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News - Software update
  • 2023-09-20: Version 3.4.9
    • Load cases can be imported from the Excel file.
    • Enable to save project info as template. The project info saved as a template is automatically loaded into the project file after each program start.
    • After starting the program, the default design method is set to Eurocode 2.
    • In the case of multi-design, the user can select which anchors to include in the print list.
    • Anchor selection hints for headed studs, screw anchors and drop-in anchors added into tooltips.
    • hef for dynamic anchors becomes visible on the user interface.
    • FEA and anchor design are carried out for profile stiffeners with an overlap area of up to 3%.
    • In design report, the profile stiffening data are illustrated with stiffening diagram.
    • The button "User-defined profile dimensions" becomes easily recognizable.
    • For anchorage with tension supplement reinforcement, the limit of the edge distance for the blow-out verification is set from 0.5hef to 2hef.
    • In the detailed design report, the load interaction for combined tension and shear is printed only for the related anchors and with separation of steel and concrete failure.
    • In verification of required base plate stiffness for rigid base plate assumption, the distribution of the base plate bending stress and concrete compressive stress under the base plate is shown in the design report with an image.
    • The FE module for baseplates, profiles and stiffeners is packed into one DLL.
    • Fixed a bug when rotating 90° of rectangular hollow sections.
    • Anchor database is updated. Over 265 ETAs/ESRs are in the program. 15 new ETAs/ESRs are added in this update. There are 4 dynamic anchors for fatigue loads. Over 20 ETAs/ESRs have been updated.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2023-03-18: Version 3.4.8
    • EN 1992-4 §7.2.2.5 (8) and AS 5216 §7.2.3.3: With two anchors parallel to the edge under torsional stress, the reduction factor Kt (0.8 or 1.0) is taken into account with the criterion of utilization factor 0.7.
    • Added TR075 design method for bonded concrete screw.
    • Added profile stiffening data in design report of fatigue design.
    • The average anchor spacing Sm in the verification of combined failure is optimized.
    • Footnote for different version of Anchor Profi software is ordered with Fix(F), FixR(FR), Con(C), ConR(CR), Limit(L), Uni(U).
    • Anchor database is updated. More than 250 ETAs/ESRs are in the program. In this update, 5 new ETAs/ESRs are added. 5 ETAs/ESRs have been updated.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2022-12-06: Version 3.4.7
    • Arbitrary stiffeners can be individually defined and added to all profiles. This is a very important contribution to the design with elastic base plates.
    • In the case of elastic base plates, the concrete bedding factor and the safety factor for the base plate design can also be set individually for seismic and fatigue design.
    • Concrete bedding factor under the base plate can be set with coefficient b in the range between 0.2 and 20 to enable simulation of the soft bedding under the base plate.
    • An additional module "2D iteration" in anchor tension force calculation with rigid base plate is added to ensure safe convergence in borderline cases.
    • The direction of rotation of the mouse wheel for 3D graphics scaling and the scaling resolution have been improved.
    • Adjustment of the base plate thickness refined in the 0.1mm range.
    • Software target platform is upgraded from Microsoft .NET Framework 4 Client Profile to .NET Framework 4.6.
    • Anchor database is updated. More than 245 ETAs/ESRs are in the program. 15 new ETAs/ESRs are added in this update. 12 ETAs/ESRs have been updated.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2022-02-15: Version 3.4.6
    • Design report can be saved as PDF file.
    • Icon for DrLi-project file is adjusted.
    • Anchor database is updated.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2021-11-15: Version 3.4.5
    • Design of seismic load cases for ETAG, EC2 and AS 5216 available.
    • Design of headed studs with supplement reinforcement, especially for interaction of tension and shear loads, has been fundamentally optimized.
    • Design method B and C added.
    • Anchor for redundant fastening and non-structural systems available.
    • • In case of elastic base plate, the distribution of the concrete compressive stress under the base plate is shown in the design report with an image.
    • Report layout on first page optimized.
    • French language extended in the software.
    • Save of project file with software start by double-clicking on the project file has been improved.
    • Online update app added. It will work from the next version.
    • Verification of splitting failure in cracked concrete for ETAG, EC2 and AS 5216 has been added into the software with a note / warning.
    • New materials for base plates added.
    • Seismic design as per the Australian regulation AS 5216: 2021 available.
