a minimum dry film thickness of 250
microns. The top coat of epoxy paint should be applied by the contractor after final assembly and
tightening.

Hot-dip galvanization is performed as per B.S. 729 or ASTM A123 with a minimum thickness of 100
microns. Internal threads of components are not galvanized. Galvanization is removed from external
threads by brushing.

Dex t r a
Page 4 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013
When bituminous tape is required, it is wrapped at DEXTRAs factory and/or it can be delivered
separately with tie rods, depending upon customers requirements. The overlapping of the tape should
be a minimum of 50%.

LENGTH

For projects located outside Thailand, individual lengths of either 5.80m or 10.8m are recommended
in order to facilitate containerized shipments. The length of bars can be extended by a coupler and
turnbuckle. The turnbuckle can adjust the length with tolerance +/- 50mm. The standard thread length
is equal to the bar diameter with a tolerance of -0/+25 mm. A shorter or longer thread length can be
manufactured upon request.


ACCESSORIES

Various types of accessories and their functions are summarized in Tables 3 and 4 below. They
facilitate the anchoring system and connection of the bars. As bar lengths are limited by mills,
transportation and handling constraints, couplers are used to connect them. Turnbuckles are used to
assist with assembly and removal of sagging. Up to 48, turnbuckles are turned by a pipe wrench.
From 52 upwards, turnbuckles are manufactured with a centered hole so they can be turned with a
rod. Swivel nuts and swivel bearing plates are available for accommodating bar end rotation.

Table 3



Nuts are class 8 for all bar grades up to 500/620, and class 9 for bar grade 700/800 as per
ISO 898 Part 2. Plates are manufactured from steel grade S50C as per J IS G4051. Other
grades are available upon request.
Forks and spades are cast from steel of grades 355/500 and 500/700. Other grades are
available upon request.
Dex t r a
Page 5 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013
Pins are manufactured from steel grade S355 as per BS EN 10025 and S355 (Q&T). Other
grades are available upon request.
Couplers and Turnbuckles are manufactured from steel grade S355 as per BS EN 10025 and
S355 (Q&T). Other grades are available upon request.
Ball cages and Captive Nuts are manufactured from steel grade S355 as per BS EN 10025
and S355 (Q&T). Other grades are available upon request.


Table4 Dimension of Accessories

Component M42 M45 M48 M52 M56 M60 M64 M68 M72 M76 M84 M90 M94 M100 M104 M114 M124 M134 M144 M154 M164
S 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 120 130 135 145 149 165 180 195 210 220 235
H 42 45 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 85 90 95 100 104 114 124 134 144 154 164
S 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 120 130 135 145 149 165 180 195 210 220 235
H 42 45 48 52 56 60 64 68 72 76 85 90 95 100 104 114 124 134 144 154 164
A 49 52 54 58 62 67 73 78 83 88 98 103 108 113 123 133 143 158 168 178 193
B 123 130 135 145 155 168 183 195 208 220 245 258 270 283 308 333 358 395 420 445 483
C 79 84 87 93 100 108 117 125 133 141 157 165 173 181 197 213 229 253 269 285 309
DFork 166 176 184 201 214 228 243 257 271 285 315 330 346 361 383 414 459 484 515 546 585
E 79 84 90 97 104 113 120 127 139 150 163 174 182 190 197 220 243 262 285 303 322
F 39 41 44 47 51 113 120 127 139 150 163 174 182 190 197 220 243 262 285 303 322
G 64 69 73 79 85 92 98 104 110 117 131 139 147 155 161 177 193 209 225 241 257
H 35 37 40 43 47 51 55 58 65 70 74 80 83 85 80 89 99 109 119 124 134
I 39 41 44 47 51 55 59 62 69 76 80 86 89 91 86 95 105 115 125 130 140
A 93 98 104 111 118 129 136 143 155 168 181 192 204 212 219 246 269 289 312 335 354
B 47 50 52 56 60 65 70 75 80 85 95 100 105 110 120 130 140 155 165 175 190
A 93 99 106 114 123 131 140 148 156 164 182 192 202 212 220 240 260 280 300 320 340
B 60 65 70 75 80 90 95 100 105 110 125 130 140 145 150 165 185 203 215 230 245
A 193 199 206 214 223 231 240 248 256 264 282 292 302 312 320 340 360 380 400 420 440
B 65 70 75 80 85 95 100 105 110 115 130 135 145 155 160 170 190 203 220 235 250
A 136 143 150 159 168 192 201 210 219 228 262 274 285 296 311 333 360 382 404 427 449
BALL CAGE
COUPLER
B 65 70 75 80 85 90 95 100 105 110 120 130 135 145 150 165 180 190 200 210 220
C 112 121 130 139 149 158 168 177 186 196 215 226 236 247 256 277 303 329 356 375 396
Swivel Nut
Hex Nut
Fork clevis &spade
clevis
Thread diameter
Pin
Coupler
Turnbuckle

