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Shear Capacity of Anchor/ Expansion Bolts
Hi, 1) In Base plate Design, Shear capacity needs to be reduced by 20%(because of bolt bending) as per ACI 318-02 if grout pad is used And AISC SDG 1 p.29 specifies Based on shear friction theory, no bending of the anchor rod within the grout need be considered. Please clarify 2) Is there...- Suthees
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