Summary
Defining installation conditions allows PROFIS Engineering to apply the correct tightening assumptions for the fastening system. It also allows PROFIS Engineering to account for the hole condition in case of post-installed anchors.
Prerequisites
Make sure you:
- Are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account
- Have opened the Anchor channel module
- Have selected the Application type and Fastening technology
If needed, refer to the article How to access the Anchor channel module in PROFIS Engineering.
Step‑by‑step instructions
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Open the Concrete material tab
In your Anchor channel design workspace, navigate to the Concrete material tab on the left-hand side of the screen. -
Open the Installation conditions section
Expand the Installation conditions section in the left‑hand panel.
This section allows you to define how the fasteners are tightened during installation. -
Select the torquing method
Under Torquing, choose the method used on site:- Manual torquing - Select this option if tightening is performed using a standard torque wrench.
- Adaptive torquing (AT tool) - Select this option if an adaptive torque tool is used.
Only one torquing option can be selected at a time.
Define the following additional installation conditions when post-installed anchor product is selected.
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Select the drilling and cleaning type
Choose the Drilling and cleaning type from the dropdown list.
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. Cleaning type specifies the procedure for removing dust and slurry from the hole prior to anchor installation. Improved cleaning typically results in enhanced performance. -
Select the borehole condition
Under Hole type, choose the Borehole condition from the dropdown list. -
Define Temperature
Navigate to Temperature.
Here you can type in the temperature values or use the “+ / –” controls to increase or decrease them.
Tip
Click the information (i) icon next to Torquing to view additional explanations on how the selected torquing method influences the design assumptions.