Hi, I am building a new shed for my lawn equipment. 12×16. 8 foot walls. 6 inch slab with a 2 foot rat wall under it. I am going to use the simpson rfb epoxy bolts to anchor the sillplate to the slab. I cant find how deep I need to embed them in the concrete. Thanks
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The correct answer depends on which epoxy you will use, the details of the concrete, and the environment (wind, flood....) and the diameter of the bolts.
But for your shed, your biggest threat is probably bumping into the walls with your garden equipment.
http://embed.widencdn.net/pdf/plus/ssttoolbox/vnvxsqdo1q/C-A-2021-p031-043.pdf
For half inch bolts, I would plan for a 3 inch deep hole 2.5 inch center from the edge of the slab (at least).
You don't want to crack the slab drilling the holes.
How many are you going to use? And what are you using to drill the holes?
One in every corner. And ever 4 foot. Sds max hammer drill
That should do the trick with the right bit.
I would move the corner anchor bolts in one way or the other a foot or so to reduce the chance to crack. But that is just me. You may have more experience drilling concrete.
I'd just use Titens and not bother with epoxyhttps://www.strongtie.com/mechanicalanchors_mechanicalanchoringproducts/thd_anchor/p/titen-hd
When placing the anchors into the epoxy remember to push them in, don't drive them with a mallet.
If the epoxy floor is of good quality, the anchors can be inserted easily, without extra effort or a hammer. I ordered an epoxy floor here https://www.armorcoatings.net/ and was happy with the result.