Post-installed anchoring

Post-installed rebar

Siding and decking

Fastening structural and non-structural elements according to new European regulations.

Injectable mortar and everything required for the safe installation of concrete-to-concrete connections.

Nails and screws tested in accordance

with the new AC 70 american standard.

Ventilated facade

Firestop

Installation systems

Aluminum sub construction for light

ventilated faade systems, system
tested for seismic applications.

Solutions for pipe and cable penetrations through floors or walls, and for
fire rated joint seals to reduce post
earthquake impacts.

Maximum safety assured by expert

design and the use of Hilti standard
pre-design solutions.

Structure detection

Hilti engineering services

PS 250 and PS 1000 - Compact,

cordless and complete system
quickly operational and simple to
operate to detect rebar in order not
to hit them during drilling.

A team of qualified and experienced engineers is available to provide you with more
detailed information and to help you determine and design the best solution for your
particular project. Contact them by phone at 01 30 12 65 01 (from 8h30 to
12h30 and from 13h30 to 17h00), by fax at 01 30 12 52 40 or by e-mail at
fr-servicetechnique@hilti.com

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Everything you require for easy and reliable seismic

specifications.

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IN SEISMIC DESIGN.
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Seismic design and specification of seismic products is

Seismic-relevant structural applications
Structural connections are vital to ensure that the structure
responds to a seismic event in a proper, predictable manner.
Connections should therefore be clearly detailed in the design
phase to make certain that both contractors and building inspectors
comprehend project specifications.
Firm, well thought out specifications are the best way to ensure that
the designed product is the one that is actually used.

Seismic-relevant non-structural applications

Anchors are often used to fasten non-structural components.
Their design and selection is therefore crucial in terms of minimizing both injuries to building occupants and the costs associated
with seismic events.
As fire is a common byproduct of earthquakes, firestop systems
should be specified in accordance with their ability to withstand
extreme deformation.

Seismic retrofitting (e.g. bracings, shear reinforcement)

Secondary steel connections and fastenings for utilities

Structural steel element connections to concrete

Equipments

Post-installed rebar connections

Mechanical and electrical supports

Shear wall fastenings

Ventilated faade systems and curtain walls

Siding and decking and roofing on metallic structure

Firestop cable and pipe penetrations and joints

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New rating classifications for anchor performance under seismic load: C1 and C2
New European testing procedure for determining the seismic suitability of fastenings
The seismic pre-qualification of anchors has been regulated since early 2013 in Europe
following the release of ETAG 001 Annex E. Anchors subject to this new test procedure must
now incorporate in the ETA all the required seismic design technical data . The suitability for
seismic loading is classified as:
ETA seismic category C1 similar to U.S. pre-qualification procedure; only suitable for nonstructural applications according to the EOTA TR045 recommendations
ETA seismic category C2 arduous seismic crack movement tests qualify an anchor as
suitable for more demanding structural and non-structural applications

Structural applications
Acceleration (ag.S)
< 0.05g
0.05g to 0.1g
> 0.1g

Non-structural applications
Building importance
II, III, IV
non-seismic
ETA C2

Acceleration (ag.S)

Building importance
II, III

< 0.05g

Building importance
IV

non-seismic

0.05g to 0.1g

ETA C1

> 0.1g

ETA C2

ETA C2

The map above is based on national earthquake data (for ordinary buildings and ground type A) and provides perspective on the
relevance of the new ETA guidelines in various countries. For more precise information see national regulations.
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Post-installed anchor seismic design

EOTA TR045 sets the fastening seismic design standard
EOTA TR045 sets the standard for the seismic design of steel-to-concrete connections until the new EN 1992-4 is released (release date
pending confirmation). This code is in full compliance with the standards in the new ETAG 001 Annex E.
Three design options
The design code incorporates three design approaches which are described below. Note that all three of these approaches are acceptable
within their application conditions.
a1) Capacity design
The anchorage is designed for the force corresponding to the yield of a ductile component or, if lower,
the maximum force that can be transferred by the fixture or the attached element.
a2) Elastic design
The fastening is designed for the maximum load assuming an elastic behavior of the fastening and of the
structure.

b) Design with requirements on the ductility of the anchors

This design for ductile steel failure requires an anchor classified as ductile. Additionally, this approach is
applicable only for the tension component and some provisions require to be observed in order to ensure
that the cause of failure is steel failure.
Hilti seismic qualified anchors
M8

M10

M12

M16

M20

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

C2

C2

C1

C1

C1

C2

C2

C2

C1

C1

C1

C1

C2

C2

C2

C2

M24

M30

ETA seismic category C1 and C2

HIT-HY 200-A mortar +
HIT-Z rod
(galvanised and stainless)

ETA 12/0006

15/03/2013

HST stud anchor

(galvanised and stainless)

ETA 98/0001

08/05/2013

HDA undercut anchor

(galvanised and stainless)

