Bonding system

Abstract

When the coupling rebars respectively protruding from the floor slabs are mechanically joined to each other by the coupling member, it is not easy to suppress positional deviation of the coupling member with respect to the coupling rebars.SOLUTION: The joint system 1 joins a pair of plate-shaped segments 10,20 with the facing parts 12,22 of the pair of plate-shaped segments 10,20 facing each other. The joining system 1 includes the joining member 500 that mechanically joins the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50, and the joining member 500 includes the first restriction portion 630 capable of restricting the second contact member 700 from moving in the direction different from the direction in which the second contact member 700 is pressed toward the second loop-shaped portion 50 when the wedge member 800 is fitted between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 130. And a second regulation part 730 capable of regulating the movement of the first contact member 600 in a direction different from the direction of being pressed toward the first loop-shaped part 40.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 4

Description

[Technical Field]

[0001] The present invention relates to a joining system for joining a pair of plate-like segments. [Background technology]

[0002] Patent Document 1 discloses a joint structure for joining multiple precast deck slabs together. In this joint structure, multiple joint rebars extend from the end face of each precast deck slab, and the multiple joint rebars are spaced apart in the width direction of the deck slab end face. When erecting the precast deck slabs, the joint rebars on one precast deck slab side and the joint rebars on the other precast deck slab side are arranged so that they are alternately positioned in the direction perpendicular to the bridge axis (the width direction of the deck slab end face), and a filler material such as concrete is filled between the end faces of the precast deck slabs.

[0003] According to Patent Document 1, the joint rebars are connected to each other by a filler material such as concrete. Therefore, if the filler material such as concrete deteriorates, the axial force transmission between the joint rebars and the filler material may become insufficient. As a result, the joint strength between the deck slabs may decrease.

[0004] In response to this, Patent Document 2 discloses a deck slab connection structure that includes connecting rebars that protrude from each deck slab and tensioning members that connect the connecting rebars together (see Figures 4 and 9). In this connection structure, the tensioning members are inserted into flat spaces formed by overlapping the connecting rebars. When connecting the connecting rebars together, the tensioning members are pressed against each connecting rebar.

[0005] According to Patent Document 2, although the connecting rebars are mechanically joined by tensioning members, there is a risk that the tensioning members may become misaligned relative to the connecting rebars when pressed against the connecting rebars. This may result in insufficient axial force transmission between the connecting rebars and the tensioning members. As a result, there is a risk that the joint strength between the deck slabs may be reduced. [Prior art documents] [Patent documents]

[0006] [Patent Document 1] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2019-2164 [Patent Document 2] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 49-21917 [Patent Document 3] Japanese Patent Application Publication No. 2022-94927 Summary of the Invention [Problem to be solved by the invention]

[0007] When connecting reinforcing bars protruding from each deck slab are mechanically joined together with connecting members, it is not easy to prevent the connecting members from shifting in position relative to the connecting reinforcing bars. [Means for solving the problem]

[0008] One aspect of the present invention is a joining system that joins a first plate segment and a second plate segment by arranging opposing portions of the first plate segment and the second plate segment together. The joining system includes a first loop-shaped portion that protrudes from the opposing portion of the first plate segment and opens in a first intersecting direction that intersects the opposing direction of the first plate segment and the second plate segment, a second loop-shaped portion that protrudes from the opposing portion of the second plate segment and opens in a second intersecting direction that intersects the opposing direction, and a metal joining member that mechanically joins the first loop-shaped portion and the second loop-shaped portion. The joining member includes a first contact member that is inserted into the opening of the first loop-shaped portion and contacts the first loop-shaped portion, a second contact member that is inserted into the opening of the second loop-shaped portion and contacts the second loop-shaped portion, a wedge member that is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member and presses the first contact member and the second contact member toward the first loop-shaped portion and the second loop-shaped portion, respectively, and a regulating portion that, when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member, can regulate the first contact member from moving in a first direction different from the direction in which it is pressed toward the first loop-shaped portion, and the second contact member from moving in a second direction different from the direction in which it is pressed toward the second loop-shaped portion.

[0009] According to this joining system, the first loop-shaped portion and the second loop-shaped portion are mechanically joined by a metal joining member. Furthermore, each contact member included in the joining member contacts the corresponding loop-shaped portion within the opening of the loop-shaped portion, facilitating direct transmission of axial force between the first loop-shaped portion and the second loop-shaped portion. Furthermore, a wedge effect can be generated by fitting a wedge member between the first contact member and the second contact member, thereby pressing each contact member against the corresponding loop-shaped portion. Therefore, axial force can be transmitted reliably between the first loop-shaped portion and the second loop-shaped portion. Furthermore, this joining system includes a restricting member that, when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member, restricts movement of each contact member in a direction other than the direction in which it is pressed against the corresponding loop-shaped portion. Therefore, misalignment of the first contact member relative to the first loop-shaped portion and the second contact member relative to the second loop-shaped portion can be suppressed. Therefore, the axial force can be more reliably transmitted between each contact member and the corresponding loop portion, thereby ensuring the joining strength between the first plate segment and the second plate segment.

[0010] The restricting portion preferably includes a first restricting portion formed on the first contact member and a second restricting portion formed on the second contact member, and the first restricting portion preferably includes a first restricting surface that can restrict movement of the second contact member to one side in the second direction when the second restricting portion comes into contact with the first restricting surface. According to this joining system, movement of the second contact member to one side in the second direction, which is different from the direction in which the second contact member is pressed toward the second loop-shaped portion, can be restricted when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member. Therefore, displacement of the second contact member with respect to the second loop-shaped portion can be further suppressed.

[0011] Preferably, the first restricting portion includes a second restricting surface that can restrict movement of the second contact member toward the other side in the second direction by contact of the second restricting portion. According to this joining system, movement of the second contact member toward the other side in the second direction, which is different from the direction in which the second contact member is pressed toward the second loop-shaped portion, can be restricted by contact of the second restricting portion with the second restricting surface. Therefore, when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member, displacement of the second contact member with respect to the second loop-shaped portion can be further suppressed.

[0012] The second direction is preferably a second intersecting direction. According to this joining system, when the first restricting portion includes a first restricting surface, the second restricting portion contacts the first restricting surface, thereby restricting movement of the second contact member to one side in the second intersecting direction. When the first restricting portion includes a first restricting surface and a second restricting surface, the second restricting portion contacts the first restricting surface and the second restricting surface, thereby restricting movement of the second contact member to both sides in the second intersecting direction. Therefore, when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member, it is easy to prevent the second contact member from moving out of the opening of the second loop-shaped portion.

[0013] The second direction is preferably a direction along the second loop-shaped portion. According to this joining system, when the first restricting portion includes a first restricting surface, the second restricting portion comes into contact with the first restricting surface, thereby restricting the second contact member from moving to one side in the direction along the second loop-shaped portion. When the first restricting portion includes a first restricting surface and a second restricting surface, the second restricting portion comes into contact with the first restricting surface and the second restricting surface, thereby restricting the second contact member from moving to both sides in the direction along the second loop-shaped portion.

[0014] The wedge member preferably includes a first line contact portion capable of making line contact with the first contact member and a second line contact portion capable of making line contact with the second contact member when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member. According to this joining system, by bringing the wedge member into line contact with each contact member via the first line contact portion and the second line contact portion, the wedge member can be easily tilted around each line contact portion while ensuring the amount of contact between the wedge member and each contact member. This makes it easy to adjust the orientation of the wedge member relative to each contact member while maintaining the contact state between the wedge member and each contact member. This makes it easy to mutually prevent misalignment between the wedge member and each contact member, and to easily fit the wedge member between the first contact member and the second contact member.

[0015] Preferably, the joining member further includes a clamping member that clamps the wedge member against the first and second contact members and that is capable of adjusting the pressing force with which the wedge member is pressed against the first and second contact members depending on the degree of clamping. According to this joining system, the wedge member is pressed against the first and second contact members with a pressing force that depends on the degree of clamping of the clamping member. Therefore, by adjusting the degree of clamping of the clamping member, it is possible to apply a pressing force of the wedge member to the first and second contact members that is appropriate for transmitting axial force between the first loop-shaped portion and the second loop-shaped portion. [Brief explanation of the drawings]

[0016] [Figure 1] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a first example of a first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 2] FIG. 2 is a side view of the joint system shown in FIG. [Figure 3] FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view of the joint system shown in FIG. 2 (section III-III in FIG. 2). [Figure 4] 4 is a perspective view of a joining member included in the joining system shown in FIG. 2. FIG. [Figure 5]5 is a side view showing a state before the loop portions are joined by the joining members provided in the joining system shown in FIG. 1. FIG. [Figure 6] FIG. 6 is a cross-sectional view of the joint system shown in FIG. 5 (cross-section VI-VI in FIG. 5). [Figure 7] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a second example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 8] FIG. 8 is a perspective view showing a state before the opposing portions of a pair of plate-like segments provided in the joined body are made to face each other. [Figure 9] FIG. 9 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after a pair of contact members has been attached to each loop-shaped portion included in the joining system. [Figure 10] FIG. 10 is a cross-sectional view showing how a wedge member is fitted between the pair of contact members. [Figure 11] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after the wedge member is fitted between the pair of contact members. [Figure 12] FIG. 12 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a third example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 13] FIG. 13 is a side view of a joint system according to a third example of the first embodiment. [Figure 14] FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a fourth example of the first embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 15] FIG. 15 is a cross-sectional view of a joint system according to a fourth example of the first embodiment. [Figure 16] FIG. 16 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a fifth example of the first embodiment. [Figure 17] FIG. 17 is a cross-sectional view of a joint system according to a fifth example of the first embodiment. [Figure 18] FIG. 18 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a sixth example of the first embodiment. [Figure 19]FIG. 19 is a cross-sectional view of a joint system according to a sixth example of the first embodiment. [Figure 20] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a first example of the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 21] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing a pair of joints and their surroundings when the opposing portions of a pair of plate-like segments provided in the joined body of the first example of the second embodiment are opposed to each other. [Figure 22] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after contact members are attached to the pair of joints shown in FIG. [Figure 23] 23 is a cross-sectional view showing how a force transmission member is fitted between the second joint portion and the contact member shown in FIG. 22. FIG. [Figure 24] 24 is a cross-sectional view showing the state after the force transmission member has been fitted between the second joint portion and the contact member shown in FIG. [Figure 25] FIG. 25 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body including a joining system according to a second example of the second embodiment of the present invention. [Figure 26] FIG. 26 is a cross-sectional view of a joint system according to a second example of the second embodiment. DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0017] First Embodiment [First Example] FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a joined structure 2 equipped with a joining system 1 according to a first example of the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the joined structure 2 includes a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 (a first plate-like segment 10 and a second plate-like segment 20), a joining system 1 that joins the pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 while they are horizontally opposed to each other, and a hardened filler portion (filling material) 30 formed by hardening a time-hardening filler that has been filled into the joint S between the pair of plate-like segments 10, 20. Examples of time-hardening filler materials include mortar and concrete. For ease of explanation, FIG. 1 illustrates the joining system 1 by showing the hardened filler portion 30 in a see-through manner.

[0018] Typical plate-like segments 10, 20 are precast deck slabs made of reinforced concrete, and are used when constructing superstructures such as bridges and elevated roads (hereinafter referred to as "bridges, etc."). An example of the size and shape of the plate-like segments 10, 20 is a flat plate with a length of approximately 2.0 to 2.5 m, a width of approximately 2.0 to 11.0 m, and a thickness of approximately 0.2 to 0.3 m, where the direction along the extension direction of the bridge, etc. (bridge axis direction) is defined as length direction X, the direction along the horizontal direction perpendicular to the bridge axis direction (hereinafter referred to as the "bridge axis perpendicular direction") is defined as width direction Y, and the direction perpendicular to the length direction X and width direction Y is defined as thickness direction Z.

[0019] The first plate-like segment 10 includes a flat main body portion 11 and an opposing portion 12 that forms a side surface of the main body portion 11 and faces the second plate-like segment 20. The opposing portion 12 extends in a first extension direction D1. In the first embodiment, the first extension direction D1 is a horizontal direction along the width direction Y, and hereinafter, the first extension direction D1 may be referred to as the horizontal direction D1. Furthermore, one side D21 in a vertical direction D2 along the thickness direction Z may be referred to as the upper side D21, and the other side D22 in the vertical direction D2 may be referred to as the lower side D22. The same applies to the main body portion 21 and the opposing portion 22 of the second plate-like segment 20.

[0020] The material, structure, size, shape, etc. of the plate-like segments 10, 20 are not limited to those described above. For example, the plate-like segments 10, 20 may be made of materials other than concrete, such as metal (steel, cast iron, etc.) or resin. The plate-like segments 10, 20 may also have a structure other than RC decks (floor slabs using reinforced concrete), such as PC decks (prestressed decks), steel decks, or composite decks (floor slabs made of a composite of steel and concrete). The plate-like segments 10, 20 may also be formed into plate shapes other than flat plates, such as curved or curved plates. Curved plate-like segments 10, 20 are suitable for constructing arc-shaped or cylindrical structures such as the inner walls of tunnels.

