What is 'anchor bolt' 🧑‍🔧

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A bolt used with its head embedded in masonry or concrete and its threaded part protruding to hold a structure or machinery in place.

By definition, an anchor bolt is a heavy-duty fastener that’s used to connect objects to concrete.

Steel poles, for example, are often mounted onto concrete surfaces using anchor bolt.

The anchor bolt are driven through the base of the pole and into the concrete itself.

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Anchor bolt

Why is the accuracy of the anchor bolt important...

The accuracy of the placement of the anchor bolt is especially important to the structural steel erector, who will rely on the accuracy of the bolt placement to ensure proper installation of the structural steel.

What are the different types of loads transferred by an anchor bolt...

Anchor bolts transfer different types of load: tension forces and shear forces. A connection between structural elements can be represented by steel columns attached to a reinforced concrete foundation.

What is the function of an anchor bolt...

Lifting inserts: used for lifting operations of plain or prestressed RC beams. ...

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