ETA 99/0009

06/01/2015

ETA 11/0493

20/06/2013

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

ETA 07/0260

16/05/2013

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

C1

ETA 13/1038

13/01/2015

ETA 08/0307

29/04/2014

C1 *

C1 *

C1 *

ETA seismic category C1

HIT-HY 200-A mortar +
HIT-V rod
(galvanised and stainless)
HIT-RE 500-SD mortar +
HIT-V rod and HIS-N sleeve
(galvanised and stainless)
HUS3-H, HUS3-C screw anchor
(galvanised)
HUS-HR screw anchor
(stainless)

Post installed anchor accessory

Hilti dynamic set

Filling washer, conical washer,
Doubles shear resistance and prevents loosening.
nut and lock-nut.
* HUS3-H, HUS3-C, HUS-HR screw anchors are available in size 8, 10 and 14.

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Structural rebar applications

Approved per CSTB seismic pre-qualification
Post-installed structural rebar
Reinforced concrete design assumes that concrete has negligible tensile strength while
allowing for the design of rebar development length and avoiding brittle concrete failure, in
the following two situations:
Transferring tensile loads from one bar to another (overlap splice)
Development length of the tensile force in a bar beyond a node in equilibrium

Seismic structural rebar approval

French DTA approvals delivered by CSTB, a member of EOTA, recognizes Hilti
HIT-RE 500-SD and HIT-HY 200-A injectable mortars as products qualified for structural
rebar applications in seismic zones. By applying engineering judgment, engineers can use
this French approval when designing seismic structural post-installed rebar connections.

Included in the DTAs

The design bond strength fbd,seism of Hilti mortar considered for use in seismic zones
Formatted data for design with Eurocode 2 and Eurocode 8
Application limit information (e.g. transverse reinforcement, settings instructions)

DTA seismic approval

Hilti HIT-RE 500-SD
Slow-curing anchor mortar.
CSTB approval DTA 3/13-746 for seismic rebar
applications.

Hilti HIT-HY 200-A

fast-curing anchor mortar.
CSTB approval DTA 3/13-749 for seismic rebar
applications.

Design tools
Design is further simplified by Hiltis own PROFIS software, which allows users to
design fastening systems and rebar connections easily and in accordance with
the state-of-the art seismic code framework.
Additionally, the printed version of the Fastening Technical Manual (FTM) provides
all technical data for both anchoring and rebar connections.

PROFIS Anchor
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Siding, decking and roofing applications

Tested according to AC 70 acceptance criteria
The screws and nails are not covered by
any regulation in Europe as far as seismic behaviour is covered. Nevertheless,
on seismic jobsite, the specifyer is quite
often ask to justify also these fastenings.
Reason why Hilti has decided to test
some nails and screw according to the
quite new AC 70 american acceptance
criteria which contains seismic test for
nails on metallic base material.
If the resistances after the test are not
more than 20% below the initial values,
the fastening may be qualified for siesmic
application without any loss of performance. This is similar to the C1 criteria
for anchors.

Nails and screw seismic tested

Hilti X-ENP 19
Holds the most approvals worldwide for siding and
decking

Hilti X-BT
designed to create a weld to the base material for an
extremely strong hold and high loading capacity

Hilti S-MD 31 PS, S-MD 33 PS

For fastening of venitlated facade panels on aluminium
structure

PROFIS Rebar

FTM

Dedicated web page for specifyers

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Recommanded firestop products in seismic

Fires following earthquakes represent a major risk, both for the safety of human lives and for the protection of facilities and assets.
After an earthquake, fire, smoke and water damage can cause severe problems including:
Damage to mechanical and electrical equipment
Breaking/leaks in pipe systems
Damage to electrical lines, including emergency equipment, lighting
Damaged communication networks
Gas leaks, creating an explosion risk
Blocked, unusable escape routes
Once these problems have been managed there will also be a need for repair, maintenance and reinspection.
Hilti seismic tests
Hilti has conducted extensive tests to determine the behavior of firestop products in a seismic event while
taking fire integrity and smoke tightness issues in a post-earthquake environment into consideration.
Test setup
The quasi-static cyclic loads according to FEMA 461* protocol were applied directly on the penetrants,
whereas the wall was fixed. Tests were carried out in x-direction (load in same direction as the penetrant),
in y-direction (load perpendicular to the penetrant) and in z-direction (rotation with the center in the wall
layer). Air/gas tightness was measured during the test with a pressure testing device to reach measurable
conclusions about damages of the penetration seal. After the seismic test an additional firestop test was
conducted to evaluate permeability of smoke and fire integrity of the relevant firestop system.
Results
Significant factors that were measured: displacement (mm), movement force, pressure drop (Pa/min),
start of pressure drop (mm), % pressure drop, plastic deformation of penetrant (kN), absolute pressure
at start (Pa).
Determining factors: flexibility-elasticity, adhesion, tightness, damage to penetrants, installation reliability.
Outcome: recommendations for suitable and non-suitable firestop products, installation and design
recommendations.
* Federal Emergency Management Agency: Code for interim testing protocol for determining the seismic performance characteristics of
structural and non-structural components.