[0021] The joining system 1 comprises a plurality of first loop-shaped portions 40 protruding from the opposing portion 12 of the first plate-shaped segment 10 in the opposing direction (horizontal direction) FD of the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20, a plurality of second loop-shaped portions 50 protruding from the opposing portion 22 of the second plate-shaped segment 20 in the opposing direction FD, and a plurality of metal joining members 500 that join the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50 one by one by mechanical joining.

[0022] The multiple first loop portions 40 form a single row LL extending in the horizontal direction D1. The multiple (12 in this embodiment) first loop portions 40 that form row LL are arranged at equal intervals along the horizontal direction D1. The same applies to the row LR formed by the multiple second loop portions 50.

[0023] Each first loop-shaped portion 40 opens in a first intersecting direction CD1 that intersects the facing direction FD. The first intersecting direction CD1 is typically perpendicular to the facing direction FD and parallel to the horizontal direction D1. A typical first loop-shaped portion 40 is a reinforcing bar (loop reinforcing bar) formed in a loop shape. The first loop-shaped portion 40 includes two linear portions 41, 42 that protrude from the facing portion 12 in the facing direction FD at a distance from each other in the vertical direction D2, a semicircular arc-shaped curved portion 43 that connects the two linear portions 41, 42, and an opening 40h that is surrounded by the linear portions 41, 42 and the curved portion 43 and opens in the first intersecting direction CD1. The same applies to the two linear portions 51, 52, the curved portion 53, and the opening 50h of each second loop-shaped portion 50. In the first embodiment, the first loop portion 40 and the second loop portion 50 are arranged so that the opening 40h and the opening 50h overlap in the horizontal direction D1.

[0024] FIG. 2 is a side view of the joining system 1 shown in FIG. 1. FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional view (cross-section III-III in FIG. 2) of the joining system 1 shown in FIG. 2. FIG. 4 is a perspective view of a joining member 500 included in the joining system 1 shown in FIG. 2. Each joining member 500 has a common configuration. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the joining member 500 includes a first contact member 600 and a second contact member 700 inserted across the opening 40h and the opening 50h, a wedge member 800 fitted between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700, and a fastening member 900 that fastens the wedge member 800 to the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700. In the first embodiment, within the openings 40h and 50h, the first contact member 600 is disposed on a lower side D22, and the second contact member 700 is disposed on an upper side D21. Alternatively, the first contact member 600 may be disposed on the upper side D21, and the second contact member 700 may be disposed on the lower side D22.

[0025] The first contact member 600 includes a main body portion 610 that contacts the first loop portion 40, and a restriction unit 620 that restricts the second contact member 700 from moving in a second direction different from the direction in which the second contact member 700 is pressed toward the second loop portion 50 when the wedge member 800 is fitted between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700. The second direction includes a second intersecting direction CD2 (horizontal direction D1) and a direction LD2 along the second loop portion 50.

[0026] The second contact member 700 includes a main body portion 710 that contacts the second loop portion 50, and a restriction unit 720 that restricts the first contact member 600 from moving in a first direction different from the direction in which the first contact member 600 is pressed toward the first loop portion 40 when the wedge member 800 is fitted between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700. The first direction includes a first cross direction CD1 (horizontal direction D1) and a direction LD1 along the first loop portion 50.

[0027] The main body 610 includes an outer peripheral surface 611 that curves along the inner peripheral portion 43i of the first loop-shaped portion 40 so as to contact the inner peripheral portion 43i, and a flat inner peripheral surface 612 that is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction D1 so as to contact the wedge member 800 (see FIG. 3). The inner peripheral surface 612 is inclined upwardly from one side D11 to the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1. The same is true for the outer peripheral surface 711 and the inner peripheral surface 712 of the main body 710. In this way, the wedge member 800 is sandwiched from both sides in the vertical direction D2 by the flat inner peripheral surfaces 612 and 712 that are inclined in opposite directions.

[0028] 4, the restriction unit 620 includes a first restriction portion 630 formed to connect with the main body portion 610 on the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1, and a third restriction portion 640 formed to protrude from the outer peripheral surface 611 of the main body portion 610 toward the downward side D22. The restriction unit 720 includes a second restriction portion 730 formed to connect with the main body portion 710 on the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1, and a fourth restriction portion 740 formed to protrude from the outer peripheral surface 711 of the main body portion 710 toward the upward side D21.

[0029] The second restricting portion 730 includes a base 731 located on the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1 with respect to the main body 710, an extension 732 extending from the base 731 toward a downward side D22, and a through-hole 733 penetrating the extension 732 in the horizontal direction D1. The first restricting portion 630 includes a base 631 located on the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1 with respect to the main body 610, the extension 632 extending from the base 631 toward an upward side D21, the through-hole 633 penetrating the extension 632 in the horizontal direction D1, and an accommodating portion 634 formed in the base 631 so that the extension 732 can be inserted therein. The accommodating portion 634 penetrates the base 631 in the vertical direction D2 to form an opening H capable of accommodating the extension 732.

[0030] The accommodation portion 634 includes four surfaces 635a, 635b, 635c, and 635d that form the opening H. That is, the accommodation portion 634 includes a first surface (first restriction surface) 635a facing one side D11 in the horizontal direction D1 with respect to the extension portion 732, a second surface (second restriction surface) 635b facing the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1 with respect to the extension portion 732, a third surface (first restriction surface) 635c facing one side FD1 in the opposing direction FD with respect to the extension portion 732, and a fourth surface (second restriction surface) 635d facing the other side FD2 in the opposing direction FD with respect to the extension portion 732. In the first embodiment, a first regulating surface 635a is formed on an end face 636 of the other side D12 of the main body 610, a second regulating surface 635b is formed on an end face 637 of one side D11 of the extension portion 632, and one first regulating surface 635c and one second regulating surface 635d are formed on each of a pair of side wall surfaces 638a, 638b facing the opposing direction FD formed on the base 631.

[0031] The extension portion 732 includes a first surface 735a facing the other side D12 of the horizontal direction D1 relative to the first regulating surface 635a, a second surface 735b facing one side D11 of the horizontal direction D1 relative to the second regulating surface 635b, a third surface 735c facing the other side FD2 of the opposing direction FD relative to the first regulating surface 635c, and a fourth surface 735d facing one side FD1 of the opposing direction FD relative to the second regulating surface 635d.

[0032] The third restricting portion 640 includes a first protrusion 641 arranged so as to be sandwiched between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 (see FIG. 3) that overlap in the horizontal direction D1, a second protrusion 642 arranged on one side D11 in the horizontal direction D1 so that the first loop-shaped portion 40 is sandwiched between the first protrusion 641, and a third protrusion 643 arranged on the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1 so that the second loop-shaped portion 50 is sandwiched between the first protrusion 641. The same applies to the first protrusion 741, the second protrusion 742, and the third protrusion 743 of the fourth restricting portion 740.

[0033] 3, wedge member 800 includes a main body 810, a first outer peripheral surface 820 formed on main body 810 so as to contact flat inner peripheral surface 612 of first contact member 600, a second outer peripheral surface 830 formed on main body 810 so as to contact inner peripheral surface 712 of second contact member 700, and a through hole (threaded hole) 840 that passes through main body 810 in horizontal direction D1. A fastening member 900 that fastens wedge member 800 to first contact member 600 and second contact member 700 includes a bolt 910 that is attached so as to pass through through hole 633 of first restricting portion 630, through hole 733 of second restricting portion 730, and threaded hole 840 of wedge member 800 in horizontal direction D1. In this manner, the first contact member 600, the second contact member 700, and the wedge member 800 are integrally connected by the bolt 910. The bolt 910 includes a bolt shank 911 that screws into the screw hole 840. As shown in FIG. 2 , the first outer peripheral surface 820 of the wedge member 800 includes a semicircular first curved surface 821 that contacts the flat inner peripheral surface 612 of the first contact member 600. Therefore, by contacting the flat inner peripheral surface 612 with the first curved surface 821, a first line contact portion 822 can be formed on the first curved surface 821. This allows the wedge member 800 to be in line contact with the first contact member 600. The same applies to the second curved surface 831 and second line contact portion 832 of the second outer peripheral surface 830.

[0034] Fig. 5 is a side view showing the state before the loop portions 40, 50 are joined by the joining member 500 included in the joining system 1 shown in Fig. 1. Fig. 6 is a cross-sectional view (cross-section VI-VI in Fig. 5) of the joining system 1 shown in Fig. 5. The state in which the loop portions 40, 50 are mechanically joined by the joining member 500 will be described with reference to Figs. 5 and 6.

[0035] As shown in FIGS. 5 and 6 , first, the joining member 500, in which the first contact member 600, the second contact member 700, and the wedge member 800 are integrally connected by the bolt 910, is inserted across the openings 40h and 50h while narrowing the gap between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700 in the vertical direction D2. Next, the first contact member 600 is installed in the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50. Next, by tightening the bolt 910, the wedge member 800 is moved along the bolt shaft 911 to the other side D12 in the horizontal direction D1 so that the wedge member 800 is fitted between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700. At this time, as the wedge member 800 is fitted between the contact members 600 and 700, the second contact member 700 moves toward the upper side D21. Next, by further tightening the bolt 910, the second contact member 700 is moved to the upper side D21 until it contacts each of the loop-shaped portions 40, 50. Then, with the second contact member 700 in contact with each of the loop-shaped portions 40, 50, by further tightening the bolt 910, the wedge member 800 is further fitted between the contact members 600, 700 so that each of the contact members 600, 700 is pressed toward each of the loop-shaped portions 40, 50. This fixes the joining member 500 to each of the loop-shaped portions 40, 50, so that the loop-shaped portions 40, 50 can be mechanically joined by the joining member 500.

[0036] 4, according to the joining system 1 of the first embodiment, the wedge member 800 can be fitted between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700 while the extension portion 732 of the second restricting portion 730 remains housed in the housing portion 634 of the first restricting portion 630. Therefore, when the wedge member 800 is fitted between the contact members 600 and 700, the extension portion 732 comes into contact with the first and second restricting surfaces 635a and 635b of the housing portion 634, thereby restricting the second contact member 700 from moving in either direction in the horizontal direction D1 (the second intersecting direction CD2). Furthermore, the extension portion 732 comes into contact with the first and second restricting surfaces 635c and 635d of the housing portion 634, thereby restricting the second contact member 700 from moving in either direction in the direction LD2 along the second loop portion 50. This makes it possible to prevent the second contact member 700 from being displaced relative to the second loop portion 50.

[0037] Furthermore, the first restricting surface 635a comes into contact with the first surface 735a of the extending portion 732, and the second restricting surface 635b comes into contact with the second surface 735b of the extending portion 732, thereby restricting the first contact member 600 from moving in both directions in the horizontal direction D1 (first intersecting direction CD1). Furthermore, the first restricting surface 635c comes into contact with the third surface 735c of the extending portion 732, and the second restricting surface 635d comes into contact with the fourth surface 735d of the extending portion 732, thereby restricting the first contact member 600 from moving in both directions in the direction LD1 along the first loop-shaped portion 40. This makes it possible to suppress misalignment of the first contact member 600 with respect to the first loop-shaped portion 40.

[0038] In this way, when the wedge member 800 is fitted between the contact members 600, 700, the first restricting portion 630 and the second restricting portion 730 come into contact with each other, thereby preventing the contact members 600, 700 from shifting relative to the loop-shaped portions 40, 50. Therefore, the axial force can be transmitted more reliably between the contact members 600, 700 and the loop-shaped portions 40, 50 corresponding to the contact members 600, 700. As a result, the joining strength between the first plate-shaped segment 10 and the second plate-shaped segment 20 can be ensured.

[0039] Furthermore, since the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700 are restricted from moving in both directions of the horizontal direction D1 (first intersecting direction D1, second intersecting direction CD2), when the wedge member 800 is fitted between the contact members 600, 700, it is easy to prevent the contact members 600, 700 from moving out of the openings 40h, 50h.

[0040] Contrary to the first embodiment, the second restricting portion 730 may be formed on the first contact member 600, and the first restricting portion 630 may be formed on the second contact member 700.

[0041] Furthermore, with the joining member 500 fixed to the loop-shaped portions 40, 50, the third restricting portion 640 (the first protrusion 641, the second protrusion 642, and the third protrusion 643) of the first contact member 600 and the fourth restricting portion 740 (the first protrusion 741, the second protrusion 742, and the third protrusion 743) of the second contact member 700 can be arranged to sandwich each of the loop-shaped portions 40, 50 from both sides in the horizontal direction D1. Therefore, even if an external force is applied to the joining system 1 with the loop-shaped portions 40, 50 mechanically joined by the joining member 500, movement of the joining member 500 to both sides in the horizontal direction D1 can be restricted. This makes it easier to prevent the joining member 500 from shifting relative to the loop-shaped portions 40, 50, and therefore makes it easier to maintain the joining member 500 fixed to the loop-shaped portions 40, 50.

[0042] Furthermore, by bringing the wedge member 800 into line contact with the inner circumferential surfaces 612, 712 of the contact members 600, 700 via the first line contact portion 822 and the second line contact portion 832, the wedge member 800 can be easily tilted around the line contact portions 822, 832 while ensuring the amount of contact between the wedge member 800 and the contact members 600, 700. This makes it easy to adjust the attitude of the wedge member 800 relative to the contact members 600, 700 while maintaining the contact state between the wedge member 800 and the contact members 600, 700. This makes it easy to mutually prevent misalignment between the wedge member 800 and the contact members 600, 700, and to fit the wedge member 800 between the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700.

[0043] Furthermore, the wedge member 800 is pressed against the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700 with a pressing force that corresponds to the degree of fastening of the bolt 910. Therefore, by adjusting the degree of fastening of the bolt 910, a pressing force of the wedge member 800 suitable for transmitting axial force between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 can be applied to the first contact member 600 and the second contact member 700.

[0044] In all subsequent examples (the second to sixth examples of the first embodiment, and the first and second examples of the second embodiment), the components corresponding to the first contact member 600 of the first example may include a regulating unit 620, and the components corresponding to the second contact member 700 of the first example may include a regulating unit 720.

[0045] [Second Example] FIG. 7 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined structure 2A including a joining system 1A according to a second example of the first embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 7, the joined structure 2A includes a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 (a first plate-like segment 10 and a second plate-like segment 20), a joining system 1A that joins the pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 while they are horizontally opposed to each other, and a hardened filler portion (filling material) 30 formed by hardening a time-hardening filler that has been filled into the joint S between the pair of plate-like segments 10, 20. Examples of time-hardening filler materials include mortar and concrete. For ease of explanation, FIG. 7 illustrates the joining system 1A by showing the hardened filler portion 30 in a see-through manner.

[0046] The first plate-like segment 10 includes a flat main body 11, an opposing portion 12 that forms a side surface of the main body 11 and faces the second plate-like segment 20, and a protruding portion 13 that protrudes from the opposing portion 12 in the opposing direction (horizontal direction) FD of the pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 along the longitudinal direction X. The opposing portion 12 extends in a first extension direction D1. In the first embodiment, the first extension direction D1 is a horizontal direction along the width direction Y, and hereinafter, the first extension direction D1 may be referred to as the horizontal direction D1. The protruding portion 13 is provided at a position in the opposing portion 12 that is closer to an end portion on one side (lower side) D22 in a vertical direction D2 along the thickness direction Z than to an end portion on one side (upper side) D21.

[0047] The second plate-like segment 20 includes a flat plate-like main body portion 21 and an opposing portion 22 that forms a side surface of the main body portion 21 and faces the first plate-like segment 10. The opposing portion 22 extends in the horizontal direction D1.

[0048] The joining system 1A includes a plurality of first loop-shaped portions 40 protruding in the facing direction FD from the facing portion 12 of the first plate-shaped segment 10, a plurality of second loop-shaped portions 50 protruding in the facing direction FD from the facing portion 22 of the second plate-shaped segment 20, and a plurality of metal joining members 60 that join the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50 one by one by mechanical joining.

[0049] Each of the joining members 60 has a common configuration. Each joining member 60 includes a pair of contact members 80, 90 (a first contact member 80 and a second contact member 90) inserted into both the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 that overlap when viewed from the vertical direction D2, a wedge member 100 fitted between the pair of contact members 80, 90, and a fastening member 110 that fastens the wedge member 100 to the pair of contact members 80, 90.

[0050] Next, the joining of a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 using the joining system 1A will be described. Fig. 8 is a perspective view showing the pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 before the opposing portions 12, 22 are brought into opposition to each other. For ease of explanation, Fig. 8 illustrates the second loop-like portion 50 by showing the second plate-like segment 20 in a transparent manner.

[0051] As shown in FIG. 8 , each first loop-shaped portion 40 opens in a first intersecting direction CD1 that intersects the facing direction FD. A typical first loop-shaped portion 40 is a reinforcing bar (loop reinforcing bar) formed in a loop shape. The first loop-shaped portion 40 includes two linear portions 41, 42 that protrude from the facing portion 12 in the facing direction FD, spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction D1, a U-shaped curved portion 43 that connects the two linear portions 41, 42, and an opening 40h that is surrounded by the linear portions 41, 42 and the curved portion 43 and opens in the first intersecting direction CD1. The first intersecting direction CD1 is typically a direction along the vertical direction D2, a direction perpendicular to the facing direction FD. The first plate-shaped segment 10 includes a plurality of linear reinforcing bars 14 that are embedded in the first plate-shaped segment 10 and are connected to the two linear portions 41, 42 of each first loop-shaped portion 40, either integrally or separately. FIG. 7 shows an example in which the two straight portions 41, 42 of each first loop portion 40 and the plurality of straight reinforcing bars 14 are connected together as a single unit.

[0052] Each second loop-shaped portion 50 opens in a second intersecting direction CD2 that intersects the facing direction FD. A typical second loop-shaped portion 50 is a reinforcing bar (loop reinforcing bar) formed in a loop shape. The second loop-shaped portion 50 includes two linear portions 51, 52 that protrude from the facing portion 22 in the facing direction FD at an interval in the horizontal direction D1, a U-shaped curved portion 53 that connects the two linear portions 51, 52, and an opening 50h that is surrounded by the linear portions 51, 52 and the curved portion 53 and opens in a second intersecting direction CD2 that intersects the facing direction FD. The second intersecting direction CD2 is typically the same direction as the first intersecting direction CD1 and is along the vertical direction (perpendicular direction) D2. The second plate-shaped segment 20 is connected to the two linear portions 51, 52 of each second loop-shaped portion 50 either integrally or separately, and includes a plurality of linear reinforcing bars 24 embedded in the second plate-shaped segment 20. Figure 8 illustrates an example in which the two linear portions 51, 52 of each second loop-shaped portion 50 and the plurality of linear reinforcing bars 24 are connected integrally.

[0053] In this embodiment, when the linear portions 41, 42, 51, 52 of each loop portion 40, 50 are integrally connected to the multiple linear reinforcing bars 14, 24, the linear reinforcing bars 14, 24 and the loop portions 40, 50 can be simultaneously formed by bending a rod-shaped material, and the linear reinforcing bars 14, 24 and the loop portions 40, 50 formed by bending the rod-shaped material can be simultaneously fixed to the plate segments 10, 20. Therefore, it is not necessary to form the components required for joining the joining member 60 to the plate segments 10, 20 (components corresponding to the loop portions 40, 50 in the first embodiment) separately from the reinforcing bars and embed them in the plate segments 10, 20. This simplifies the preparation of the loop portions 40, 50. Ultimately, it is possible to reduce the cost required for the joining system 1A.

[0054] The multiple first loop portions 40 form two rows L1 and L2 extending in the horizontal direction D1. The two rows L1 and L2 are aligned in the vertical direction D2. Each row L1 and L2 is formed by multiple (four in this embodiment) first loop portions 40 arranged in the facing portion 12 along the horizontal direction D1 with the first intersecting direction CD1 intersecting the facing direction FD. A pair of linear portions 41 and 42 of the multiple first loop portions 40 forming the row L2 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 are embedded in the protruding portion 13 and are located closer to the facing portion 12 than the tip of the protruding portion 13. The multiple first loop portions 40 forming the row L1 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 and the multiple first loop portions 40 forming the row L2 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 are offset in the horizontal direction D1. Therefore, no other loop portions exist on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 of any of the first loop portions 40, and the space on the upper side D21 of each first loop portion 40 is open. In other words, the joint system 1A includes a plurality of first open portions 70a that are each open toward the upper side D21 of each of the plurality of first loop portions 40.

[0055] The second loop portions 50 form two rows L3 and L4 extending in the horizontal direction D1. The two rows L3 and L4 are aligned in the vertical direction D2. Each row L3 and L4 is formed by a plurality of (four in this embodiment) second loop portions 50 arranged in the facing portion 22 along the horizontal direction D1, with the second intersecting direction CD2 intersecting the facing direction FD. The second loop portions 50 forming row L3 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 and the second loop portions 50 forming row L4 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 are offset in the horizontal direction D1. Therefore, no other loop portions exist on the lower side D22 of each second loop portion 50 in the vertical direction D2, and the space on the lower side D22 of each second loop portion 50 is open. In other words, the joint system 1A includes a plurality of second open portions 70b that are open one by one toward the lower side D22 of each of the plurality of second loop portions 50.

[0056] FIG. 11 is a cross-sectional view showing the state after the wedge members 100 have been fitted between each pair of contact members 80, 90. As shown in FIG.

[0057] 9, the first contact member 80 includes a substantially semi-cylindrical main body 81 that contacts the first loop portion 40 and the wedge member 100. The main body 81 includes an outer peripheral surface 82 that follows the inner peripheral portion 43i of the curved portion 43 of the first loop portion 40, and an inner peripheral surface 83 that contacts the wedge member 100. The inner peripheral surface 83 includes an inclined surface 84 that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 from the upper side D21 toward the lower side D22 so as to approach the second contact member 90.

[0058] The second contact member 90 includes a substantially semi-cylindrical main body 91 that contacts the second loop portion 50 and the wedge member 100. The main body 91 includes an outer peripheral surface 92 that follows the inner peripheral portion 53i of the curved portion 53 of the second loop portion 50, and an inner peripheral surface 93 that contacts the wedge member 100. The inner peripheral surface 93 includes an inclined surface 94 that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 so as to approach the first contact member 80 from the upper side D21 toward the lower side D22.

[0059] Such a pair of contact members 80, 90 is attached to each pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50. More specifically, the first contact member 80 is inserted into the first loop-shaped portion 40 so as to contact the first loop-shaped portion 40 (first insertion step), and the second contact member 90 is inserted into the second loop-shaped portion 50 so as to contact the second loop-shaped portion 50 (second insertion step). In this embodiment, with the first plate-shaped segment 10 and the second plate-shaped segment 20 opposed to each other, the opening 40h of the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the opening 50h of the second loop-shaped portion 50 overlap when viewed from the vertical direction D2 and open in the same direction (vertical direction D2). Therefore, with the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 overlapped, the first contact member 80 can be inserted from the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 into both of the openings 40h, 50h of each pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50, and the second contact member 90 can be inserted from the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 into both of the openings 40h, 50h of each pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50. In other words, the first contact member 80 can be attached to both of the corresponding pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 in a single operation, and the second contact member 90 can be attached to both of the corresponding pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 in a single operation.

[0060] The first contact member 80 further includes a pair of temporary fastening portions 85, 86 (first temporary fastening portion 85 and second temporary fastening portion 86) that temporarily fasten the main body portion 81 to the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50. The first temporary fastening portion 85 protrudes from the outer peripheral surface 82 of the main body portion 81 and contacts the second loop-shaped portion 50 from an upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2. The second temporary fastening portion 86 protrudes from a position different from that of the first temporary fastening portion 85 in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface 82 and contacts the first loop-shaped portion 40 from a lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. After the first contact member 80 is inserted into the openings 40h, 50h of the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50, the first contact member 80 can be maintained in a state inserted into the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 by a pair of temporary fastening portions 85, 86 provided on the first contact member 80, without supporting the first contact member 80 with a member other than the first contact member 80.

[0061] The second contact member 90 further includes temporary fastening portions 95 that temporarily fasten the main body portion 91 to the first loop portion 40 and the second loop portion 50. The temporary fastening portions 95 protrude from the outer peripheral surface 92 of the main body portion 91 and contact the second loop portion 50 from the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2. After the second contact member 90 is inserted into the openings 40h, 50h of the pair of loop portions 40, 50, the temporary fastening portions 95 provided on the second contact member 90 can maintain the state in which the second contact member 90 is inserted into the pair of loop portions 40, 50, without supporting the second contact member 90 with a member other than the second contact member 90.

[0062] 10, the wedge member 100 has a tapered shape that tapers from an upper side D21 to a lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. The wedge member 100 has an outer peripheral surface 101 that contacts the inner peripheral surface 83 of the main body 81 of the first contact member 80 and the inner peripheral surface 93 of the main body 91 of the second contact member 90.

[0063] The fastening member 110 includes a bolt 111, a nut plate 112 attached to the bolt shank 111a, and a washer 113 on which the bolt head 111b is placed. The nut plate 112 includes a plate portion 112a that contacts the pair of contact members 80, 90 from the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2, and a cylindrical portion 112b that has a thread formed on its inner periphery.

[0064] The wedge member 100 further includes a mounting surface 102 on which the bolt head 111b is mounted via a washer 113, a through hole 103 that passes through the wedge member 100 so that the bolt shank 111a can be inserted, and an accommodating recess 104 that accommodates the tubular portion 112b of the nut plate 112. The outer peripheral surface 101 of the wedge member 100 includes a pair of inclined surfaces 105, 106 (first inclined surface 105 and second inclined surface 106) that are inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 so as to follow the inclined surface 84 of the first contact member 80 and the inclined surface 94 of the second contact member 90, respectively.

[0065] With the pair of contact members 80, 90 inserted into the openings 40h, 50h of the corresponding pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50, the wedge member 100 is fitted between the first contact member 80 and the second contact member 90 (fitting step). In the second embodiment, the opening 40h of the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 are open in the vertical direction D2, so the wedge member 100 is fitted between the pair of contact members 80, 90 from the vertical direction D2.

[0066] 11 , when the bolt head 111b is rotated while the rotation of the nut plate 112 is stopped, the wedge member 100 is pushed by the bolt head 111b and moves downward D22. As a result, the wedge member 100 is pressed between the inner circumferential surfaces 83, 93 of the pair of contact members 80, 90 and presses the first contact member 80 and the second contact member 90 toward the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50, respectively, with a pressing force that corresponds to the degree of fastening of the fastening member 110. More specifically, the outer circumferential surface 82 of the first contact member 80 is pressed against the inner circumferential portion 43i of the first loop-shaped portion 40, and the first plate-shaped segment 10 is pulled toward the second plate-shaped segment 20 via the first loop-shaped portion 40. When the outer peripheral surface 92 of the second contact member 90 is pressed against the inner peripheral portion 53i of the second loop-shaped portion 50, the second plate-shaped segment 20 is pulled toward the first plate-shaped segment 10 via the second loop-shaped portion 50. As a result, the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 are pulled in the opposing direction FD.

[0067] When the main body portion 81 of the first contact member 80 is inserted into both the opening 40h of the first loop portion 40 and the opening 50h of the second loop portion 50, the outer circumferential surface 82 of the main body portion 81 is in contact with the curved portion 43 of the first loop portion 40 over the entire circumferential area (see also FIG. 7). When the main body portion 91 of the second contact member 90 is inserted into both the opening 40h of the first loop portion 40 and the opening 50h of the second loop portion 50, the outer circumferential surface 92 of the main body portion 91 is in contact with the curved portion 53 of the second loop portion 50 over the entire circumferential area (see also FIG. 7). Therefore, the pair of contact members 80, 90 are pressed uniformly against each circumferential position of the curved portions 43, 53 of the pair of loop portions 40, 50, respectively.

[0068] By fastening the wedge member 100 to the pair of contact members 80, 90 with the fastening member 110, the pair of contact members 80, 90 can be fixed in a state in which the pair of contact members 80, 90 are in contact with each pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 (fixing step). Since each component of the joining member 60 can be attached to the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 in a state in which the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 are overlapped in the vertical direction D2, the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 can be joined together quickly.

[0069] According to the second example of the first embodiment, the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 are mechanically joined by the metal joining member 60. Therefore, even if the filler hardened portion 30 deteriorates, the axial force (the force in the direction in which the linear portions 41, 42, 51, 52 extend, i.e., the opposing direction FD) can be transmitted between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 with high reliability, and the desired tensile strength can be achieved.

[0070] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, for example, when concrete is used as a time-hardening filler, repeated load application to the filler hardened portion 30 can prevent cracks from occurring in the filler hardened portion 30, or the cracked portions from rubbing together, causing the filler hardened portion 30 to turn into soil and sand.

[0071] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, for example, when concrete is used as a time-hardening filler and the plate-shaped segments 10, 20 are used as precast deck slabs, a load is applied to the filler hardened portion 30 every time a vehicle passes, causing cracks in the filler hardened portion 30, water seeping into the filler hardened portion 30 through the cracks, and the alkali metal components (sodium, potassium, etc.) that make up the filler hardened portion 30 react with the aggregate (gravel, sand, etc.), thereby preventing deterioration of the filler hardened portion 30.

[0072] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, the contact members 80, 90 are inserted into the openings 40h, 50h of the corresponding loop-shaped portions 40, 50 and are in contact with the corresponding loop-shaped portions 40, 50, which facilitates direct transmission of axial force between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50. Furthermore, the wedge member 100 is fitted between the pair of contact members 80, 90, thereby creating a wedge effect. This allows the contact members 80, 90 to be pressed against the corresponding loop-shaped portions 40, 50. This allows for more reliable transmission of axial force between the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50.

[0073] Furthermore, the wedge member 100 is pressed against the pair of contact members 80, 90 with a pressing force that corresponds to the degree of fastening of the fastening member 110. Therefore, by adjusting the degree of fastening of the fastening member 110, it is possible to apply a pressing force of the wedge member 100 to the pair of contact members 80, 90 that is suitable for transmitting axial force between the pair of loop portions 40, 50.

[0074] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 are mechanically joined by the metal joining member 60, so the positions of the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 can be firmly fixed. This makes it possible to suppress relative displacement of the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 when force is transmitted between the loop-shaped portions 40, 50. This improves the rigidity of the filler-hardened portion 30. Furthermore, because the amount of relative movement of the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 inside the filler-hardened portion 30 can be reduced, the occurrence of cracks in the filler-hardened portion 30 can be suppressed.

[0075] When the blocking member 120 is installed so as to block at least a portion of the gap between the protruding portion 13 of the first plate-shaped segment 10 and the facing portion 22 of the second plate-shaped segment 20, the wedge member 100 is pushed between the pair of contact members 80, 90, and the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 are pulled in the facing direction FD, thereby pressing the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 against each other with the blocking member 120 sandwiched between them. If the wedge member 100 is pushed further in from a state in which the protruding portion 13 and the facing portion 22 are pressed against each other with the blocking member 120 sandwiched between them, each plate-shaped segment 10, 20 receives a reaction force from the blocking member 120. However, by pushing the wedge member 100 against this reaction force, the positions of the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 can be firmly fixed. Note that the protruding portion 13 and the facing portion 22 may be directly pressed against each other without installing the blocking member 120.

[0076] In the second example of the first embodiment, the first contact member 80 may include the regulating unit 620 of the first example, and the second contact member 90 may include the regulating unit 720 of the first example.

[0077] [Third Example] Fig. 12 is a perspective view showing an overview of a joined body 2B including a joining system 1B according to a third example of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 13 is a side view of the joining system 1B. In the third example, common components to those in the second example may be assigned common reference numerals and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0078] 12, the connection system 1B according to the third embodiment differs from the connection system 1A according to the second embodiment mainly in that the openings 40h, 50h of the loop portions 40, 50 are open in the horizontal direction D1. That is, the first intersecting direction CD3 in which the first loop portion 40 opens and the second intersecting direction CD4 in which the second loop portion 50 opens are the same direction and are along the horizontal direction D1. Below, the differences between the connection system 1B according to the third embodiment and the connection system 1A according to the second embodiment will be described in detail.

[0079] The multiple first loop-shaped portions 40 of the joint system 1B form a single row L5 extending in the horizontal direction D1. The multiple (nine in this embodiment) first loop-shaped portions 40 that form row L5 are arranged at equal intervals along the horizontal direction D1. The multiple second loop-shaped portions 50 of the joint system 1B form a single row L6 that extends in the horizontal direction D1. The multiple (nine in this embodiment) second loop-shaped portions 50 that form row L6 are arranged at equal intervals along the horizontal direction D1. The second plate-shaped segment 20 further includes a protruding portion 23 that protrudes from the facing portion 22 in the facing direction FD. The protruding portion 23 is provided in the facing portion 22 at a position closer to the end of the lower side D22 than to the end of the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2.

[0080] As shown in FIG. 13, the two straight portions 41, 42 of each first loop portion 40 of the joint system 1B protrude in the opposing direction FD from the opposing portion 12 at a distance from each other in the vertical direction D2, and the two straight portions 51, 52 of each second loop portion 50 of the joint system 1B protrude in the opposing direction FD from the opposing portion 22 at a distance from each other in the vertical direction D2.

[0081] The first contact member 80 further includes a pressing recess 87 that is provided on the outer peripheral surface 82 of the main body 81 and is pressed against the inner peripheral portion 43i of the curved portion 43 of the first loop-shaped portion 40. The pressing recess 87 is recessed along the inner peripheral portion 43i of the curved portion 43 of the first loop-shaped portion 40. The second contact member 90 further includes a pressing recess 97 that is provided on the outer peripheral surface 92 of the main body 91 and is pressed against the inner peripheral portion 53i of the curved portion 53 of the second loop-shaped portion 50. The pressing recess 97 is recessed along the inner peripheral portion 53i of the curved portion 53 of the second loop-shaped portion 50.

[0082] Even when the joining system 1B according to the third embodiment is used, it is possible to join a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 in the same manner as the joining system 1A according to the second embodiment. However, when joining a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 using the joining system 1B, the direction in which the pair of contact members 80, 90 are inserted into the pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50 and the direction in which the wedge member 100 is fitted between the pair of contact members 80, 90 are along the horizontal direction D1, unlike the second embodiment.

[0083] In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the axial force can be transmitted with high reliability between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50, the desired tensile strength can be achieved, and the joining strength between the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 can be improved.

[0084] In addition, in the third example of the first embodiment, the first contact member 80 may include the regulating unit 620 of the first example, and the second contact member 90 may include the regulating unit 720 of the first example.

[0085] [Fourth Example] Fig. 14 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body 2C including a joining system 1C according to a fourth example of the first embodiment of the present invention. Fig. 15 is a cross-sectional view of the joining system 1C according to the fourth example. In the fourth example, common components to those in the above examples may be assigned common reference numerals and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0086] 14, the main difference between the connection system 1C according to the fourth embodiment and the connection system 1A according to the second embodiment is that the openings 40h, 50h of the loop portions 40, 50 do not overlap in the vertical direction D2, and the tip 40t of the first loop portion 40 and the tip 50t of the second loop portion 50 face each other in the facing direction FD. Below, the differences between the connection system 1C according to the fourth embodiment and the connection system 1A according to the second embodiment will be described in detail.

[0087] The first cross direction CD1 in which the first loop portions 40 open and the second cross direction CD2 in which the second loop portions 50 open are parallel to each other and both extend along the vertical direction D2. The multiple first loop portions 40 of the joint system 1C form a single row L7 extending in the horizontal direction D1. The multiple (five in this embodiment) first loop portions 40 that form row L7 are arranged at equal intervals along the horizontal direction D1. The multiple second loop portions 50 of the joint system 1C form a single row L8 that extends in the horizontal direction D1. The multiple (five in this embodiment) second loop portions 50 that form row L8 are arranged at equal intervals along the horizontal direction D1.

[0088] The joining system 1C includes a plurality of first loop-shaped portions 40 protruding in the facing direction FD from the facing portion 12 of the first plate-shaped segment 10, a plurality of second loop-shaped portions 50 protruding from the facing portion 22 of the second plate-shaped segment 20, and a plurality of metal joining members 130 that mechanically join the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50 one by one. Each joining member 130 has a common configuration.

[0089] As shown in Figure 15, each joining member 130 includes a first contact member 140 that is inserted into the opening 40h of the first loop-shaped portion 40 and contacts the first loop-shaped portion 40, a second contact member 150 that is inserted into the opening 50h of the second loop-shaped portion 50 and contacts the second loop-shaped portion 50, and a pair of fastening members 160, 170 (first fastening member 160 and second fastening member 170) that fasten the first contact member 140 and the second contact member 150.

[0090] The first contact member 140 includes a substantially cylindrical main body 141 that is disposed inside the first loop portion 40 and in contact with the first loop portion 40. The main body 141 of the first contact member 140 includes an outer circumferential surface 143 that follows the inner circumferential portion 43i of the curved portion 43 of the first loop portion 40. The second contact member 150 includes a substantially cylindrical main body 151 that is disposed inside the second loop portion 50 and in contact with the second loop portion 50. The main body 151 of the second contact member 150 includes an outer circumferential surface 153 that follows the inner circumferential portion 53i of the curved portion 53 of the second loop portion 50.

[0091] The first contact member 140 further includes a flat extension portion 142 extending from the main body portion 141 toward the second plate-like segment 20 to a position overlapping with the main body portion 151 of the second contact member 150 when viewed from the second intersecting direction CD2. The second contact member 150 further includes a flat extension portion 152 extending from the main body portion 151 toward the first plate-like segment 10 to a position overlapping with the main body portion 141 of the first contact member 140 when viewed from the first intersecting direction CD1.

[0092] The first fastening member 160 includes a bolt 161, a nut 162 attached to the bolt shank 161a, a washer 163 sandwiched between the bolt head 161b and the body 141 of the first contact member 140, and a washer 164 sandwiched between the nut 162 and the extension 152 of the second contact member 150. The second fastening member 170 includes a bolt 171, a nut 172 attached to the bolt shank 171a, a washer 173 sandwiched between the bolt head 171b and the extension 142 of the first contact member 140, and a washer 174 sandwiched between the nut 172 and the body 151 of the second contact member 150.

[0093] The main body 141 of the first contact member 140 further includes a through hole 144 passing through the main body 141 so that the bolt shank 161a can be inserted therein, and the extension 142 of the first contact member 140 further includes a through hole 145 passing through the extension 142 so that the bolt shank 171a can be inserted therein. The main body 151 of the second contact member 150 further includes a through hole 154 passing through the main body 151 so that the bolt shank 171a can be inserted therein, and the extension 152 of the second contact member 150 further includes a through hole 155 passing through the extension 152 so that the bolt shank 161a can be inserted therein.

[0094] Even when the joining system 1C according to the fourth embodiment is used, it is possible to join a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 in the same manner as the joining system 1A according to the second embodiment. When joining a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 using the joining system 1C according to the fourth embodiment, the wedge member 100 is not fitted, and the pair of contact members 140, 150 are fastened by a pair of fastening members 160, 170, so that the pair of contact members 80, 90 can be fixed in a state in which they are in contact with each pair of loop-shaped portions 40, 50.

