Posted by Jaime Grabinskiover 2 years ago
Why is Anchor Plate Factor defaulted to 1.5 instead of 1.0?
When using the Anchoring to Concrete module I get errors that my anchors are too close to edge of steel even though per Steel code, etc I should be fine. I then see in there is an Anchor Plate Factor in default settings as 1.5 instead of 1.0. Why is this and how to I change my default for this to stay at 1.0 for any new projects?
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Posted by Ashley Couronover 2 years ago
Hi Jaime,
PROFIS Engineering classifies the minimum edge distance of an anchor to the edge of the steel plate it is fastening down through the “Anchor Plate Factor” ( See AskHilti article for more details). PROFIS is referencing AISI S100 instead of AICI. Within AISI S100 J4.2 it is stated “The distance from the center of a fastener to the edge or end of any part shall not be less than 1.5d”.
Regards,
Ashley