Concrete edge failure

Concrete edge failure

Frequently asked question: In a narrow and thin component the resistance for concrete edge failure does not increase with increasing edge distance c1. What is the reason for this illogical baviour? Answer: With edge distances c2,1 and c2,2 and a component thickness h...
DesignFiX – 3D Anchor Design

DesignFiX – 3D Anchor Design

3D Anchor Design The 3D-Model shows your application including concrete component (base material), attachment, anchor layout, profile and loads. Based on this information a design is carried out for the selected anchor in real time at any change of the entered data...
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...