Component M42 M45 M48 M52 M56 M60 M64 M68 M72 M76 M84 M90 M94 M100 M104 M114 M124 M134 M144 M154 M164
Wall length L1 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500 500
L2 70 70 75 80 85 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 140 150 160 170 180 190
D1 130 135 140 140 145 150 155 160 160 165 175 180 185 190 195 205 215 225 235 245 255
D2 95 95 100 105 110 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 165 175 185 195 205 215
Wall length L1 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600 600
L2 70 70 75 80 85 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 140 150 160 170 180 190
D1 150 150 155 160 165 165 170 175 180 185 190 195 200 205 210 220 230 240 250 260 270
D2 95 95 100 105 110 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 165 175 185 195 205 215
Wall Length L1 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 700 950 700 700 700
L2 70 70 75 80 85 85 90 95 100 105 110 115 120 125 130 140 150 126 136 146 156
D1 165 170 175 175 180 185 190 195 195 200 210 215 220 225 230 240 250 318.5 328.5 338.5 348.5
D2 95 95 100 105 110 110 115 120 125 130 135 140 145 150 155 165 175 207.5 217.5 227.5 237.5
Thread diameter
Captive Nut
Captive Nut
Captive Nut

Dex t r a
Page 6 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013

OPTIONAL COMPONENTS

Tubular concrete/steel pile: For a high section modulus sheet pile wall, composite
concrete/steel tubular piles are almost always the option on the main wall. Bearing plates and
nuts embedded in concrete are available to connect the tie rod to the pile. The bar embedded
in concrete is always a short bar, and thus will not obstruct parallel construction operations.
The continuation bars may be connected by a coupler, turnbuckle or a fork and spade clevis.
The fork and spade clevis option will provide pivotal capabilities.





Alternatively, ball cage and captive nut systems can also be applied. The ball cage system
allows up to 10 degrees of rotation, while the captive nut system can accommodate up to 5
degrees. These systems ease the installation process with reduced size and weight when
compared to a fork and spade clevis solution. Ball cage and captive nut systems are
recommended for larger diameter tie rods above M60. The following are illustrations of both
systems.








Note: Additional reinforcing bars should be provided to maintain the load capacity at the
location of the ball cage or capti ve nut.






Anchorage in tubular pile
Ball Cage
Captive Nut
Dex t r a
Page 7 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013

I-section pile: When the wall is made of an I-section pile, the tie rod can be connected
through the use of a T-plate. This T-plate is inserted through a slot cut on a pile flange, so that
the tie rod can be connected with this T-plate through the use of a pin.

- Single tie rod: a single tie rod can be connected to an I-section pile by using the
combination of spade clevis and T-plate as illustrated in the figures below






- Dual tie rods: two tie rods can be connected to an I-section pile by using fork clevises
and T-plates as illustrated below. Stiffener plates, welded or bolted on a pile flange,
may be required to increase the bending resistance of the flange.



