NEW!

PAB Pre-Assembled
Anchor Bolt
The PAB anchor bolt is a versatile new cast-in-place anchor bolt ideal for
high-tension-load applications. It features a plate washer at the embedded end
sandwiched between two fixed hex nuts and a head stamp for easy identification
after the pour.
• Stock sizes available in diameters from 1⁄2" to 1 1⁄4" in
lengths from 12" to 36" (in 6" increments), special order
sizes available, contact Simpson Strong-Tie. The diameter
• Available in standard and high-strength steel code on the 5 L Length
head is the H
same as that
• Head stamp contains the No Equal sign, diameter and used for rebar:
length designation, and an “H” on high-strength rods 4 = ¹⁄₂", 5 = ⁵⁄₈",
6 = ³⁄₄", etc. “High Strength”designation
(blank on standard-steel models)
Material: Standard steel – Fu = 58 ksi
High-strength steel (up to 1" dia.) – Fu = 120 ksi Head Stamp
High-strength steel (1 1⁄8" and 1 1⁄4" dia.) – Fu = 125 ksi
FINISH: None
The Simpson Strong-Tie® Anchor Designer Software™ for Length
ACI 318 analyzes and suggests anchor solutions using Software Supported

the ACI 318 Appendix D strength-design methodology

(or CAN/CSA A23.3 Annex D Limit States Design methodology).
It provides cracked and uncracked-concrete anchorage solutions for numerous
Simpson Strong-Tie Anchor Systems® mechanical and adhesive anchors as well
as the PAB anchor bolt. With its easy-to-use graphical user interface, the software
makes it easy for the Designer to identify anchorage solutions without having to
perform time-consuming calculations by hand.

PAB Anchor Bolt – Standard Steel

How to specify
Diameter (in.) Plate Washer Size (in.) l1 (in.) Root Model No. Length Range
and order:
1
⁄2 1
⁄4 x 11⁄4 x 11⁄4 1 PAB4-XX
When calling out
5
⁄8 3
⁄8 x 11⁄2 x 11⁄2 11⁄4 PAB5-XX PAB anchor bolts, l1
3
⁄4 3
⁄8 x 2 x 2 13⁄8 PAB6-XX substitute the
12" to 36"
7
⁄8 3
⁄8 x 21⁄4 x 21⁄4 11⁄2 PAB7-XX (in 6"
desired length
increments) for the “XX” in the
1 3
⁄8 x 2 ⁄2 x 2 ⁄2
1 1
15⁄8 PAB8-XX Root Model Number. PAB
11⁄8 3
⁄8 x 23⁄4 x 23⁄4 13⁄4 PAB9-XX
For a 5⁄8"x16 1⁄2"
11⁄4 1
⁄2 x 3 x 3 2 PAB10-XX anchor bolt, the
1. The nut used to fasten structural elements to the anchor bolt is not included. model number
would be PAB5-16.5
(or PAB5H-16.5 for
PAB Anchor Bolt – High-Strength Steel high strength).
Naming Scheme:
Diameter (in.) Plate Washer Size (in.) l1 (in.) Root Model No. Length Range
1
⁄2 1
⁄4 x 11⁄4 x 11⁄4 1 PAB4H-XX
5
⁄8 3
⁄8 x 11⁄2 x 11⁄2 11⁄4 PAB5H-XX PAB5H-12
3
⁄4 3
⁄8 x 2 x 2 1 ⁄8
3
PAB6H-XX 12" to 36" PAB Length
7
⁄8 3
⁄8 x 21⁄4 x 21⁄4 11⁄2 PAB7H-XX (in 6" Anchor
1 3
⁄8 x 21⁄2 x 21⁄2 15⁄8 PAB8H-XX increments) Bolt Diameter*
11⁄8 3
⁄8 x 23⁄4 x 23⁄4 13⁄4 PAB9H-XX
and Grade
11⁄4 1
⁄2 x 3 x 3 2 PAB10H-XX
* Units in 1⁄8" Increments
1. Plate washers are designed to develop the capacity of the bolt.
2. The high-strength nut required to fasten structural elements to the anchor bolt is not included.
(Ex: 9 = 9⁄8" or 1 1⁄8")
A high-strength nut in accordance with ASTM 563 must be used.

