1. Anchor
Channel Systems
2. HAC
Portfolio
3. HAC
Applications
4. Design
Introduction
5. Base material
6. Loading
PROFIS ANCHOR CHANNEL
7. Anchor Channel
Design Code
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
10.1 PROFIS ANCHOR CHANNEL SOFTWARE AT A GLANCE
Moreover, designing via Excel spreadsheets
or Mathcad sheets becomes risky and time
consuming. Its programming complexity
increases the probability of errors.
Hand calculations for up to 25 failure modes,
up to 5 interaction equations, different load
combinations, varying t-bolt position along the
anchor channel, bracket tolerance, substrate
geometry, etc. becomes quite unpractical. Through a simple, user-friendly interface,
PROFIS Anchor Channel designs anchor
fastenings for static and seismic applications in
concrete, according to the most current building
codes, approvals, and standards.
To cope with such drawbacks, Hilti developed
PROFIS Anchor Channel software. It is design
technology that allows users to quickly and
accurately model anchor channel systems.
The introduction of a design methodology for
cast-in anchor channels brought significant
benefits to the cast-in industry. Two major
examples are the ability to optimize and
confidently design an anchor channel system
without relying on engineering judgment. On the
other hand, it brought two major drawbacks;
the design is highly complex and very time
consuming.
Hilti has continuously invested in PROFIS
Anchor Channel over the last 8 years.
It is an ever improving software for an
ever changing market. PROFIS Anchor
Channel is the simplest and safest way
to design Hilti Anchor Channel Systems.
Similar to the product, the software brings
added value to the design community.
The software is available for free and can
be downloaded from Hilti’s website. and
link below:
https://www.hilti.com/content/hilti/W1/
US/en/engineering/software/profis/
profischannel.html
WELCOME TO THE NEW ERA — PROFIS ANCHOR CHANNEL
3D graphics interface
top of slab anchor channels with shear
confinement plate
Comply
• Portfolio of solutions for
the most challenging
applications.
• User-friendly interface to
explore different design
options.
• State of the art calculations.
• No design boundaries. • Find the most cost-effective
solution for your project.
• Productivity increase; all
failure modes checks in real
time at the click of a button.
• Explore different bracket
geometries for an optimum
fixture and anchor channel
design. • Design models based on ICC
ESR-3520, ACI 318, and/or
AC232.
• Anchor channels tested
according to AC232.
• Ensure general welfare.
• No more engineering
judgments backed up by
your P.E. license.
HAC CRFoS U Instantly and automatically
utilization updates
Top of slab corners Lightweight concrete
Face of slab corners Detailed analysis report
Cast-In Anchor Channel Product Guide, Edition 1 • 02/2019
Optimize
Load resolution at bolts and
Torsional moments
312
Innovate
HAC EDGE
Anchor channels in seismic
design category C,D, E, or F
313