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Structural glossary
Anchor
A connection fixing one element to another or to the ground.
Technical context
Anchors can transfer tension and shear forces. The substrate, edge distances, installation and loads form part of the assessment.
Where might you encounter this?
This term is relevant to, among other things, steel structures. The detailed design depends on your project's information and assumptions.
Read more: A steel beam for a load-bearing wall.
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