Rigidity – the missing design component in base plate design with fasteners

摘要

Anchor fastener technologies have developed significantly over the last couple of years. As a result of new technologies (especially for post-installed anchor fasteners) that address construction challenges such as safety and productivity, a large market for these fixings has developed. This is also true for South Africa. Unfortunately, South Africa lags behind other countries in providing national design standards for the safe design of these fixings. This has led to structural engineers relying more and more on the suppliers and manufacturers of these fixings to assist with the design component.