Depth beyond anchor embedment
Depth beyond anchor embedment
(OP)
When anchoring to concrete for tension loads, what kind of concrete thickness should there be beyond the anchor's depth of embedment? For example, if an anchor bolt is embedded 8" deep, what is minimum thickness of concrete required? My question relates to the anchor bolt installation, and not the total resisting weight of concrete or other design considerations.






RE: Depth beyond anchor embedment
RE: Depth beyond anchor embedment
The exact figure will alter depending on the size of anchor (diameter x length) and the physical size of the "piece" doing the connecting; edge distance and a few other things.
Ask your supplier.
Anthony Tugwell
Project Director & Consulting Engineer - now in Australia
RE: Depth beyond anchor embedment
Other codes refer to "design by Professional Engineer", but give no further guideline (uh, that would be the code you are likely dealing with!)
RE: Depth beyond anchor embedment