Brace footings for concrete panels – selecting the correct anchors

What it contains

Precast and tilt-up concrete panels that are incorrectly braced can fall and kill workers. This guide advises how to select the right anchors for brace footings by:

• using threaded and headed cast-in installation anchors
• installing mechanical fixings or load controlled expansion anchors if cast-in anchors can’t be used
• making sure anchors are high performance and installed using manufacturer specifications