: Calculations determine the required width ( ), length ( ), and thickness ( ) based on anchor bolt diameter ( ) and eccentricity ( Chair Height (

Supports the nut and washer, transmitting the bolt tension into the vertical plates.

Volume II Part VII requires the use of cold-formed steel with specific ductility (minimum elongation of 10-12% in 2 inches). This is critical because brittle fracture of an anchor bolt chair during a seismic event can lead to catastrophic failure. The standard also demands material certification (mill test reports).

Jimmy Guerrero

VP Developer Relations

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