This guide walks you through specifying your first anchor channel connection in Clariti.
Prerequisites
- A Clariti account (sign up here)
- Basic knowledge of structural loading and anchor channel concepts
- Your design loads (tension and/or shear forces)
Your First Specification
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Log In and Create a Project
After logging in, click New Project from the dashboard. Give your project a name and description.
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Create a Design
Within your project, create a new design. You’ll need to select the product family you want to work with:
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Define Applied Loads
Enter the loads applied to the channel:
- Design loads — tension and/or shear forces
- Number of fixing points — how many anchors in the connection
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Set Concrete Parameters
Configure your concrete geometry:
- Edge distances — c₁₁, c₁₂, c₂₁, c₂₂
- Member thickness — depth of concrete element
Edge distances significantly affect capacity. Clariti will warn you if your geometry causes reductions.
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Set Concrete Strength
Define the concrete properties:
- Concrete strength class (e.g., C30/37)
- Concrete condition — cracked or uncracked
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Configure Reinforcement Options
Specify the reinforcement in your concrete element:
- Reinforcement density — widely spaced or closely spaced
- Splitting reinforcement — present or not
- Edge reinforcement — present or not
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Review Calculations
A pop-up will display a summary of your calculation results. To see the full breakdown, click on the Results panel at the top of the screen.
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Export Your Specification
Once satisfied, export your work:
- PDF Report — full calculation package for checking/approval
- 3D Models — download directly from the software
What’s Next?
Clariti performs design verification, not detailed design. You remain responsible for ensuring the design is appropriate for your specific application and complies with all relevant codes and standards.
