Abstract: An object of the present invention is to further improve upon the strength and durability of a wire rope. A wire rope has a core rope made of steel; a covering layer, which is made of a composite resin, covering the outer peripheral surface of the core rope; and multiple side strands, which are made of steel, wound on the outer peripheral surface of the core rope covered with the covering layer. The composite resin constituting the covering layer is obtained by blending cellulose nanofibers with polypropylene serving as a matrix.

Abstract: A magnetic detector includes permanent magnets that magnetize a wire rope W in the longitudinal direction, and a search coil that detects a change in the cross sectional area of the wire rope W magnetized by the permanent magnets. The magnetic detector is provided so as to surround a part of the wire rope W. Prior to inspection, the magnetic detector is moved back and forth at least three times across an inspection range of the wire rope W. After the magnetic detector is moved back and forth, the change in the cross sectional area, that is, damage to the wire rope W is inspected by using signals outputted from the search coil.

Abstract: A rope tester to ascertain the condition of a wire rope in advance without increasing workload, Including a magnetization detector having a magnetizer for generating a magnetic force, and a detector for detecting a change in magnetism produced in a wire rope magnetized by the magnetic force generated by the magnetizer; a digital camera, which is provided a predetermined distance away from the magnetization detector along the traveling direction of the wire rope, for imaging the wire rope; and a controller, which is connected to the magnetization detector and to the digital camera, for detecting the location of a defect in the wire rope based on a change in magnetism detected by the magnetization detector, and outputting a drive signal that actuates the digital camera at a timing at which the defect location arrives at the location at which the digital camera is installed.

Abstract: An anchorage includes a bearing plate arranged in an end portion of a concrete structure with an insertion hole formed therein and formed with a through hole connecting to the insertion hole. A sleeve is inserted through the insertion hole and the through hole, with one end portion of the sleeve disposed on the outside of the structure. A tendon is inserted within the sleeve, with one end portion of the tendon disposed on the outside of the structure. A locknut is engaged with the one end portion of the sleeve and in contact with the outer surface of the bearing plate. A PC grout fills the insertion hole and the sleeve. Before filling, the tendon is applied with tension and, after strength expression of the PC grout, the tension is released. The tendon undergoes a Poisson effect to expand radially outward and compression stress occurs in the PC grout.

Abstract: In an anchorage (1) of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strands that anchors continuous fiber-reinforced polymer strands (2) to concrete structures, there is provided an untwisted diameter-expanded portion (3) expanded to a diameter D2 by being radially expanded with respect to a diameter D1 of a general portion (4) of the CFRP strands (2) by untwisting any section of the CFRP strands (2) formed by stranding a plurality of element wires (20, 21) that are bundles of multiple continuous fibers, and filling and curing a time curable material (5) in a clearance among the element wires the untwisted section that is untwisted.

Abstract: Provided is a wedge clamp for anchoring an end of a steel wire for further enhancement in workability upon use. A wedge clamp 1 for retaining a steel wire includes a first member 12 having a wedge shape and a second member 11 slidably fitting the first member 12 to restrain a steel wire by a pressure that generates based on the wedge shape of the first member 12, the wedge clamp 1 including an engaging portion (protrusion 124 and anchoring portion 113) enabling slidable fit between the first member 12 and the second member 11 while engaging the first member 12 and the second member 11.

Abstract: Provided is a wire rope with a reflective tape (or a fluorescent tape), in which a reflective tape (12) (or a fluorescent tape) is wound around an outer periphery of a wire rope (11), and further having on its outer periphery a protective layer (13) formed of a translucent member, thereby improving visibility of the wire rope at nighttime, etc., and a cable-type traffic barrier using the wire rope with the reflective tape (or the fluorescent tape).

Abstract: A magnetic detector includes permanent magnets that magnetize a wire rope W in the longitudinal direction, and a search coil that detects a change in the cross sectional area of the wire rope W magnetized by the permanent magnets. The magnetic detector is provided so as to surround a part of the wire rope W. Prior to inspection, the magnetic detector is moved back and forth at least three times across an inspection range of the wire rope W. After the magnetic detector is moved back and forth, the change in the cross sectional area, that is, damage to the wire rope W is inspected by using signals outputted from the search coil.

Abstract: The present invention provides a novel heat exchange medium to replace lead. A carbon-steel wire 1A heated in a heating furnace 11 is passed through a bath 12A filled with a liquid-phase Mg—Al—Ca alloy 20 obtained by melting a Mg—Al—Ca alloy in which the main constituent elements are Mg (magnesium), Al (aluminum) and Ca (calcium). When it passes through the bath 12A, the carbon-steel wire 1A, which has been heated for example to about 950° C. in the heating furnace 11, is cooled to about 550° C. The Mg—Al—Ca alloy is non-toxic and has no environmental impact as well.

Abstract: Provided is a wedge clamp for anchoring an end of a steel wire for further enhancement in workability upon use. A wedge clamp 1 for retaining a steel wire includes a first member 12 having a wedge shape and a second member 11 slidably fitting the first member 12 to restrain a steel wire by a pressure that generates based on the wedge shape of the first member 12, the wedge clamp 1 including an engaging portion (protrusion 124 and anchoring portion 113) enabling slidable fit between the first member 12 and the second member 11 while engaging the first member 12 and the second member 11.

