Laser configured hook column anchors and anchoring systems utilizing the same

摘要

A high-strength laser configured column anchor and anchoring system is disclosed. The high-strength column anchor provides high-strength pullout resistance when embedded within the wall bed joint. Specially-configured apertures, edging and dimension restrictions provide for flow-through mortar embedment within the wall bed joint. The edging provides irregular and regular patterns ensuring a secure fit within the bed joint. The column anchors include a hook attachment portion for secure attachment to the column flanges and optionally include a securement bar or clamp to further secure the column anchor to the column flanges.

主权项

1. A column anchor for anchoring a wall and adjacent building columns, each of the building columns having a central web disposed substantially parallel to the face plane of the wall and two parallel flanges disposed substantially perpendicular to the face plane of the wall, the wall having bed joints of mortar between volumetric construction units (VCU's), the column anchor comprising:
a unitary plate member having a thickness, the plate member comprising:
a horizontal insertion portion at one end thereof, the insertion portion being sized and shaped for insertion in a bed joint of the wall and having one or more apertures therethrough disposed to permit the mortar of the bed joint to flow through and surround the plate member, the one or more apertures being defined by an interior edge having a saw tooth pattern extending along opposing sides of the one or more apertures; and,an attachment portion at the end of the plate member opposite the insertion portion and configured to anchor the wall to one of the building columns, the attachment portion comprising a first planar portion having a vertical major surface and a second planar portion having a vertical major surface in opposed facing relation with the vertical major surface of the first planar portion; whereby mortar is capable of surrounding and flowing through the one or more apertures to provide a column anchor with high pullout resistance.