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Bolted Connection<br />

• Technique<br />

– ducts embedded in cap house threaded rods<br />

tensioned at the top surface<br />

• Advantages<br />

– cap setting via leveling plates/nuts<br />

– post-tensioning option<br />

– resistance to larger moments<br />

• Disadvantages<br />

– more difficult grouting operations<br />

– protecting/recessing top anchorage

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