About the author  ⁄ Philipp R. Grosser, Ph.D.

Philipp R. Grosser is the Head of Technology and Engineering for Cast-in Systems with the Hilti Corporation in Schaan, Liechtenstein. He is also Chair of the CAMA Task Group AC232. He can be reached at philipp.grosser@hilti.com.

Anchor channel systems are cast into a concrete member. They are used to attach both structural and nonstructural components. Attachment of nonstructural components, such as curtain wall, is a typical anchor channel system application. Traditionally, anchor channel systems have been designed using manufacturer’s data and allowable stress design. Anchor channel systems can now receive recognition under the International Building Code (IBC) for design with strength design provisions.

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