Summary
Defining the installation conditions ensures that PROFIS Engineering applies the correct drilling method, cleaning procedure, and torquing approach (manual or adaptive), 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 testings.
Prerequisites
Make sure you are logged in to your PROFIS Engineering account and have opened the Anchoring to Concrete module. If you need help accessing the module, click here for step‑by‑step instructions.
Step-by-step instructions
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Open the Base material tab
In your Anchoring to Concrete design workspace, navigate to the Base material tab on the left-hand side of the screen.
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Go to Installation conditions
Choose the appropriate Drilling and cleaning type from the dropdown menu.Note: For selected bonded anchors, the Hole condition must also be specified:
- Hole condition 1: No dust removal is required for a hammer drilled hole.
- Hole condition 2: All dust must be removed from a hammer drilled hole before installing anchor.
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.
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Check the Torquing option
Select the applicable Torquing option for your installation.
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.