[0095] In the fourth embodiment, as in the second embodiment, the axial force can be transmitted with high reliability between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50, the desired tensile strength can be achieved, and the joining strength between the pair of plate-shaped segments 10, 20 can be improved.

[0096] In addition, in the fourth example of the first embodiment, the first contact member 140 may include the regulating unit 620 of the first example, and the second contact member 150 may include the regulating unit 720 of the first example.

[0097] [Fifth Example] Fig. 16 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body 2D including a joining system 1D according to a fifth example of the first embodiment. Fig. 17 is a cross-sectional view of the joining system 1D according to the fifth example. In the fifth example, common components to those in the above examples may be assigned common reference numerals and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0098] As shown in Figure 16, the main difference between the joining system 1D of the fifth embodiment and the joining system 1A of the second embodiment is that the joining of the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50 that form the rows L1 and L3 on the upper side D21 of the vertical direction D2, and the joining of the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50 that form the rows L2 and L4 on the lower side D22 of the vertical direction D2 are performed by a single joining member 180.

[0099] The following will describe in detail the differences between the joint system 1D according to the fifth embodiment and the joint system 1A according to the second embodiment.

[0100] Each of the joining members 180 is a metal member that mechanically joins two first loop-shaped portions 40 and two second loop-shaped portions 50. Each of the joining members 180 has a common configuration.

[0101] In the joint system 1D, the loop portions 40, 50 constituting each of the rows L1 to L4 overlap when viewed from the vertical direction D2. Specifically, the openings 40h of the first loop portions 40 constituting the row L1 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 overlap one another when viewed from the vertical direction D2. Similarly, the openings 50h of the second loop portions 50 constituting the row L3 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 overlap one another when viewed from the vertical direction D2.

[0102] 17, each joining member 180 includes, similarly to the joining member 60 of the second embodiment, a pair of contact members 80, 90 (a first contact member 80 and a second contact member 90), a wedge member 100, and a fastening member 110. However, the pair of contact members 80, 90 are commonly inserted into two first loop portions 40 and two second loop portions 50 that overlap when viewed from the vertical direction D2.

[0103] The main body 81 of the first contact member 80 contacts the wedge member 100 and the two first loop portions 40 aligned in the vertical direction D2. The outer peripheral surface 82 of the main body 81 is a surface that follows the inner peripheral portions 43i of the curved portions 43 of each of the two first loop portions 40 aligned in the vertical direction D2.

[0104] The main body 91 of the second contact member 90 contacts the wedge member 100 and the two second loop portions 50 aligned in the vertical direction D2. The inner circumferential surface 93 of the main body 91 is a surface that follows the inner circumferential portions 53i of the curved portions 53 of the two second loop portions 50 aligned in the vertical direction D2.

[0105] The first contact member 80 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 82 of the main body 81 and further includes two pressing recesses 87 that are pressed against the inner peripheral portions 43i of the curved portions 43 of the two first loop-shaped portions 40, respectively. Each pressing recess 87 is recessed along the inner peripheral portion 43i of the curved portion 43 of the corresponding first loop-shaped portion 40. The second contact member 90 is provided on the outer peripheral surface 92 of the main body 91 and further includes two pressing recesses 97 that are pressed against the inner peripheral portions 53i of the curved portions 53 of the two second loop-shaped portions 50, respectively. Each pressing recess 97 is recessed along the inner peripheral portion 53i of the curved portion 53 of the corresponding second loop-shaped portion 50.

[0106] When joining a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 using the joining system 1D according to the fifth embodiment, one joining member 180 can commonly join the first loop-like portions 40 and the second loop-like portions 50 that make up the rows L1, L3 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2, and the first loop-like portions 40 and the second loop-like portions 50 that make up the rows L2, L4 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. Therefore, compared to the second embodiment, the number of joining members 180 required to join the first plate-like segment 10 and the second plate-like segment 20 can be reduced.

[0107] In addition, in the fifth example of the first embodiment, the first contact member 80 may include the regulating unit 620 of the first example, and the second contact member 90 may include the regulating unit 720 of the first example.

[0108] [Sixth Example] Fig. 18 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined body 2E including a joined system 1E according to a sixth example of the first embodiment. Fig. 19 is a cross-sectional view of the joined system 1E according to the sixth example. In the sixth example, common components to those in the above examples may be assigned common reference numerals, and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0109] As shown in FIG. 18, the main difference between the joint system 1E of the sixth embodiment and the joint system 1A of the second embodiment is that the joint member 190 included in the joint system 1E has the function of suppressing rotation of the joint member 190 relative to the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50.

[0110] The following will describe in detail the differences between the joint system 1E according to the sixth embodiment and the joint system 1A according to the second embodiment.

[0111] Each of the joining members 190 is a metal member that mechanically joins the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50. Each of the joining members 190 has a common configuration.

[0112] Each joining member 190 includes a pair of contact members 200, 210 (first contact member 200 and second contact member 210) that contact each of the overlapping first loop-shaped portion 40 and second loop-shaped portion 50 when viewed from the vertical direction D2, a wedge member 220 that contacts both of the pair of contact members 200, 210, and a fastening member 230 that fastens the wedge member 220 to the pair of contact members 200, 210.

[0113] 19, the first contact member 200 has a generally L-shaped cross section. The first contact member 200 includes a flat body portion 201 that contacts the first loop portion 40 and the wedge member 220 and extends in the opposing direction FD, and a flange portion 202 that extends from the body portion 201 in the vertical direction D2.

[0114] The main body 201 includes a first pressing portion 204 that is pressed against the wedge member 220, a first contact portion 205 that contacts the curved portion 43 of the first loop portion 40 from an upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2, and a first inner peripheral contact portion 209 that contacts the inner peripheral portion 43i of the curved portion 43. The first pressing portion 204 has an inclined surface 204a that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 so as to approach the second contact member 210 from the upper side D21 toward the lower side D22.

[0115] The second contact member 210 includes a second pressing portion 211 pressed against the wedge member 220, a second contact portion 212 that contacts the curved portion 53 of the second loop portion 50 from the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2, and a second inner peripheral contact portion 215 that contacts the inner peripheral portion 53i of the curved portion 53. The second pressing portion 211 faces the first pressing portion 204 across the wedge member 220. The second pressing portion 211 has a vertical surface 211a that is aligned with the vertical direction D2.

[0116] The flange portions 202 extend so as to intersect with the main body portion 201. The flange portions 202 of the joining members 190 joining the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50 constituting the rows L1, L3 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 extend from the corresponding main body portion 201 toward the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. The flange portions 202 of the joining members 190 joining the first loop-shaped portions 40 and the second loop-shaped portions 50 constituting the rows L2, L4 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 extend from the corresponding main body portion 201 toward the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2.

[0117] When at least one of the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 is pulled in a direction in which the first plate-shaped segment 10 and the second plate-shaped segment 20 move away from each other, a rotational force may act on the joining member 190. This rotational force tends to rotate the joining member 190 so that the portion of the joining member 190 that contacts the inner periphery 43i of the curved portion 43 of the first loop-shaped portion 40 (the first inner periphery contact portion 209) faces downward in the vertical direction D22, and so that the portion of the joining member 190 that contacts the inner periphery 53i of the curved portion 53 of the second loop-shaped portion 50 (the second inner periphery contact portion 215) faces upward in the vertical direction D21.

[0118] The first contact portion 205 contacts the curved portion 43 of the first loop portion 40 from the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2. Therefore, the curved portion 43 of the first loop portion 40 receives a rotational force acting on the joining member 190, and the first contact portion 205 receives a resistance force from the curved portion 43 of the first loop portion 40. In other words, the first contact portion 205 includes a first contact resistance force receiving portion 206 that receives a resistance force against the rotational force acting on the joining member 190.

[0119] The second contact portion 212 contacts the curved portion 53 of the second loop portion 50 from the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. Therefore, the curved portion 53 of the second loop portion 50 receives a rotational force acting on the joining member 190, and the second contact portion 212 receives a resistance force against the rotational force from the curved portion 53 of the second loop portion 50. In other words, the second contact portion 212 includes a second contact resistance force receiving portion 213 that receives a resistance force against the rotational force acting on the joining member 190.

[0120] The flange portion 202 extends in a direction intersecting the direction in which the first plate segment 10 and the second plate segment 20 are pulled away from each other (in this embodiment, the vertical direction D2), and is not in contact with the loop-shaped portions 40, 50 but is in contact with the filler material-hardened portion 30. Therefore, the filler material-hardened portion 30 receives a rotational force acting on the joining member 190, and the flange portion 202 receives a resistance force from the filler material-hardened portion 30. In other words, the flange portion 202 includes a resistance force receiving portion 207 that receives the resistance force against the rotational force acting on the joining member 190 from the filler material-hardened portion 30 without passing through the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50.

[0121] The resistance force is received by at least one of the first contact resistance force receiving portion 206, the second contact resistance force receiving portion 213, and the resistance force receiving portion 207, thereby suppressing rotation of the joining member 190 relative to the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50. In other words, the first contact resistance force receiving portion 206, the second contact resistance force receiving portion 213, and the resistance force receiving portion 207 function as rotation suppressing portions that suppress rotation of the joining member 190 relative to the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50.

[0122] The fastening member 230 includes a bolt 231 having a bolt shank 231a and a bolt head 231b, and a washer 232 on which the bolt head 231b is placed. The main body 201 of the first contact member 200 has a threaded hole 208 that fits onto the bolt shank 231a.

[0123] The wedge member 220 has a tapered shape that tapers from an upper side D21 to a lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. The wedge member 220 includes a mounting surface 221 on which the bolt head 231b is mounted via a washer 232, and a through-hole 222 that passes through the wedge member 220 so that the bolt shank 231a can be inserted.

[0124] Wedge member 220 is fitted between first pressing portion 204 and second pressing portion 211. Wedge member 220 has an outer peripheral surface 223 that is pressed against first pressing portion 204 and second pressing portion 211. Outer peripheral surface 223 of wedge member 220 has an inclined surface 223a that is inclined with respect to vertical direction D2 so as to follow inclined surface 204a of first pressing portion 204, and a vertical surface 223b that extends in vertical direction D2 so as to follow vertical surface 211a of second pressing portion 211.

[0125] Even when the joining system 1E according to the sixth embodiment is used, the pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 can be joined in the same manner as the joining system 1A according to the second embodiment.

[0126] When a pair of plate-like segments 10, 20 are joined using the joining system 1E according to the sixth embodiment, the first contact portion 205 of the first contact member 200 contacts the first loop-shaped portion 40, and the second contact portion 212 of the second contact member 210 contacts the second loop-shaped portion 50. Therefore, each contact resistance force receiving portion 206, 213 can receive resistance to a rotational force acting on the joining member 190 from the corresponding loop-shaped portion 40, 50. This prevents the joining member 190 from shifting in position relative to the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 due to the rotational force acting on the joining member 190. As a result, the axial force can be transmitted more reliably between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50.

[0127] Furthermore, according to the sixth embodiment, the flange portion 202 of the first contact member 200 can receive resistance to the rotational force acting on the joining member 190 from the hardened filler portion 30. This makes it possible to suppress displacement of the joining member 190 relative to the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50, which is caused by the rotational force acting on the joining member 190. Therefore, the axial force can be transmitted between the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the second loop-shaped portion 50 with even greater reliability.

[0128] In addition, in the sixth example of the first embodiment, the first contact member 200 may include the regulating unit 620 of the first example, and the second contact member 210 may include the regulating unit 720 of the first example.

[0129] [Other Examples] The first embodiment is not limited to the above examples, and includes those defined in the claims. For example, in the plate-like segments 10 and 20, the length direction X may be the direction perpendicular to the bridge axis, and the width direction Y may be the direction along the bridge axis. In this case, the first extension direction D1 is the direction along the bridge axis, and the facing direction FD is the direction along the bridge axis, and the plate-like segments 10 and 20 can be joined together in the direction perpendicular to the bridge axis.

[0130] Furthermore, for example, the facing direction FD does not necessarily have to be a direction along the horizontal direction as shown in Fig. 1 etc., but may be a direction intersecting the horizontal direction, unlike Fig. 1 etc. In the configurations of the second embodiment (see Figs. 7 to 11), the fifth embodiment (see Figs. 16 and 17), and the sixth embodiment (see Figs. 18 and 19), when the facing direction FD is a direction intersecting the horizontal direction (for example, a direction inclined at a predetermined angle θ (not shown) with respect to the horizontal direction that is greater than 0° and less than 90°), the opening 40h of the first loop-shaped portion 40 and the opening 50h of the second loop-shaped portion 50 overlap when viewed from a direction inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 by the same angle as the angle θ at which the facing direction FD is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction.

[0131] Also, for example, in each embodiment, the first intersecting direction CD1, CD3 in which the first loop-shaped portion 40 opens and the second intersecting direction CD2, CD4 in which the second loop-shaped portion 50 opens may be directions that intersect with either the vertical direction D2 or the horizontal direction D1.

[0132] Furthermore, the first extension direction D1 in which the loop portions 40, 50 are aligned does not necessarily have to be a direction along the horizontal direction, but may be a direction intersecting the horizontal direction (a direction inclined at a predetermined angle greater than 0° and less than 90° with respect to the horizontal direction). In this case, the multiple loop portions 40, 50 constituting each of the rows L1 to L8 are aligned in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction.

