Engineering Center

ACI 318-19 Chapter 26 defines method of installation as a key parameter that needs to be evaluated during the design of adhesive anchors due to the potential impact on bond strength. Installation methods such as hammer drilling or core drilling can correspond to different bond capacities used in design and adhesive sensitivity to hole preparation and cleanliness corresponds to varying strength reduction factors relating to reliability of the adhesive. - Webinar

A building’s façade can be one of its most striking features. Yet, behind the scenes multiple components are necessary to ensure the façade is safe and enduring. This course provides an overview of some of the necessary elements for successful façade design and construction. - Webinar

Learn how you can design post installed anchors into masonry in the PROFIS Engineering software. We will review general functionality and demonstrate options within the software to design per the Load & Resistance Factored Design (LRFD) method.

Learn how you can design post installed rebar with the Concrete-to-Concrete module in PROFIS Engineering. We will review general functionality and demonstrate options within the software to select anchoring-to-concrete provisions, development length provisions, and research-based design options. - Webinar

This course explains the need for firestop and provides an overview of how the model building codes are addressing the issue. Attendees should understand what firestopping is and why it’s needed, know the applicable code requirements related to firestop, and understand firestop system testing and listing for penetrations, joints and perimeter fire barrier. There will also be discussion about how firestopping fits into the specification, design and construction process.

In order to convey this message effectively, the basics of the technology will be summarized, such as the way the tool works, safety standards to help to ensure user safety, and specific fastener characteristics which have been developed to advance the product technology. This presentation will educate and display the new technologies related to power-actuated tools and fasteners as well as tools and resources structural engineers and specifiers can use in order to confidently utilize power-actuated fasteners in their designs.

Corrosion is a ubiquitous natural process. Most of us, at some point in our everyday lives, become familiar with the effect that corrosion has on rusted steel parts. Corrosion has a huge economic impact. About a fifth of the world’s annual steel production simply goes towards replacing parts damaged by corrosion. Even though it may involve higher up-front cost, correct and efficient corrosion protection at source helps save money and resources in the long run. For fastening systems, it’s even more critical because safety is key. Failure due to corrosion may have dramatic consequences. The goal of this session is to raise your awareness of what corrosion is all about. We will review essential information on corrosion and the behavior of materials used to protect against it. - Webinar

Temperature is a key design consideration, as outlined by ACI 318-19 Chapter 26, in the selection and specification of adhesive anchors due to the impact of temperature on bond strength. Extended curing times or too short working times from cold or hot working conditions can impact adhesive installation, jobsite timelines, and bond strength of the adhesive which may not have been accounted for in the design phase of the connection. - Webinar

Building upon "An Overview of Façade Design for Architects", this presentation dives deeper into façade design for achieving high performing perimeter joints and fire protection between fire-rated floor assemblies and non-rated exterior curtain walls. Through this course, you will gain insight into the effects of fire on common façade construction elements, understand the current test standards, and review the performance of common fire protection solutions for perimeter fire protection applications. This course will also analyze challenging façade applications which require specific design and installation attention and methods to help prevent fire passage at perimeter joints. - Webinar

Mechanical anchors commonly used in construction and are easy to specify, install and inspect, but there’s a lot of different types. Which type is best suited for your application? Join in a discussion behind the different mechanical anchor types, their features and their working mechanisms. - Webinar