Anchor rod embedment length & projection length

Are you looking for structural steel anchor rod embedment length and project length information? If yes, then you are at right place. Anchor bolts are used to connect structural and non-structural elements to concrete. The connection can be made by a variety of different components: anchor bolts (also named fasteners), steel plates, or stiffeners. Anchor bolts transfer different types of loads: tension forces and shear forces.

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What is Embedment length in Anchor Rod?

Embedment refers to distance that anchor rod must be set into the concrete from top of nut.

What is projection length in Anchor Rod?

Projection refers to distance the anchor rod extends up from the top of the concrete. When positioning anchor bolts there can be significant construction differences between the steel and concrete so greater tolerances should be allowed exceeding those for normal steel construction.

The column base plate is one of the most crucial elements in steel structures. The detailer should use caution and good judgment in detailing to achieve desired strength, stiffness, and ductility of this important class of connection.