CE 59700 - Behavior and Design of Anchorages in Concrete

Credits and contact hours:

  • 3 credits
  • Lecture meets 150 minutes per week for 15 weeks

Topics:

  • Introduction to anchorages, cast-in and post-installed anchors
  • Behavior and Design of Anchorages under tension
  • Behavior and Design of Anchorages under shear
  • Behavior and Design of Anchorages under combined tension and shear
  • Anchorages with anchor reinforcement
  • Anchor channels
  • Spring modeling of anchorages

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the basic principles and types of anchorages used in concrete construction
  • Classify and compare the different types of cast-in anchors, including their installation methods and applications
  • Explain the mechanisms and uses of post-installed mechanical anchors, including their advantages and limitations.
  • Identify the key characteristics and applications of post-installed adhesive anchors, with a focus on their installation and performance.
  • Analyze the behavior of anchorages under tension, recognizing different failure modes and their implications.
  • Apply the principles of anchorage design to ensure resistance against tensile forces in concrete structures.
  • Evaluate the influence of various factors on the tensile performance of anchorages, including anchor type and installation method.
  • Interpret the behavior of anchorages under shear loading, identifying potential failure modes.
  • Design anchorage systems that can effectively resist shear forces, considering different loading scenarios.
  • Assess the impact of combined tension and shear forces on anchorages, and recommend appropriate design strategies.
  • Examine the role of reinforcement in anchorage systems and how it influences their performance under various loads.
  • Integrate reinforcement into the design of anchorages to enhance their performance and prevent failure.
  • Evaluate the effectiveness of anchor channels in concrete structures, and justify their use in specific scenarios.
  • Construct and analyze nonlinear spring models of anchorages to predict behavior under complex loading conditions.
  • Critically evaluate the overall performance of different anchorage solutions in concrete structures, and propose improvements based on modeling and analysis.