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Originally Posted by milt
No, I'd core the concrete and set anchor bolts in Quikcrete anchor cement. Then, I'd peen over the exposed threads or weld the nuts to the bolts. This is the cement iron fences are set in concrete with. Very common, fast and cheap except for the coring. A large coring drill motor with water makes short work of it, though.
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Just curious as to why the coring? If the existing slab is adequate, I don't see any reason not to use sleeve/mushroom anchors...? Is the Quikcrete going to be as strong/stronger than an existing poured/reinforced slab?
I use these for anchoring rim joists to bond beams for support of upper floors. They're pretty secure:
