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How can I change the Design Method of CSA to ACI for an existing model?

I'm trying to evaluate a long TZ anchor, but Profis limits the options for length. For example, I know I can order a TZ2 1/2"x10", but Profis options only go to maximum length of 4.5" (3.25 h_ef). Is there a way to increase the embedment used in Profis, or is there a reason we shouldn't be using long TZ2 with an increased embe...

Do you do in office Lunch and Learns? We have some EIT engineers who could use an introduction to the products and when to use them. We could also use some printed, updated materials for the rest of us folks who like to have a paper catalog.

I am designing a building where the lateral force resisting system is light framed cold-formed steel walls sheathed with wood structural panels. There are square HSS columns that occur at the shear wall ends so I would like to attach the CFS stud at the end of the shear wall to the HSS column to resist the uplift at the end o...

Hi there. I'm trying to use the "anchoring to concrete" Profis tool but I don't see these channel anchors listed as an option I can check. My contractor wants to use HAC-50 and I need to evaluate them. Help?

A KH-EZ SS316 is being proposed for an exterior guard rail attachment to concrete beams and walls. We are the EOR and concerned of water potentially entering the drilled hole of this mechanical screw type anchor. Does the KH-EZ prevent water from entering the hole? If not, would injecting silicone into the drilled hole and ...

The Revit plugin is not shown up on my Revit 2023 after installation of the PEPluginInstaller_1.1.exe, what could be the reason?

Is the actual Nominal & Effective embedment before or after tightening the nut? Also, is the difference between Effective and Nominal embedment always the same? For example, after tightening the nut, the location of the loading mechanism is always the same distance from the bottom of the anchor?   I am assuming when QA verifi...

It appears as if PROFIS uses 2/3 the edge distance in shear area calculations Avc? The code states the 2/3 factor is for narrow sections?

I have multiple items; including: PVC piping, electrical flexible plastic conduit for fiber raceways, 4-in PVC, and 6-in PVC; all of which penetrate the ceiling portion of a 1 hour floor ceiling assembly.