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concrete insert design

concrete insert design

concrete insert design

(OP)
I have to design male and female concrete epoxy inserts with tension and shear load applied at top of anchors. Do I need to check the wall of outer insert for shear.

RE: concrete insert design

A sketch would go a long way in helping explain the situation. perhaps with some dimensions and loading.

RE: concrete insert design

Interesting question. I would say no, the outer insert does not need to be designed for shear. I see the outer insert as primarily acting as vertical base plates of sorts, transferring shear induced compression forces to the concrete.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: concrete insert design

I second the sketch comment.

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RE: concrete insert design

(OP)
Thank you all.
I am trying to get more information about the insert requirement from field.
All I have is 8" 3000psi concrete slab with "4 @12" , 4" from top. the load on insert at top of slab is 8K tension and 8.5K shear. This will be post installed insert and trying to use per Hilti insert.

RE: concrete insert design

If you're using a Hilti insert, then you just have to follow their design recommendations which wouldn't explicitly consider outer insert shear.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: concrete insert design

(OP)
I don't have to use Hilti. It requires 12" embedment that I don't have it. existing slab is only 8"

RE: concrete insert design

You may be hard pressed to find a solution in that case unfortunately. If Hilti is requiring 50% more embedment than you possible have (and don't forget they require there to be concrete left below their anchor) I don't see this working as a single insert.

We're going to need a more accurate description of the application in order to help you further. As it currently stands, I'm still not totally sure what we're talking about.

RE: concrete insert design

Any type of post installed epoxy anchors, inserts, etc that I have ever seen are a proprietary product. As such, pick up a catalog or go online and see if there are shear capacities or requirements given for the product you are using. Also, many of the capacities for these type of products are the result of testing with a healthy safety factor applied, so you would not be able to check it anyway.

RE: concrete insert design

(OP)
Thanks for all the help. I think I started this without all the information required.
I am trying get full picture of the problem. Thanks

RE: concrete insert design

You're most welcome. While I applaud the DIY spirit, few things in structural engineering are as problematic as the accurate, first principles engineering of the small. Testing's usually the gold standard.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: concrete insert design

If this project is required to comply with the IBC, the anchors should be designed in accordance with ACI 318 Appendix D in conjunction with the ICC Evaluation Report associated with the specific anchor product you are using. All of the applicable design requirements and procedures will be covered in those documents.

RE: concrete insert design

(OP)
Bones206,
Thanks
Yes. I am using ACI 318 appendix D.

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