How to Attach Steel Angle to Concrete

This article describes how to attach steel angle to concrete with anchor bolts.

Attaching Steel Angle to Concrete Foundation Video

Watch this short video below that shows an entire process starting with drilling holes in concrete foundation using a hammer drill, then hammering in anchor bolts, and attaching steel angle to concrete by securing anchor bolts in place. Detailed step by step instructions with additional comments and recommendations are provided further below.

Below is a photo of a completed job. We have a piece of steel angle securely attached to concrete foundation with two anchor bolts.

Things and Tools Required

Here are the tools and things we need to accomplish this job.

• A pre-cut steel angle with pre-drilled holes for anchor bolts in it.
• 2 anchor bolts.
• A hammer drill with a good drill bit.
• A hammer.
• A wrench to secure anchor bolts in concrete.
• Power supply.

How to Attach Steel Angle - Step by Step

• Drill 2 holes in concrete with a rotary hammer.
• Hammer in anchor bolts into concrete. To make things easier, hammer in the second bolt through the angle already attached with 1st bolt.
• Secure both bolts in concrete with wrench.

Below is a photo of attached steel angle to foundation wall with some rebar welded onto it.