Direct Tensioning of Anchor Bolts
Direct Tensioning of Anchor Bolts
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Hello,
I will be going to site next week to witness the direct tensioning of quite a few anchor bolts to make sure everything's going okay. Well, I haven't done anything like this before and I don't know what to pay attention for, I'm still green in the belly with just slightly over a year of experience. Friends, I could really use a few pointers.
From what I understand, the nuts are loose, and will therefore apply a breaking force of 50% of the anchor bolt capacity. I don't quite understand this procedure, would appreciate your input.
Regards,
Clansman
I will be going to site next week to witness the direct tensioning of quite a few anchor bolts to make sure everything's going okay. Well, I haven't done anything like this before and I don't know what to pay attention for, I'm still green in the belly with just slightly over a year of experience. Friends, I could really use a few pointers.
From what I understand, the nuts are loose, and will therefore apply a breaking force of 50% of the anchor bolt capacity. I don't quite understand this procedure, would appreciate your input.
Regards,
Clansman






RE: Direct Tensioning of Anchor Bolts
What could have possibly caused the nuts to loosen? A colleague threw around the term "relaxation"
RE: Direct Tensioning of Anchor Bolts
RE: Direct Tensioning of Anchor Bolts
Why pretension the bolts at all? Is it a cantilevered stack or vessel?
RE: Direct Tensioning of Anchor Bolts
RE: Direct Tensioning of Anchor Bolts
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They have videos, FAQ's, articles about DTI's