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AT Allowable Tension Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors
in Normal-Weight Concrete (continued on next page)

Adhesive Anchors

Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

38
(9.5)

12
(12.7)

58
(15.9)

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

716

916

1116

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

Critical
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Critical
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

1 34
(44)
3 12
(89)
4 12
(114)
2 18
(54)
4 14
(108)
6
(152)

2 58
(67)
5 14
(133)
6 34
(171)
3 316
(81)
6 38
(162)
9
(229)

7
(178)

2 12
(64)
4
(102)

3 34
(95)
5 58
(143)
7 12
(191)
10 78
(276)
14 18
(359)

5 12
(140)
7 716
(189)
9 38
(238)

6 18
(156)
18
(457)
8 12
(216)
7 12
(191)
24
(610)

Tension Load
Based on Bond Strength
f'c 2,000 psi
(13.8 MPa) Concrete
Ultimate
Std. Dev. Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
3,362
99
840
(15.0)
(0.4)
(3.7)
8,937
314
2,235
(39.8)
(1.4)
(9.9)
10,411
525
2,605
(46.3)
(2.3)
(11.6)
5,252
501
1,315
(23.4)
(2.2)
(5.8)
16,668
822
4,165
(74.1)
(3.7)
(18.5)
19,182
331
4,795
(85.3)
(1.5)
(21.3)

10
(254)
16
(406)

8,495
(37.8)

561
(2.5)

9 58
(244)
29 34
(756)
37 12
(953)

26,025
(115.8)

1,866
(8.3)

31,683
(140.9)

1,571
(7.0)

IBC

2,125
(9.5)
4,315
(19.2)
6,505
(28.9)

Tension Load
Based on Steel Strength
F1554
Grade 36
Allowable
lb. (kN)

A193 GR B7
Allowable
lb. (kN)

F593
304SS
Allowable
lb. (kN)

2,105
(9.4)

4,535
(20.2)

3,630
(16.1)

3,750
(16.7)

8,080
(35.9)

6,470
(28.8)

5,875
(26.1)

12,660
(56.3)

10,120
(45.0)

7,215
(32.1)
7,920
(35.2)

34" 1 14" diameters

on next page

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AT Design Information Concrete

AT Allowable Tension Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors
in Normal-Weight Concrete (continued from previous page)

C-A-2016 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

34
(19.1)

1316

78
(22.2)

1
(25.4)

1 116

1 18
(28.6)

1 316

1 14
(31.8)

1 516

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

Critical
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Critical
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

3 38
(86)
5 116
(129)
6 34
(171)
9
(229)
11 14
(286)
3 78
(98)
5 1316
(148)
7 34
(197)
10 716
(265)
13 18
(333)
4 12
(114)
6 34
(171)
9
(229)
12
(305)
15
(381)
5 18
(130)
7 58
(194)
10 18
(257)
13 12
(343)
16 78
(429)
5 58
(143)
8 716
(214)
11 14
(286)
15
(381)
18 34
(476)

5 116
(129)
7 58
(194)
10 18
(257)
13 12
(343)
16 78
(429)
5 1316
(148)
8 34
(222)
11 58
(295)
15 58
(397)
19 58
(498)
6 34
(171)
10 18
(257)
13 12
(343)
18
(457)
22 12
(572)
7 34
(197)
11 12
(292)
15 14
(387)
20 14
(514)
25 38
(645)
8 716
(214)
12 34
(324)
16 78
(429)
22 12
(572)
28 18
(714)

13 12
(343)
20 14
(514)
11 78
(302)
36
(914)
45
(1143)
15 12
(394)
23 14
(591)
13 58
(346)
41 34
(1060)
52 12
(1334)
18
(457)
27
(686)
15 34
(400)
48
(1219)
60
(1524)
20 12
(521)
30 12
(775)
17 34
(451)
54
(1372)
67 12
(1715)
22 12
(572)
33 34
(857)
19 34
(502)
60
(1524)
75
(1905)

