Reinforcing device of constructional engineering structure

By designing a structural reinforcement device for building engineering including reinforced steel bars and split hoop components, the problems of cumbersome and low efficiency during the existing adhesive steel reinforcement construction are solved, and the rapid fixation of reinforced steel bars and effective reinforcement of building structures are achieved.

CN222949542UActive Publication Date: 2025-06-06HEILONGJIANG FORESTRY DESIGN INST
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Application Number
CN202422159491.6
Authority / Receiving Office
CN · China
Patent Type
Utility models(China)
Current Assignee / Owner
Filing Date
2024-09-03
Publication Date
2025-06-06
Estimated Expiration
2034-09-03

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Technical Problem

During the existing adhesive steel reinforcement construction, the bonding of the bottom reinforcement steel strip requires the use of scaffolding and hydraulic devices or a large number of drilling holes to use expansion bolts, resulting in cumbersome construction and low efficiency.

Method used

A reinforcement device for a construction engineering structure is designed, including reinforced steel bars and split hoop components. Through the cooperation of the end pressing fixing component and split hoop components, the reinforced steel bars are directly pressurized and fixed, avoiding dependence on the U-shaped hoop.

Benefits of technology

It improves construction efficiency, simplifies the installation process of reinforced steel bars, reduces dependence on scaffolding and hydraulic devices, and enhances the load-bearing capacity and stiffness of the building structure.

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Abstract

The utility model discloses a reinforcing device of a constructional engineering structure, which relates to the technical field of reinforcing devices and comprises a reinforcing steel bar, the reinforcing steel bar is arranged at the bottom of a constructional structural beam, and end pressurization fixing components are arranged at two ends of the reinforcing steel bar. The end pressurization fixing assemblies are fixedly installed on walls at the bottoms of the two ends of the building structural beam, a plurality of split hoop assemblies are arranged at the bottoms of the reinforcing steel bars and comprise pressurization strips, fixing strips are arranged at the tops of the two ends of each pressurization strip, and the fixing strips are fixedly connected with the side faces of the building structural beam. A connecting piece is arranged at the bottom of the fixing strip, a second fixing hole is formed in the middle of the connecting piece, third fixing holes are formed in the two ends of the pressurizing strip, a first screw is inserted into the second fixing hole and the third fixing holes in a penetrating mode, and a second nut is in threaded connection with the bottom of the first screw. According to the utility model, the construction efficiency can be effectively improved, and the practical value is higher.
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Technical Field

[0001] The utility model relates to the technical field of reinforcement devices, in particular to a reinforcement device for a building engineering structure. Background Art

[0002] The construction engineering structure refers to the support system of a building or structure. It is composed of various components and is used to bear and transfer loads to ensure the safety and stability of the entire building. The main function of the construction engineering structure is to support the weight of the building itself, the service load and the external load. The structural design needs to consider factors such as mechanical principles, material properties, and construction technology. The reinforcement device refers to a device or system used to improve or restore the safety, stability and bearing capacity of the existing building structure. The construction engineering structure reinforcement method usually adopts bonded steel reinforcement, which uses high-performance epoxy resin adhesives to bond the steel plate to the outside of the building structure, so that the steel plate and concrete form a unified whole, thereby playing a reinforcement role.

[0003] Based on the above, the inventor of the present invention discovered the following problems: During the current steel bonding reinforcement construction process, the bonding of the bottom reinforcing steel bars requires the use of scaffolding and hydraulic devices to pressurize the steel bars, or the use of expansion bolts to connect and pressurize a large number of holes in the steel bars and the bottom of the beam. Both methods are relatively cumbersome, and it is also necessary to wait for the adhesive of the reinforcing steel bars to solidify before bonding U-shaped hoops for further reinforcement, resulting in low construction efficiency and inconvenience in use.

[0004] Therefore, in view of this, research and improvement are conducted on the existing structure and defects, and a reinforcement device for a building engineering structure is provided, in order to achieve a purpose with greater practical value. Utility Model Content

[0005] The purpose of the utility model is to provide a reinforcement device for a building engineering structure to solve the problems raised in the above background technology.

