MiTek introduces new design tool

MiTek is introducing a new design tool that aims to take some of the guesswork out of epoxy connection solutions.

The USP Adhesive Anchor Design program provides optimized epoxy connection solutions for anchors post-installed into concrete using CIA-GEL 7000-C. The program can quickly determine the required anchor rod steel grade, diameter, and effective embedment depth, based on applied factored tension, shear, and moment loads.

“The USP Adhesive Anchor Design program can guide users through the process of specifying material and geometry properties, anchor plate/bolt groupings and applied factored loads,” said MiTek’s Jim Collins. “The calculation generates a completely optimized set of CIA-GEL 7000-C epoxy solutions for threaded rod and re-bar anchors and a quick way to filter the results based on steel type and diameter. Color coding is used to sort the optimum designs.”

The program is also compliant with the 2012 IBC code requirements (ACI 318-11 Appendix D), and it can be used in high-seismic regions (Seismic Design Categories C, D, E, and F), as well as accommodate up to eight anchor rods with slotted anchor plate holes.

The USP Adhesive Anchor Design program also accepts factored loads for tension, shear, and moments, using ACI 318 Chapter 9.2 load combinations.

Other features include the ability to create a comprehensive design report that can be emailed as a PDF for job submittal, as well as French and Spanish language options.