Tension Load
Based on Bond Strength
f'c 2,000 psi
(13.8 MPa) Concrete
Ultimate
Std. Dev. Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
12,991
725
3,250
(57.8)
(3.2)
(14.5)
6,330

(28.2)
37,616
1,817
9,405
(167.3)
(8.1)
(41.8)
10,000

(44.5)
42,381
683
10,595
(188.5)
(3.0)
(47.1)
14,206
457
3,550
(63.2)
(2.0)
(15.8)
7,130

(31.7)
42,848
3,155
10,710
(190.6)
(14.0)
(47.6)
12,250

(54.5)
55,148
5,673
13,785
(245.3)
(25.2)
(61.3)
20,797
1,763
5,200
(92.5)
(7.8)
(23.1)
10,165

(45.2)
60,504
2,065
15,125
(269.1)
(9.2)
(67.3)
17,880

(79.5)
82,529
5,146
20,630
(367.1)
(22.9)
(91.8)
26,600
6,650

(118.3)
(29.6)
11,780

(52.4)
67,600
16,900

(300.7)
(75.2)
21,385

(95.1)
103,460
25,865

(460.2)
(115.1)
32,368
2,054
8,090
(144.0)
(9.1)
(36.0)
13,090

(58.2)
72,363
7,457
18,090
(321.9)
(33.2)
(80.5)
24,860

(110.6)
126,500
15,813
31,625
(562.7)
(70.3)
(140.7)

Tension Load
Based on Steel Strength
F1554
Grade 36
Allowable
lb. (kN)

A193 GR B7
Allowable
lb. (kN)

F593
304SS
Allowable
lb. (kN)

8,460
(37.6)

18,230
(81.1)

12,400
(55.2)

11,500
(51.2)

24,785
(110.2)

16,860
(75.0)

15,025
(66.8)

32,380
(144.0)

22,020
(97.9)

19,025
(84.6)

41,000
(182.4)

27,880
(124.0)

23,490
(104.5)

50,620
(225.2)

34,420
(153.1)

Adhesive Anchors

Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

IBC

1. Reference page 318 for oversize holes.

2. Allowable load must be the lesser of the bond or steel strength.
3. The allowable loads listed under allowable bond are based on a safety factor of 4.0.
4. Refer to allowable load-adjustment factors for spacing and edge distance on pages 97, 99 and 100.
5. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
6. Anchors are permitted to be used within fire-resistive construction, provided the anchors resist wind or seismic loads only.
For use in fire-resistive construction, the anchors can also be permitted to be used to resist gravity loads, provided
special consideration has been given to fire-exposure conditions.
7. Anchors are not permitted to resist tension forces in overhead or wall installations unless proper consideration
is given to fire-exposure and elevated-temperature conditions.

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in Normal-Weight Concrete

38
(9.5)

12
(12.7)

58
(15.9)

34
(19.1)

78
(22.2)

1
(25.4)

1 18
(28.6)

1 14
(31.8)

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

716

916

1116

1316

1 116

1 316

1 516

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)
1 34
(44)
3 12
(89)
4 12
(114)
2 18
(54)
4 14
(108)
6
(152)
2 12
(64)
5 12
(140)
9 38
(238)
3 38
(86)
6 34
(171)
11 14
(286)
3 78
(98)
7 34
(197)
13 18
(333)
4 12
(114)
9
(229)
15
(381)
5 18
(130)
10 18
(257)
16 78
(429)
5 58
(143)
11 14
(286)
18 34
(476)

Critical
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

5 14
(133)

6 38
(162)

7 12
(191)

10 18
(257)

11 58
(295)

13 12
(343)

15 14
(387)

16 78
(429)