    • Two Manufacturers are added (total 24).
    • Anchor database is updated. Over 230 ETAs / ESRs are in the program. In this update 21 new ETAs / ESRs are added. 100 ETAs / ESRs were updated.
  • 2021-03-01: Version 3.4.3
    • The FEA stress display of the base plate is further optimized.
    • The printout format for single anchor has been improved.
    • The supplement reinforcement for shear loads is marked in the input data for each reinforced edge.
  • 2020-12-28: Version 3.4.2
    • The software is verified by digital certificate.
    • With elastic anchor plates, the displacement and rotation of the profile on the base plate and the mean value of the concrete compressive stress under the base plate are printed out in the design report.
    • FEA stresses can be displayed in color in the 3D image on the user interface.
    • Concrete bedding factor can be set individually by the user with a coefficient b.
    • Anchor design according to the Canadian standard CSA A23.3 has been added to the program.
    • In the case of stand-off installation, the overturning moment is considered for the verifications of the failure types Pry-out and concrete edge failure.
    • Anchor database is updated. More than 200 ETAs / ESRs are in the program. In this update 21 new ETAs / ESRs are added. 56 ETAs / ESRs were updated.
  • 2020-07-24: Version 3.4.0
    • The 2D elastic base plate model is now expanded to a 3D model for realistic modeling of the steel connections to concrete. This enables the stress distribution in the base plate and the anchor tensile and concrete compressive forces to be determined taking into account the additional stiffening of the attached profile (report on software for civil engineers “Concrete and reinforced concrete construction (Beton- und Stahlbetonbau)” issue August 2020).
    • Anchor database is updated. More than 180 ETAs / ESRs are in the program. 27 new ETAs / ESRs have been added in this update. 49 ETAs / ESRs have been updated.
    • Especially for fastening the robot consoles, the circular anchor layout and any circular-based anchor layout can be rotated arbitrarily in the 2D editor.
    • When designing the anchors with fatigue loading, the factor of the load eccentricity psi_Nc of max N_total is used for the verification of the concrete failure.
    • Ring type base plate is added into the program.
    • Fatigue design for anchors is ordered to ETAG, CEN/TS with DIBt approval und to EC2 part 4 with ETA.
    • Anchor design based on Australia standard AS 5216 is added into the program.
    • Australia standard profiles are implemented.
    • The load cases are printed out in the design report.
    • When processing any base plate shape in 2D, the coordinate values of anchors are fixed.
    • The profile position in relation to the concrete edge can be set in the 3D image.
  • 2019-11-15: Version 3.3.0, revised on 2019-12-08
    • Anchor design under static and seismic load has been extended by Eurocode 2 Part 4 (EN 1992-4).
    • Fatigue design for headed studs is available.
    • Fatigue design under any shear load in case of steel failure is further optimized.
    • The load cases can be saved and recharged.
    • SQL Compact Server is upgraded to 4.0. The new installation of the software Anchor Profi 3.3.0 updates the database server automatically.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2019-07-06: Version 3.2.6
    • Earthquake design according to EOTA TR045 and ACI 318-14 is implemented.
    • Anchor fatigue design according to EOTA TR061 is in the program.
    • The license user notification for network licenses is further optimized.
    • Load factors and combinations are added for design according to ACI 318-14.
    • Anchor database is updated. 156 ETAs / ESRs are in the program. In this update, 6 new ETAs / ESRs are added. 50 ETAs / ESRs are updated.
    • The software protector is upgraded. Therefore, the neu version should be installed with setup package.
    • Customers, who have bought the Module "Fatigue Design", must replace the old license file with the neu one. The software has to be unlocked again.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2018-10-23: Version 3.2.3
    • Anchor fatigue design according to DIBt approvals is extended in the program.
    • Two new profiles I plus and pipe plus (stiffener for I and pipe profile) are added.
    • The license occupancy message for network license has been improved. The occupancy message applies only if all software users are working with the new version 3.2.3.
    • Anchor database is updated. 150 ETAs / ESRs are in the program. In this update, 5 new ETAs / ESRs have been added and 26 ETAs / ESRs have been updated.
  • 2018-07-05: Version 3.2.2
    • Anchor Profi V3.2.2 must be reinstalled with the setup package because new calculation modules are integrated into the program.
    • For network license, the license users are informed if the number of licenses is exceeded.
