Altrad Generation's Raptor Brace Beams form the structural framework of the Raptor Brace System, which is used with trench sheets or sheet piles to create cofferdams for chamber construction, tank installations, and drive pit excavations. Available in five lengths from 500mm to 6000mm, the beams combine with the Raptor Brace Hydraulic Unit to create a complete, adjustable bracing assembly across the full excavation span.
The Raptor Brace design ensures no loss of allowable bending moment at the joint between beam extensions and the hydraulic ram unit, maintaining full structural integrity at every connection point. This addresses the safety concerns associated with conventional joints that have limited reverse bending moment capacity.
Raptor Brace Beams are available for hire and purchase from Altrad Generation branches across the UK and Ireland.
Key Features and Benefits
Five lengths: 500mm (242kg), 1000mm (342kg), 1500mm (446kg), 2500mm (618kg), 6000mm (1186kg)
No loss of bending moment at beam-to-hydraulic unit joints
Full structural integrity maintained at all connection points
Compatible with Raptor Brace Hydraulic Unit, Pins, and Crossbrace components
Applications: cofferdams, chamber construction, tank installations, drive pits
Available for hire and purchase
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are Raptor Brace Beams used for?
A: Raptor Brace Beams work with the Raptor Brace Hydraulic Unit and trench sheets or sheet piles to create braced cofferdam frames for chamber construction, tank installations, drive pits, and other excavation applications requiring structural ground support.
Q: What lengths are Raptor Brace Beams available in?
A: Raptor Brace Beams are available in five lengths: 500mm (242kg), 1000mm (342kg), 1500mm (446kg), 2500mm (618kg), and 6000mm (1186kg). Multiple beam lengths combine to achieve the required excavation span.
Q: How do Raptor Brace Beams maintain structural integrity at connection points?
A: The Raptor Brace design ensures no loss of allowable bending moment at the joint between beam extensions and the hydraulic ram unit. This maintains full structural capacity across connection points and eliminates the risk associated with lower-performance joints.
Q: What other components make up the Raptor Brace system?
A: The full Raptor Brace system includes Beams, a Hydraulic Unit, Pins, Crossbrace Adapters, Crossbrace Endplate Assemblies, and Kneebrace Ends. Contact your nearest Altrad Generation branch for a complete system specification for your project.
Q: Are Raptor Brace Beams available for hire?
A: Yes. Raptor Brace Beams are available for hire and purchase from Altrad Generation branches across the UK and Ireland. Contact your nearest branch for availability and pricing.
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