Critical
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)
2 58
(67)
5 14
(133)
5 14
(133)
3 14
(83)
6 38
(162)
6 38
(162)
3 34
(95)
8 14
(210)
8 14
(210)
5 18
(130)
10 18
(257)
10 18
(257)
5 78
(149)
11 58
(295)
11 58
(295)
6 34
(171)
13 12
(343)
13 12
(343)
7 34
(197)
15 14
(387)
15 14
(387)
8 12
(216)
16 78
(429)
16 78
(429)

Shear Load Based on

Concrete Edge Distance
f'c 2,000 psi
(13.8 MPa) Concrete
Ultimate
Std. Dev. Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
4,869
369
1,215
(21.7)
(1.6)
(5.4)
5,540
620
1,385
(24.6)
(2.8)
(6.2)

8,318
(37.0)
9,998
(44.5)

643
(2.9)
522
(2.3)

14,806
(65.9)
15,692
(69.8)

728
(3.2)
305
(1.4)

20,350
(90.5)
20,350
(90.5)

1,521
(6.8)

27,475
(122.2)
30,876
(137.3)

1,655
(7.4)
1,714
(7.6)

32,687
(145.4)
33,858
(150.6)

2,287
(10.2)
2,035
(9.1)

41,536
(184.8)
49,812
(221.6)

Shear Load Based on

Steel Strength
F1554
Grade 36
Allowable
lb. (kN)

A193 GR B7
Allowable
lb. (kN)

F593
304SS
Allowable
lb. (kN)

1,085
(4.8)

2,340
(10.4)

1,870
(8.3)

1,385
(6.2)
2,080
(9.3)
2,500
(11.1)

1,930
(8.6)

4,160
(18.5)

3,330
(14.8)

2,500
(11.1)
3,700
(16.5)
3,925
(17.5)

3,025
(13.5)

6,520
(29.0)

5,220
(23.2)

3,925
(17.5)
5,090
(22.6)
5,090
(22.6)

4,360
(19.4)

9,390
(41.8)

6,385
(28.4)

5,090
(22.6)
6,870
(30.6)
7,720
(34.3)

5,925
(26.4)

12,770
(56.8)

8,685
(38.6)

7,720
(34.3)
8,170
(36.3)
8,465
(37.7)

7,740
(34.4)

16,680
(74.2)

11,345
(50.5)

8,465
(37.7)
10,385
(46.2)
12,455
(55.4)

9,800
(43.6)

21,125
(94.0)

14,365
(63.9)

12,100
(53.8)

26,075
(116.0)

17,730
(78.9)

50,385
(224.1)
65,765
(292.5)

1,090
(4.8)
4,636
(20.6)

12,455
(55.4)
12,595
(56.0)
16,440
(73.1)

16,440
(73.1)

1. Allowable load must be the lesser of the load based on concrete edge distance or steel strength.
2. The allowable loads based on concrete edge distance are based on a safety factor of 4.0.
3. Refer to allowable load-adjustment factors for spacing and edge distance on pages 98 and 100.
4. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
5. Anchors are permitted to be used within fire-resistive construction, provided the anchors resist wind or seismic loads only.
For use in fire-resistive construction, the anchors can also be permitted to be used to resist gravity loads, provided special
consideration has been given to fire-exposure conditions.

* See page 12 for an explanation of the load table icons.

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Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

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Rebar
Size
No.
(mm)

#3
(9.5)

#4
(12.7)

#5
(15.9)

#6
(19.1)

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#7
(22.2)

#8
(25.4)

#9
(28.6)
#10
(31.8)
#11
(34.9)

IBC

Tension Load Based

Tension Load Based on Bond Strength
Critical
on Steel Strength
Drill Embed. Critical
Edge Spacing
Bit Depth
f'

2,000
psi
f'

4,000
psi
ASTM A615
c
c
Dist.
Dist.
Dia.
in.
Grade 60 Rebar
(13.8 MPa) Concrete
(27.6 MPa) Concrete
in.
in.
in.
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)
Ultimate Std. Dev. Allowable Ultimate Std. Dev. Allowable
Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
8,245
849
2,060
2,060
3 12
5 14
6 18