    • Load combinations are added for design according to European regulations.
    • The proof of creep failure is added in the design according to ACI 318-14 for bonded anchors.
    • 2 new manufacturers are included in the program. At present 20 manufacturers are integrated in the program.
    • Anchor database is updated. There are now 145 ETA/ESR in the program. 22 new ETA/ESR were added in this update. 47 ETA/ESR were revised.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2018-03-27: Version 3.2.1 (only for Anchor Profi M)
  • 2017-11-12: Version 3.2.0
    • The Anchor Profi software V3.2.0 must be installed with the setup package, because the new licence protector cannot be updated online automatically. The old license file is compatible with the new protector.
    • 3D anchorage figure can be printed in the design report.
    • References about calculation of base plate thickness and about elastic base plate can be called in a separate window.
    • Russian language is implemented.
    • Anchor database is updated. 123 ETA/ESR are integrated in the software.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2017-06-26: Version 3.1.1
    • Licence protector is changed.
    • The anchor stiffness factor is adjustable for individual anchors.
    • This version is not provided for every customer.
  • 2017-05-03: Version 3.1.0
    • Design according to ACI 318-14 implemented.
    • USA Profiles AISC are added to the program.
    • Reference for stiffness condition of flexurally rigid base plate and for elastic base is included in program.
    • Anchor database is revised. 120 ETA/ESR are integrated in the software
  • 2017-01-26: Version 3.0.2
    • Bending stress distribution in the base plate from FEA is printed in the design report in case of an elastic anchor plate.
    • For a new project, the concrete strength is set to C20/25.
    • Bug at program start by double-clicking on a project file is eliminated.
  • 2017-01-16: Version 3.0.1
    • The minimum distance between the center of the clearance hole and the edge of the anchor plate is increased from 1.2df to 1.5df.
    • Automatic adjust of the page size A4 (Europe) / Letter (USA) to the default printer.
    • The page number range can be freely selected and printed.
    • Fixed bug when saving project with bonded expansion anchor.
    • Iteration stability of the plate FEM in boundary conditions, e.g. anchor plates only with compression loads, is improved.
  • 2016-11-25: Version 3.0.0
    • Imperial units are added to the program.
    • Software is extended by design method for headed studs with supplement reinforcements based on CEN / TS 1992-4-2.
    • The spring constant for head studs with a smooth shaft is calculated theoretically.
    • For headed studs the supplement reinforcement for tension and shear loads can be selected and designed separately.
    • In the overview report the summarized table with utilizations of different failure modes is added for better comprehensibility of the tension and shear interaction.
    • Anchor database is revised. 102 ETAs are integrated in the software.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2016-04-17: Version 2.5.0
    • Calculation of required thickness for flexurally rigid base plate is implemented.
    • The stress distributions are shown on screen and saved after each change of thickness for elastic base plate.
    • The strain length of anchors within the base plate is considered for calculating the anchor spring factor in the finite element analysis.
    • Finite element analysis for base plate is optimized extensively.
    • A freely selectable comparison anchorage depth is used for the multiple designs.
    • A new profile (X form) is added into the program.
    • Anchor data base is revised. 93 ETAs are integrated in the software.
    • Free text remark for characteristic load is added to user interface.
    • Internal improvement and optimization.
  • 2015-12-01: Version 2.4.9
    • Bei elastischer Ankerplatte wird die Spannungsverteilung in der Ankerplatte graphisch dargestellt.
    • Bei elastischer Ankerplatte wird zusätzlich zu ETAG 001 Anhang C Betonausbruch in Bezug auf jeden Dübel einzeln nachgewiesen.
    • Bei elastischer Ankerplatte werden zusätzlich zu EOTA TR029 Kombiversagen und Betonausbruch auf jeden Dübel einzeln nachgewiesen.
    • Neue Art der Abstandsmontage für Ankerplatte mit Unterlage hinzugefügt.
    • Im detaillierten Ausdruck sind die bezogenen Flächen für Betonausbruch und Kombiversagen graphisch dargestellt.
    • Dübeldatenbank aktualisiert.
    • Interne Verbesserung und Optimierung.
  • 2015-06-23: Version 2.4.8
    • Rechenmodul für Dübelzugkraftermittlung mit elastischer Ankerplatte verfügbar.
    • Neue Profilformen hinzugefügt.
