0.22 Cal Drive Pin vs. TapCon

[Groo]

Can't think I've ever had a tapcon fail on me

 

[JFoy]

Did something change that allows Tapcons for Code?

Glad you brought that up as I'll need to review the building code manual.

Thanks to everyone for the replies.
JFoy

 

[/pine]

Not necessarily pertaining to anchoring shoe plates...but it is quite common for architects to specify certain length/size of Tapcons for a variety of concrete fastening applications in both commercial and residential construction.

I have also seen engineer specifications for secondary truss anchors to be secured to the vertical surface of concrete walls using Tapcons...This was common where there was no imbedded straps in a concrete lintel or tie beam...In these cases the possible lift forces put the fasteners in shear (rather than lift) where specified size/length easily met the load demand...

The one place I have seen the use of Tapcons rejected is anchoring shoe plates on exterior bearing walls where there was possible lift from wind loads etc...