(36.7)
(3.8)
(9.2)
(9.2)
(89)
(133)
(156)
2,640
12
(11.7)
2,060
2,060
4 12
5 14
6 18

(9.2)
(9.2)
(114)
(133)
(156)
12,743
1,760
3,185
3,185
4 14
6 38
7 12

(56.7)
(7.8)
(14.2)
(14.2)
(108)
(162)
(191)
4,800
3,185
3,985
5
78
8
78
23
12

916
(21.4)
(14.2)
(17.7)
(149)
(225)
(597)
30
3,185
19,124
854
4,780
7 12
11 14

(762)
(14.2)
(85.1)
(3.8)
(21.3)
(191)
(286)
20,396
1,412
5,100
5,100
5 12
7 12
9 58

(90.7)
(6.3)
(22.7)
(22.7)
(140)
(191)
(244)
7,440
29
5,100
6,095
7
14
10
78

34
(33.1)
(737)
(22.7)
(27.1)
(184)
(276)

78

1 18

1 14
1 38
1 58

9 38
(191)
6 34
(171)
9
(229)
11 14
(286)
7 34
(197)
10 12
(267)
13 18
(333)
9
(229)
12
(305)
15
(381)
16 78
(429)
18 34
(476)
20 58
(524)

14 18
(359)
10 18
(257)
13 12
(343)
16 78
(429)
11 58
(295)
15 34
(400)
19 58
(498)
13 12
(343)
18
(457)
22 12
(572)
25 38
(645)
28 18
(714)
31
(787)

37 12
(953)
11 78
(302)
36
(914)
45
(1143)

5,100
(22.7)
7,960
(35.4)
7,960
(35.4)
7,960
(35.4)
8,815
(39.2)
8,815
(39.2)

28,115
(125.1)

1,496
(6.7)

37,992
(169.0)

1,999
(8.9)

50,889
(226.4)

3,717
(16.5)

8,815
(39.2)
12,495
(55.6)
12,495
(55.6)
12,495
(55.6)

80,598
(358.5)

2,195
(9.8)

12,720
(56.6)
12,495
(55.6)
16,325
(72.6)
20,150
(89.6)

96,096
(427.5)
124,031
(551.7)

489
(2.2)
2,447
(10.9)

24,025
(106.9)
31,010
(137.9)

24,000
(106.8)
30,480
(135.6)

166,059
(738.7)

4,222
(18.8)

41,515
(184.7)

37,440
(166.5)

31,839
(141.6)

1,454
(6.5)

13 58
(346)
42
(1067)

35,250
(156.8)

2,693
(12.0)

52 12
(1334)
15 34
(400)
48
(1219)
60
(1524)

49,973
(222.3)

5,023
(22.3)

67 12
(1715)
75
(1905)
82 12
(2096)

7,030
(31.3)
7,960
(35.4)
8,730
(38.8)
9,500
(42.3)
8,815
(39.2)
10,815
(48.1)

Adhesive Anchors

AT Allowable Tension Loads for Rebar Dowels in Normal-Weight Concrete

10,560
(47.0)

14,400
(64.1)

18,960
(84.3)

1. Allowable load must be the lesser of the bond or steel strength.

2. The allowable loads listed under allowable bond are based on a safety factor of 4.0.
3. Refer to allowable load-adjustment factors for spacing and edge distance on pages 97, 99 and 100.
4. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
5. Anchors are permitted to be used within fire-resistive construction, provided the anchors resist wind or
seismic loads only. For use in fire-resistive construction, the anchors can also be permitted to be used to
resist gravity loads, provided special consideration has been given to fire-exposure conditions.
6. Anchors are not permitted to resist tension forces in overhead or wall installations unless proper
consideration is given to fire-exposure and elevated-temperature conditions.

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Rebar
Size
No.
(mm)

Drill Bit
Dia.
in.

