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Attextor Corporation: Oahu, HI
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Location: |
Oahu, HI |
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Climate Zone: |
Hot |
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Subdivision: |
Site 1: Ocean Pointe. Site 2: Military Homes |
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Builder: |
Site 1: Haseko Homes with S&G Construction for panelization.
Site 2: Hunt Building Company |
Evaluation
Start Date: |
June 2003 |
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Completion Date: |
November 2003 |
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Objectives: |
- Determine which connections are appropriate for clinching
- Identify some of the practical issues associated with the use of a clinching tool on a jobsite
- Compare clinching versus screw connections
- Identify code and design issues with clinching versus screw connections
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General Construction Information: |
Site 1: Steel-framed home on slab-on-grade foundation
Site 2: Steel-framed military housing |
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Significant Results: |
- The clinching tool appears to have a payback period of about 6 months or less when compared to screw gun connections made in a panelization plant
- The clinching tool may not be suitable for all connections due to limitations on access to the studs for making connections
- There may be issues with achieving code approval with clinching in structural applications
- The clinching tool is more suited to the panelization process than on the jobsite
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