Good Evening,
I am working on a project where an angle bracket will be attached to concrete with post installed expansion anchor.
Initially, I wanted to put a slot on the angle bracket for adjustment but as it will be a slip critical connection with slot now, I need to have a minimum pretension of 85kn (CISC) / 19kips(AISC) which comes out to be close to 200ft-lb torque.
As per the expansion anchor technical guide, Torque value is only 80 ft-lb.
I understand that over tightening can cause failure such as concrete splitting as per article by by Richard T. Morgan, P.E.
What should I do? SI there any way to keep slots on steel plate and follow both?
Thank You
Hello,
In PROFIS Engineering, there is an option to model a base plate with a slotted hole. Modeling the design in PROFIS Engineering would allow you to change different parameters to determine if the design will be valid. For further assistance, please reach out to hnatechnicalservices@hilti.com.
Regards,
Ashley