Waling beam: Dextra can supply waling beams in accordance with Standard J IS, ASTM, BS,
AS and EN Standard or other Standards upon request.


Dex t r a
Page 8 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013


Sheet pile: Dextra can supply sheet piles in accordance with Standard ASTM, BS, and EN
Standard or other Standards upon request.



QUALITY ASSURANCE

Every component of the DEXTRA tie rod system is manufactured under consistent
quality assurance as required by ISO 9001 certification. Load-bearing components
such as nuts, forks, spades and pins are all individually marked with a lot number that
enables full traceability. Traceability of bars is achieved through both the mill
certificates and the certificates of compliance provided together with the delivery
notes. The customer is advised to keep a proper record of the location of each batch.

A Certificate of Compliance with related quality and test reports are provided with
each delivery.

A final dossier comprised of all drawings, calculation notes, and quality documents can be provided at
the end of the supply period, upon request.



PACKING

The standard packing is designed for sea freight shipments in closed containers. Tie rods are packed
in standard bundles on disposable steel racking systems to facilitate handling and prevent damage
during transportation; including protection of threaded ends. Accessories may be packed separately
or attached with the tie rods on a case by case basis. All items are sprayed or dipped with water
soluble rust inhibitor adequate for enclosed short-term storage (1-3 months). Customized packing,
such as painting or bituminous tape wrapping, can be included upon request subject to an additional
charge.


Dex t r a
Page 9 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013



TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

Dextra tie rods should be transported in containers or covered vehicles. Do not drag or drop the rods
over sharp edges, steel or concrete. For bars longer than 6 m, a spreader bar should be used for
lifting to prevent the bars from sagging. They must be stored in a dry, covered and well-ventilated
area, on wooden sleepers and not directly on the ground. Tie rods that are galvanized or painted must
be lifted with nylon slings only.


RESTRICTIONS OF USE

The Dextra tie rods system should not be used in locations where compression stresses are
predominant unless approved by the Project Engineer.


HANDLING AND INSTALLATION EQUIPMENT

Besides cranes and temporary supports for handling, there are no specific tools required to install
Dextra tie rods apart from the following;
Pipe wrench
Friction reducing grease.


INSTALLATION SEQUENCE

Ensure that site conditions allow for proper installation of Dextra tie rods..

Check the condition of the tie rods and accessories upon receipt at site.

Prepare temporary support systems such as sand bags, wooden pads or steel frames.

Install the selected anchoring accessory in the wall (sheet pile, secant pile, bored pile, diaphragm
wall, etc).

Install the connecting rod.

Install the remaining rods which are connected by couplers and turnbuckle until reaching the anchor
wall.

Adjust the length of bar by rotating the turnbuckle to suit the distance between the front and the
anchor wall.

Install anchoring accessories on the anchor wall.

Rotate turnbuckle to adjust the sagging on the tie rod assembly, as necessary.



DISCLAIMER

No welding/heating should be attempted on Dextra tie rods without consulting a welding engineer and
without the approval of the design engineer. Dextra assumes no liability or guarantees for any of its
products that are welded/heated without prior written authorization.


Dex t r a
Page 10 of 10


www.dextragroup.com DM - PDS 024 Tie rods - Rev14 October 2013

INFORMATION FOR INQUIRIES

For each inquiry, customers are requested to provide the following information to Dextra:
1) The required grade of bar.
2) The required diameter of the tie rod.
3) The maximum working loads (factored or unfactored).
4) Detail of what the bar is anchored to, such as concrete or steel sheet pile wall.
5) The length from front to rear wall including tolerances.
6) Expected alignment issues and requirements.
7) Bill of Materials (Quantity per each item).
8) Surface finish and corrosion protection required.
9) Delivery date and location.
10) Expected lead time between order and reception.



PROVISION FOR CHANGES

As we strive for continuous improvement of all our products, Dextra reserves the right to modify the
contents of this document at any time without prior notice.