Anchor bolt refers to a long 'L' shaped bolt which is set in concrete and used to anchor columns or other members to a foundation or other support.

Ref: 120936/2006-09-25

Anchor bolt is characterized as a steel bolt used to secure a structural member against uplift. It is usually deformed at one end to ensure a good grip in the concrete or masonry in which it is embedded, as with the bolts securing a wooden sill plate to a concrete or masonry floor or wall.

Ref: 120932/2006-09-25


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