[0133] In addition, in each embodiment, if the wedge members 800, 100 can be fixed in a state where they are fitted between a pair of contact members 600, 700, 80, 90, 200, 210 by the frictional force between the wedge members 800, 100, 220 and a pair of contact members 600, 700, 80, 90, 200, 210, the fastening members 900, 110, 230 can be omitted.

[0134] Furthermore, the first intersecting direction CD1 in which the first loop portion 40 opens and the second intersecting direction CD2 in which the second loop portion 50 opens do not need to be the same direction and may intersect with each other.

[0135] In the third embodiment (see FIGS. 12 and 13), the pair of temporary fastening portions 85, 86 of the second embodiment may be provided on the contact member 80, and the temporary fastening portion 95 of the second embodiment may be provided on the contact member 90. The pressing recesses 87, 97 of the third embodiment may be provided on the plurality of contact members 80, 90 of the second embodiment (see FIGS. 7 to 11), respectively.

[0136] Furthermore, in the sixth embodiment (see FIGS. 18 and 19 ), in the pair of contact members 200, 210, the first pressing portion 204 has an inclined surface 204a, and the second pressing portion 211 has a vertical surface 211a. However, the configuration of the pair of contact members 200, 210 is not limited to this, and for example, it is sufficient that at least one of the first pressing portion 204 and the second pressing portion 211 has an inclined surface. That is, the first pressing portion 204 may have a vertical surface, and the second pressing portion 211 may have an inclined surface. Furthermore, both the first pressing portion 204 and the second pressing portion 211 may have inclined surfaces. The outer peripheral surface 223 of the wedge member 220 may be formed so as to fit along the pressing portions 204, 211. That is, the outer surface 223 of the wedge member 220 may have a vertical surface in contact with the first pressing portion 204 and an inclined surface in contact with the second pressing portion 211, or may have a first inclined surface in contact with the first pressing portion 204 and a second inclined surface in contact with the second pressing portion 211.

[0137] In the sixth embodiment (see FIGS. 18 and 19), it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the first contact member 200 does not have the flange portion 202. Furthermore, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which either the first contact portion 205 or the second contact portion 212 is not provided. It is sufficient that at least one of the first contact portion 205, the second contact portion 212, and the flange portion 202, which function as a rotation suppressing portion, is provided.

[0138] In the first embodiment, expressions such as "along," "horizontal," "right angle," "orthogonal," and "vertical" are used, but they do not necessarily have to be "along," "horizontal," "right angle," "orthogonal," and "vertical" in a strict sense. In other words, these expressions allow for deviations in manufacturing precision, installation precision, and the like.

[0139] <Second embodiment> [First Example] FIG. 20 is a perspective view showing an outline of a joined structure 302A equipped with a joining system 301A according to a first example of the second embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 20, the joined structure 302A includes a pair of plate-shaped segments 310, 320 (a first plate-shaped segment 310 and a second plate-shaped segment 320), a joining system 301A that joins the pair of plate-shaped segments 310, 320 while they are horizontally opposed to each other, and a filler hardened portion (filling material) 330 formed by hardening a time-hardening filler that has been filled into the joint SS between the pair of plate-shaped segments 310, 320. Examples of time-hardening fillers include mortar and concrete. For ease of explanation, FIG. 20 illustrates the joining system 301A by showing the filler hardened portion 330 in a see-through manner.

[0140] Typical plate-like segments 310, 320 are precast deck slabs made of reinforced concrete, and are used when constructing superstructures such as bridges and elevated roads (hereinafter referred to as "bridges, etc."). An example of the size and shape of the plate-like segments 310, 320 is a flat plate with a length of approximately 2.0 to 2.5 m, a width of approximately 2.0 to 11.0 m, and a thickness of approximately 0.2 to 0.3 m, where the direction along the extension direction of the bridge, etc. (bridge axis direction) is defined as length direction X, the direction along the horizontal direction perpendicular to the bridge axis direction (hereinafter referred to as "bridge axis perpendicular direction") is defined as width direction Y, and the direction perpendicular to the length direction X and width direction Y is defined as thickness direction Z.

[0141] The material, structure, size, shape, and the like of the plate-like segments 310, 320 are not limited to those described above. For example, the plate-like segments 310, 320 may be made of materials other than concrete, such as metal (steel, cast iron, etc.) or resin. The plate-like segments 310, 320 may also have a structure other than RC decks (floor slabs using reinforced concrete), such as PC decks (prestressed decks), steel decks, or composite decks (floor slabs made of a composite of steel and concrete). The plate-like segments 310, 320 may also be formed into plate shapes other than flat plates, such as curved or curved plates. The curved plate-like segments 310, 320 are suitable for constructing arc-shaped or cylindrical structures such as the inner walls of tunnels.

[0142] The first plate-like segment 310 includes a flat main body portion 311 and an opposing portion 312 that forms a side surface of the main body portion 311 and faces the second plate-like segment 320. The opposing portion 312 extends in a first extension direction D1. In the second embodiment, the first extension direction D1 is a horizontal direction along the width direction Y, and hereinafter, the first extension direction D1 may be referred to as the horizontal direction D1.

[0143] The second plate-like segment 320 includes a flat plate-like main body portion 321 and an opposing portion 322 that forms a side surface of the main body portion 321 and faces the first plate-like segment 310. The opposing portion 322 extends in the horizontal direction D1.

[0144] The joining system 301A includes a plurality of first joining portions 340 provided on both plate-shaped segments 310, 320, a plurality of second joining portions 350 provided on both plate-shaped segments 310, 320, and a plurality of metal joining members 360 that join the first joining portions 340 and the second joining portions 350 one by one by mechanical joining.

[0145] The multiple first joints 340 form two rows L11 and L12 extending in the horizontal direction D1. The two rows L11 and L12 are aligned in the vertical direction D2. The multiple (three in this embodiment) first joints 340 that form row L11 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 are provided on the second plate-shaped segment 320. The multiple (three in this embodiment) first joints 340 that form row L12 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 are provided on the first plate-shaped segment 310. The first joints 340 that form row L11 and the first joints 340 that form row L12 are offset in the horizontal direction D1 so as not to overlap each other when viewed from the vertical direction D2.

[0146] The plurality of second joints 350 form two rows L21, L22 extending in the horizontal direction D1. The two rows L21, L22 are aligned in the vertical direction D2. The plurality (three in this embodiment) of second joints 350 that form row L21 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 are provided on the first plate-shaped segment 310. The plurality (three in this embodiment) of second joints 350 that form row L22 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 are provided on the second plate-shaped segment 320. The second joints 350 that form row L21 and the second joints 350 that form row L21 are offset in the horizontal direction D1 so as not to overlap each other when viewed from the vertical direction D2.

[0147] The first joints 340 constituting the row L11 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 have a common configuration. The second joints 350 constituting the row L21 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 have a common configuration. The joint members 360 joining these first joints 340 and second joints 350 have a common configuration.

[0148] Focusing on a pair of joints 340, 350 constituting rows L11, L21 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2, the second plate-shaped segment 320 is "one of the plate-shaped segments on which the first joint is provided," and the first plate-shaped segment 310 is "the other plate-shaped segment on which the second joint is provided." Focusing on a pair of joints 340, 350 constituting rows L12, L22 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2, the first plate-shaped segment 310 is "one of the plate-shaped segments on which the first joint is provided," and the second plate-shaped segment 320 is "the other plate-shaped segment on which the second joint is provided."

[0149] The first joint portion 340 includes an outer loop-shaped portion 341 protruding from the opposing portions 312, 322 of the corresponding plate-shaped segments 310, 320, and a contact member 370 inserted into an opening 341h of the outer loop-shaped portion 341 so as to contact the outer loop-shaped portion 341.

[0150] The outer loop-shaped portion 341 opens in a first intersecting direction CD1 that intersects the facing direction FD. A typical outer loop-shaped portion 341 is a reinforcing bar (loop reinforcing bar) formed in a loop shape. The outer loop-shaped portion 341 is arranged spaced apart from each other in the horizontal direction D1 and includes two linear portions 342, 343 that protrude in the facing direction FD from the corresponding facing portion (facing portion 312 or facing portion 322), a U-shaped curved portion 344 that connects the two linear portions 342, 343, and an opening 341h that is surrounded by the linear portions 342, 343 and the curved portion 344 and opens in the first intersecting direction CD1. The first intersecting direction CD1 is typically a direction along the vertical direction D2, which is perpendicular to the facing direction FD.

[0151] Each plate-shaped segment 310, 320 is connected to the two linear portions 342, 343 of the outer loop portion 341 either integrally or separately, and includes a plurality of linear reinforcing bars 313 (see FIG. 21 described later) embedded in each plate-shaped segment 310, 320.

[0152] The second joint 350 includes an inner loop portion 351 disposed inside the corresponding plate segment 310, 320, and an embedded contact member 380 partially embedded inside the corresponding plate segment 310, 320 and in contact with the inner loop portion 351.

[0153] The inner loop portion 351 opens in a first intersecting direction CD1 that intersects the facing direction FD. A typical inner loop portion 351 is a reinforcing bar (loop reinforcing bar) formed in a loop shape. The inner loop portion 351 is arranged at intervals from each other in the horizontal direction D1 and includes two linear portions 352, 353 that protrude in the facing direction FD from the corresponding facing portion (facing portion 312 or facing portion 322), a U-shaped curved portion 354 that connects the two linear portions 352, 353, and an opening 351h that is surrounded by the linear portions 352, 353 and the curved portion 354 and opens in the first intersecting direction CD1. The first intersecting direction CD1 is typically a direction along the vertical direction D2, which is perpendicular to the facing direction FD.

[0154] The embedded contact member 380 includes an outer contact portion 390 that protrudes from the opposing portions 312, 322 of the corresponding plate-like segments 310, 320 and contacts the joining member 360, and an inner contact portion 400 that is inserted into the opening 351h of the inner loop portion 351 and contacts the inner loop portion 351. The outer contact portion 390 and the inner contact portion 400 are integrally formed. The joining member 360 includes a force transmission member 420 that contacts both the first joining portion 340 and the second joining portion 350 and transmits axial force between the first joining portion 340 and the second joining portion 350, and a clamping member 430 that clamps the force transmission member 420 to the first joining portion 340 and the second joining portion 350.

[0155] The first joints 340 constituting the row L12 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 have a configuration obtained by vertically inverting the first joints 340 constituting the row L11 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 and inverting them in the facing direction FD. The second joints 350 constituting the row L22 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2 have a configuration obtained by vertically inverting the second joints 350 constituting the row L21 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 and inverting them in the facing direction FD. The joining member 360 joining the first joining portions 340 and the second joining portions 350 that constitute the rows L12, L22 on the lower side D22 of the vertical direction D2 has a configuration that is inverted upside down and inverted in the opposing direction FD compared to the joining member 360 joining the first joining portions 340 and the second joining portions 350 that constitute the rows L11, L21 on the upper side D21 of the vertical direction D2.

[0156] Next, the joining of the pair of plate-like segments 310 and 320 by the joining system 301A will be described.

[0157] The first and second joints 340 and 350 provided on the first plate-shaped segment 310 are offset in the horizontal direction D1 so as not to overlap each other when viewed in the vertical direction D2. Therefore, no other joints exist on the upper side D21 of all the joints 340 and 350 provided on the first plate-shaped segment 310 in the vertical direction D2, and the space on the upper side D21 of each of the joints 340 and 350 is open.

[0158] The first and second joints 340 and 350 provided on the second plate-shaped segment 320 are offset in the horizontal direction D1 so as not to overlap each other when viewed in the vertical direction D2. Therefore, no other joints exist on the lower side D22 of all the joints 340 and 350 provided on the second plate-shaped segment 320 in the vertical direction D2, and the space on the lower side D22 of each of the joints 340 and 350 is open.

[0159] Therefore, as in the second example of the first embodiment (see FIG. 8), after the second plate-shaped segment 320 is positioned on the upper side D21 of the first plate-shaped segment 310 by a crane or the like, the second plate-shaped segment 320 is lowered from the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2, so that the facing portion 312 of the first plate-shaped segment 310 and the facing portion 322 of the second plate-shaped segment 320 face each other (facing step). At this time, the joints 340 and 350 provided on the second plate-shaped segment 320 approach the joints 340 and 350 provided on the first plate-shaped segment 310 from the upper side D21, respectively, so that the first joints 340 and the second joints 350 overlap one another in the vertical direction D2.

[0160] In this way, to overlap each first joint 340 and each second joint 350 in the vertical direction D2, the second plate segment 320 can be linearly lowered from the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 relative to the first plate segment 310 without moving in the horizontal directions D1, FD. This allows the plate segments 310, 320 to be efficiently positioned so that the opposing portions 312, 322 of the pair of plate segments 310, 320 face each other, i.e., at positions where the plate segments 310, 320 can be joined. Therefore, in a configuration in which the joints 340, 350 are overlapped and joined in the vertical direction D2, workability when joining a pair of plate segments 310, 320 can be improved.

