Summary
Defining the installation conditions ensures that PROFIS Engineering applies the correct drilling method, cleaning procedure, and masonry use category, so that anchor performance reflects realistic installation practices used on site. These three inputs tell the software how the hole is made, what condition it’s in, and how it’s cleaned, so it can use the correct capacities from approvals and test data.
Prerequisites
Make sure you:
- Are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account
- Have opened the Anchoring to Masonry module
If needed, refer to the article How to access the Anchoring to Masonry module in PROFIS Engineering.
Step-by-step instructions
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Open the Base material tab
In your Anchoring to Masonry design workspace, navigate to the Base material tab on the left-hand side of the screen. -
Select the drilling type
Under Installation conditions, choose the appropriate Drilling type from the dropdown menu.Note: Drilling type refers to the method used to create the hole in the concrete. This influences the surface roughness and geometry of the hole, which in turn affects the bond and anchor performance, thereby impacting the design strength.
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Select the environment condition during installation and use
Under Masonry use category, choose the appropriate option from the dropdown menu.
Note: d=dry and w=wet. For example, the option d/w implies that environment is dry during installation and wet during use. -
Choose the cleaning method
Under Cleaning method, choose between manual cleaning or compressed air cleaning. -
Choose the fastening option
Under Fastening option, choose between pre fastening or through fastening.
Tip
Based on the selected installation methods, PROFIS Engineering will automatically filter the applicable products. To ensure the expected performance at the job site, adherence to the specified installation method is required. Consequently, this constitutes an important aspect of the specification for the installer to comply with.