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HALFEN HIT INSULATED BALCONY CONNECTION

CO N C R E T E

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Introduc tion

Thermal bridging problems can lead to mold growth, condensation and higher utility costs
Uninsulated balcony Climate change, the cost of energy, and mold growth are issues increasingly directing building design. One of the related environmental building design issues is thermal bridging, where the internal building environment becomes compromised due to a thermal connection (or bridge) with the building exterior.
5 F 68 F

In cold weather thermal bridging can lead to a cooling of areas of the interior structure leading to following areas of concern for designers: Thermal bridge conditions are commonly created by concrete balconies and n walls. In these situations the concrete slabs and walls of the structure are extended through the building faade eectively making a thermal connection between the exterior and interior of the building. In hot weather this can lead to high energy costs as air conditioning tries to compensate for the warm areas created within interior structure. Risk of interior mold growth Risk of condensation Risk of concrete cracking under thermal movement High energy costs High CO2 emissions Increased lifetime building maintenance costs

Balcony with HIT element

The HIT solution

Simple to install, HIT insulated connections are designed to minimize thermal bridging at balconies and n walls. They are available for dierent concrete thicknesses and dierent loading conditions. Integral re protection is also available.

68 F

5 F

Typical HALFEN HIT insulated connections

Denite thermal separation between oor slab and balcony Signicantly reduced risk of interior mold growth Signicantly reduced risk of condensation Reduced risk of concrete cracking Reduced energy costs Reduced CO2 emissions Reduced lifetime building maintenance costs

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Content s HIT Solutions for each condition

Simple cantilever & propped balconies

HIT-BX HIT-BX-MOD HIT-BX-ECK HIT-BF
HIT-BX HIT-BX-MOD
HIT-BX / HIT-BF

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HIT-BX Q

HIT-BD

HIT-BX-ECK

HIT-BQ HIT-BQ

HIT-BF-MOD HIT-BQ HIT-BXQ HIT-BD

HIT-BX

HIT-BX-MOD

n HIT-BX-MOD
balcony

balcony

balcony

Stepped cantilever balconies and privac y fin walls

HIT-BX-HV HIT-BF-HV HIT-BX-BH HIT-BF-BH HIT-WT
Balcony

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HIT-BX-HV HIT-BF-HV

oor slab

oor slab
HIT oor to balcony connection units

balcony

HIT-BX-BH * or HIT-BX-HV *

balcony
balcony
privacy wall privacy wall

Floor slab

HIT-BX-BH HIT-BF-BH

* Also available in designation HIT-BF -BH/-HV. For more information see page 4.

Other t ypical applications

HIT-OT
HIT-OT HIT-FT
parapet

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parapet

walkway

HIT-AT HIT-BX-WU HIT-BF-WU

HIT-FT HIT-AT HIT-BX-WU / HIT-BF-WU

corbel

oor slab

oor slab

wall

oor slab

Fur ther design considerations

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Features and benefit s

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Pic ture galler y

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Simple cantilever and propped balconies

Selec tion of produc t t ypes HIT- BX , HIT- BX- MOD, HIT- BF & HIT- BF - MOD
Simple cantilever and propped balconies produce dierent load requirements depending on the design. The types of HIT insulated connectors illustrated in this section are the most common congurations to accommodate these variations. However, the HIT platform is extremely adaptable so design changes are easy to make on a project basis in consultation with HALFEN. HIT-BX and HIT-BX-MOD are the most commonly used types. They are suitable for cantilever balconies in several design congurations including the two examples illustrated below.

HIT-BX

HIT-BX-MOD

balcony

n HIT-BX-MOD balcony

HIT-BX and HIT-BX-MOD

HIT-BX and HIT-BX-MOD are suitable for load conditions with the adjacent shear and moment vectors.
moment & shear

HIT-BX

balcony HIT-BX standard length 1000 mm (39-3/8) HIT-BX-MOD standard length 200 mm (8)

cavity wall

slab

HIT-BF and HIT-BF-MOD

HIT-BF / HIT-BF-MOD are supplied with a separated upper and lower element shown in blue in the illustration below. They are typically used for cantilever balconies in similar load applications to types HIT-BX & HIT-BX-MOD, but are used in situations where it is more convenient to install in two stages. These situations include certain types of precast construction, and designs with highly concentrated reinforcement.
Shear and moment vectors
moment & shear

HIT-BF and HIT-BF-MOD upper element

HIT-BF standard length 1000 mm (39-3/8) HIT-BX-MOD standard length 200 mm (8) balcony

HIT lower element

cavity wall

slab

HIT-BD

HIT-BD units are capable of supporting both positive and negative moment and shear loads. They are typically used in tall structures where high windloads can exceed the self weight of the balcony.
Shear and moment vectors
moment & shear

HIT-BD balcony slab

HIT-BD standard length 1000 mm (39-3/8)

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Simple cantilever and propped balconies

Selec tion of produc t t ypes HIT- BX- ECK , HIT- BQ & HIT- BQ

HIT-BX-ECK

HIT-BX-ECK units are used at wrap-around external corners. In this example they are used in conjunction with HIT-BX- MOD and HIT-BX units.
moment and shear vectors
moment & shear

balcony cavity wall

slab

Standard HIT external corner unit Length = 680 mm (26 - 3/4) Height = 180 mm - 250 mm (7- 10)

HIT-BX

HIT-BX-MOD

balcony

HIT-BQ

Propped balconies can induce varying types of shear load on the connection. HIT-BQ units are normally used in conditions with both positive and negative shear loads. HIT-BQ units are normally used at propped balconies in simple shear load conditions.
shear vector
shear

