SLAB..BEAM OR NOT

[Alwayslearningelec]

So if you wanted to rack a few 3/4" or 1" conduits you would have to determine wither a beam clamp is required or an anchor and to do that you would reference either structural or arch drawings? Correct? Thanks,.

 

[Sierrasparky]

I would use beam clamps

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

I would use beam clamps

But what if there where not beams in the area and just a bare slab?

 

[tkb]

Then you would have to drill and set an anchor.

When estimating, I usually carry a beam clamp.
The cost covers an anchor or beam clamp.
The labor to install an anchor is a little more but it is offset by the cost of a beam clamp.

Also it would depend on the specific job conditions and the specifications of what materials get used.

I would also look on the structural drawings.

 

[Alwayslearningelec]

Then you would have to drill and set an anchor.

When estimating, I usually carry a beam clamp.
The cost covers an anchor or beam clamp.
The labor to install an anchor is a little more but it is offset by the cost of a beam clamp.

Also it would depend on the specific job conditions and the specifications of what materials get used.

I would also look on the structural drawings.

Thanks. But what about the labor for drilling. That's covered when using a beam clamp? Seems like you might be a little short.

 

[tkb]

Thanks. But what about the labor for drilling. That's covered when using a beam clamp? Seems like you might be a little short.

If it a few anchors it shouldn't be much of a problem.
If it a major run, you need to be sure of the specific conditions.