What is the recommended depth for setting straight anchor bolts without deformed ends into foundation concrete?

The recommended depth for setting straight anchor bolts without deformed ends into foundation concrete is based on ensuring proper load distribution and the stability of the installation. When using straight anchor bolts, it is crucial to embed them sufficiently to prevent pullout and to ensure they can resist the forces applied to them.

Setting the anchor bolts at a depth of 25 times their diameter provides a strong anchor point, allowing for the transfer of loads between the bolt and the surrounding concrete effectively. This ample embedding depth helps accommodate any potential shear forces and ensures that the bolts remain stable over time, especially under dynamic or changing loads.

The other depth options, while they may provide some level of anchorage, do not offer the same degree of security and resistance to the forces that the deeper setting does. Therefore, embedding the bolts at a depth of 25 times their diameter is recognized as the standard to promote long-term integrity and safety in construction practices involving anchor bolts.