HIT-BQ

balcony

cavity wall

slab

HIT-BQ Standard HIT unit Length = 1000 mm (39-3/8") standard unit

HIT-BQ cut unit

balcony

HIT-BQ
shear vectors
shear

HIT-BQ

balcony

cavity wall

slab

HIT-BQ standard unit Standard HIT unit Length = 1000 mm (39-3/8)

HIT-BQ cut unit

balcony

HIT-BX-ECK

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Stepped cantilever balconies and privac y fin walls

Selec tion of produc t t ypes HIT- BX- HV, HIT- BX- BH, HIT- BF - HV, HIT- BF - BH

HIT-BX-HV

HIT-BX-HV and HIT-BX-BH units are normally used for connections at stepped cantilever balconies with moment and positive shear loads. HIT-BX-HV types are used when the level of the balcony is set lower than the oor slab. HIT-BX-BH types are used when the level of the balcony is set higher than the oor slab. HIT-BX-HV
Moment and shear vectors
moment & shear

3-1/2" - 7-1/2"

slab

balcony
cavity wall 8-3/4" min.
10cm BH10 15cm BH15

Standard HIT unit Length = 1000 mm (39-3/8")

HIT-BX-BH

HIT-BX-BH
Moment and shear vectors
moment & shear

4" or 6"

balcony

slab
cavity wall 8-3/4" min.

Standard HIT unit Length = 1000 mm (39-3/8")

If required, HIT-BX-HV and HIT-BX-BH units are also available as two-part assemblies under the sales codes HIT-BF-HV and HIT-BF-BH.

HIT BX/BF-HV or HIT-BX/BF-BH

HIT-WT

HIT- WT units are normally used for connecting projecting concrete walls or vertical ns. The walls can either be associated with the balcony as shown below or independent vertical concrete features.

Plan of application example

Standard HIT unit Length = 150 - 250 mm (6 - 10) Height = 1500 - 3500 mm (53 - 138)

oor slab
HIT oor to balcony connection units

Section of wall at HIT-WT

Concrete Concrete

section left

balcony
privacy wall privacy wall

inside

outside

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Other t ypical HIT applications

Selec tion of produc t t ypes HIT- OT, HIT- F T HIT- AT, HIT- BX / BF -WO, HIT- BX / BF -WU

Corbels and parapets

HIT-OT
slab
Normal insulation between HIT units

corbel

Standard HIT unit Length = 300 mm (12")

HIT-OT

HIT-OT

HIT-OT

corbel

cavity wall

slab

HIT-FT
slab
Normal insulation between HIT units

parapet

Standard HIT unit Length = 300 mm (12")

HIT-FT

HIT-FT

HIT-FT

parapet

cavity wall

slab

HIT-AT

parapet

slab
Normal insulation between HIT units

parapet
HIT-AT HIT-AT HIT-AT

slab Standard HIT unit Length = 300 mm (12")

Canopies and walkways

HIT-BX-WO
wall
wall
HIT-BX-WO

canopy or walkway

canopy or walkway
8-3/4" min.

Standard HIT unit Length = 1000 mm (39-3/8")

HIT-BX-WU
canopy or walkway

wall
HIT-BX-WU

wall

canopy or walkway
Standard HIT unit Length = 1000 mm (39-3/8")
8-3/4" min.

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Fur ther design considerations

Dew point, fire protec tion, and noise reduc tion

Dew point To reduce the possibility of mold and the development of condensation the temperature of all surfaces within the living space have to be kept above the dew point. The dew point temperature varies according to the temperature and relative humidity of the living space. In the example indicated in the graph the dew point occurs at 54 F when the room temperature is 68 F and the humidity is 60 %. HIT Insulated Balcony Connections play an important role in enabling the temperature of the internal structure to be maintained above the dew point, but the insulation values of other external construction materials also have to be carefully considered for ecient design. HALFEN design sta will be pleased to assist in this assessment.

Dew point diagram

tem pe rat ur e7 7 F Ro om

68 64
Dew point temperature [F]

61 57 54

te m pe ra tu re

68 F

o Ro
50 46 43

re tu ra pe m te

Relative humidity in the room

Fire protection HIT Insulated Balcony Connections are available with or without re protection board. Ninety minute or two hour re protection designs are available, and it is recommended that these designs are developed in consultation with HALFEN design sta.
Fire protection boards

Sound reduction HIT Insulated Balcony Connections can contribute to sound reduction in sensitive areas such as walkways. Independent tests according to international standards such as ISO 140 and ISO 717 have been performed on a number of HIT types. The sound insulation properties vary according to the type and dimensions of the HIT product selected, but typical sound reduction is in the region of 11 dB. HALFEN design sta will be pleased to assist in assessing noise reduction of HIT products on a project basis.

Sound reduction test report for HIT Type BX-12/10-20

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Features and benefit s

Rea sons to selec t the HIT s ystem for your nex t design

Comprehensive engineering support HALFEN engineers will be pleased to assist with detailed design, and product selection to suit the requirements of each project.

Wide range of products Many versions of HIT Insulated Balcony Connections can be provided. The range enables a great variety of concrete thicknesses, shapes, and load congurations to be safely supported.

Long term energy savings Concrete elements with HIT units can be 10 to 15 times more thermally ecient than normal concrete.

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Long term maintenance savings Less damage from condensation and mold growth produces lower maintenance costs.

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Health benets Reducing condensation and mold growth produces a healthier environment for the building occupants.

Environmental Benets Heat emissions from buildings and the release of carbon dioxide from the burning of fossil fuels used to heat and cool them are contributing factors to climate change. HIT Insulated Balcony Connections can contribute to a reduction in the environmental impact.

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Pic ture galler y

Pa st projec t s that have used the HIT System illustrating the range of application

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