1. Anchor
Channel Systems
2. HAC
Portfolio
3. HAC
Applications
4. Design
Introduction
5. Base material
6. Loading
MINIMIZING FIELD FIXES OF CAST-IN ANCHORS
References:
10. Design
Software
11. Best
Practices
12. Instructions
for Use
13. Field Fixes
14. Design
Example
11.6 ANCHOR CHANNEL SPECIFICATIONS
Specifier Note: This specification is intended to address the use of cast-in anchor channel for safety-related applications, such as
structural connections, earthquake bracing, guard rails, mechanical and electrical equipment support, piping and ductwork support
and bracing, cladding, and façade connections, or rebar doweling.
PART 1 — GENERAL
1. SUMMARY
A. Supply of anchor channels used to connect construction members
pecifier Note: Revise paragraph below to suit project requirements. Add/delete section numbers and titles per project
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requirements and specifier’s practice.
B. Related Sections:
1. Concrete 03000
03150
2. Concrete Accessories
3. Precast Concrete 03400
04090
4. Masonry Accessories
5. Stone 04400
6. Metal Fabrication
05500
08900
7. Curtain Wall and Glazed Assemblies
8. Tunnel Construction
31740
Figure 11.5.6.6 –
1) Guide for Consolidation of Concrete, ACI 309 R-05
2) Cement Concrete and Aggregates Australia 2006 Compaction
of concrete (Australia) 1-7
3) DesigNSWn and Construction of Concrete Floors, George
Garber. Elsevier Ltd, 2006.
4) T
he Why and how of consolidating concrete, by Bruce A.
Suprenant
9. Special Anchor
Channel Design
To avoid/minimize the number of conditions with entrapped air
at the anchorage zone, be proactive. During pre-construction
meetings, discuss the following with the concrete contractor:
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equire concrete consolidation at each anchorage point (the GC
will thank you later!). Add extra emphasis on heavily reinforced
zones, congested areas, confined spaces, areas with minimum
reach, and zones where the formwork prevents visibility.
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hare the best practices and make sure the field personnel
know to consolidate the concrete.
8. Reinforcing
Bar Anchorage
C. References
1. American Concrete Institute (ACI)
2. American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC)
3. American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)
4. American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM)
5. Cement Association of Canada (CAC)
6. Canadian Institute of Steel Construction (CISC)
7. Canadian Society for Civil Engineering (CSCE)
8. Canadian Standards Association (CSA)
9. International Building Code (IBC)
10. European Technical Approval (ETA)
11. International Code Council — Evaluation Service Report
2. SUBMITTALS
Specifier Note: Insert appropriate section for the project as referred to below for shop drawings or submittals.
A. General: Submit in accordance with Conditions of the Contract and Division 1 Submittal Procedures Section.
roduct Data: Submit size and strength capacity information for each anchor channel profile specified in the contract
1. P
drawings
2. Shop Drawings:
C. Structural calculations: Submit manufacturer-provided technical manual and calculation software based on internationally
recognized design provisions as referenced in section 1.01 to support the Project Engineer in designing the anchor channels.
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ubmit an evaluation report demonstrating compliance with the 2012 or later International Building Code for cast-in
channel used to resist loading in three load directions
a. Tension load
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B. Placement Drawings: Submit drawings showing the anchor channel layout and locations required.
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Depending on the amount of entrapped air, the field fix for the
anchorage may vary from a simple patch with high strength
non-shrinkable grout, installing post-installed headed rebars,
or re-pouring a large amount of concrete. The field fix becomes
more cumbersome and costlier for areas where anchors are
highly loaded and reinforcing bars are used.
7. Anchor Channel
Design Code