Cable penetration

Pipe penetration

Firestop foam Hilti CFS-F FX

Firestop acrylic sealant CFS-S ACR

Firestop block Hilti CFS-BL

Firestop plug Hilti CFS-PL

Firestop collar Hilti CFS-C P

Firestop sleeve Hilti CFS-SL

Firestop endless collar Hilti CFS-C EL

Firestop acrylic sealant CFS-S ACR

Firestop silicone sealant CFS-S SIL

Firestop spray CFS-SP ACR

For joints applications and curtain walls

Joints

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Sub-structures for ventilated facade has been

tested in seismic
Ventilated facade present a risk of falling down in case of earthquake. The French state of the art defines a
seismic test method for the entire system.
A design method based on EN 1998-1-1 (Eurocode 8) for non structural elements is also defined
(document CSTB 3725 dated January 2013).
For more information, please contact our technical back office.

Test setup
Three tests are defined:
Required displacement

Parallelogram test: This test is performed to observe the behaviour of the system to follow the
movement of the building on which it is fixed. The ventilated facade is installed on a rigid frame
(3 000 x 3 000 mm) fixed on the bottom. The support is gradually deformed in its plane (parallelogram)
by a static displacement applied at the head according to the cycles predefined.
The maximum displacement is 60 mm.
A visual control is done on fall elements, breakage or deformation of a component system.

Parallelogram test

Required displacement

Gliders

Dynamic test

Dynamic test: This test is to observe the behavior of the system when the support on which it is
mounted is moving in its plane under the action a cyclic reciprocating motion imposed. The ventilated
facade is installed on a rigid frame (3 000 x 3 000 mm) on gliders. Cycles of movements are applied
around the frequency of the system. The maximum displacement is 60 mm. A visual control is done
on fall elements, breakage or deformation of a component system.
Dynamic perpendicular test: This test is the same as the dynamci test with movement perpendilar to its
plane

Brackets

Profiles
Bracket MFT-MFI M
For sliding point

L Profile
In Aluminium, thickness 2,0 mm and 2,5 mm

Bracket MFT-MFI L
For fixed point

T Profile
In Aluminium, thickness 2,0 mm and 2,5 mm

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Installation systems need to be designed

specifically to resist of seismic loads

Pipes
For pipes installation, the basic principle is that the fastenings have to be designed so that the horizontal seismic loads can be
taken in addition to the gravity forces.
To take horizontal forces, the pipe fastenings must either be designed to be sufficiently flexurally stiff, or have bracing that can transfer the
horizontal forces (Fh). It must be ensured that horizontal loads can be taken transversely and longitudinally in relation to the pipe axis.

Horizontal seismic forces Fh,y in direction of pipe axis

Threaded rods

Horizontal seismic forces Fh,x transverse in relation to pipe axis

Channels
Hinge MQS-AB
For bracing of threated rod to base material

Hinge MQS-H
For connecting two threaded rods

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Hinge MQS-AC
For bracing of channel to base material or to angle
Exist in renforced version MQS-ACD

Angle MQS-W
For connecting two channels
Can be installed on MQ 41, MQ 72, MQ 41 D

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Seismic bracing
Braces for a earthquake-resistant installation need to be arranged at a distance (b) from each other that must be assessed in relation to
seismic acceleration, the mass of the pipes or (system in general) and the type of braces itself - i.e. the situation of the seismic brace
respect to the main axis of the pipe. For this reason, we can distinguish three basic types of seismic-resistant media:
Longitudinal bracing: seismic brace arranged longitudinally to the main direction of the plant - resistance to horizontal actions acting
along the main axis of the pipe
Transversal bracing: seismic brace perpendicular to the main direction of the plant - resistance to horizontal actions acting transversely
of the pipe
4-way bracing: structure composed of both longitudinal and transversal braces, therefore able to withstand all of the forces acting on
the horizontal plane.
It is advantageous for the bracing to be at a spacing that is a multiple of the normal pipe fastening spacing of (s), so that, for example,
every third or fourth pipe fastening is braced.
Single pipe application
Transversal bracing

Trapeze with threated rods

Transversal bracing

Trapeze with threated rods

Longitudinal bracing

Single pipe application

Longitudinal bracing

Trapeze with threated rods

4 ways bracing

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Design tools
Design is further simplified by Hilti PROFIS Installation,
which helps users to design installation systems easily and in
accordance with the state-of-the art code.
Additionally, the Installation systems catalogue provides all
technical data for all products MM, MQ and MI.
Download the latest version of Hilti PROFIS Installation and the
technical data sheets from www.hilti.com.

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