Basic considerations for diamond applications
Diamond applications requiring the use of anchors are characterised by the following communalities:
- The specification of base material which is cut is mostly poorly defined. Type and condition of concretes in the application varies The use of an anchor type covering a wide range of concrete types is advised. For temporary fixation on masonry or on lean concrete other types of anchors have to be used.
- The conditions of the diamond tool in use (core bit, saw blade) are critical for the maximum loads to be expected. If the diamond tool is blunt, the forces which can be exerted by the user or the machine itself are factors higher than with a sharp tool.
- Damaged and poorly maintained equipment or diamond tools can cause very strong vibrations and dynamic loads on the anchor. No safe working is possible under these conditions. Lose rebar or other irregular conditions may lead to high vibrations even with properly maintained equipment. Under such conditions the use of larger anchor sizes is
- The anchor load in diamond applications is dominated by tensile