[0161] Next, with reference to Figures 21 to 24, a process of joining the first joint 340 and the second joint 350 by mechanical joining using a joining member 360 will be described (joining process). Figures 21 to 24 show a process of joining the first joint 340 provided on the second plate-like segment 320 and the second joint 350 provided on the first plate-like segment 310. In Figures 21 to 24, the first joint 340 provided on the first plate-like segment 310 and the second joint 350 provided on the second plate-like segment 320 are not shown.

[0162] FIG. 21 is a cross-sectional view showing a pair of joints 340, 350 and their surroundings when the opposing portions 312, 322 of a pair of plate-like segments 310, 320 are opposed to each other.

[0163] Referring to Figure 21, the outer contact portion 390 of the embedded contact member 380 includes a protruding portion 396 protruding from a corresponding opposing portion (the first opposing portion 312 in the example of Figure 21), and an outer pressing portion 391 provided at the tip of the protruding portion 396 and pressed against the force transmission member 420 (see Figure 20) when inserted into the opening 341h of the outer loop-shaped portion 341.

[0164] The outer pressing portion 391 has a substantially U-shape when viewed from the vertical direction D2, and houses the force transmission member 420 (see FIG. 20). The outer pressing portion 391 has a first pressing surface 392 that is pressed against the force transmission member 420. The first pressing surface 392 forms the inner circumferential surface of the outer pressing portion 391. The first pressing surface 392 is a vertical surface that extends along the vertical direction D2.

[0165] The inner contact portion 400 includes a loop contact portion 401 that contacts the inner periphery 354 i of the curved portion 354 of the inner loop portion 351 , and an inner connecting portion 402 that connects the loop contact portion 401 and the protrusion 396 .

[0166] The loop contact portion 401 has a generally semi-cylindrical shape when viewed from the vertical direction D2 (see also FIG. 20). The loop contact portion 401 has a curved surface 401a (see also FIG. 20) that fits along the inner periphery 354i of the curved portion 354 of the inner loop portion 351. The loop contact portion 401 further includes a pressing recess 403 that is provided on the curved surface 401a and presses against the inner periphery 354i of the curved portion 354 of the inner loop portion 351. The pressing recess 403 is recessed along the inner periphery 354i of the curved portion 354 of the inner loop portion 351.

[0167] FIG. 22 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after a contact member 370 has been attached to the pair of joints 340, 350 shown in FIG.

[0168] 22, the contact member 370 has a generally semi-cylindrical shape that contacts the outer loop portion 341 and the force transmission member 420 (see FIG. 20). The contact member 370 includes a second pressing surface 371 that is pressed against the force transmission member 420 and a curved surface 372 (see also FIG. 20) that follows the inner periphery 344i of the curved portion 344 of the outer loop portion 341. The second pressing surface 371 and the curved surface 372 form the outer periphery of the contact member 370. The second pressing surface 371 is an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 so as to approach the first pressing surface 392 from the upper side D21 toward the lower side D22. The second pressing surface 371 faces the first pressing surface 392 of the outer contact portion 390 in the facing direction FD.

[0169] Such contact members 370 are attached to each pair of joints 340, 350. More specifically, with the first plate segment 310 and the second plate segment 320 facing each other, the contact members 370 are inserted into the openings 341h of each outer loop portion 341 from the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2 so as to contact the outer loop portion 341. The contact members 370 are placed on the protruding portions 396 of the outer contact portion 390 of the embedded contact member 380. The protruding portions 396 have flat placement surfaces 397 on which the contact members 370 are placed.

[0170] The contact member 370 further includes a pressing recess 373 that is provided on the curved surface 372 and presses against the inner periphery 344i of the curved portion 344 of the outer loop portion 341. The pressing recess 373 is recessed along the inner periphery 344i of the curved portion 344 of the outer loop portion 341.

[0171] FIG. 23 is a cross-sectional view showing how the force transmission member 420 is fitted between the second joint portion 350 and the contact member 370 shown in FIG.

[0172] 23, the force transmission member 420 has a tapered shape that tapers from an upper side D21 to a lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. The force transmission member 420 has an outer peripheral surface 421 that contacts the second pressing surface 371 of the contact member 370 and the first pressing surface 392 of the outer contact portion 390.

[0173] The fastening member 430 includes a bolt 431, a nut 432 attached to a bolt shank 431a, a bolt washer 433 on which a bolt head 431b is placed, and a nut washer 434 on which the nut 432 is placed.

[0174] The force transmission member 420 includes a mounting surface 422 on which the bolt head 431b is mounted via a bolt washer 433, and a through-hole 423 that passes through the force transmission member 420 so that the bolt shank 431a can be inserted. The outer contact portion 390 further includes an accommodating recess 394 that accommodates the nut 432 and the nut washer 434, and a through-hole 395 that passes through the connecting portion 410 so that the bolt shank 431a can be inserted. The outer peripheral surface 421 of the force transmission member 420 has a first contact surface 424 that is aligned with the first pressing surface 392 of the outer contact portion 390, and a second contact surface 425 that is aligned with the second pressing surface 371 of the contact member 370. The first contact surface 424 is a vertical surface, and the second contact surface 425 is an inclined surface.

[0175] With the contact member 370 inserted into the opening 341h of the outer loop-shaped portion 341, the force transmission member 420 is fitted between the contact member 370 of the first joint 340 and the outer pressing portion 391 of the outer contact portion 390 of the second joint 350 (fitting process).

[0176] 24 is a cross-sectional view showing a state after the force transmission member 420 has been fitted between the second joint portion 350 and the contact member 370 shown in FIG. 23. When the bolt head 431b is rotated with the nut 432 stopped from rotating, the force transmission member 420 is pushed by the bolt head 432b and moves downward D22. As a result, as shown in FIG. 24, the force transmission member 420 is pushed between the second pressing surface 371 of the contact member 370 and the first pressing surface 392 of the outer contact portion 390. As a result, the force transmission member 420 presses the contact member 370 toward the outer loop portion 341 with a pressing force that corresponds to the degree of tightening of the tightening member 430. In detail, the curved surface 372 of the contact member 370 is pressed against the inner peripheral portion 344i of the curved portion 344 of the outer loop-shaped portion 341, and the second plate-shaped segment 320 (one of the plate-shaped segments) is pulled toward the first plate-shaped segment 310 (the other plate-shaped segment) via the outer loop-shaped portion 341.

[0177] As a result, the pair of plate-like segments 310, 320 move closer to each other in the opposing direction FD. The force transmission member 420 is fastened to the contact member 370 by the fastening member 430, thereby fixing the contact member 370 (fixing step).

[0178] According to the first example of the second embodiment, the first joint portion 340 and the second joint portion 350 are mechanically joined by the metal joint member 360. Therefore, even if the filler hardened portion 330 deteriorates, the axial force (the force in the direction in which the linear portions 342, 343, 352, and 353 extend, i.e., the opposing direction FD) can be transmitted between the first joint portion 340 and the second joint portion 350 with high reliability, and the desired tensile strength can be exhibited.

[0179] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, for example, when concrete is used as a time-hardening filler, repeated load application to the filler hardened portion 330 can prevent cracks from occurring in the filler hardened portion 330, or the filler hardened portion 330 from turning into soil and sand due to the cracked portions being rubbed together.

[0180] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, for example, when concrete is used as a time-hardening filler and the plate-like segments 310, 320 are used as precast deck slabs, a load is applied to the filler hardened portion 330 every time a vehicle passes, causing cracks in the filler hardened portion 330, water seeping into the filler hardened portion 330 through the cracks, and the alkali metal components (sodium, potassium, etc.) that make up the filler hardened portion 330 react with the aggregate (gravel, sand, etc.), thereby preventing deterioration of the filler hardened portion 330.

[0181] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the contact member 370 is inserted into the opening 341h of the outer loop portion 341 and is in contact with the outer loop portion 341 and the force transmission member 420 of the joining member 360. This makes it easy to transmit the axial force directly between the outer loop portion 341 and the force transmission member 420. This allows the axial force to be transmitted between the outer loop portion 341 and the second joining portion 350 with high reliability.

[0182] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the inner contact portion 400 of the joining member 360 contacts the inner loop portion 351 within the opening 351h of the inner loop portion 351, so that the axial force can be transmitted with high reliability between the inner loop portion 351 and the inner contact portion 400. Therefore, even if the loop portion (inner loop portion 351) is disposed inside the plate segments 310, 320, the axial force can be transmitted with high reliability between the first joining portion 340 and the second joining portion 350.

[0183] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the outer contact portion 390 and the inner contact portion 400 are integrally formed. Therefore, the axial force can be transmitted with high reliability between the inner loop portion 351 and the outer loop portion 341. Therefore, the axial force can be transmitted with even higher reliability between the first joint portion 340 and the second joint portion 350.

[0184] In this way, the axial force is transmitted between the outer loop-shaped portion 341 and the joining member 360 and between the inner loop-shaped portion 351 and the joining member 360 with high reliability, so that the axial force can be transmitted between the outer loop-shaped portion 341 and the inner loop-shaped portion 351 with high reliability.

[0185] The inner contact portion 400 is in contact with the curved portion 354 of the inner loop portion 351. Therefore, the inner contact portion 400 is pressed with high uniformity against each circumferential position of the curved portion 354. Similarly, the contact member 370 is in contact with the curved portion 344 of the outer loop portion 341. Therefore, the outer contact portion 390 is pressed with high uniformity against each circumferential position of the curved portion 344.

[0186] Furthermore, the force transmission member 420, which has a tapered shape tapering from the upper side D21 to the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2, is fitted between the contact member 370 and the outer contact portion 390 of the embedded contact member 380, thereby creating a wedge effect. This allows the contact member 370 to be pressed against the outer loop portion 341. This allows the axial force to be transmitted more reliably between the pair of joints 340, 350.

[0187] Furthermore, the force transmission member 420 is pressed against the contact member 370 and the outer contact portion 390 with a pressing force that corresponds to the degree of fastening of the fastening member 430. Therefore, by adjusting the degree of fastening of the fastening member 430, it is possible to apply a pressing force of the force transmission member 420 to the pair of joints 340, 350 that is appropriate for transmitting axial force between the pair of joints 340, 350.

[0188] Furthermore, according to the first embodiment, the pair of joints 340, 350 are mechanically joined by the metal joint member 360, so the positions of the pair of plate-like segments 310, 320 can be firmly fixed. This makes it possible to suppress relative displacement between the first joint 340 and the second joint 350 when force is transmitted between the joints 340, 350. This improves the rigidity of the filler-hardening portion 330. Furthermore, because the amount of relative movement between the first joint 340 and the second joint 350 inside the filler-hardening portion 330 can be reduced, the occurrence of cracks in the filler-hardening portion 330 can be suppressed.

[0189] In addition, in the first example of the second embodiment, the contact member 370 may include the regulating unit 620 of the first example of the first embodiment, and the outer contact portion 390 may include the regulating unit 720 of the first example of the first embodiment.

[0190] [Second Example] Fig. 25 is a perspective view showing an overview of a bonded body 302B including a bonding system 301B according to a second example of the second embodiment. Fig. 26 is a cross-sectional view of the bonding system 301B according to the second example. In the second example, common components to those in the first example are given the same reference numerals, and descriptions thereof may be omitted.

[0191] 25, the main difference between the bonding system 301B according to the second embodiment and the bonding system 301A according to the first embodiment is that two outer loop portions 341 are bonded to one embedded contact member 440 by a bonding member 360. The differences between the bonding system 301B according to the second embodiment and the bonding system 301A according to the first embodiment will be described in detail below.

[0192] The first joint portion 340 includes an outer loop portion 341 that protrudes from the opposing portion 312 of the first plate-like segment 310 .

[0193] In the second embodiment, all (three in this embodiment) of the first joints 340 are provided on the first plate-shaped segment 310, and all (three in this embodiment) of the second joints 350 are provided on the second plate-shaped segment 320. Therefore, in the second embodiment, the first plate-shaped segment 310 is "one of the plate-shaped segments on which the first joints are provided," and the second plate-shaped segment 320 is "the other plate-shaped segment on which the second joints are provided."

[0194] In the second embodiment, each first joint 340 includes two outer loop-shaped portions 341 aligned in the vertical direction D2 and a contact member 450 inserted into the openings 341h of the two outer loop-shaped portions 341 so as to contact the two outer loop-shaped portions 341.

[0195] The multiple outer loop portions 341 protruding from the first plate-like segment 310 form two rows L31, L32 extending in the horizontal direction D1. Some (three in this embodiment) of the multiple outer loop portions 341 form the row L31 on the upper side D21 in the vertical direction D2, and the remaining (three in this embodiment) outer loop portions 341 form the row L32 on the lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2.

[0196] In the second embodiment, each second joint 350 is arranged inside the second plate-shaped segment 320 and includes two inner loop-shaped portions 351 aligned in the vertical direction D2, and an embedded contact member 440 partially embedded inside the second plate-shaped segment 320 and in contact with the two inner loop-shaped portions 351.

[0197] Some (in this embodiment, three) of the multiple inner loop-shaped portions 351 form a row L41 on the upper side D21 of the vertical direction D2, and the remaining (in this embodiment, three) inner loop-shaped portions 351 form a row L42 on the lower side D22 of the vertical direction D2.

