Tensile Strength of Floor Studs
Tensile Strength of Floor Studs
(OP)
I need to secure an optical alignment fixture to a floor. I want to be able to align it a bit as well. My plan is to sit this thing on some large die springs. The Raymond 304-712D is 1.5"OD by 3"long, and it provides a compression force of 470-800lb, which must be resisted in tension, by a 1/2-13UNC floor stud. This will be set and then not touched ever again.
How strong are studs set in concrete? Is there specific hardware I should specify?
How strong are studs set in concrete? Is there specific hardware I should specify?
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JHG






RE: Tensile Strength of Floor Studs
Rawl, Hilti, or even Simpson could do the trick for you. Simpson makes a good concrete screw, the Titen series, that could work well depending on your situation and is easy for contractors to install.
Mike McCann, PE, SE (WA)