Abstract: A method includes arranging, via a processor, a design layout of a plurality of visualization objects representing a plurality of structural components of a structural system. The method includes receiving, via the processor, one or more input parameters for each visualization object. Each input parameter corresponds to a parameter of the represented structural component. The method includes generating, via the processor, a model of the design layout based at least in part on boundary conditions calculated from the structural components. The method also includes generating, via the processor, an updated layout of the visualization components based at least in part on the results of the model and generating, via the processor, a design report of the updated layout. The design report comprises instructions on arranging the structural components of the structural system.

Abstract: A method includes arranging, via a processor, a design layout of a plurality of visualization objects representing a plurality of structural components of a structural system. The method includes receiving, via the processor, one or more input parameters for each visualization object. Each input parameter corresponds to a parameter of the represented structural component. The method includes generating, via the processor, a model of the design layout based at least in part on boundary conditions calculated from the structural components. The method also includes generating, via the processor, an updated layout of the visualization components based at least in part on the results of the model and generating, via the processor, a design report of the updated layout. The design report comprises instructions on arranging the structural components of the structural system.

Abstract: A method includes arranging, via a processor, a design layout of a plurality of visualization objects representing a plurality of structural components of a structural system. The method also includes receiving, via the processor, one or more input parameters for each visualization object. Each input parameter corresponds to a parameter of the represented structural component. The method also includes generating, via the processor, a first model of the design layout based on boundary conditions calculated from the structural components and a rigid baseplate assumption. The method also includes generating, via the processor, a second model of the design layout based on boundary conditions calculated from the structural components and a flexible baseplate assumption. The method also includes comparing the first and second models and generating, via the processor, an updated layout of the visualization components based at least in part on the results of the comparison.

Abstract: An expansion bolt including an anchor bolt having an expansion section, and further including an expansion sleeve which surrounds the anchor bolt and which can be expanded by retracting the expansion section, and a spring element arranged on the anchor bolt. The spring element can be tensioned by inserting the anchor bolt into a bore hole and can retract the expansion section of the anchor bolt into the expansion sleeve when it is released. An indicator element indicates when a rated tension of the spring element is reached.

Abstract: An expansion anchor, in particular for mineral construction materials, for example, concrete, is disclosed. A generic expansion anchor is equipped with an expansion sleeve for anchoring on a borehole wall and with an anchor bolt, which is disposed through the expansion sleeve, where the anchor bolt has an expansion region for expansion of the expansion sleeve. The anchor bolt has a cutting thread for cutting a thread into the borehole wall. A respective setting tool and setting method are also disclosed.

Abstract: A sensor arrangement, for example, on an anchor bolt, including at least one sensor (10). At least one bypass element (20) with a dilatant material is arranged in the area of the sensor (10), whereby impact forces that act upon the sensor (10) can be dissipated via the dilatant material of the bypass element (20).

Abstract: A direct tension indicator (2), including a base element (11) and a cover element (13) that is arranged on the base element (11) and at least one indicator element (4) that is arranged between the base element (11) and the cover element (13) in order to display an axial force acting between the base element and the cover element. The indicator element (4) includes a dilatant material.

Abstract: An installation method for an expansion anchor is carried out by repeatedly exerting rotary-percussive strikes onto the shank (2) of the expansion anchor (1) by an impact screwdriver. The repeat rate (Ntarget) of the rotary-percussive strikes is selected as a function of the tightening torque prescribed for expanding the expansion sleeve (3) of the expansion anchor (1). The impact screwdriver stops generating rotary-percussive strikes when the detected mean rotational speed (d) of the shank falls below a threshold value (D).

Abstract: An expansion anchor, in particular for mineral construction materials, for example, concrete, is disclosed. A generic expansion anchor is equipped with an expansion sleeve for anchoring on a borehole wall and with an anchor bolt, which is disposed through the expansion sleeve, where the anchor bolt has an expansion region for expansion of the expansion sleeve. The anchor bolt has a cutting thread for cutting a thread into the borehole wall. A respective setting tool and setting method are also disclosed.

Abstract: In an anchor system, for example, an undercut anchor system, having an anchor bolt with an expansion element, preferably at least one engagement means for the purpose of bearing a load, an expansion sleeve surrounding the anchor bolt, a means for detecting an axial end position of the expansion sleeve on the expansion element when the expansion sleeve is expanded and moved axially, the axial end position of the expansion sleeve should be able to be detected precisely. This problem is solved in that the means has a sensor for the purpose of detecting the axial end position.

Abstract: A direct tension indicator (2), including a base element (11) and a cover element (13) that is arranged on the base element (11) and at least one indicator element (4) that is arranged between the base element (11) and the cover element (13) in order to display an axial force acting between the base element and the cover element. The indicator element (4) includes a dilatant material.

Abstract: An installation method for an expansion anchor is carried out by repeatedly exerting rotary-percussive strikes onto the shank (2) of the expansion anchor (1) by an impact screwdriver. The repeat rate (Ntarget) of the rotary-percussive strikes is selected as a function of the tightening torque prescribed for expanding the expansion sleeve (3) of the expansion anchor (1). The impact screwdriver stops generating rotary-percussive strikes when the detected mean rotational speed (d) of the shank falls below a threshold value (D).

Abstract: A flat ring-shaped anchoring element (11; 31; 71) for mounting on a shaft (52; 62) of a fastening element (51; 61) provided with an outer profile (53), includes a through-opening (12; 32) for the shaft (52; 62) and at least one compensation recess (13; 33) located radially outwardly of the through-opening (12; 32) and opening thereto.

Abstract: An anchoring element for being mounted on a shaft (52; 62; 72; 92) of a fastening element (51; 61; 71; 91) has a through-opening for the shaft (52; 62; 72; 92) and a strip extending around the through-opening (12; 32; 82) over an angular region of more than 360°.

Abstract: An anchoring element for being mounted on a shaft (52) of a fastening element (51) includes a sleeve-shaped base body (13; 33; 63; 73; 83) forming a through-opening (12; 32; 62; 72; 82) for the shaft (52), and anchoring sections (15; 35; 85) projecting outwardly from an outer side of the base body (13) for anchoring on a wall of a borehole (42). Each of the anchoring sections (15; 35; 85) has at least four sides, with one of the sides forming a connection side (89) for connecting a respective anchoring section (15; 35, 85) with the base body (13; 33; 63; 73; 83) and with at least a side located opposite the connection side (89) forming a cleaning side (90) of the respective anchoring section (15; 35; 85). The cleaning side (90) has at least one cleaning edge for cleaning the wall of the borehole (42) during driving of the anchoring element (11; 31; 61; 71; 81) in the borehole (42).