[0198] The embedded contact member 440 includes an outer contact portion 460 that protrudes from the opposing portion 322 of the second plate-shaped segment 320 and contacts the joining member 360, and inner contact portions 470 that are inserted into the openings 351h of the corresponding two inner loop portions 351 and contact the two inner loop portions 351. The outer contact portion 460 and the inner contact portion 470 are integrally formed.

[0199] 26, the outer contact portion 460 of the embedded contact member 440 is located between two outer loop portions 341 aligned in the vertical direction D2. The outer contact portion 460 includes a protruding portion 466 protruding from the opposing portion 322 of the second plate-like segment 320, and an outer pressing portion 461 provided at the tip of the protruding portion 466 and pressed against the force transmitting member 420.

[0200] The outer pressing portion 461 has a substantially U-shape when viewed from the vertical direction D2, and houses the force transmission member 420 (see also FIG. 25). The outer pressing portion 461 has a first pressing surface 462 that forms the inner circumferential surface of the outer pressing portion 461 and is pressed against the force transmission member 420. The first pressing surface 462 is an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 so as to approach the contact member 450 from the upper side D21 toward the lower side D22.

[0201] The inner contact portion 470 extends in the vertical direction D2 across the two inner loop portions 351 aligned in the vertical direction D2. The inner contact portion 470 includes a pair of loop contact portions 471 that respectively contact the inner peripheries 354i of the curved portions 354 of the inner loop portions 351, and an inner connecting portion 472 that connects the pair of loop contact portions 471 and the protruding portion 466.

[0202] Each loop contact portion 471 has a substantially semi-cylindrical shape when viewed from the vertical direction D2 (see also FIG. 25). Each loop contact portion 471 is inserted into an opening 351h of the corresponding inner loop portion 351. Each loop contact portion 471 has a curved surface 471a (see also FIG. 25) that contacts the inner periphery 354i of the curved portion 354 of the corresponding inner loop portion 351.

[0203] Each loop contact portion 471 further includes a pressing recess 473 that is provided on the curved surface 471a and presses against the inner periphery 354i of the curved portion 354 of the corresponding inner loop portion 351. Each pressing recess 473 is recessed along the inner periphery 354i of the curved portion 354 of the corresponding inner loop portion 351.

[0204] The contact member 450 extends in the vertical direction D2 across the two outer loop portions 341 so as to be positioned inside both of the openings 341h of the two outer loop portions 341 aligned in the vertical direction D2. The contact member 450 has a generally semi-cylindrical shape that contacts the outer loop portion 341 and the force transmission member 420 (see also FIG. 25). The contact member 450 includes a second pressing surface 451 that contacts the force transmission member 420 and is pressed against the force transmission member 420, and a curved surface 452 (see also FIG. 25) that follows the inner peripheries 344i of the curved portions 344 of the two outer loop portions 341 aligned in the vertical direction D2. The second pressing surface 451 and the curved surface 452 form the outer periphery of the contact member 450. The second pressing surface 451 is a vertical surface that follows the vertical direction D2.

[0205] The contact member 450 further includes two pressing recesses 454 provided on the curved surface 452 and respectively pressed against the inner peripheries 344i of the curved portions 344 of the two outer loop portions 341. Each pressing recess 454 is recessed along the inner periphery 344i of the curved portion 344 of the corresponding outer loop portion 341. The protrusion 466 of the outer contact portion 460 has a through-hole 467 within which the contact member 450 is disposed.

[0206] The force transmission member 420 has a tapered shape that tapers from an upper side D21 to a lower side D22 in the vertical direction D2. The outer peripheral surface 421 of the force transmission member 420 according to the second embodiment has a first contact surface 426 that is aligned with the first pressing surface 462 of the outer contact portion 460 and a second contact surface 427 that is aligned with the second pressing surface 451 of the contact member 450. In other words, the arrangement of the inclined surfaces and pressing surfaces is different from that of the outer peripheral surface 421 of the force transmission member 420 according to the first embodiment (see FIGS. 23 and 24). The first contact surface 426 is an inclined surface that is inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 so as to approach the second contact surface 427 from the upper side D21 to the lower side D22, and the second contact surface 427 is a vertical surface that is aligned with the vertical direction D2. The fastening member 430 includes a bolt 431 and a bolt washer 433 on which a bolt head 431b is placed. The outer contact portion 460 has a screw hole 464 that fits onto the bolt shank 431a.

[0207] In the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, the axial force can be transmitted with high reliability between the first joint 340 and the second joint 350, the desired tensile strength can be achieved, and the joint strength between the pair of plate-like segments 310, 320 can be improved.

[0208] Furthermore, according to the second embodiment, the two outer loop portions 341 and the two inner loop portions 351 can be joined by a single joining member 360. This reduces the number of parts of the joining member 360, and allows the pair of plate segments 310, 320 to be joined quickly.

[0209] In addition, in the second example of the second embodiment, the contact member 450 may include the regulating unit 620 of the first example of the first embodiment, and the outer contact portion 460 may include the regulating unit 720 of the first example of the first embodiment.

[0210] [Other Examples] The second embodiment is not limited to the above examples and includes those defined in the claims. For example, in the plate-like segments 310 and 320, the length direction X may be the direction perpendicular to the bridge axis, and the width direction Y may be the direction along the bridge axis. In this case, the first extension direction D1 is the direction along the bridge axis, and the facing direction FD is the direction along the bridge axis, and the plate-like segments 310 and 320 can be joined together in the direction perpendicular to the bridge axis.

[0211] Furthermore, for example, the facing direction FD does not necessarily have to be a direction along the horizontal direction as shown in Fig. 20 etc., and may be a direction intersecting the horizontal direction, unlike Fig. 20 etc. In the configurations of each embodiment, when the facing direction FD is a direction intersecting the horizontal direction (for example, a direction inclined at a predetermined angle θ (not shown) greater than 0° and less than 90° with respect to the horizontal direction), the opening 341h of the outer loop portion 341 and the outer contact portion 390 overlap when viewed from a direction inclined with respect to the vertical direction D2 by the same angle as the angle θ at which the facing direction FD is inclined with respect to the horizontal direction.

[0212] Furthermore, the first extension direction D1 does not necessarily have to be a direction along the horizontal direction, but may be a direction intersecting the horizontal direction (a direction inclined at a predetermined angle greater than 0° and less than 90° with respect to the horizontal direction). In this case, the multiple loop-shaped portions 341, 351 constituting each of the rows L11, L12, L21, L22, L31, L32, L41, L42 are aligned in a direction intersecting the horizontal direction.

[0213] Furthermore, in each example of the second embodiment, it is not necessary to overlap the outer loop portion 341 and the inner loop portion 351 when joining the first joining portion 340 and the second joining portion 350 with the joining member 360. Therefore, the outer loop portion 341 and the inner loop portion 351 may open in different directions.

[0214] In the first embodiment (see Figures 20 to 24) and the second embodiment (see Figures 25 and 26), if the force transmission member 420 can be fixed in a state where it is fitted between the contact members 370, 450 and the outer contact portions 390, 460 by the frictional force between the force transmission member 420 and the contact members 370, 450, the fastening member 430 can be omitted.

[0215] Furthermore, the inner loop portion 351 may not be provided, and the embedded contact members 380, 440 may be joined to the reinforcing bars embedded in the corresponding plate-like segments 310, 320 by welding or the like.

[0216] In the first embodiment (see FIGS. 20 to 24 ), the first pressing surface 392 is a vertical surface, and the second pressing surface 371 is an inclined surface. However, the configurations of the outer contact portion 390 and the contact member 370 are not limited to this. At least one of the first pressing surface 392 and the second pressing surface 371 may be an inclined surface. That is, the first pressing surface 392 may be an inclined surface, and the second pressing surface 371 may be a vertical surface. Furthermore, both the first pressing surface 392 and the second pressing surface 371 may be inclined surfaces. Therefore, the first contact surface 424 of the force transmission member 420 may be an inclined surface, and the second contact surface 425 may be a vertical surface. When the first contact surface 424 is an inclined surface, the force transmission member 420 is pressed against the outer contact portion 390 with a pressing force that corresponds to the degree of tightening of the tightening member 430. As a result, the first plate-shaped segment 310 is pulled toward the second plate-shaped segment 320 via the embedded contact member 380 and the inner loop-shaped portion 351 .

[0217] Similarly, in the second embodiment (see FIGS. 25 and 26), at least one of the first pressing surface 462 and the second pressing surface 451 may be an inclined surface. The first contact surface 426 of the force transmission member 420 may be an inclined surface, and the second contact surface 427 may be a vertical surface. When the first contact surface 426 is an inclined surface, the first plate-shaped segment 310 is pulled toward the second plate-shaped segment 320 via the embedded contact member 380 and the inner loop portion 351, just as in the first embodiment (see FIGS. 20 to 24) when the first contact surface 424 is an inclined surface.

[0218] In the second embodiment, expressions such as "along," "horizontal," "right angle," "orthogonal," and "vertical" are used, but they do not necessarily have to be "along," "horizontal," "right angle," "orthogonal," and "vertical" in a strict sense. In other words, these expressions allow for deviations in manufacturing precision, installation precision, and the like. [Explanation of symbols]

[0219] 1, 1A, 1B, 1C, 1D, 1E, 301A, 301B Joining system, 10 First plate-shaped segment, 20 Second plate-shaped segment, 12 Opposing portion, 22 Opposing portion, 40 First loop-shaped portion, 40h Opening, 50 Second loop-shaped portion, 50h Opening, 500 Joining member, 600 First contact member, 630 First regulating portion, 635a, 635c First regulating surface, 635b, 635d Second regulating surface, 700 Second contact member, 730 Second regulating portion, 800 Wedge member, 822 First line contact portion, 832 Second line contact portion, 900 Fastening member, 60 Joining member, 70a First opening portion, 80 First contact member, 90 Second contact member, 100 Wedge member, 110 Fastening member, 140 First contact member, 150 Second contact member, 160 First fastening member, 170 Second fastening member, 180 Joining member, 190 Joining member, 200 First contact member, 206 First contact resistance force receiving portion (contact resistance force receiving portion, rotation suppressing portion), 207 Resistance force receiving portion (rotation suppressing portion), 210 Second contact member, 213 Second contact resistance force receiving portion (contact resistance force receiving portion, rotation suppressing portion), 301A, 301B Joining system, 310 First plate-shaped segment, 320 Second plate-shaped segment, 312 Opposing portion, 322 Opposing portion, 340 First joining portion, 341 Outer loop-shaped portion, 341h Opening, 350 Second joining portion, 351 Inner loop-shaped portion, 351h Opening, 360 Joining member, 370 Contact member, 390 outer contact portion, 400 inner contact portion, 420 force transmission member, 430 fastening member, 450 contact member, 460 outer contact portion, 470 inner contact portion, CD1, CD3 first intersecting direction, CD2, CD4 second intersecting direction, D1 first extension direction, D2 vertical direction, FD opposing direction, LD1 direction along first loop portion, LD2 direction along second loop portion

Claims

1. A joining system that joins a first plate-like segment and a second plate-like segment by placing opposing portions of the first plate-like segment and the second plate-like segment opposite each other, a first loop-shaped portion protruding from the opposing portion of the first plate-shaped segment and opening in a first intersecting direction intersecting the opposing direction of the first plate-shaped segment and the second plate-shaped segment; a second loop-shaped portion protruding from the opposing portion of the second plate-shaped segment and opening in a second intersecting direction intersecting the opposing direction; a metal joining member that mechanically joins the first loop-shaped portion and the second loop-shaped portion, the joining member includes a first contact member inserted into an opening of the first loop portion and contacting the first loop portion; a second contact member inserted into an opening of the second loop portion and contacting the second loop portion; a wedge member fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member, and pressing the first contact member and the second contact member toward the first loop portion and the second loop portion, respectively; a restricting portion that, when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member, restricts the first contact member from moving in a first direction different from the direction in which it is pressed toward the first loop-shaped portion, and restricts the second contact member from moving in a second direction different from the direction in which it is pressed toward the second loop-shaped portion.

2. The restricting portion includes a first restricting portion formed on the first contact member; a second restricting portion formed on the second contact member, The joint system according to claim 1 , wherein the first restricting portion includes a first restricting surface that can restrict movement of the second contact member to one side in the second direction by contact with the second restricting portion.

3. The joint system according to claim 2 , wherein the first restricting portion includes a second restricting surface that can restrict movement of the second contact member toward the other side of the second direction by contact with the second restricting portion.

4. The joint system of claim 2 or 3, wherein the second direction is the second intersecting direction.

5. The joint system according to claim 2 or 3, wherein the second direction is a direction along the second loop portion.

6. the wedge member includes a first line contact portion that can come into line contact with the first contact member when the wedge member is fitted between the first contact member and the second contact member; The joint system according to claim 1 , further comprising a second line contact portion capable of making line contact with the second contact member.

7. 2. The joining system according to claim 1, wherein the joining member includes a clamping member that clamps the wedge member against the first contact member and the second contact member and that is capable of adjusting a pressing force that presses the wedge member against both the first contact member and the second contact member depending on a degree of clamping.

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