Anchor Software 1

[sandman21]

I feel bad for asking this because I have seen the same topic come up before, but for the life of me, I cannot find it.

Does anyone have recommendations for anchor design software? I have looked at DSAnchor, Simpson, and Engineering International spreadsheet. The software needs to design headed anchor bolts of many different cases and loads. Thank you for your assistance

 

[civilperson]

If you can not design headed anchor bolts by hand then you should not use a spreadsheet. If you can design a anchor bolt using Appendix D, then a spreadsheet application is easily created, long and complicated with reinforcement and edge distances, but easy and applicable to the 2" diameter and smaller anchors with 25 inch embedment and less.

 

[structuresguy]

I would agree with civilperson here. The software I have seen from various product manufacturers is way to simplified most of the time. Edge distances and spacing have such a profound effect on capacities, that they need to be carefully considered.

 

[COEngineeer]

DS Anchor does appendix D wonderfully (achored studs or mechanical anchor). But you guys must agree that Appendix D is geared toward softwares. Sure you can learn Appendix D, but I bet after a month you will forget how to do it. I recommend it!

Never, but never question engineer's judgement

 

[sandman21]

I am simply looking for a quicker way to design different anchor bolts, I can run the hand calc just fine. I also do not have time to set-up a spreadsheet, so I was looking for software to aid in the design. Structuresguy which software have you used?

 

[lsmfse]

S.K. Gosh just released Quick Anchor.

 

[edwin17th17]

are you the same guy who is designing pipe racks/support?

post your email and i'll send you a spreadsheet..

also get a hold of anchor bolt design for petrochemical facilities.. that's a good reference..

 

[COEngineeer]

DS Anchor report is far exceed other programs. It is very detailed and tell you references on Appendix D. Two thumbs up!

Never, but never question engineer's judgement

 

[sandman21]

Thank you lsmfse, I will take a look at the demo.

I am not the person designing the pipe racks, but I would not mind a copy. book21212121@yahoo.com

 

[SE008]

check:

http://www.webcivil.com/rcanchor4.aspx

http://www.webcivil.com/anchordowel.aspx

 

[Ussuri]

Hilti do some free software called ProFis. Its quite good but only works for Hilti products.