Existing connection
Identify what is already cast into or available on the structure and review the relevant NON-DRILL product.
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Shear studs on steel beams and bridge decks
Shear studs already present on a steel beam or bridge deck may offer a connection for temporary Edge Protection. NON-DRILL has a purpose-designed shear-stud fitting that can support posts without drilling new fixings into the deck. This allows the handrail method to be considered alongside the steelwork and deck installation sequence. The stud dimensions, spacing, loads and complete handrail arrangement determine whether the connection is suitable for the project.
Discuss your projectThe starting point
Use the connection already available, or consider it early.
NON-DRILL begins with the structure, the anchor or fixing point and the Edge Protection requirement. The product is then matched to the application rather than forcing the project into a generic arrangement.
Design-stage connection
If the project is early enough, consider the position and purpose of the connection before manufacture or construction.
What to establish
Questions for the first project conversation.
01What are the shear-stud dimensions?
02What is the stud layout?
03When is Edge Protection required?
Common questions
What project teams need to know first.
Can NON-DRILL be considered for Shear studs on steel beams and bridge decks?
Shear studs already present on a steel beam or bridge deck may offer a connection for temporary Edge Protection. NON-DRILL has a purpose-designed shear-stud fitting that can support posts without drilling new fixings into the deck. This allows the handrail method to be considered alongside the steelwork and deck installation sequence. The stud dimensions, spacing, loads and complete handrail arrangement determine whether the connection is suitable for the project. The available anchor, structure and complete Edge Protection arrangement must be reviewed for the project.
Does the anchor need to be planned into the design?
Not necessarily. Existing anchors are the most common starting point. Where the project is still at design stage, connection points can also be considered early.
What should I send for an initial review?
Send drawings, anchor details, dimensions, clear photographs, the project stage and a description of the Edge Protection requirement.
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Discuss a Shear studs on steel beams and bridge decks application.
Send the drawings, anchor details, photographs and project stage. NON-DRILL can help identify the likely next step.
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