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BPI BarSplicer XP
DESCRIPTION The BPI BARSPLICER XP is a Xtra Performance threaded rebar mechanical splice system, which utilizes STANDARD ROLLED threads on the rebars. The system is suitable as a DOWEL BAR REPLACEMENT DBR and for splicing deformed reinforcing bars manufactured to ASTM A615 or equivalent specification.

BPI BarSplicer XP System

STANDARD ROLLED THREAD

SETTING BAR

SPLICE BAR D L NAIL FLANGE, 2"x2"

The coupler, which forms part of the BPI BARSPLICER XP System, is comprised of a threaded steel sleeve with a nail flange and is supplied to your project pre-assembled to the setting bar. Rebars conform to ASTM A615 Grade 60 or ASTM A615M Grade 420 and are quality controlled to exceed code specifications. In the field, the splice bar is rotated to complete the connection. Thread lengths are controlled so that the threads engage as required into the coupler. Rebars are ready for placement when they arrive on the job site, thereby saving time and field labor.

BAR #4 #5 #6

THREAD 5/8-11UNCR

L (in.) D (in.)

1/2-13UNCR 1 3/4 2 3/4-10UNCR 2 1/8

7/8 1 1 1/8

APPLICATIONS AND BENEFITS

For Department of Transportation projects, or similar, governed by special requirements for strength, slip-value, cyclic performance, stress reversal or fatigue. When designing with PRE-PLANNED mechanical splices, threaded couplers are a natural choice. By specifying BPI BARSPLICER XP, overall constructibility can be improved. When you use the BPI Barsplicer XP System, the injurious and impeding effects of protruding dowel bars at construction joints are avoided. Upon assembly, structural continuity is established across construction joints. Mechanical splices do not involve welding. There are no bar chemistries to determine; no weld qualification procedures; no pre-heat or post-heat requirements, no radiographs, no risk of burns and accidental fires.
Improve Job Site Safety. Eliminate Obstructing and Protruding Dowels. Positive Mechanical Connection. Assemble in any weather, No fumes. No heat. No heavy or special equipment in the field. Use suitable standard wrenches to "snug" threads. No torque wrench required or special torque. Adaptable to special applications.

Tel: (937) 275-8700

BarSplice Products, Inc., 4900 Webster Street, Dayton OH 45414, USA Fax: (937) 275-9566 E-mail: bar@barsplice.com

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BPI BarSplicer XP
PERFORMANCE
The installed BPI Barsplicer XP System not only exceeds the 125 percent x specified yield strength requirement for full mechanical connections specified by AASHTO, ACI 318 and the Uniform Building Code, but also develops the higher service splice requirements of CalTrans and exceeds 90 percent x specified ultimate strength of ASTM A615 Grade 60 or ASTM A615M Grade 420. By virtue of the use of rolled threads, the BPI BARSPLICER XP provides Xtra Performance, where needed, for applications involving high stress reversal or fatigue protocols.

TYPE OF TEST
STATIC SLIP CYCLIC LOAD SLIP STRESS REVERSAL FATIGUE TENSILE

PROTOCOL
LESS THAN 0.010 AFTER UNLOADING FROM 0.50 fy (30 ksi) TENSION TO 0.05 fy (3 ksi). 100 CYCLES 0.05 fy (3 ksi) TO 0.90 fy (54 ksi). LESS THAN 0.010 SLIP-VALUE. 10,000 CYCLES FROM 25 ksi COMPRESSION TO +25 ksi TENSION. 1,000,000 CYCLES 0.20 fy (12 ksi) TENSION TO 0.40 fy (24 ksi) TENSION. EXCEED 125% fy = STRESS OF 75,000 psi CALTRANS SERVICE SPLICE = STRESS OF 80,000 psi MIN. EXCEED 90% fu = STRESS OF 81,000 psi

PASS PASS PASS PASS PASS

HOW TO SPECIFY Specific: Mechanical rebar splices shall be the BPI BarSplicer XP System as manufactured and identified by BarSplice Products, Inc., Beavercreek, OH. [Specify dimensions A, B, C, D] BPI BarSplicer XP Dimensions A, B, C, D
A

Generic: Mechanical dowel bar splices shall be preapproved fabricated from ASTM A615 Grade 60 rebar to the required dimensions [Specify dimensions A, B, C, D] and shall consist of a threaded setting bar with [optional flanged] coupling and a threaded splice bar. Threads on the bar shall be rolled Unified American National Coarse of the same nominal diameter as the bar.

SETTING BAR B

SPLICE BAR D

NOTE: MANY OTHER SHAPES ARE POSSIBLE For locations where rebars have a bend or offset and cannot be rotated, the BPI Barsplicer XP Position Coupler System may be used.
While the information contained in this document is believed to be accurate at the time of publication, BPI reserves the right to make changes, design modifications, corrections and other revisions as it sees fit, without notice. All products described herein are supplied in accordance with BPIs standard Terms and Conditions of Sale. This document is of a promotional nature only. Aspects of structural design, evaluation of product fitness for use, suitability or similar attributes are the responsibility of others.

Tel: (937) 275-8700

BarSplice Products, Inc., 4900 Webster Street, Dayton OH 45414, USA Fax: (937) 275-9566 E-mail: bar@barsplice.com

Rev:B 7/18/03