Q. What is the basis of anchor design in DSAnchor?

A. DSAnchor completes anchor capacity calculations based on Appendix D, ACI 318. It supports both 2002 and 2005 codes.

Q. Is the anchor database completely customizable?

A. The anchor database is a Microsoft Access database which is completely customizable to the end users needs. The modifications can be made inside the application or outside the application.

Q. Which different types of concrete member geometry is supported by DSAnchor?

A. DSAnchor supports rectangular, circular and octagonal concrete members in which the anchors are embedded.

Q. Can Y factors be modified in DSAnchor?

A. Yes, by default DSAnchor calculates the Y factors based on Appendix D. However each Y factor can be overridden if needed.

Q. Does DSAnchor display the failure modes in tension and shear graphically?

A. Yes, DSAnchor displays the anchor tension and shear failure modes graphically.