Patent ID: 7287358
Filing Date: 2007-10-30
Classification: E04B,E04C

Abstract:
1. A device for connecting a beam to pillars or similar supporting structural elements in order to erect buildings, by means of prefabricated concrete components, comprising first means for connecting two end regions of the beam to the pillars and second means for connecting the beam to the pillars, said first connection means being adapted to provide a coupling between each one of the two end regions of the beam and the corresponding pillar, said second connection means comprising at least one tension element that passes through the beam and is connected to the pillars by means of ends thereof that protrude from the beam, said second connection means being independently and separately connectable with respect to said first connection means, wherein said first connection means comprise, for each one of said connection regions, a cavity that is formed in the body of the corresponding pillar, said cavity being formed by a box-like body that is embedded in said pillar.