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CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION............................................ 3 Adjusting capacity�� 20
Load capacity�� 20
TENSION RODS�� 4 Compression Strut Accessories�� 21
Product description�� 5 Collars�� 21
Design references�� 5 Studs�� 22
Benefits�� 5 Cones�� 22
Steel grades & properties�� 5
Load capacity��6-7 SURFACE FINISH & CORROSION PROTECTION�� 23
Tension Rod Accessories�� 8 Plain surface (black steel)�� 23
System Accessories�� 8 Primer�� 23
Forks��9-10 Galvanization�� 23
Spades�� 11-12 Stainless steel tension bars�� 23
Gusset plates�� 13 Post-installation sealing�� 24
Couplers with stopper�� 14

Couplers without stopper�� 14 TRANSPORTATION & INSTALLATION�� 25
Turnbuckles�� 14 Rods packing�� 25
Pins and washers for forks and spades�� 15 Accessories packing�� 25
Lock covers�� 15 Installation manual�� 25
Cross-turnbuckles�� 16 Transportation, handling and storage�� 25
Bracing discs�� 17 Disclaimer about welding and heating�� 25
Other accessories�� 17
QUALITY & TRACEABILITY�� 26
Tensioning device�� 17
Labeling & identification �� 26
COMPRESSION STRUTS�� 18 Quality Assurance�� 26
Product description�� 19 Traceability control�� 26
Design References�� 19
ENQUIRIES�� 26
Alternative designs�� 19
Steel Grades & properties�� 19
PROJECT REFERENCES�� 28-29
Length�� 19
ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS RANGE

TENSION RODS
Dextra’s Tension Rod system is complete with pin ended connectors (forks or spades).
Typical applications include hangers and supports, cross bracing and truss stiffening
elements. A number of different strength grades and surface finishes are available.
Where there should be no compromise on aesthetic, a stainless tension rod product
range complements our offer.
COMPRESSION STRUTS
The Dextra Compression Strut system is designed specifically to take compression loads. It
consists of a circular hollow section (CHS) complete with fork ends, making installation and site
length adjustments convenient and simple.
ROLL-THREAD MANUFACTURING
All Dextra Rods feature rolled (not cut) threads. The
thread rolling process redistributes the material to form
the thread giving it maximum efficiency over the active
stress area. The result is a minimal loss of the effective
cross-sectional area.
CAD & BIM
CAD & BIM tools to support design engineers in the drawing and modeling of structures
are available in the download section of www.dextragroup.com. For designer tools
support, contact us at: cadbim@dextragroup.com.
Tension
Rods
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BENEFITS
Tension Rods systems provides engineers and architects with an • High steel grades are available, allowing
aesthetic and high performance solution for tensile members for the use of smaller rod diameters to achieve
any type of structure such as roofs, bridges and facades. Fast the same tension capacity, which in turn
installation can be achieved thanks to the simplicity of the design. can make site installation both quicker and
easier.
DESIGN REFERENCES • In situ length adjustment can be achieved by

rotation of the rod (if the tendon is supplied
without turnbuckle) and/or of the turnbuckle.
Dextra Tension Rods systems are compliant with and can be
selected according to EN 1993 (Eurocode 3) • Adjustment is possible on Forks and Spades.
• Turnbuckles also allow for the application of

a preload, making for example self-weight
sagging corrections easier.
STEEL GRADES AND PROPERTIES
Dextra supplies its tension rods in three carbon steel grades and two stainless steel grades, as specified in the table below.
Carbon Steel Stainless Steel
460 520 700 S460 S520

Minimum yield strength N/mm² 460 520 700 460 520
Minimum ultimate tensile strength N/mm² 625 670 900 650 670
The length we quote and supply is the “pin-to-pin nominal length”, which is measured from the center of each pin connected
member. Dextra will then design and fabricate the system so that equal lengthening and shortening adjustment can be achieved
while still ensuring a full strength connection between the rod and the pin connected member.
Length adjustment is possible at the turnbuckle (M ≤ 24, ±25 mm, M > 24, ±50 mm), as well as at each Fork and Spade.
Fork and Spade Adjustment (mm)

M103
M113
M123
M133
M88
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M68
M78
M83
M93
M98
M16
16 20 24 30 36 42 48 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
In the example of an assembly composed of 3 rod segments, 2 forks and 1 turnbuckle, total length adjustment can be
calculated as follows: ±25 (for M ≤ 24) or ±50 (for M > 24) and ± adjustment of Fork/Spade
Pin-to-pin nominal length
Coupler Turnbuckle
Max
shortening =
- AF - 50
Rod protruding - 25 or 50 mm
inside Fork
Nominal length
Coupler gives no
Rod nominal length adjustment Nominal position
position
Max
lengthening =
AF + 50
Rod minimum + 25 or 50 mm
engagement
AF
AF : Adjustment of fork
LOAD CAPACITY
The following tables sum up the scope of our standard tension rods range for the various steel grades available.
The load capacities indicated are based on the minimum for the whole tension rod system, which are based on the
male rod thread cross-section area.
Carbon Steel
Grade 460 Grade 520 Grade 700

Nominal Rod
Rod Rod Tension Tension Tension
Rod Critical
Thread size Linear weight Yield Ultimate capacity Yield Ultimate capacity Yield Ultimate capacity
Ø* Section
Load** Load** as per Load** Load** as per Load** Load** as per
EC3*** EC3*** EC3***
mm mm mm² kg/m kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN kN
M16 15 157 1.4 72 98 71 81 105 76 110 141 102
M20 19 245 2.2 113 153 110 127 164 118 171 220 159
M24 23 353 3.3 162 220 159 183 236 170 247 317 228
M30 28 561 4.8 258 350 252 292 376 270 392 505 363
M36 34 817 7.1 376 510 368 425 547 394 572 735 529
M42 40 1121 9.9 516 701 504 583 751 541 785 1009 726
M48 45 1473 12.5 678 921 663 766 987 711 1031 1326 955
M52 49 1758 14.8 809 1099 791 914 1178 848 1230 1582 1139
M56 53 2030 17.3 934 1269 914 1056 1360 979 1421 1827 1315
M64 61 2676 22.9 1231 1672 1204 1392 1793 1291 1873 2408 1734
M68 65 3055 26.0 1405 1910 1375 1589 2047 1474 2139 2750 1980
M78 75 4114 34.7 1892 2571 1851 2139 2756 1984 2879 3702 2666
M83 80 4702 39.5 2163 2938 2116 2445 3150 2268 3291 4231 3047
M88 85 5329 44.5 2451 3331 2398 2771 3570 2571 3730 4796 3453
M93 90 5995 49.9 2758 3747 2698 3118 4017 2892 4197 5396 3885
M98 95 6701 55.6 3083 4188 3016 3485 4490 3233 4691 6031 4342
M103 100 7446 61.7 3425 4654 3351 3872 4989 3592 5212 6702 4825
M113 110 9054 74.6 4165 5659 4075 4708 6066 4368 6338 8149 5867
M123 120 10820 88.8 4977 6762 4869 5626 7249 5219 7574 9738 7011
M133 130 12742 104.2 5861 7964 5734 6626 8537 6147 8919 11468 8257
*Nominal rod diameter may vary for small order quantities **Yield and ultimate loads are unfactored ***As per EN 1993-1-1 Ɣm0 1.0; Ɣm2 1.25
Stainless Steel
Grade S460 Grade S520

Nominal
Rod Rod Rod
Rod
Thread Critical Linear
Ø*
size Section weight Yield Ultimate Tension capacity Yield Ultimate Tension capacity
Load** Load** as per EC3*** Load** Load** as per EC3***
mm mm mm² kg/m kN kN kN kN kN kN
M16 15 157 1.4 72 102 73 81 105 76
M20 19 245 2.3 113 159 115 127 164 118
M24 23 353 3.3 162 229 165 183 236 170
M30 28 561 4.9 258 364 257 292 376 270
M36 34 817 7.2 376 531 380 425 547 394
M42 40 1121 10.0 516 729 525 583 751 541
M48 45 1473 12.7 678 958 665 766 987 711
M56 53 2030 17.6 934 1320 923 1056 1360 979
M64 61 2676 23.3 1231 1739 1222 1392 1793 1291
M78 75 4114 35.2 1892 2674 1847 2139 2756 1984
M83 80 4702 40.1 2163 3056 2102 2445 3150 2268
M88 85 5329 45.2 2451 3464 2373 2771 3570 2571
M93 90 5995 50.7 2758 3897 2660 3118 4017 2892
M98 95 6701 56.5 3083 4356 2964 3485 4490 3233
*Nominal rod diameter may vary for small order quantities **Yield and ultimate loads are unfactored ***As per EN 1993-1-4 Ɣm0 1.1; Ɣm2 1.25
ACCESSORIES
SYSTEM ACCESSORIES
The standard accessories for tension rods system are the following:
Spade Fork
Forks and Spades allow connection to the main steel structure (using a pin connection),
creating an articulated joint when required (eg. long span tendon). They allow for length
adjustment.
Pin connections consist of 1 pin and 2 washer plates.
Intermediate connectors are used to achieve longer tendon length as follows:
Turnbuckles are used to connect rods and achieve greater tendon length.
They also allow additional length adjustment and if necessary can be used to
pre-stress the tendon.
Couplers are used to connect rods and achieve greater tendon length.
Lock covers are used both for aesthetic and functional purposes to respectively
cover exposed thread and lock connectors in position.
Pin connection
with countersunk screws
Fork Lock cover

