MYTH: “An edge trimmer bar or horizontal bar passed through the eye of an anchor reinforces an anchor for higher loads ”

Horizontal bars through the eye of an anchor DO NOT increase the WLL above the concrete strength limit state (cone failure) of the unreinforced anchor!

Only “vertical” bars which cross the concrete crack parallel to the direction of lift are capable of transferring higher loads. The most efficient method of transfer is by a properly designed and detailed hanger bar passing through the eye of an anchor. Refer to the HOW TO of Hanger Bars