
2020 05 11 nbsp 0183 32 Assuming anchorage is required calculate the minimum number of bolts required based on maximum bolt spacing and round up to a multiple of 4 Calculate root area required per bolt look in tables of bolt properties to find what size bolt that is Include corrosion allowance and minimum bolt sizing requirements if applicable
Anchor bolt design based on Anchor Rod Embedment Spacing and Edge Distance Warn Overall ratio Seismic SDC C or E 0 2U additional seismic requirements in 17 2 3 4 3 is NOT required as per 17 2 3 1 amp 17 2 3 4 1 Shear Not Applicable NA 17 2 3 5 Seismic SDC C or E 0 2U additional seismic requirements in 17 2 3 5 3 is NOT required as per 17 2 3 1 amp
Tank Requirements Concrete Slab Foundation Minimum Requirements Secondary Tank DimensionsFoundation DimensionsReinforcing Steel Anchor Bolt Requirements Volume Dia Length F w F l F d Max Spacingd Dia B d Embed Edge Dist Spacing gallons in in in in in Size Each Way in in No in Len B l in E d in in 186 48 x 54 12 x 45 x 9 4 24
1 6 This specification does not cover the requirements for mechanical expansion anchors powder activated nails or studs or anchor bolts fabricated from deformed bar 1 7 The values stated in inch pound units are to be regarded as the standard The values given in parentheses are for information only 2 Referenced Documents 2 1 ASTM Standards 2 A 194 A 194M
2011 02 22 nbsp 0183 32 4 Chapter 21 Chapter 21 –– GeneralGeneral applies to storage of flammable and combustible liquids in fixed tanks exceeding 60 gal 230L portable tanks and IBC S gt 793 gal 3 000 L portable tanks connected to fixed piping not used for processing Chapter 21 Chapter 21 –– GeneralGeneral basic design requirements tank can be of any shape size or type
take into account not only structural requirements but also include consideration of constructability issues especially anchor rod setting procedures and tolerances The impor tance of the accurate placement of anchor rods cannot be over emphasized This is the one of the key components to safely erecting and accurately plumbing the building
Anchor Bolt Exterior Bolt Line Spacing PIP STE05121 Exterior bolt line spacing s 1 s 1 in 4 00 OK Page A 1 Table 1 Exterior bolt line spacing s 2 s 2
Class 2 Soils require minimum of 30 anchor with 2 4 disc Class 3 Soils require minimum of 34 anchor with 1 6 disc Class 4A Soils require minimum of 48 anchor with 1 6 disc Class 4B Soils require minimum of 60 anchor with 1 6 disc Single straps should be placed as close to center of tank as possible
3 4 Anchor bolts shall be evenly spaced The distance from the end of the tank to the first anchor point shall not be more than 189 the anchor spacing shown in Table 3 3 See Figure 2 3 3 3 4 1 The maximum anchor point load is the load applied to each anchor point 3 4 2 Anchor bolts can be of any type desired cast in place headed anchors cast in
Basic loading data for a single anchor – no edge distance and spacing influence Embedment depth and base material thickness for the basic loading data Anchor size M8 M10 M12 M16 M20 M24 Typical embedment depth h ef mm 80 90 110 125 170 210 Base material thickness h mm 110 120 140 170 220 270 Precalculated table values – design resistance values General The
API 650 self anchored tank Storage tanks built to these standards are spread across U S refineries terminals pipelines and production facilities The API 650 detailed standard specifies the design processing welding inspection and installation procedures for storage tanks Pre 48m diameter API Std 650 self anchored flatbottom tanks
RCSC s Specification for Structural Joints Using ASTM A325 or A490 Bolts 2000 is a widely used specification which discusses joints fasteners limit states installation and inspections Structural Bolting 3 During hoisting connectors will install a minimum of two bolts per connection The restof the bolts are installed and tightened after the structure is plumbed A
5 12 3 The anchor center to center spacing measured along the tank circumference at shell OD between anchors shall not exceed 3 m 10 ft 5 12 4 Allowable stresses for anchor bolts shall be in accordance with Tables 5 21a and 5 21b for each load case The allowable stress shall apply to the net root area or area based on nominal corroded shank diameter of the anchor
2021 06 09 nbsp 0183 32 Anchor bolts shall fasten sill plates to the top of concrete or masonry walls a maximum of 4 feet 1 219 mm on center EXCEPTION Sill plate anchor bolts shall be spaced a maximum of 6 feet 1 829 mm on center when installed on foundation walls retaining less than 7 feet 2 135 mm of unbalanced fill
Warning Anchor Bolt placed closely with Tank Minimum clearance to be provided The minimum distance between Anchor Bolt and Tank Shell is not maintained Check and change the Bolt Centre Diameter D bcd or Tank Inner Diameter D i 2 Warning Minimum Edge Distance of 4 Bolt Dia to be provided