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FORKS
(F)
(L)
(E)
(b)
(H)
(Tf)
(Øp)
(Ød)
Jaw gap
Jaw depth
Fork Length
Flange width
E
Flange thickness
Fork thickness (T)
Pin hole diameter
Fork end diameter
Length from pin to end flange

Øp
L
82 29 7.5 15.5 30.5 18 26 46 108 M16
96 34 9 18.5 36.5 22 32 54 128.5 M20
108 40 10.5 23.5 44.5 25 38 63 147 M24
132 50 13 29 55 31 46 78 180.5 M30
154 59 16 34.5 66.5 37 55 93 212 M36

Ød
177 69 18.5 39.5 76.5 43 65 109 244.5 M42
201 79 21.5 45 88 49 70 125 278 M48
For grade 460 and 520 carbon steel and stainless steel
T
213 86 23 45 91 53 80 136 295 M52
236 93 24.5 50 99 58 85 147 322.5 M56

b
Tf
262 107 28.5 60 117 66 95 169 357 M64
268 112 30.5 60 121 69 100 177 367 M68

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Bar thread size (mm)
316 132 35 76 146 82 115 208 430 M78
334 139 37.5 76 151 86 130 219 448

F
M83
357 149 40.5 76 157 92 130 237 485 M88
367 155 42.5 87 172 96 140 246 491 M93
389 165 44.5 93 182 102 150 261 523 M98
401 174 47 93 187 106 150 277 542 M103
440 190 52 98 202 116 170 303 594 M113
472 207 57 118 232 126 180 329 633 M123
504 222 61.5 128 251 135 200 354 678 M133
H
10 Dextra
(F)
(L)
(E)
(b)
(H)
(Tf)
(Øp)
(Ød)
E
Jaw gap
Jaw depth
Fork Length
Flange width
Flange thickness
Fork thickness (T)
Pin hole diameter
Fork end diameter

Øp
For grade 700 carbon steel

96 34 9 18.5 36.5 22 32 54 128.5 M16
FORKS (CONTINUED)
108 40 10.5 23.5 44.5 25 38 63 147 M20
132 50 13 29 55 31 46 78 180.5 M24
154 59 16 34.5 66.5 37 55 93 212 M30
177 69 18.5 39.5 76.5 43 65 109 244.5 M36

Ød
201 79 21.5 45 88 49 70 125 278 M42
236 93 24.5 50 99 58 85 147 322.5 M48

T
262 107 28.5 60 117 66 95 169 357 M52

b
Tf
268 112 30.5 60 121 69 100 177 367 M56
316 132 35 76 146 82 115 208 430 M64
316 132 35 76 146 82 115 208 430 M68

357 149 40.5 76 157 92 130 237 485 M78

F
389 165 44.5 93 182 102 150 261 523 M83
401 174 47 93 187 106 150 277 542 M88
440 190 52 98 202 116 170 303 594 M93
440 190 52 98 202 116 170 303 594 M98
472 207 57 118 232 126 180 329 633 M103
504 222 61.5 128 251 135 200 354 678 M113
533 236 66 138 270 144 200 375 721 M123
573 255 71.5 148 291 155 220 406 774 M133
H
(F)
(L)
(T)
(E)
(Øp)
(Ød)
flange
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Spade length
Flange length
Flange width (H)
Spade thickness
Pin hole diameter
SPADES
Spade end diameter

E
Length from pin to end

70 29 12 18 26 46 127 M16
Øp
82 34 18 22 32 54 152.2 M20
L
92 40 20 25 38 63 176.6 M24
113 50 26 31 46 78 205.8 M30
132 59 32 37 55 93 241.9 M36
152 69 37 43 65 109 287.3 M42
173 79 42 49 70 125 326.7 M48
186 86 45 53 80 136 341.7 M52

Ød
206 93 50 58 85 147 370.5 M56

T
232 107 55 66 95 169 407 M64
240 112 60 69 100 177 420.6 M68

286 132 70 82 115 208 487 M78

304 139 75 86 130 219 507 M83
327 149 80 92 130 237 547.2 M88
337 155 85 96 140 246 554.3 M93
359 165 90 102 150 261 589.4 M98
374 174 90 106 150 277 614.4 M103
412 190 100 116 170 303 671.1 M113
444 207 110 126 180 329 713 M123
476 222 120 135 200 354 763.7 M133

H
(F)
(L)
(T)
(E)
(H)
(Øp)
(Ød)
flange
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Flange width
Spade length
Flange length
Spade thickness
Pin hole diameter
Spade end diameter

