expansion shield

expansion shield

[ik′span·shən ‚shēld]

(design engineering)

An anchoring device that expands as it is driven into masonry or concrete, pressing against the sides of the hole.

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expansion bolt

expansion bolts

An anchoring device having an expandable socket that swells as a bolt is tightened into it; used in masonry walls for attaching timber, etc.

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