A stud anchor is a stud bolt with the anchor attached to it.

• A. True
• B. False
• C. It depends
• D. Not specified

Answer: (A)

A stud anchor combines a threaded stud with an anchor component, forming a single assembly that is embedded into the base material. The anchor part grips the concrete or masonry as it’s set, while the threaded stud provides the protruding or accessible threaded surface for attaching hardware. So describing a stud anchor as a stud bolt with the anchor attached is accurate because the anchor is integral to the stud to create a secure, load-bearing connection. This setup is what lets you bolt fixtures to concrete or masonry by transferring their load through the secured stud into the substrate.