Reviewing Existing Anchor Bolts
Reviewing Existing Anchor Bolts
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Hi All,
I apologize if this has been asked before but I searched the forum and couldn't find anything. I am working on some recommendations for the renovation of a steel building and will need to review the existing foundation for the new loads. The problem is that there are no drawings available for the foundations. For the footings we will be able to do some exploratory excavating to determine the size and thickness. My problem is going to be determining the capcaity of the anchor bolts not knowing the configuration of the bolts (embedment depth and headed or "J")and the reinforcing in the pedestal. What options are available and how have others handled this problem in the past?
Thank you
I apologize if this has been asked before but I searched the forum and couldn't find anything. I am working on some recommendations for the renovation of a steel building and will need to review the existing foundation for the new loads. The problem is that there are no drawings available for the foundations. For the footings we will be able to do some exploratory excavating to determine the size and thickness. My problem is going to be determining the capcaity of the anchor bolts not knowing the configuration of the bolts (embedment depth and headed or "J")and the reinforcing in the pedestal. What options are available and how have others handled this problem in the past?
Thank you






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RE: Reviewing Existing Anchor Bolts
Sure, minor things might get "field run" but concrete anchors have to be spec'ed on both the concrete drawings and the steel drawings.
2002 is very recent. Find out who was the contractor, who poured the concrete, and who did the steel erection. Buy him/them lunch, (dinner & movie ?), golf fees and ask.
It will be cheaper than digging holes. And guessing based on spec's that (probably) were not followed. (If they weren't drafting and filing record copies of their drawings for their concrete foundations, why should I think they would follow the most recent building spec's? )
RE: Reviewing Existing Anchor Bolts