[0006] A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure comprises a reinforcement steel bar, wherein the reinforcement steel bar is arranged at the bottom of a building structure beam, and end pressure fixing assemblies are provided at both ends of the reinforcement steel bar, and the end pressure fixing assemblies are fixedly installed on the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, and a plurality of split hoop assemblies are provided at the bottom of the reinforcement steel bar, and the split hoop assemblies comprise a pressure bar, wherein the pressure bar is arranged at the bottom of the reinforcement steel bar, and fixing bars are provided at the top of both ends of the pressure bar, and the fixing bar is fixedly connected to the side of the building structure beam, and a connecting plate is provided at the bottom of the fixing bar, and a second fixing hole is opened in the middle of the connecting plate, and a third fixing hole is opened at both ends of the pressure bar, and a first screw is inserted into the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole, and a second nut is threadedly connected to the bottom of the first screw.

[0007] By adopting the above technical scheme, the reinforcing steel bar is arranged at the bottom of the building structure beam, so that the good tensile strength of the reinforcing steel bar can enhance the bearing capacity and rigidity of the building structure, thereby playing a reinforcing role; the end pressure fixing components are provided at both ends of the reinforcing steel bar, and the end pressure fixing components are fixedly installed on the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, so that the end pressure fixing components can pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel bar at both ends of the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar; the fixing bar is fixedly connected to the side of the building structure beam, so that the split hoop component is fixedly connected to the building structure beam, so as to facilitate the split hoop assembly to pressurize and fix the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar; a first screw is inserted through the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole, and a second nut is threadedly connected to the bottom of the first screw, so that the first screw and the second nut can fix the pressure bar on the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar, pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel bar, which is conducive to directly pressurizing and fixing the reinforcing steel bar when the device is installed, and there is no need to install a U-shaped hoop for fixing, which can effectively improve the construction efficiency.

[0008] Furthermore, two first fixing holes are provided in the middle of the fixing strip, a first embedded screw is inserted into the first fixing hole, and a first nut is threadedly connected to one end of the first embedded screw.

[0009] By adopting the above technical solution, a first embedded screw is inserted through the first fixing hole, and one end of the first embedded screw is threadedly connected to a first nut, which facilitates the fixed connection between the fixing bar and the side of the building structure beam, and facilitates the split hoop assembly to pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel bar.

[0010] Furthermore, the end pressure fixing assembly includes a fixing seat, two reinforcing ribs are fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom end of the fixing seat, and a threaded sleeve is provided on the top between the two reinforcing ribs.

[0011] By adopting the above technical solution and setting the reinforcing ribs, it is convenient to improve the overall strength and compressive resistance of the fixing seat, which is conducive to the stable fixation of the reinforced steel bar.

[0012] Furthermore, fourth fixing holes are opened on both sides of the bottom end of the fixing seat, a second embedded screw is inserted into the fourth fixing hole, and a third nut is threadedly connected to one end of the second embedded screw.

[0013] By adopting the above technical solution, a second embedded screw is inserted through the fourth fixing hole, and one end of the second embedded screw is threadedly connected to a third nut, which facilitates the fixing installation of the fixing seat and the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, and facilitates the end pressure fixing assembly to fix and pressurize the reinforcing steel bar.

[0014] Furthermore, an insert block is slidably connected to the top of the fixing seat, and a lifting block is slidably connected to the top of the insert block.

[0015] By adopting the above technical solution, an insert block is slidably connected to the top of the fixed seat, and a lifting block is slidably connected to the top of the insert block, so that when the insert block slides toward one end of the wall, the lifting block can be lifted upward, thereby fixing and pressurizing the end of the reinforcing steel bar.

[0016] Furthermore, a threaded rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of one end of the insert block, and the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve.

