About this asset

This steel U-shaped post anchor bearing is a Revit family designed for structural connection detailing in timber-to-concrete joints. The component is a heavy-duty U-shaped structural steel bracket intended to secure timber posts to a foundation or floor slab. It features a flat horizontal base plate with central and corner pre-drilled holes for anchoring bolts, while the vertical side plates are extended with multiple circular perforations for secure timber fastening. The geometry is clean and functional, reflecting standard industrial steel fabrication techniques. Its proportions are calculated for structural stability, ensuring a tight fit for standard post sizes used in residential and light industrial timber framing systems.

The download is a 297 KB file containing a Revit family (.rfa). Load it into a project from the Insert tab with Load Family, then place it like any other component of its category; it schedules and tags with the rest of your model.

In Revit, this component functions as a face-based structural connection family. Users should load the file into their project and host it directly onto floor slabs or concrete foundations. The pre-defined parameters allow for easy adjustment of base plate dimensions and hole spacing to match specific bolt configurations. Designers can leverage the accurate geometry for detailed structural schedules and 3D coordination, ensuring that all connection points are correctly represented within the overall building information model.

This anchor is essential for professionals working on residential timber frame construction, deck design, or outdoor pavilion projects. It is typically applied at the base of vertical columns or posts where they meet concrete footings or slab-on-grade foundations. Architects and structural engineers will find this asset useful for detailed connection drawings and visualisations. Common search terms include post base, steel anchor bracket, timber post connector, and structural fastener, often used in conjunction with timber framing and foundation detail sets.