How to assess the embedment depth of an expansion/friction type anchor into a concrete grout filled masonry block pier? The anchor reaction is tension and shear. Masonry 50mm thick.
A recent failure had the anchor embedment depth within the masonry and pulled the masonry away from the grout.
The anchor didn't fail.
With a deeper anchor, the failure cone will reasonably form from the end of the fixing with a finite compressive face area at the inner face of the masonry.
How deep into the grout?
Hi Nicholas,
Thanks for your question.
We would like to understand your question a bit better to provide a better response. We will email you to discuss this in more detail. I have attached to this response an Engineering Advice Document that we have prepared for this type of base material that may help clarify some of our views for this type of application.
Kind Regards,
Samuel Aguiar
Engineering Marketing Manager
