Heckman anchors @ steel beams

[JoeBaseplate]

When are these required (@steel beams supporting masonry)? What is the exact function of these anchors? Would they be required @ lintels in shears walls but not @ other lintels?

Or are they required only when there is a brick veneer involved?

I am confused, help please.

 

[BAretired]

Looks like they make many different anchors. Which one are you asking about?

http://www.heckmannbuildingprods.com/PDF/TechnicalGuide2003.pdf

BA

 

[JoeBaseplate]

#315 wire rod anchor. welded to ea side of beam/lintel flange.

 

[BAretired]

Look at page 14 of the link I gave you. The function of the anchors is to tie a masonry wall to a steel column. Part #315 is welded top and bottom to the column in the fabrication shop or in the field. Part #316 is inserted through the slot. This allows vertical adjustment so that the mason can align Part #316 with the masonry course.

BA

 

[JoeBaseplate]

Thanks BA. it appears that at beams these anchors would be required at the exterior conditions.

 

[SteelPE]

Does anyone actually use these anchors for structural purposes? By the time you are done applying the appropriate FOS, they really don't have much strength.

 

[BAretired]

I agree that they are not very robust.

BA