Simpson Anchors Presentation

May 1, 2003, University of Idaho

  Presentation to Architecture 366, Reinforced Concrete Design

Chris Burnett, P.E., Anchor Systems Field Engineer (right), gave the presentation.  Galen Longley (helping), Simpson Strong-Tie Territory Representative, came along with Chris.
     
  Topics covered included cast-in-place anchors, post-our anchors (mechanical and adhesive-type), the concrete lag screw, and others.

Chris required student participation ... here `Bob' is brushing out the hole to receive the adhesive for the Acrylic-Tie anchor system.

     
  You can move fast with the ... Fast Pac.

Acrylic Tie is awesome around here ... where it always is (...or at least seems) cold.

 

I was fascinated by (and played with) the Titen HD High Strength Anchor ... a `concrete lag bolt' of sorts ... (not shown).

 
     
  Chris making a point while student (twists) as he installs threaded rod.

Chris is a great presenter.  Those who didn't care for the technical and hands-on aspects were well-entertained.  If he disappears from the engineering world, look for him on the Las Vegas entertainment circuit.

 

Simpson delivers a quality product and does a lot to support the anchor and connector industry.

Thank you Chris and Galen.