[0017] By adopting the above technical solution, a threaded rod is rotatably connected to the bottom of one end of the plug block, and the threaded rod is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve, so that the threaded rod can be rotated by a workpiece, thereby driving the plug block to move toward one end of the wall.

[0018] Furthermore, a first guide slide block is provided on the top of the fixing seat, a first guide slide groove is provided on the bottom of the insert block, and the first guide slide block is slidably connected to the first guide slide groove.

[0019] By adopting the above technical solution, the first guide slider is slidably connected to the first guide slot, which facilitates guiding and limiting the sliding between the insert block and the fixed seat, making the sliding between the insert block and the fixed seat more stable.

[0020] Furthermore, a second guide slide block is provided at the top of the insert block, a second guide slot is provided at the bottom of the lift block, and the second guide slide block is slidably connected to the second guide slot.

[0021] By adopting the above technical solution, the second guide slider is slidably connected with the second guide slot, which facilitates the limiting and guiding of the sliding between the insert block and the lifting block, making the sliding between the insert block and the lifting block more stable.

[0022] Furthermore, the top of the reinforcing steel bar and the side of the split hoop assembly facing the building structure beam are coated with epoxy resin adhesive, and the outer sides of the reinforcing steel bar, the split hoop assembly and the end pressure fixing assembly are coated with anti-rust paint.

[0023] By adopting the above technical scheme, through the setting of epoxy resin adhesive and anti-rust paint, it is convenient for the epoxy resin adhesive to bond the device and the building structure beam into a whole, thereby improving the overall strength of the building structure. The anti-rust paint can play a role in rust and corrosion prevention, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the device.

[0024] Compared with the prior art, the beneficial effects of the utility model are as follows: by arranging the reinforcing steel bar at the bottom of the building structure beam, it is convenient to enhance the bearing capacity and rigidity of the building structure with the good tensile strength of the reinforcing steel bar, thereby playing a reinforcing role; by providing end head pressure fixing components at both ends of the reinforcing steel bar, the end head pressure fixing components are fixedly installed on the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, so that the end head pressure fixing components can pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel bar at both ends of the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar; by fixing the fixing bar and the side of the building structure beam, it is convenient to fix the split hoop component with the building structure beam, so that it is convenient for the split hoop component to pressurize and fix the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar; a first screw is inserted through the second fixing hole and the third fixing hole, and a second nut is threadedly connected to the bottom of the first screw, so that the first screw and the second nut can fix the pressure bar on the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar, pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel bar, which is beneficial to directly pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel bar when the device is installed, and there is no need to install a U-shaped hoop for fixing, which can effectively improve the construction efficiency. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0025] Figure 1 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of a reinforcement device for a building engineering structure of the utility model;

[0026] Figure 2 It is a side view of the split hoop assembly of the utility model;

[0027] Figure 3 It is an exploded view of the split hoop assembly of the utility model;

[0028] Figure 4 It is an exploded view of the end pressurization and fixing assembly of the utility model;

[0029] Figure 5 It is a three-dimensional structural schematic diagram of the hair plug block.

[0030] In the figure: 101, reinforcing steel bar; 102, split hoop assembly; 10201, fixing bar; 10202, first fixing hole; 10203, first embedded screw; 10204, first nut; 10205, connecting piece; 10206, second fixing hole; 10207, first screw; 10208, second nut; 10209, pressure bar; 10210, third fixing hole; 103, end pressure fixing assembly; 10301. fixing seat; 10302. fourth fixing hole; 10303. second embedded screw; 10304. reinforcing rib; 10305. threaded sleeve; 10306. first guide slider; 10307. insert block; 10308. threaded rod; 10309. first guide slot; 10310. lifting block; 10311. second guide slot; 10312. second guide slider; 10313. third nut. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0031] The following will be combined with the drawings in the embodiments of the utility model to clearly and completely describe the technical solutions in the embodiments of the utility model. Obviously, the described embodiments are only part of the embodiments of the utility model, not all of the embodiments. Based on the embodiments in the utility model, all other embodiments obtained by ordinary technicians in this field without creative work are within the scope of protection of the utility model.

