Anchor and base plate design – manufacturer-independent, efficient and safe

The software provider, Dr. Li Anchor Profi GmbH, offers a software for the design of anchors and headed studs with even two advantages. Firstly: The design software works independent of the manufacturers. Secondly: The elastic behavior of the base plates is taken into account.

The current regulations and standards, such as EN 1992-4, are based on the assumption that anchor plates are adequately rigid. According to the manufacturer, practice has however proven that almost any anchor plate features an elastic behavior. This results in the fact that the tensile load on the anchor can be significantly higher than determined by the currently common methods of calculation. The consequence: Anchors and headed studs are possibly undersized. The software provided by Dr. Li Anchor Profi considers the specific behavior of the base plate and calculates the distribution of tension in the base plate as well as the anchor tensile forces and concrete compressive forces on the basis of the real-life conditions.

Free selection possible

In this regard, the user has the opportunity to calculate the required fastening system totally independent of the manufacturer. All heavy-duty anchors of the most important European manufacturers are recorded in the software database. The software creates design reports in four different versions, depending on the needs. A cross-vendor comparison list of anchors as well as summarizing, clear and detailed reports can be printed according to the planning situation. In this way, the user always has the chance to select exactly the anchoring system that best qualifies for the construction project at hand.

Easy to use

The user interface of the design software is self-explanatory and can be used intuitively; prior experience is not necessary. All anchoring design data are displayed clearly, avoiding lengthy search of the desired functions. Thanks to a comfortable 3D presentation, the user is able to check the anchoring situation conveniently and to adjust, for example, the distances of anchors or the positioning of the fastening system in the building structure, according to the requirements. Using Anchor Profi, a freely selectable layout of anchors and slotted holes is possible for any base plate geometry required.

In addition to the anchoring structure, the anchor forces and the related participation area in case of concrete failure are graphically illustrated in the design report. This provides for a quick overview of the design results.

Free trial version

The software was verified by an independent institute and it, moreover, has stand the test at major projects of renowned engineering offices in the last few years. A free trial version and further information are available at Dr. Li Anchor GmbH.