Anchor Fastening into Landscape Blocks
Anchor Fastening into Landscape Blocks
(OP)
I was wondering if anyone has come across the design problem of installing either epoxy or mechanical anchors into landscaping blocks (16"x8" CMU units).
The blocks dry stack and interlock with fiberglass pins.....so no mortar. The blocks are virtually solid, with the exception of a single circular void (2" diameter)
at mid point, and the fiberglass pin socket holes, which are 1/4" diameter.
The bolt tables I refer to ask for mortar strength, and grouted/ungrouted condition. I'm just wondering if anyone has seen a bolt strength table for this type of application.
Thanks.
The blocks dry stack and interlock with fiberglass pins.....so no mortar. The blocks are virtually solid, with the exception of a single circular void (2" diameter)
at mid point, and the fiberglass pin socket holes, which are 1/4" diameter.
The bolt tables I refer to ask for mortar strength, and grouted/ungrouted condition. I'm just wondering if anyone has seen a bolt strength table for this type of application.
Thanks.






RE: Anchor Fastening into Landscape Blocks
RE: Anchor Fastening into Landscape Blocks
Thaidavid
RE: Anchor Fastening into Landscape Blocks
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)
RE: Anchor Fastening into Landscape Blocks
As Mike pointed out, a concentrated tension load on a single block could spell problems.
I will check out the versa-lok site.