1. ANCHOR BOLT

2. What is an Anchor bolt? • A bolt is a threaded fastener. • An Anchor bolt functions to joins an object to concrete. • They are manufactured with an external thread at its end, used for insertion through holes in already constructed parts and are tightened by a nut.

3. Types of Anchor Bolts CAST IN PLACE ANCHOR BOLT: • They are simple yet tough. • They are placed before the setting of concrete. • The concrete foundation of a building is connected to its wall by using Anchor bolts. • They are more resistant to earthquakes.

4. WEDGE BOLTS: • They are also called as ‘expansion bolts’ or ‘expansion anchors’. • These bolts are preferred for interior applications.

5. STRIKE BOLTS: • These bolts are preferred for solid, concrete projects with medium or heavy load.

6. LAG SHIELD BOLTS: • These bolts can be used to anchor across different materials i.e. brick, stones and blocks to hold both dead weight and vibrating loads. • They are medium duty anchors used with a lag bolt.

7. SLEEVE BOLTS: • These bolts are heavy duty anchors, they do not require solid base material for installation. • They are commonly used in brick, stone and concrete.

8. Usesof Anchor Bolts Anchor bolt is an all-purpose device. With a range of resources like concrete, brick, block and stone, they are used in: • Construction • Ship-building • Dams • Reservoirs • Nuclear plants • Gym equipment

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