If the tank configuration is such that the self anchored requirements cannot be met the tank must be anchored with mechanical devices such as anchor bolts or straps The design of the anchorage and its attachment to the tank shall meet the minimum requirements of 5 12 In addition hooked anchor bolts L or J shaped embedded bolts or other anchorage systems
2020 12 10 nbsp 0183 32 Anchor bolt suppliers will bring you the common rules of anchor bolts such as the installation method of anchor bolts the precautions for the use of anchor bolts and the common rules hoping to help you And the supplier hopes that everyone should pay attention to safety when installing anchor bolts 1 Installation method of anchor bolts
Bolt size hole size are not removable except Taper Bolt Rawl Bolt amp Hilti HSL Limited fastening lengths with bolt size hole size Zinc anchors are malleable and compress under high loads Bolt Size Hole Size Types Shell Types Set with a wrench Uses the mechanical advantage of screw threads to obtain high expansion pressure This is a true fastener not an anchor
Anchor bolts for tension and shearing forces and their chair 1 Tank shell 2 Plate 3 to check whether the anchor bolts are bended when the tank is being filled and consecutive shell s
Surface mounting uses bolts and concrete anchors to secure bollards into existing concrete No digging or pouring of concrete is necessary for this method Although this installation does not offer much impact protection they are helpful in protecting inventory from carts and other unpowered vehicles in warehouse spaces and grocery stores This installation method also
Anchor s ductility is its own characteristic related to anchor rod material embedment depth anchor bolt spacing and edge distances etc and has nothing to do with the applied loadings If high strength anchor rod material is used it would be more difficult to achieve the ductile design as deeper embedment depth larger edge distances are required for concrete failure modes
2020 09 28 nbsp 0183 32 This tank fabrication method statement or procedure shall supplement the requirements of API 650 10 th edition for construction Check the dimension of Anchor bolt dia if it s not enough we must cut around the slots of the bolt Laying of Bottom Plates The bottom plates starting from the center plate shall be laid progressively towards the annular
4 3 Installation of High Strength Bolts 52 4 4 Relaxation 61 4 5 Reuse of High Strength Bolts 62 4 6 Galvanized Bolts and Nuts 63 4 7 Use of Washers 65 4 8 Corrosion and Embrittlement 66 4 9 Effect of Nut Strength 69 4 10 Basis for Design Recommendations 70 4 10 1 Bolts Subjected to Tension 70 4 10 2 Bolts Subjected to Shear 71
2020 05 12 nbsp 0183 32 The ACI 318 establishes that the minimum center to center spacing of anchors shall be 4da for cast in anchors that will not be torqued and 6da for torqued cast in anchors where da is the anchor diameter There is not a clear definition of quot torqued anchor quot in the code The author s interpretation is that any anchor torqued beyond the snug tight should be
Prior to installing the anchors check for underground utilities Always use insulated gloves when turning anchors into the ground to prevent possible electric shock 2 The anchors and straps shown here are designed to resist the buoyancy forces from an empty tank fully submerged and the lateral forces generated from seismic zone 4 192 v 237 238 241 DW yW 193 v X voo 199 u o Z
Specifying ASTM A325 or A490 anchor rods Standard ASTM A325 and A490 bolts include defined threaded length and heading require ments and must be special ordered when their lengths exceed 9 189 in This can take up to four months Specify ASTM F1554 anchor rods This standard covers anchor rods with yield strengths of 36 55 and 105 ksi in hooked headed
Anchor s ductility is its own characteristic related to anchor rod material embedment depth anchor bolt spacing and edge distances etc and has nothing to do with the applied loadings If high strength anchor rod material is used it would be more difficult to achieve the ductile design as deeper embedment depth larger edge distances are required for concrete failure modes
2021 11 08 nbsp 0183 32 What is the minimum embedment depth for anchor bolts in concrete concrete fastener s minimum embedment is 1 to 1 1 8 in while a 3 4 in anchor can have a minimum embedment of be 3 1 4 in There are two spacing requirements to consider when selecting concrete fasteners spacing between anchors and spacing from an unsupported edge of the
Anchor bolt spacing is typically spelled out in drawing documents and or specifications The maximum allowable distance diameter and required embedded depth are determined by local building codes Using the
2011 09 30 nbsp 0183 32 Fig 1 Anchor Bolt design Example Plan View Fig 2 Anchor Bolt design Example Elevation See the above two figures Fig 1 and Fig 2 and design the cast in place anchor bolts according to the arrangement shown Consider the factored tensile load as 20000 lb factored shear load as 2300 lb and compressive strength of the concrete as 3500 psi Also assume that