1. Anchor
Channel Systems
2. HAC
Portfolio
3. HAC
Applications
4. Design
Introduction
5. Base material
6. Loading
8. Reinforcing
Bar Anchorage
9. Special Anchor
Channel Design
10. Design
Software
11. Best
Practices
12. Instructions
for Use
13. Field Fixes
14. Design
Example
11.1 MODEL CODE COMPLIANCE
11. B
EST
PRACTICES
7. Anchor Channel
Design Code
Introduction
Building codes are series of regulations, co-created by politicians and building
professionals. Building codes govern the design, construction, repair or alteration
and general maintenance of buildings. The main purpose of building codes are to
protect public health, safety, and general welfare as they relate to the construction and
occupancy of buildings and structures. The building code becomes law of a particular
jurisdiction when formally enacted by the appropriate governmental or private authority.
Depending on the project, building codes may be enforced at the international, federal,
state, and/or local levels. Municipalities can adopt building model codes set forth by
the model code, the International Building Code (IBC).
This chapters provides best practices for cast-in anchor channels. It provides some additional
information for designers, reviewers, installers, and inspectors. The ultimate goal is to allow for the
most model code-compliant, feasible solution, based on the project’s schedule.
11.1.1 DESIGN OF SPECIALTY INSERTS
IBC 2012 1909
Anchorage to concrete — Strength Design
1909.1 Scope. The provisions of this section shall govern the
strength design of anchors installed in concrete for purposes
of transmitting structural loads from one connected element to
the other. Headed bolts, headed studs, and hook (J-or-L-) bolts
cast in concrete and expansion anchors and undercut bolts
cast in concrete and expansion anchors and undercut anchors
Approved: Acceptable to the building
official or authority having jurisdiction.
Building Official: The officer
or other designated authority
charged with the administration and
enforcement of this code, or a duly
authorized representative.
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The strength design of anchors that are not within the scope of
Appendix D of ACI 318, and amended in Sections 1905.1.9 and
1905.1.10, shall be in accordance with an approved procedure.
104.11 Alternative materials, design
and methods of construction and
equipment. The provisions of this code
are not intended to prevent the installation
of any material or to prohibit any design
or method of construction not specifically
prescribed by this code, provided that
any such alternative has been approved.
An alternative material, design or methods
of construction shall be approved
where the building official finds that the
proposed design is satisfactory and that
the material, method or work offered is,
for the purpose intended, at least the
equivalent of that prescribed in this code
in quality, strength, effectiveness, fire
resistance, durability and safety.
104.11.1 Research reports. Supporting
data, where necessary to assist in the
approval of materials or assemblies not
specifically provided for in this code, shall
consist of valid research reports from
approved sources.
104.11.2 Tests. Whenever there is
insufficient evidence of compliance with
the provisions of this code, or evidence
that a material or method does not
conform to the requirements of this
code, or in order to substantiate claims
for alternative materials or methods,
the building official shall have the
authority to require tests as evidence of
compliance to be made at no expense
to the jurisdiction. Test methods shall
be as specified in this code or by
other recognized test methods, the
building official shall approve the testing
procedures. Tests shall be performed by
an approved agency. Reports of such
tests shall be retained by the building
official for the period required for
retention of public records.
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104.1 General. The building official is
hereby authorized and directed to enforce
the provisions of this code. The building
official shall have the authority to render
interpretations of this code and to adopt
policies and procedures in order to clarify
the application of its provisions. Such
interpretations, policies and procedures
shall be compliance with the intent and
purpose of this code. Such policies and
procedures shall not have the effect
of waiving requirements specifically
provided for in this code.
installed in hardened concrete shall be designed in accordance
with Appendix D of ACI 318 as modified by Section 1905.1.9 and
1905.1.10, provided they are within the scope of Appendix D.
The concrete chapter of the International Building Code, references ACI 318 Building
Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, the standard for concrete design
and construction. ACI 318-11 Appendix D and ACI 318-14 Ch. 17 provide design
requirements for anchors in concrete used to transmit structural loads by means of
tension, shear, or a combination of tension and shear between (a) connected structural
elements; or (b) safety-related attachments and structural elements.