E
82 34 18 22 32 54 152.2 M16
92 40 20 25 38 63 176.6 M20
Øp
113 50 26 31 46 78 205.8 M24

132 59 32 37 55 93 241.9 M30
L
SPADES (CONTINUED)
152 69 37 43 65 109 287.3 M36
173 79 42 49 70 125 326.7 M42
206 93 50 58 85 147 370.5 M48
232 107 55 66 95 169 407 M52
240 112 60 69 100 177 420.6 M56

Ød
286 132 70 82 115 208 487 M64

T
286 132 70 82 115 208 487 M68

327 149 80 92 130 237 547.2 M78

359 165 90 102 150 261 589.4 M83

F
374 174 90 106 150 277 614.4 M88
412 190 100 116 170 303 671.1 M93
412 190 100 116 170 303 671.1 M98
444 207 110 126 180 329 713 M103
476 222 120 135 200 354 763.7 M113
505 236 130 144 200 375 808.9 M123
545 255 140 155 220 406 868.2 M133

*
Øp
GUSSET PLATES
T
Gusset Plates can be supplied by Dextra or can be sourced by
the customer based on Dextra dimensioning. Plate material * Welding allowance width
E
should be of minimum grade S355 to EN10025 or equivalent.
2*E
For grade 460 and 520 carbon steel systems
The following table applies to carbon steel systems being mounted on carbon steel Gusset Plates.
M103
M113
M123
M133
M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
M68
Pin hole diameter
102
106
116
126
135
18
22
25
31
37
43
49
53
58
66
69
82
86
92
96
(Øp)
Plate Thickness
110
120
12
15
20
25
30
35
40
40
45
55
55
70
70
70
80
85
85
90
(T)
101
113
122
140
151
167
169
181
192
214
229
246
flange
31
38
42
53
63
74
85
94
(E)
Min. gusset plate free length

106
126
148
170
188
202
226
244
280
302
334
338
362
384
428
458
492
62
76
84
(2*E)
For grade 700 systems

The following table applies to carbon steel systems being mounted on carbon steel Gusset Plates.
M103
M113
M123
M133
M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
M68
Pin hole diameter

102
106
116
116
126
135
144
155
22
25
31
37
43
49
58
66
69
82
82
92
(Øp)
Plate Thickness
110
120
130
140
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
55
55
70
70
70
85
85
90
90
(T)

101
113
122
140
140
167
181
192
214
214
229
246
261
282
flange
38
42
53
63
74
85
(E)

106
126
148
170
202
226
244
280
280
334
362
384
428
428
458
492
522
564
76
84
(2*E)
For grade 460 and 520 stainless steel systems

The following table applies to stainless steel systems being mounted on a carbon steel Gusset Plate. When stainless steel connections are
used with stainless gussets, same gussets dimensions can be used as gussets for carbon steel connections.

M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M56
M64
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
Pin hole diameter

103
109
23
27
30
36
42
48
54
65
73
89
93
99
(Øp)
Plate Thickness
12
15
20
25
30
35
40
45
55
70
70
70
80
85
(T)

109
121
149
160
173
177
189
37
44
48
59
69
79
90
(E)

118
138
158
180
218
242
298
320
346
354
378
74
88
96
(2*E)
(L)
(L)
(L)
(ØD)
(ØD)
(ØD)
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Overall length
Overall length
Overall length
Outside diameter
Outside diameter
Outside diameter
26 86 M16 26 42 M16 26 46 M16
TURNBUCKLES
32 95 M20 32 52.5 M20 32 57.5 M20
38 104 M24 38 63 M24 38 69 M24
46 167 M30 46 77.5 M30 46 84.5 M30
55 180 M36 55 92 M36 55 100 M36

COUPLERS WITH STOPPER
65 193 M42 65 106.5 M42 65 115.5 M42
COUPLERS WITHOUT STOPPER

Couplers do not allow for overall length adjustment.
70 206 M48 70 121 M48 70 131 M48
80 214 M52 80 129 M52 80 139 M52
85 223 M56 85 139.5 M56 85 150.5 M56
For M ≤ 24, turnbuckles allow for 50 mm (±25 mm) length adjustment.

For M > 24, turnbuckles allow for 100 mm (±50 mm) length adjustment.
95 240 M64 95 158 M64 95 170 M64
100 248 M68 100 166 M68 100 178 M68
L
L
L
115 268 M78 115 186 M78 115 198 M78

130 278 M83 130 196 M83 130 208 M83
ØD
ØD
130 288 M88 130 206 M88 130 218 M88
ØD
140 298 M93 140 216 M93 140 228 M93
150 308 M98 150 226 M98 150 238 M98
150 318 M103 150 236 M103 150 248 M103
170 338 M113 170 256 M113 170 268 M113
180 358 M123 180 276 M123 180 288 M123
200 378 M133 200 296 M133 200 308 M133

