Download Anchor Selector™ for ACI 318 (Version 4.8.0.0) Summary of Changes

Supported Operating Systems: Windows XP*, Vista*, Windows 7* *Administrator privileges needed to install Required Software: Windows Installer 3.0 or greater. Windows Installer 3.1 or later is recommended.) Microsoft Internet Explorer (IE) 5.01 or later or later: You must also be running Microsoft IE 5.01 or later for all installations of the .NET Framework. Windows .NET Framework Version 3.5 SP1 Adobe Reader Disk Space Requirements: 280 MB (x86), 610 MB (x64) Display Resolution: 1024 x 768 pixel or better. Application is best viewed at 96 DPI.

Anchor Selector™ Software for ACI 318 analyzes and suggests anchor solutions using the ACI 318, Appendix D strength design methodology (or CAN/CSA A23.3 Annex D limit states design methodology). It provides cracked and uncracked-concrete anchor solutions for numerous Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems® mechanical and adhesive anchors. With its easy to use graphical interface, Anchor Selector Software for ACI 318 eliminates the need for tedious calculations by hand that would otherwise be necessary to determine cracked concrete anchor solutions.

Read more about Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems® Cracked-Concrete Solutions.

Also see: Anchor Designer Software for Allowable Stress Design

Anchors Supported:

• Strong-Bolt® 2 wedge anchor
• Strong-Bolt® wedge anchor
• Titen HD® screw anchor
• Titen HD® threaded rod hanger
• Torq-Cut™ self-undercutting anchor
• SET-XP® adhesive with threaded rod
• SET-XP adhesive with rebar
• ET-HP™ (formerly ET) adhesive

Features / Benefits:

• Free download (use the form on this page)
• Quick and accurate analysis or design of anchor solutions results in increased productivity by eliminating the need to conduct time consuming calculations
• Graphical User Interface is extremely intuitive and easy to use
• Includes prequalified post-installed mechanical and adhesive anchor solutions for cracked and/or uncracked concrete
• Includes a variety of concrete base material configurations
• Concrete Types
  • Normal weight concrete
  • Lightweight concrete
  • Normal weight concrete over metal deck
  • Sand-lightweight concrete over metal deck
• Includes cast-in-place anchor solutions
• Single and multiple anchor layouts provide solutions for multiple design applications
• Determines proper anchor solutions in situations where tension and shear forces will be acting simultaneously
• Capability to save input and results allows the designer to save data for later use. Additionally, input files can be easily modified to create new analysis/ design cases.
• Ability to save and print detailed calculations allows for verification of results
• Capability to resolve bi-axial bending moments imposed from attached member into anchor forces
• Auto update feature allows notification and download of the latest version of the software as updates become available

Questions regarding Anchor Selector Software for ACI 318?

Please send email to AS-ACI318-help@strongtie.com