Abstract: A magnetic detector includes permanent magnets that magnetize a wire rope W in the longitudinal direction, and a search coil that detects a change in the cross sectional area of the wire rope W magnetized by the permanent magnets. The magnetic detector is provided so as to surround a part of the wire rope W. Prior to inspection, the magnetic detector is moved back and forth at least three times across an inspection range of the wire rope W. After the magnetic detector is moved back and forth, the change in the cross sectional area, that is, damage to the wire rope W is inspected by using signals outputted from the search coil.

Abstract: A damage evaluation apparatus, which is used on a concrete structure having an embedded tendon to be evaluated for damage. The damage apparatus includes a magnetizer for generating magnetic force, and a detector for detecting a change in magnetism produced from a damaged area of the tendon. The magnetizer includes an excitation coil; an iron core passed through a center hole of the excitation coil; and a pair of columnar yokes connected to respective ends of the iron core and each extending toward the surface of the concrete. By passing an electric current through the excitation coil, a magnetic circuit is formed by the yoke shaft, the pair of columnar yokes, and the tendon over a range thereof situated between a pair of plate-shaped yokes. Current that flows through the excitation coil is controlled such that the magnetic flux density of the tendon is rendered constant.

Abstract: A damage evaluation apparatus, to evaluate damage to a tendon embedded in concrete. The apparatus includes a magnetizer for generating magnetic force, and a detector for detecting change in magnetism produced from a damaged area of the tendon when magnetized. The magnetizer includes a excitation coil; an iron core passing through a center hole of the excitation coil; a pair of columnar yokes connected to respective ends of the iron core and extending toward the concrete; and a pair of plate-shaped yokes connected to the pair of columnar yokes at a distal end thereof for forming magnetic poles having spread along the surface of the concrete. By passing an electric current through the excitation coil, a magnetic circuit is formed by the yoke shaft, the pair of columnar yokes, the pair of plate-shaped yokes, and the tendon over a range thereof situated between the pair of plate-shaped yokes.

Abstract: In an anchorage 1 of continuous fiber-reinforced polymer (CFRP) strands that anchors continuous fiber-reinforced polymer strands 2 to concrete structures, there is provided an untwisted diameter-expanded portion 3 expanded to a diameter D2 by being radially expanded with respect to a diameter D1 of a general portion 4 of the CFRP strands 2 by untwisting any section of the CFRP strands 2 formed by stranding a plurality of element wires (20, 21) that are bundles of multiple continuous fibers, and filling and curing a time curable material 5 in a clearance among the element wires the untwisted section that is untwisted.

Abstract: A brass-plated steel cord 1A is immersed in an organic solvent 13. The steel cord that was immersed in the organic solvent 13 is immersed in an aqueous alkaline solution 22. Next, the steel cord 1A that was immersed in the aqueous alkaline solution 22 is immersed in an aqueous silane coupling solution 32. Finally, the steel cord 1A that was immersed in the aqueous silane coupling solution 32 is heated. Thus is manufactured a steel cord 1B equipped with the silane coupling agent, wherein the silane coupling agent is excellently bonded to the surface.

Abstract: A wire rope formed from a resin core and six strands, the resin core having an inner core with a circular cross section and an outer layer built up on the periphery thereof. The outer layer has a melting temperature lower than that of the inner core. The six strands are twisted together helically on the periphery of the resin core in an intertwining die in such a state that gaps are assured between the strands. The resulting wire rope is heated in a heating unit at a temperature higher than the melting temperature of the outer layer but lower than the melting temperature of the inner core. The wire rope is formed by subsequently compressing the six strands from the periphery thereof in a compressing die. The molten outer layer is hardened by natural cooling, after which the wire rope is taken up.

Abstract: A rope tester to ascertain the condition of a wire rope in advance without increasing workload, Including a magnetization detector having a magnetizer for generating a magnetic force, and a detector for detecting a change in magnetism produced in a wire rope magnetized by the magnetic force generated by the magnetizer; a digital camera, which is provided a predetermined distance away from the magnetization detector along the traveling direction of the wire rope, for imaging the wire rope; and a controller, which is connected to the magnetization detector and to the digital camera, for detecting the location of a defect in the wire rope based on a change in magnetism detected by the magnetization detector, and outputting a drive signal that actuates the digital camera at a timing at which the defect location arrives at the location at which the digital camera is installed.

Abstract: An object of the present invention is to further improve upon the strength and durability of a wire rope. A wire rope has a core rope made of steel; a covering layer, which is made of a composite resin, covering the outer peripheral surface of the core rope; and multiple side strands, which are made of steel, wound on the outer peripheral surface of the core rope covered with the covering layer. The composite resin constituting the covering layer is obtained by blending cellulose nanofibers with polypropylene serving as a matrix.

Abstract: A high-strength fiber bundle sufficiently impregnated with a thermoplastic resin, without impairing mechanical strength. A high-strength fiber composite cable is produced by impregnating a bundle of carbon fibers with a matrix resin. The matrix resin is obtained by mixing, with a thermoplastic resin, such as polyphenylene sulfide, an oligomer having a weight-average molecular weight of less than 10,000, obtained by causing a reaction between an organic compound having a phenolic hydroxyl group and an organic compound having a glycidyl ether group. The matrix resin, which has a viscosity low in comparison with that of the thermoplastic resin serving as a base material, readily impregnates the bundle of carbon fibers with certainty.