PINS AND WASHERS FOR FORKS AND SPADES

Screws for the pins are galvanized for corrosion protection of carbon steel systems. For stainless steel systems, stainless steel
countersunk screws are provided.
L
ØD2
Ø D1
T
M103
M113
M123
M133
M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
M68
30.5
36.5
44.5
66.5
76.5
117
121
146
151
157
172
182
187
202
232
251
L (Forks)
55
88
91
99
30.5
36.5
44.5
66.5
76.5
117
121
146
151
157
172
182
187
202
232
251
L (Spades)
55
88
91
99
100
110
120
129
16
20
23
29
35
40
46
50
54
62
65
77
81
87
91
97
Outside diameter (ØD1)
100
115
130
130
140
150
150
170
180
200
ØD2
26
32
38
46
55
65
70
80
85
95
12
12
12
12
12
5
8
M103
M113
M123
M133
M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
M68
36.5
44.5
66.5
76.5
117
121
146
146
157
182
187
202
202
232
251
270
291
L (Forks)
55
88
99
36.5
44.5
66.5
76.5
117
121
146
146
157
182
187
202
202
232
251
270
291
L (Spades)
55
88
99
100
110
110
120
129
138
149
20
23
29
35
40
46
54
62
65
77
77
87
97
Outside diameter (ØD1)

100
115
115
130
150
150
170
170
180
200
200
220
ØD2
32
38
46
55
65
70
85
95
T
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
15
5
For stainless steel tension rods, insulation sleeves and washers are provided to protect the pin and gusset plates from corrosion.
LOCK COVERS
Two types of lock covers are available:
1. For all accessories except Gr700 forks and spades

2. For Gr700 forks and spades
CROSS TURNBUCKLES
Minimum 40°
angle between Cross turnbuckles allow the crossing
>40° two bars required of two rods in one plane.
)
ØD
For all sizes, cross turnbuckles allow for the minimum between 2*M and 100mm length adjustment.

M103
M113
M123
M133
M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
M68
Length
139
171
204
251
302
350
397
426
449
501
527
587
616
646
676
706
736
796
856
916
(L)
Diameter
105
110
130
140
160
170
180
190
200
210
230
250
270
35
42
50
60
75
85
95
(ØD)
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
100
Length adjustment
32
40
48
60
72
84
96
* For smaller angles please consult Dextra.

BRACING DISCS
ØD

M36
M42
M103
M113
M123
M133
M16
M20
M24
M30
M48
M52
M56
M64
M68
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
Outside Diameter
1086
1182
1278
180
210
246
294
354
408
468
486
528
624
660
744
792
840
888
936
990
(ØD)
110
120
Thickness
12
15
20
25
30
35
40
40
45
55
55
70
70
70
80
85
85
90
* For smaller angles please consult Dextra.
OTHER ACCESSORIES
For additional accessories, consult Dextra for more information.
≤6.0°
Rectangular bracing plates Suspension ring can be used Fin plate coupler can be Ball joint connection can
are designed as per project to hang horizontal rods. used to connect a rod onto a accommodate up to 6.0°
requirement. coupler. misalignment with the
structure
TENSIONING DEVICE
Tensioning device available upon request. Consult Dextra for more information.
Compression
struts
PRODUCT DESCRIPTION
The Dextra Carbon Steel Compression Strut system is

designed specifically to take compression loads. It consists of
a circular hollow section (CHS) complete with fork ends, and
ranges from 42mm to 324mm, making installation and site
length adjustments convenient and simple.
Compression Struts are available in two versions: Architectural

and Non-Architectural. Both versions allow for length
adjustment. Thread diameters range from M16 to M103.
DESIGN REFERENCES
Dextra Compression Strut systems are compliant with, and can be

selected according to the following international standards:
• EN 1993 (EC3)
• ANSI/AISC 360-05 Load & Resistance Factor Design method (LRFD)
• ANSI/AISC 360-05 Allowable Stress Design method (ASD)
• AS 4100
ALTERNATIVE DESIGNS
Architectural Strut
Cone Fork Dextra Compression Struts are available in
Architectural and Non-Architectural versions.
Architectural Struts use a longer cone to allow for

the smooth transition between fork and CHS.
A collar hides the threads in case part of it is exposed

after length adjustment.
CHS Collar
These two features result in a smoother design.
Dextra recommends this solution especially when
Non-architectural Strut aesthetics is a key criteria.
Non-architectural Struts use a shorter cone and

do not feature a collar. Threads may be visible after
length adjustment.
This option is available whenever a more economical

solution is required.
LENGTH
h
The length we quote and supply is the “pin-to-pin engt
o-pin l
length”. Pin-t
ADJUSTING CAPABILITY
Compression Strut can be adjusted at the forks. Following table shows the assembly possible adjustment (two ends combined).
Stud thread size (mm)
M103
M16
M20
M24
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M68
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
Total adjustment 16 20 24 30 36 42 48 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
LOAD CAPACITY
The following table serves as a guide to select the most appropriate system, showing the maximum compression capacity of
Compression Struts for a given pin-to-pin length. The compression capacity is limited by the resitance to buckling and fork capacity.
Buckling resistance depends on the size of the circular hollow section (CHS) and the pin-to-pin length. Capacities are given as per
EN 1993 (EC3).
Grade 355
Assembly capacity is limited by fork capacity.
Capacity* (kN)
CHS
Stud Fork dimensions
by pin-to-pin length
thread capacity (mm)
(mm)
size (kN)
OD WT 1500 2000 2500 3000 3500 4000 4500 5000 5500 6000 7000 8000 9000 10000 11000 12000
M16 76 42 5 76 48 32 22 17 13
M20 118 48 6 118 82 54 39 29 22
M24 170 60 5 170 139 95 69 51 40 32 26 22 18
M30 270 76 5 270 250 186 138 105 82 66 54 45 38
M36 394 89 5 394 343 275 213 166 131 106 87 73 62
M42 541 114 6 541 541 464 383 314 258 215 181 154
M48 711 140 6 711 711 683 606 524 446 379 324 279 211 165 132 108 90 76
M52 848 168 6 848 848 848 848 775 694 612 536 469 362 286 230 189 158 134
M56 979 168 10 979 979 979 979 979 964 841 734 565 445 359 294 246 208
M64 1291 194 10 1291 1291 1291 1291 1291 1291 1199 1067 843 673 546 450 377 320
M68 1474 219 10 1474 1474 1474 1474 1474 1474 1474 1435 1172 953 781 649 546 465
M78 1984 219 16 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1984 1750 1416 1158 960 807 687
M83 2268 245 13 2268 2268 2268 2268 2268 2268 2268 2268 1940 1611 1337 1118 945 808
M88 2571 245 16 2571 2571 2571 2571 2571 2571 2571 2320 1921 1592 1330 1124 959
M93 2892 273 16 2892 2892 2892 2892 2892 2892 2892 2892 2554 2158 1825 1553 1333
M98 3233 324 12 3233 3233 3233 3233 3233 3233 3233 3184 2881 2552 2230 1940 1689
M103 3592 324 16 3592 3592 3592 3592 3592 3592 3592 3592 3592 3310 2885 2505 2179
* Capacity given as per EN 1993-1-1

ACCESSORIES
On both architectural and non-architectural versions, the forks, pins and gusset plates are the same as the ones used for the
carbon steel Tension Rods systems.
COLLARS
Collars are positioned between forks

and cones and allow to hide the stud
thread. Collars are only available for
Architectural Compression Struts.
M103
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M68
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
Overall length (A) 60 65 75 75 75 80 85 85 85 85 85 85 85 85
Outside diameter (B) 45 55 65 70 80 85 95 100 115 130 130 140 150 170
STUDS
Studs are used to connect forks to

compression struts. Total length varies
between standard and architectural
struts in order to accommodate the
collar.
M103
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M68
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
Stud Length (A) 152 177 202 227 243 260 265 273 293 303 313 323 333 343
Architectural
Stud Diameter (B) 30 36 42 48 52 56 64 68 78 83 88 93 98 103
Stud Length (A) 97 116 135 154 166 179 190 198 218 228 238 248 258 268
Non-Architectural
Stud Diameter (B) 30 36 42 48 52 56 64 68 78 83 88 93 98 103
CONES
Cones are welded to the tube and

provide connection with studs.
M103
M30
M36
M42
M48
M52
M56
M64
M68
M78
M83
M88
M93
M98
Overall length (A) 167 194 220 251 278 290 324 350 384 406 428 471 491
Architectural Small Head diameter (B) 57 67 76 89 96 101 114 120 138 144 151 161 166
Large Head diameter (C) 76 89 114 140 168 168 194 219 219 245 245 273 324
Overall length (A) 26 32 40 54 64 67 73 88 86 96 98 107 135
Non-
Small Head diameter (B) 45 55 64 73 80 85 98 104 117 123 130 140 145
Architectural
Large Head diameter (C) 76 89 114 140 168 168 194 219 219 245 245 273 324
SURFACE FINISH & CORROSION PROTECTION

Dextra carbon steel tension rods and compression struts can either be delivered plain, painted or galvanized.
Threads of components are never painted. For stainless steel tension rods mirror and satin finish are available.
PLAIN SURFACE (BLACK STEEL)
Goods can be delivered without any kind of surface coating.
PRIMER
Primer only can be applied to allow minimum surface coating Plain surface
protection until intermediate/top coats are applied on site by
customer. Atmospheric-corrosivity category shall be specified
by Customer as defined in ISO12944-2. If not specified, Dextra
will offer a Class C3 (medium).
It is recommended that the top coat is applied and the

tightening is completed by the customer after assembly on
site. This will prevent any damage on the surface finish during
handling.
GALVANIZATION Primer finish
Hot-dip galvanization is performed as per ASTM A123 with a

minimum thickness of 80 microns.
Galvanized finish
STAINLESS STEEL TENSION RODS
Two surface finishes are available in satin and mirror. If not specified, satin finish will be selected.
Satin finish: Mirror finish:

Ra 0.4 (N5) as per ISO 1302 Ra 0.1 (N3) as per ISO 1302
POST-INSTALLATION SEALING
It is recommended to inject a sealant in order to

protect the thread (the only non coated part in the
assembly) from corrosion.
To do so, inject it through the opening in the fork

chamber and under the gap of the lock cover.
Dextra recommends the use of Loctite 5068

(paintable sealant, medium strength, white color).
Dextra forks are designed so that the thread never

protudes into the fork chamber no matter the Fork chamber
length adjustment. Therefore, the thread will never
be visible, guaranteeing perfect aesthetics and
facilitating sealant injection.
Sealant injection option 1:

through the fork chamber
Sealant injection option 2:

through the back of the lock cover
TRANSPORTATION & INSTALLATION
RODS PACKING INSTALLATION MANUAL
Dextra pays particular attention to the packing of all its rods Detailed installation method statement will be provided at
and components to ensure safe delivery of the products. time of delivery.
The process includes the individual protective packing of the

steel rods and various solutions such as steel racks, boxes or TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING
tailor made packing structures. AND STORAGE
Rods can also be packaged with air bags to protect both rods
and coating during sea shipment.
Dextra tension rods should be transported in containers or
covered vehicles. Do not drag and/or drop the rods.
ACCESSORIES PACKING
For assemblies longer than 6m, a spreader should be used for
lifting to prevent the rods from over bending.
Similarly, accessories can be shipped in wooden boxes, crates,
All products must be stored in a dry, covered and well-
wrapped on pallets or secured on specific packing structures.
ventilated area, on wooden sleepers and not directly on the
ground.
DISCLAIMER ABOUT WELDING AND HEATING

No welding/heating should be attempted on Dextra Architectural Systems without consulting a welding engineer and without the
approval of the design engineer. Dextra assumes no liability or guarantees for any of its products that are welded/heated without
prior written authorization.
QUALITY & TRACEABILITY

LABELING & IDENTIFICATION TRACEABILITY CONTROL
Part tagging allows, when used together with drawings Every component of the Dextra tension bar system is
Issued For Construction (IFC), to identify part location. Dextra manufactured under consistent quality assurance as required
supplies every bar labeled with an ID tag. by ISO 9001 certification.
Load-bearing components such as forks, spades and pins

QUALITY ASSURANCE are all individually marked with a lot number that enables full
traceability.
ISO 9001:2015-certified since 1996, in 2009 Dextra also

became in the first manufacturer in South East Asia to be Traceability of bars is achieved through both the mill
certified by the American Society of Mechanical Engineers certificates and the certificates of compliance provided
(ASME), emphasizing its outstanding commitment to top together with the delivery notes.
quality.
A certificate of compliance, provided with every delivery
enables full traceability of bars including, mill certificates,
testing reports and inspection data.
Upon request, the compilation of all the quality documents

can be delivered, once all goods have been shipped out.
ENQUIRIES
For each enquiry, customers are requested to provide the following information:
1. The required grade of rod. 7. Preferential location of the turnbuckles if any.

2. The required diameter of tension rod. 8. Delivery location.
3. The required pin-to-pin length. 9. INCOTERMS.
4. Bill of Quantity. 10. Expected Lead Time.
5. The maximum working loads.
6. The loads and design standard to be considered.
PROVISION FOR CHANGE

As we strive for continuous improvement of all our products, Dextra reserves the right to modify the contents of this document at
any time without prior notice.
IN-HOUSE MANUFACTURING
Bangkok
factories
Thailand
< Production of
rebar couplers
& equipment
< Production of
bar systems
& accessories
Guangzhou
factory
China
< Production of
ground engineering
systems & FRP
PROJECT REFERENCES
01
02 03
04 05
01 | Suvarnabhumi International Airport 02 | Kuwait University 03 | Maryah Plaza

Bangkok, Thailand Jamal Abdul Nasser St, Kuwait Abu Dhabi , UAE
Application: Roof trusses Application: Tents for parking lots Application: Structural cross-bracing
04 | BITEC Convention Center 05 | Cylingas Gas Tank

Bangkok, Thailand Al Quoz, UAE
Application: Roof Application: Gas tank support bracing
07
08
06 09
06 | Khaosiung National Stadium 07 | Bangkok Arena

