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PROFIS Anchor Video Tutorial Series
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PROFIS Anchor Set-Up
The Set-Up tutorial explains the features of the View tab and the main screen. Learn how to customize project settings, customize graphics and save, store or create files.
Base Material Tab
The Base Material tab tutorial explains the features of the Base Material tab. Learn how to input parameters related to concrete member geometry, compressive strength, temperature, installation conditions, Φ-factors and reinforcement options.
Anchor Plate Tab
The Anchor Plate tab tutorial explains the features of the Anchor plate tab. Learn how to input parameters related to the base plate geometry and stand-off conditions.
Layout Tab
The Anchor Layout tab tutorial explains the features of the Anchor layout tab. Learn how to input parameters related to the anchor configuration and embedment depth.
Profiles Tab
The Profiles tab tutorial explains the features of the Profiles tab. Learn how to select a profile shape and orientation. Users can select a variety of standard AISC shapes.
Loads Tab
The Loads tab tutorial explains the features of the Loads tab. Learn how to select a design method, anchor type and seismic design parameters. Design methods include Strength Design per ACI 318, ACI 349 and CSA A23.2; and Allowable Stress Design. Anchor types include Hilti post-installed anchors, AWS D1.1 headed studs and ASTM F1554 headed bolts.
Calculation Tab
The Calculation tab tutorial explains the features of the Calculation tab. Learn how to filter and view calculation results for a given set of parameters that have been input.
Solution Tab
The Solution tab tutorial explains the features of the Solution tab. Learn how to make geometry adjustments for purposes of obtaining a fastening solution. Also learn how to obtain a design report, e-mail files and access additional technical information.
Seismic Tutorial
The Seismic tutorial explains the seismic provisions of ACI 318-08, Part D.3.3. Learn how PROFIS Anchor performs filtering and calculations using these provisions.