[0032] See also Figure 1-Figure 5 The utility model provides a technical solution: a reinforcement device for a building engineering structure, including a reinforcement steel bar 101, the reinforcement steel bar 101 is arranged at the bottom of the building structure beam, and the reinforcement steel bar 101 is arranged at the bottom of the building structure beam, so that the good tensile strength of the reinforcement steel bar 101 can enhance the bearing capacity and rigidity of the building structure, thereby playing a reinforcement role, and the two ends of the reinforcement steel bar 101 are provided with end pressure fixing components 103, and the end pressure fixing components 103 are fixedly installed on the wall at the bottom of the two ends of the building structure beam. The end pressure fixing assembly 103 is fixedly installed on the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, so that the end pressure fixing assembly 103 can pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel bar 101 at both ends of the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar 101. The bottom of the reinforcing steel bar 101 is provided with a plurality of split hoop assemblies 102, and the split hoop assembly 102 includes a pressure bar 10209, and the pressure bar 10209 is arranged at the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar 101. The top of the two ends of the pressure bar 10209 is provided with a fixing bar 10201, and the fixing bar 10201 is fixedly connected to the side of the building structure beam, and the fixing bar 10201 is fixedly connected to the side of the building structure beam. 0201 is fixedly connected to the side of the building structure beam, which is convenient for fixing the split hoop assembly 102 to the building structure beam, so as to facilitate the split hoop assembly 102 to pressurize and fix the bottom of the reinforcement steel bar 101. A connecting piece 10205 is provided at the bottom of the fixing bar 10201, and a second fixing hole 10206 is opened in the middle of the connecting piece 10205. A third fixing hole 10210 is opened at both ends of the pressure bar 10209. A first screw 10207 is inserted into the second fixing hole 10206 and the third fixing hole 10210. The bottom of the first screw 10207 is threadedly connected to the A second nut 10208 is connected, and a first screw rod 10207 is inserted through the second fixing hole 10206 and the third fixing hole 10210. The bottom of the first screw rod 10207 is threadedly connected to the second nut 10208, so that the first screw rod 10207 and the second nut 10208 can fix the pressure strip 10209 on the bottom of the reinforcing steel strip 101, and pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel strip 101, which is beneficial to directly pressurize and fix the reinforcing steel strip 101 when the device is installed, and there is no need to install a U-shaped hoop for fixing, which can effectively improve the construction efficiency.

[0033] Among them, two first fixing holes 10202 are opened in the middle of the fixing strip 10201, and the first embedded screw 10203 is inserted inside the first fixing hole 10202, and one end of the first embedded screw 10203 is threadedly connected with the first nut 10204. The first embedded screw 10203 is inserted through the first fixing hole 10202, and one end of the first embedded screw 10203 is threadedly connected with the first nut 10204, which is convenient for fixing the fixing strip 10201 to the side of the building structure beam, and convenient for the split hoop assembly 102 to pressurize and fix the reinforcement steel bar 101.

[0034] Among them, the end pressure fixing component 103 includes a fixing seat 10301, and two reinforcing ribs 10304 are fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom end of the fixing seat 10301. A threaded sleeve 10305 is provided on the top between the two reinforcing ribs 10304. Through the setting of the reinforcing ribs 10304, it is convenient to improve the overall strength and compressive resistance of the fixing seat 10301, which is conducive to the stable fixation of the reinforced steel bar 101.

[0035] Among them, fourth fixing holes 10302 are opened on both sides of the bottom of the fixing seat 10301, and the second embedded screw 10303 is inserted inside the fourth fixing hole 10302, and one end of the second embedded screw 10303 is threadedly connected with the third nut 10313. A second embedded screw 10303 is inserted through the fourth fixing hole 10302, and one end of the second embedded screw 10303 is threadedly connected with the third nut 10313, which is convenient for fixing the fixing seat 10301 to the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, and convenient for the end pressure fixing component 103 to fix and pressurize the reinforcement steel bar 101.