Kaohsiung, Taiwan Bangkok, Thailand
Application: Roof Tensioning Application: Suspension roof
08 | Yas Mall 09 | Abu Dhabi International Airport

Abu Dhabi, UAE Abu Dhabi, UAE
Application: Façade cross bracing Application: Roof support & Façade tensioning
Main oﬃces
Commercial presence
in more than HEADQUARTER THAILAND
55
Dextra Manufacturing Co., Ltd.
Tel: (66) 2 021 3800
countries
CHINA
Dextra Building Products (Guangdong) Co., Ltd.
Tel: (86) 20 2261 9901
HONG KONG
Dextra Paciﬁc Ltd.
Tel: (852) 2845 7766 / 2511 8236
EUROPE
Dextra Europe SARL.
Tel: (33) 1 45 53 70 82
MIDDLE EAST
Dextra Middle-East FZE
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Tel: (971) 4886 5620
INDIA
Dextra India Pvt. Ltd.
Tel: (91) 22 2838 6294 / 22 2839 2694
NORTH AMERICA
Dextra America Inc.
Tel: (1) 206 742 6020
LATIN AMERICA
Dextra Latam
Tel: (507) 6454 8100 / 831 1442
www.dextragroup.com/contact BRAZIL
Dextra do Brasil
Tel: (55) 11 5505 2475 / 11 5505 2477

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ARCHITECTURAL SYSTEMS RANGE

CAD & BIM

PRODUCT DESCRIPTION BENEFITS

DESIGN REFERENCES • In situ length adjustment can be achieved by

• Turnbuckles also allow for the application of

STEEL GRADES AND PROPERTIES

460 520 700 S460 S520

Fork and Spade Adjustment (mm)

Grade 460 Grade 520 Grade 700

M16 15 157 1.4 72 98 71 81 105 76 110 141 102

Grade S460 Grade S520

M16 15 157 1.4 72 102 73 81 105 76

M20 19 245 2.3 113 159 115 127 164 118

M24 23 353 3.3 162 229 165 183 236 170

M30 28 561 4.9 258 364 257 292 376 270

M36 34 817 7.2 376 531 380 425 547 394

M42 40 1121 10.0 516 729 525 583 751 541

M48 45 1473 12.7 678 958 665 766 987 711

M56 53 2030 17.6 934 1320 923 1056 1360 979

M64 61 2676 23.3 1231 1739 1222 1392 1793 1291

M78 75 4114 35.2 1892 2674 1847 2139 2756 1984

M83 80 4702 40.1 2163 3056 2102 2445 3150 2268

M88 85 5329 45.2 2451 3464 2373 2771 3570 2571

M93 90 5995 50.7 2758 3897 2660 3118 4017 2892

M98 95 6701 56.5 3083 4356 2964 3485 4490 3233

Pin connections consist of 1 pin and 2 washer plates.

Intermediate connectors are used to achieve longer tendon length as follows:

Fork Lock cover

Length from pin to end flange

96 34 9 18.5 36.5 22 32 54 128.5 M20

108 40 10.5 23.5 44.5 25 38 63 147 M24

132 50 13 29 55 31 46 78 180.5 M30

154 59 16 34.5 66.5 37 55 93 212 M36

177 69 18.5 39.5 76.5 43 65 109 244.5 M42

201 79 21.5 45 88 49 70 125 278 M48

213 86 23 45 91 53 80 136 295 M52

236 93 24.5 50 99 58 85 147 322.5 M56

262 107 28.5 60 117 66 95 169 357 M64

268 112 30.5 60 121 69 100 177 367 M68

Bar thread size (mm)

316 132 35 76 146 82 115 208 430 M78

334 139 37.5 76 151 86 130 219 448

357 149 40.5 76 157 92 130 237 485 M88

367 155 42.5 87 172 96 140 246 491 M93

389 165 44.5 93 182 102 150 261 523 M98

401 174 47 93 187 106 150 277 542 M103

440 190 52 98 202 116 170 303 594 M113

472 207 57 118 232 126 180 329 633 M123

Length from pin to end flange

For grade 700 carbon steel

108 40 10.5 23.5 44.5 25 38 63 147 M20

132 50 13 29 55 31 46 78 180.5 M24

154 59 16 34.5 66.5 37 55 93 212 M30

177 69 18.5 39.5 76.5 43 65 109 244.5 M36

201 79 21.5 45 88 49 70 125 278 M42

236 93 24.5 50 99 58 85 147 322.5 M48

Couplers with stopper�� 14

Pins and washers for forks and spades�� 15 Accessories packing�� 25

Cross-turnbuckles�� 16 Transportation, handling and storage�� 25

Bracing discs�� 17 Disclaimer about welding and heating�� 25

COMPRESSION STRUTS�� 18 Quality Assurance�� 26