Posted by Scott McMullenalmost 6 years ago
Washer diameter and thickness do not affect Pullout Strength Results
I am using a hex head anchor in the Profis Anchor software. I included a plate or washer of max thickness (2 in.) and max diameter (6 in.). However, when I change those values, the Pullout Strength remains the same, even though the Concrete Breakout Strength increases or decreases. Why does increasing the washer diameter/thickness not increase the Pullout Strength according to ACI 318-11 Section D.5.3.4?
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Posted by Bryan Johnsonalmost 6 years ago
Scott,
Feel free to reference the following question for more information on this:
https://ask.hilti.com/questions/will-profis-account-for-plate-washers-in-resisting-pullout/nea2ex
Let us know if you have any additional questions.
Regards,
Bryan