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Anchor Designer Software™ for ACI 318 analyzes and suggests anchor solutions
using the ACI 318, Appendix D strength design methodology (or CAN/CSA
A23.3 Annex D limit states design methodology). It provides cracked and
uncracked-concrete anchor solutions for numerous Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor
Systems® mechanical and adhesive anchors. With its easy to use graphical
interface, Anchor Designer Software for ACI 318 eliminates the need for tedious calculations by hand that would otherwise be
necessary to determine cracked concrete anchor solutions.
Read more about Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems® Cracked-Concrete Solutions.
Also see: Anchor Designer Software for Allowable Stress Design
Anchors Supported:
- Strong-Bolt™ wedge anchor
- Titen HD® screw anchor
- SET-XP® adhesive with threaded rod
- SET-XP adhesive with rebar
- SET-XP adhesive with the torque-controlled bonded IXP anchor
Features / Benefits:
- Free download (use the form on this page)
- Quick and accurate analysis or design of anchor solutions results in increased productivity by eliminating the need to conduct time consuming calculations
- Graphical User Interface is extremely intuitive and easy to use
- Includes prequalified post-installed mechanical and adhesive anchor solutions for cracked and/or uncracked concrete
- Includes a variety of concrete base material configurations
- Concrete Types
- Normal weight concrete
- Lightweight concrete
- Normal weight concrete over metal deck
- Sand-lightweight concrete over metal deck
- Includes cast-in-place anchor solutions
- Single and multiple anchor layouts provide solutions for multiple design applications
- Determines proper anchor solutions in situations where tension and shear forces will be acting simultaneously
- Capability to save input and results allows the designer to save data for later use. Additionally, input files can be easily modified to create new analysis/ design cases.
- Ability to save and print detailed calculations allows for verification of results
- Capability to resolve bi-axial bending moments imposed from attached member into anchor forces
- Auto update feature allows notification and download of the latest version of the software as updates become available
System Requirements for Anchor DesignerSoftware for ACI 318:
Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP, Vista
Intended for use with English language settings (see Windows Regional and Language Settings) - other language settings may display numbers incorrectly.
Required Software:
- Windows Installer 3.0 or greater. (Windows Installer 3.1 or later is recommended.)
- IE 5.01 or later: You must also be running Microsoft Internet Explorer 5.01 or later for all installations of the .NET Framework.
- Windows .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1
- Adobe Reader
Disk Space Requirements: 280 MB (x86), 610 MB (x64)
Display resolution: 1024 x 768 px or better. Application is best viewed at 96 DPI.
Questions regarding Anchor Designer Software for ACI 318?
Please send email to anchor-des-aci318-help@strongtie.com