Inserting an anchor bolt using the dialog
To insert a parametric anchor bolt or anchor bolt pattern using the ProStructures dialog, use the following procedure.
- Select (Anchor Bolt). The Bolt Styles dialog opens.
- Select the appropriate tab for the type of anchor bolt you want to place. The full set of anchor bolt parameters is displayed on the graphic.
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Type or select values for the following:
- Click […] (Select Bolt Database) adjacent to the anchor rod diameter dimension lines to select the diameter of the anchor rod from a database.
- (Optional) (Anchor bolts only) If the plate is not modeled, type the value in the Pl Thk field.
- (Optional) (Anchor bolts only) Type a value in the Grout Thk field for grout.
- (Dowels or Studs only) Select the dowel or stud you want to use.
- Type length values appropriate for the selected anchor bolt type: All lengths are indicated with dimension lines (where appropriate for the anchor bolt type) in the dialog graphic.
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For the optional accessories along the anchor bolt:
- Set check box the option for an accessory. The parameter field, database lookup control, and associated accessories are activated.
- Click […] adjacent to the accessory to select a value from a database. You can type accessory values directly, but selecting a record from a database value is recommend.
- Repeat steps 4a and 4b for each accessory you want to add to the anchor bolt.
- Type or select the style, part, etc. data in the lower portion of the anchor type tabs.
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Placement Pattern information:
- Select the Arrange Type. The placement pattern group fields update.
- Type the rectangular or polar placement pattern parameters.
- Select an Orientation for the anchor bolts.
- (Optional) (Rectangular only) Set the Diagonal option to rotate corner anchors by 45°.
- (Optional) Select a pattern justification option.
- (Optional) Select the Assignment tab and make assignments for the anchor bolts as needed.
- Select one of the insertion method options:
- Repeat steps 2 through 8 as necessary to create additional anchor bolt patterns.
- Click OK when complete.