do I need to suirt some epoxy in some 3/4 wedge anchors.
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I don't.
Maybe you have a different situation though.
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Why not just use all-thread if using epoxy?
wouldn't hurt but with a good fit... no...
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I wasnt because I,m cheap and the tube epoxy set up quick so it be a couple tubes. but then the toolbelt diva on tlc did. so I ask.
Might have done it for seismic issues too. Who knowsWhen I grow up I want to be like Riverman!
She's hypnotic. It's always good for you to mention the idea she gave and ask the general response. Always.
Pictures are good when you're confused at her bent over positions too. That is when you're most suggestive! You need to take pictures and tell us what you think she said.
Edited 8/12/2006 12:19 am ET by ChuckW
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toolbelt diva ????
i just googled that.
are you kidding me ?
is she from south jersey ?
i'll bet you tell your wife you watch that show for the "content"
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Not for wedge anchors. They achieve rated strength without epoxy.
You would gain some additional strength and possibly seismic resistance from a squirt because it would reduce shaking in an earthquake, but I would not count on it as part of a design. All the dust needs to be blown out of the hole.
If you are near the edge of the slab then wedge anchors are subject to breaking out a chunk by their pressure within the hole, and the regular epoxy anchors are a better choice there.
near the edge of the slab then wedge anchors are subject to breaking out a chunk by their pressure within the hole,How close would be close to edge.
I don't really know. Somewhere around 6 inches or so, I believe. It depends on the strength of the concrete and the thickness. I can be made worse by having a row of them along the edge creating a line of tension. It can also be made worse by vibration or shock loading, such as when the bolt is holding down large industrial machinery.
Perhaps another poster would know the spec.