What is DesignFiX?

What is DesignFiX?

DesignFiX is an all-purpose anchor design program for manufacturers of fasteners for free distribution to their clients such as engineers, planners or craftsmen. By using the program, the clients can design mechanical and chemical heavy duty anchors under static loads and under the influence of earthquake.

DesignFiX – Version 2.1

DesignFiX – Version 2.1

New Functions in Version 2.1 Attachment: To distinguish attachments made of steel or concrete, an option to select further types of attachment is introduced on the tab ANCHOR LAYOUT. In addition to anchor plates made of steel, concreted attachments (rectangular,...
Terminology and symbols

Terminology and symbols

Excerpt of the most important variables for an anchor design with DesignFiX. These terms we use in our DesignFiX documentation. 1a3Increase of the lever arm of a shear load due to spalling of the concrete surface during drilling 4A°c,NBase area of the idealized...