Connecting Metal To Concrete

Direct attachment will result in oil canning sheet slotting and fastener loosening.

Connecting metal to concrete.

Hold the steel in the position that you want to attach it to the concrete. The behaviour of components in terms of resistance stiffness and deformation capacity is summed up for components in concrete and steel parts. Mark the inside of the holes where. Use a steel drill bit the size of the bolt for the.

Drill the metal where you want to anchor it to the concrete. Do not connect metal directly to concrete without allowing for expansion and contraction. Illustrate the general principles of connecting steel members to concrete and masonry but are not the only details that can be used. Concrete joints in vertical position e g.

Fasten steel tracks to concrete using 1 1 4 in. Header studs stirrups concrete in compression concrete panel in shear steel. A 20 foot long panel will grow about 1 8 inch with a 100 degree temperature change says rod roberts field services manager varco pruden buildings turlock calif. Lay out the position of the track strike chalk lines and drill a hole through the metal and into the concrete the full length of the screw.

Large diameter tapcons or ldt s are the fastest strongest fasteners i ve found for anchoring to concrete. Use a hammer drill fitted with a carbide tipped masonry bit. How to attach metal to concrete without screws or glue step 1.