© 2010 Simpson Strong-Tie Company Inc. F-PAB10 5/10 exp. 6/12

 PAB Pre-Assembled Anchor Bolt

PAB Anchor Bolt – Anchorage Solutions

2500 psi Concrete 3000 psi Concrete
Design Diameter Anchor Bolt
Dimensions (in.) Tension Load (lbs.) Dimensions (in.) Tension Load (lbs.)
Criteria (in.) Model No.
de F ASD LRFD de F ASD LRFD
1
⁄2 PAB4 4 4 2,520 4,030 4 4 2,760 4,420
4 6 4,200 6,720 4 6 4,600 7,360
5
⁄8 PAB5
5 71⁄2 5,870 9,390 5 71⁄2 6,140 9,830
3
⁄4 PAB6 5 71⁄2 5,870 9,390 5 71⁄2 6,430 10,290
6 9 7,720 12,350 5 71⁄2 6,430 10,290
PAB7
8 12 11,880 19,010 7 101⁄2 10,650 17,040
7
⁄8
10 15 16,600 26,560 10 15 18,190 29,100
PAB7H
14 28 25,970 41,560 13 26 25,970 41,560
Wind
8 12 11,880 19,010 7 101⁄2 10,650 17,040
PAB8
10 15 16,470 26,350 9 131⁄2 15,530 24,840
1
11 161⁄2 19,040 30,470 11 161⁄2 20,860 33,380
PAB8H
16 24 34,070 54,520 15 221⁄2 34,070 54,520
6 9 7,720 12,350 6 9 8,450 13,520
11⁄8 PAB9 9 131⁄2 14,180 22,680 9 131⁄2 15,530 24,840
11 161⁄2 19,040 30,470 10 15 18,190 29,100
11⁄4 PAB10 12 24 22,010 35,220 11 161⁄2 20,860 33,380
1
⁄2 PAB4 5 71⁄2 4,320 6,180 5 71⁄2 4,320 6,180
5
⁄8 PAB5 7 101⁄2 6,870 9,830 6 9 6,870 9,830
3
⁄4 PAB6 9 131⁄2 10,170 14,550 8 12 10,170 14,550
PAB7 11 161⁄2 14,050 20,090 10 15 14,050 20,090
7
⁄8
Seismic PAB7H 16 24 29,060 41,560 15 221⁄2 29,060 41,560
PAB8 12 18 18,430 26,350 12 18 18,430 26,350
1
PAB8H 19 281⁄2 38,120 54,520 18 27 38,120 54,520
11⁄8 PAB9 14 21 23,220 33,200 13 191⁄2 23,220 33,200
11⁄4 PAB10 16 24 29,480 42,160 16 24 29,480 42,160

1. Anchorage designs conform to ACI 318 Appendix D and assume cracked

concrete with no supplementary reinforcement.
2. Seismic indicates Seismic Design Category C through F. Detached one-
and two-family dwellings in SDC C may use wind anchorage solutions.
Seismic anchorage designs conform to ACI 318-05 Section D3.3.4.
3. Wind includes Sesmic Design Category A and B.
4. Foundation dimensions are for anchorage only. Foundation design
(size and reinforcement) by Designer. The registered design professional
may specify alternate embedment, footing size, and anchor bolt.
5. Allowable Stress Design (ASD) values are obtained by dividing
Load Factor Resistance Design (LRFD) capacities by 1.43 for Seismic
and 1.6 for Wind.
de F

2F Min.
Design loads are calculated using a full shear cone.
Coverage on each side of the bolt shall be a
minimum of F or reductions must be taken.

This flier is effective until June 30, 2012, and reflects information available as of May 1, 2010.
This information is updated periodically and should not be relied upon after June 30, 2012; contact 800-999-5099
Simpson Strong-Tie for current information and limited warranty or see www.strongtie.com.
www.strongtie.com
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