    • Beim Nachweis des Betonkantenbruches wird die wirksame Dübellänge lf bei Verbundankern maximal auf 12d beschränkt.
    • Dübeldatenbank aktualisiert.
    • Interaktion der kombinierten Zug- und Querbeanspruchung optimiert.
    • Interne Verbesserung und Optimierung.
  • 2015-01-27: Version 2.4.7
    • Anfangsseitennummer der Bemessungsberichte frei definierbar.
    • Das Datum in Bemessungsberichten kann man beim Ausdrucken ausblenden.
    • Dübeldatenbank aktualisiert.
    • Interne Verbesserung und Optimierung.
  • 2014-11-27: Version 2.4.6
    • Sprache "Italienisch" hinzugefügt.
    • Dübeldatenbank aktualisiert, Zulassung auf 88 erweitert.
    • Interne Verbesserung und Optimierung.
  • 2014-10-01: Version 2.4.5
    • Ausdruckformat der Bemessungsberichte optimiert.
    • Seiteninhalt des Vorschaufensters wird an die Ausdruckseite angepasst.
    • Nach Ablauf der Regeltestzeit kann man die Software mit beschränkten Funktionen weiter testen.
    • Interne Verbesserung und Optimierung.
  • 2014-08-18: Version 2.4.4
    • Dübeldatenbank aktualisiert, Zulassung auf 86 erweitert.
    • Die Bemaßung der Anschlussprofile wird in Tooltip mit Bild erklärt.
    • Sprache der Benutzeroberfläche wird beim Programmstart auf der Sprache des Betriebssystems im Rechner angepasst.
    • Module für Projektspeichern und Projektöffnen optimiert.
  • 2014-07-03: Version 2.4.3
    • Dübeldatenbank aktualisiert, Zulassung auf 85 erweitert.
    • Neue Dübeltyp "Injektionsanker Epoxyacrylat" hinzugefügt.
    • Updateverfügbarkeit wird beim Programmstart automatisch informiert.
    • Interne Verbesserung und Optimierung.
  • 2014-05-06: Version 2.4.2
    • Modul für Ankerplattendicken-Bemessung weiter optimiert.
    • Updatefunktion optimiert.
    • Dübeldatenbank aktualisiert, Zulassung auf 79 erweitert.
  • 2014-04-22: Version 2.4.1
    • Meldung für Ankerplattendicken-Bemessung auf Benutzeroberfläche eingebaut.
    • Modul für Ankerplattendicken-Bemessung weiter optimiert.
    • Updatefunktion optimiert.
    • Update Historie ist unter "Software Info" aufrufbar.
    • Detaillierter Ausdruck wird bezüglich der Einheit, Erklärung und Begründung verfeinert.
  • 2014-03-19: Version 2.4
    • Dübelzulassung auf 76 erweitert.
    • Software ist im System ohne Adminrecht und mit .Net Framework 4.0 Client Profile sowie unter Netzwerk lauffähig.
    • hef in Benutzeroberfläche für alle Dübelarten visuallisiert.
  • 2014-01-08: Version 2.3
    • Dübelzulassung auf 68 erweitert.
    • Technisches Handbuch und Benutzerhandbuch hinzugefügt.
    • Betonkantenbruchnachweis beim schmalen Untergrund mit mehr als 3 Rändern optimiert.
    • Duktilitätsanforderung A5 > 8% bei Dübelgruppen unter Querlast in Bemessungsbericht vermerkt.
    • Wegen des zu großen Durchgangslochs wird die Querkrafttragfähigkeit des Stahls von Betonschrauben bei Gruppen (n>2) mit einem Faktor reduziert.
    • Abgelaufene Zulassungen werden aktualisiert.
  • 2013-11-14: Version 2.2
    • Schnittkraftermittlung für Rebar und Schraubenanker optimiert
  • 2013-10-14: Version 2.1
    • Modul für Ankerplattendicken-Bemessung ist freigegeben.
  • 2013-07-21: Version 2.0
    • Version 2.0 ist für Kunden freigegeben.
    • Im Programm sind Dübel aus 60 Zulassungen von 16 Dübelherstellern integriert.
  • 2013-02-28 bis 2013-07-15: Version 1.0
    • Software wird vom Institut für Werkstoff im Bauwesen der Universität Stuttgart geprüft.
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