Anchor Design Software
DesignFiX – The Benchmark for Anchor Design
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 software, the clients can design mechanical and chemical heavy duty anchors under static loads and under the influence of earthquake. It takes into account internationally recognized regulations such as the European directive ETAG 001 and EN 1992-4:2018, method A.
Shear loads perpendicular to slotted holes
In some applications it can be advantageous to arrange individual anchors in a group in slotted holes. If, for example, a fastening is loaded by a shear force in the direction of the edge of the component, the characteristic resistance for concrete edge failure is significantly increased if the anchors near the edge are positioned in slotted holes (Figure 1a). However, elongated holes can ...
Business Plan/Covid-19
In light of the global spread of Covid-19, we have been monitoring the situation for some time and have taken precautionary steps to safeguard the well-being of our team members and their families
New LiveUpdate Service
As of version 3.4, DesignFiX includes a new update mechanism. The main advantage is a faster data transfer and the waiver of the requirement of administration rights.
ESSVE CS new LiveUpdate Service
As of version 3.4, ESSVE CS includes a new update mechanism. The main advantage is a faster data transfer and the waiver of the requirement of administration rights.
DesignFiX – Scell-it Released
Scell-it was formed in 1988 with the aim of offering FIXING solutions to the industry and to the Building trade, via a network of professional distributors. Chemical fixings, Heavy duty anchors, DesignFiX
NEW: Beton-Kalender 2020
In December 2019, the Beton-Kalender 2020 was published by Ernst & Sohn. The yearbook contains a comprehensive essay on the design of fastenings according to the new European standard EN 1992-4.
Design of fastenings based on EN 1992-4
In addition to the design according to ETAG 001, Annex C, it is now possible to carry out design of mechanical and chemical fasteners based on the European standard EN 1992-4 in DesignFiX.
Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019 – Thanks to all visitors
The Fastener Fair Stuttgart 2019 was a great success for DesignFiX. Thank you for the many new business contacts, they give us energy and enthusiasm for implementing our DesignFiX projects.
DesignFiX – PFEIFER Released
In the building industry, three things count when components weighing several tonnes are transported, movable roof structures are shifted or entire buildings are held together: Safety. Safety. Safety.
How to add your products in DesignFiX?
Create an Excel spreadsheet with all anchor families. Each anchor family may include different materials with multiple diameters. Anchor type: Sleeve type, bolt type, capsule system, injection system, material types, head types.
DesignFiX – LINK YAPI Released
LINK has added anchor systems with ETA approval and certified , which are the most important part of their connection systems ...
DesignFiX – FOSROC Released
Fosroc is a leading international manufacturer and supplier of high performance chemicals for the construction industry.
DesignFiX – PROFAST Released
DesignFiX Project PROFAST Manufacturer of fastening system PROFAST Ankersystemen B.V.B.A. Heikant 11, 3930 Hamont-Achel, België
Smart fixing – EFCO GOES DIGITAL
Customer experience with the design program EFCO DesignFiX. Interview with Markus Weiersmüller from ERNE AG Holzbau.
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