Engineering English
Anchor Bolt
Civil Engineering · Last updated: July 30, 2026 · How this entry was written
Definition: A steel bolt embedded in a concrete foundation to secure a steel column base plate or other structural element to the foundation.
Example in context
“The anchor bolts were embedded 12 inches into the concrete footing and torqued to the specified pretension.”
“Ankraj cıvataları beton temele 12 inç gömüldü ve belirtilen ön gerilime sıkıldı.”
Where engineers use it
Anchor bolts transfer loads from steel columns to foundations; engineers design them for tension and shear, and specify embedment length, concrete edge distance, and corrosion protection.
Synonyms: anchor rod, foundation bolt
Practice: can you use “Anchor Bolt” at work?
During steel erection, you discover an anchor bolt is installed 2 inches out of its planned location. How do you evaluate if a bent bolt or an alternative connection is acceptable?
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“Ensure the anchor bolt projection allows for proper leveling and grouting of the base plate.”
“Anchor Bolt” in 21 languages
| English | Anchor Bolt |
|---|---|
| Turkish | ankraj cıvatası |
| French | boulon d'ancrage |
| German | Ankerbolzen |
| Spanish | perno de anclaje |
| Chinese | 锚栓 |
| Arabic | مسمار تثبيت |
| Portuguese | parafuso de ancoragem |
| Russian | анкерный болт |
| Japanese | アンカーボルト |
| Italian | tirante di fondazione |
| Vietnamese | bu lông neo |
| Hindi | एंकर बोल्ट |
| Thai | สลักเกลียวยึด |
| Indonesian | baut jangkar |
| Korean | 앵커 볼트 |
| Bengali | অ্যাঙ্কর বোল্ট |
| Dutch | ankerbout |
| Swedish | ankarbult |
| Finnish | ankkuripultti |
| Ukrainian | анкерний болт |
Frequently asked questions
What does Anchor Bolt mean in engineering?
A steel bolt embedded in a concrete foundation to secure a steel column base plate or other structural element to the foundation. In Civil Engineering, the term carries a usage-frequency rating of 10/10 in the Engineering English library.
How do you pronounce Anchor Bolt?
Anchor Bolt is pronounced /ˈæŋkər boʊlt/ (IPA). The Engineering English app plays audio for the term and checks your pronunciation with speech recognition.
How is Anchor Bolt used in a sentence?
Example from an engineering context: “The anchor bolts were embedded 12 inches into the concrete footing and torqued to the specified pretension.”
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