[0036] Among them, the top of the fixed seat 10301 is slidably connected with the plug block 10307, ​​and the top of the plug block 10307 is slidably connected with the lifting block 10310. The top of the fixed seat 10301 is slidably connected with the plug block 10307, ​​and the top of the plug block 10307 is slidably connected with the lifting block 10310, so that when the plug block 10307 slides toward one end of the wall, the lifting block 10310 can be lifted upward, thereby fixing and pressurizing the end of the reinforcement steel bar 101.

[0037] Among them, the bottom of one end of the plug block 10307 is rotatably connected with a threaded rod 10308, and the threaded rod 10308 is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve 10305. The bottom of one end of the plug block 10307 is rotatably connected with the threaded rod 10308, and the threaded rod 10308 is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve 10305, so that the threaded rod 10308 can be rotated using a workpiece, thereby driving the plug block 10307 to move toward one end of the wall.

[0038] Among them, a first guide slider 10306 is provided on the top of the fixed seat 10301, and a first guide groove 10309 is opened at the bottom of the plug block 10307. The first guide slider 10306 is slidably connected to the first guide groove 10309. The sliding connection between the first guide slider 10306 and the first guide groove 10309 facilitates the guiding and limiting of the sliding between the plug block 10307 and the fixed seat 10301, making the sliding between the plug block 10307 and the fixed seat 10301 more stable.

[0039] Among them, a second guide slider 10312 is provided on the top of the plug block 10307, ​​and a second guide groove 10311 is opened at the bottom of the lifting block 10310. The second guide slider 10312 is slidably connected to the second guide groove 10311. The sliding connection between the second guide slider 10312 and the second guide groove 10311 is convenient for limiting and guiding the sliding between the plug block 10307 and the lifting block 10310, so that the sliding between the plug block 10307 and the lifting block 10310 is more stable.

[0040] Among them, the top of the reinforcing steel bar 101 and the side of the split hoop assembly 102 facing the building structure beam are coated with epoxy resin adhesive, and the outer sides of the reinforcing steel bar 101, the split hoop assembly 102 and the end pressure fixing assembly 103 are coated with anti-rust paint. Through the setting of epoxy resin adhesive and anti-rust paint, it is convenient for the epoxy resin adhesive to bond the device and the building structure beam into a whole, thereby improving the overall strength of the building structure. The anti-rust paint can play a role in rust and corrosion prevention, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the device. Specifically, the working principle of the reinforcement device of the building engineering structure is as follows: when in use, the epoxy resin adhesive and the anti-rust paint are provided, so that the epoxy resin adhesive can bond the device to the building structure beam into a whole, thereby improving the overall strength of the building structure; the anti-rust paint can play a role in rust prevention and corrosion prevention, which is beneficial to improving the service life of the device; a first embedded screw 10203 is inserted through the first fixing hole 10202, and one end of the first embedded screw 10203 is threadedly connected with a first nut 10204, which is convenient for fixing The strip 10201 is fixedly connected to the side of the building structure beam, which is convenient for the split hoop assembly 102 to pressurize and fix the reinforcement steel strip 101. A second embedded screw 10303 is inserted through the fourth fixing hole 10302. One end of the second embedded screw 10303 is threadedly connected with a third nut 10313, which is convenient for fixing and installing the fixing seat 10301 to the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, and the end pressure fixing assembly 103 is convenient for fixing and pressurizing the reinforcement steel strip 101. Through the second fixing hole 10206 and The third fixing hole 10210 is provided with a first screw 10207 inserted therein, and the bottom of the first screw 10207 is threadedly connected with a second nut 10208, so that the first screw 10207 and the second nut 10208 can fix the pressure strip 10209 on the bottom of the reinforcement steel strip 101, and pressurize and fix the reinforcement steel strip 101, which is beneficial for directly pressurizing and fixing the reinforcement steel strip 101 when the device is installed, and there is no need to install a U-shaped hoop for fixing, which can effectively improve the construction efficiency. The bottom of the end is rotatably connected with a threaded rod 10308, and the threaded rod 10308 is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve 10305, so that the threaded rod 10308 can be rotated by a workpiece, thereby driving the plug block 10307 to move toward one end of the wall. The plug block 10307 is slidably connected to the top of the fixed seat 10301, and the top of the plug block 10307 is slidably connected with a lifting block 10310, so that when the plug block 10307 slides toward one end of the wall, the lifting block 10310 can be lifted upward, thereby fixing and pressurizing the end of the reinforcing steel bar 101.

[0041] The above description is only the preferred implementation of the utility model, and is not intended to limit the utility model. For those skilled in the art, the utility model can have various modifications and changes. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the utility model shall be included in the protection scope of the utility model.

Claims

1. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure, characterized in that: The invention comprises a reinforcing steel bar (101), wherein the reinforcing steel bar (101) is arranged at the bottom of a building structure beam, and end pressure fixing components (103) are arranged at both ends of the reinforcing steel bar (101), and the end pressure fixing components (103) are fixedly installed on the wall at the bottom of both ends of the building structure beam, and a plurality of split hoop components (102) are arranged at the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar (101), and the split hoop components (102) include a pressure bar (10209), and the pressure bar (10209) is arranged at the bottom of the reinforcing steel bar (101), and the tops of both ends of the pressure bar (10209) are provided with fixing components. The fixing strip (10201) is fixedly connected to the side of the building structure beam, a connecting piece (10205) is provided at the bottom of the fixing strip (10201), a second fixing hole (10206) is provided in the middle of the connecting piece (10205), third fixing holes (10210) are provided at both ends of the pressure strip (10209), a first screw (10207) is inserted inside the second fixing hole (10206) and the third fixing hole (10210), and a second nut (10208) is threadedly connected to the bottom of the first screw (10207).

2. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: Two first fixing holes (10202) are provided in the middle of the fixing strip (10201), a first embedded screw (10203) is inserted into the first fixing hole (10202), and a first nut (10204) is threadedly connected to one end of the first embedded screw (10203).

3. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The end pressure fixing assembly (103) comprises a fixing seat (10301), two reinforcing ribs (10304) are fixedly installed in the middle of the bottom end of the fixing seat (10301), and a threaded sleeve (10305) is provided at the top between the two reinforcing ribs (10304).

4. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 3, characterized in that: The fixing seat (10301) is provided with fourth fixing holes (10302) on both sides of the bottom end, and a second embedded screw (10303) is inserted into the fourth fixing hole (10302), and one end of the second embedded screw (10303) is threadedly connected with a third nut (10313).

5. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 4, characterized in that: The top of the fixing seat (10301) is slidably connected to an insert block (10307), and the top of the insert block (10307) is slidably connected to a lifting block (10310).

6. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 5, characterized in that: A threaded rod (10308) is rotatably connected to the bottom of one end of the insert block (10307), and the threaded rod (10308) is threadedly connected to the threaded sleeve (10305).

7. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 6, characterized in that: A first guide slide block (10306) is provided on the top of the fixing seat (10301), and a first guide groove (10309) is provided on the bottom of the insert block (10307), and the first guide slide block (10306) is slidably connected to the first guide groove (10309).

8. A reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 7, characterized in that: A second guide slide block (10312) is provided on the top of the insert block (10307), and a second guide groove (10311) is provided on the bottom of the lifting block (10310), and the second guide slide block (10312) is slidably connected to the second guide groove (10311).

9. The reinforcement device for a building engineering structure according to claim 1, characterized in that: The top of the reinforcing steel bar (101) and the side of the split hoop assembly (102) facing the building structure beam are coated with epoxy resin adhesive, and the outer sides of the reinforcing steel bar (101), the split hoop assembly (102) and the end pressure fixing assembly (103) are coated with anti-rust paint.