#3
(9.5)

12

#4
(12.7)

916

#5
(15.9)

34

#6
(19.1)

78

#7
(22.2)

#8
(25.4)

1 18

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)
3 12
(89)
4 12
(114)
4 14
(108)
7 12
(191)
5 12
(140)
9 38
(238)
6 34
(171)
11 14
(286)
7 34
(197)
13 18
(333)
9
(229)
15
(381)

Critical
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Critical
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

6
(152)

5 14
(133)

8
(203)

6 38
(162)

10
(254)

8 14
(210)

12
(305)

10 18
(257)

14
(356)

11 58
(295)

16
(406)

13 12
(343)

IBC
Shear Load Based on
Concrete Edge Distance

Shear Load Based

on Steel Strength

f'c 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa) Concrete

ASTM A615
Grade 60 Rebar
Allowable
lb. (kN)

Ultimate
lb. (kN)
8,294
(36.9)

Std. Dev.
lb. (kN)
515
(2.3)

11,012
(49.0)

383
(1.7)

15,758
(70.1)

1,154
(5.1)

23,314
(103.7)

1,494
(6.6)

32,662
(145.3)

5,588
(24.9)

33,428
(148.7)

2,319
(10.3)

Allowable
lb. (kN)
2,075
(9.2)
2,075
(9.2)
2,755
(12.3)

1,680
(7.5)

3,060
(13.6)

2,755
(12.3)
3,940
(17.5)

4,740
(21.1)

3,940
(17.5)
5,830
(25.9)

6,730
(29.9)

5,830
(25.9)
8,165
(36.3)

9,180
(40.8)

8,165
(36.3)
8,360
(37.2)
8,360
(37.2)

12,085
(53.8)

1. Allowable load must be the lesser of the load based on concrete edge distance or steel strength.
2. The allowable loads based on concrete edge distance are based on a safety factor of 4.0.
3. Refer to allowable load-adjustment factors for spacing and edge distance on pages 98 and 100.
4. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
5. Anchors are permitted to be used within fire-resistive construction, provided the anchors resist wind or seismic
loads only. For use in fire-resistive construction, the anchors can also be permitted to be used to resist gravity
loads, provided special consideration has been given to fire-exposure conditions.

AT Allowable Tension Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors in

Normal-Weight Concrete Stemwall
Rod Dia.
in.
(mm)

58
(15.9)
78
(22.2)

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

Stemwall
Width
in.
(mm)

Min.
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Min.
End
Dist.
in.
(mm)

1116

10
(254.0)

6
(152.4)

15
(381.0)

8
(203.2)

1 34
(44.5)
1 34
(44.5)

5
(127.0)
5
(127.0)

Drill Bit
Dia.
in.

IBC

Tension Load Based on

Bond Strength

Tension Load Based on

Steel Strength

f'c 2,500 psi

(17.2 MPa) Concrete
Ultimate
Allowable
lb. (kN)
lbs. (kN)
12,913
3,230
(57.4)
(14.4)
21,838
5,460
(97.1)
(24.3)

F1554
Grade 36
Allowable
lbs. (kN)
5,875
(26.1)
11,500
(51.2)

Edge
134"

W=
6" or 8"

d
En
5"

1. Allowable load must be the lesser of the bond or steel strength.

2. The allowable loads listed under allowable bond are based on a safety factor of 4.0.
3. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
4. Anchors are permitted to be used within fire-resistive construction, provided the anchors resist wind or seismic
loads only. For use in fire-resistive construction, the anchors can also be permitted to be used to resist gravity
loads, provided special consideration has been given to fire-exposure conditions.

Edge and end distances for

threaded rod in concrete
foundation stemwall corner
installation
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AT Allowable Tension Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors
in Sand-Lightweight Concrete

38
(9.5)

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

716

12
(12.7)

916

58
(15.9)

1116

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

Critical
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

1 34
(44)
3 12
(89)
2 18
(54)
4 14
(108)
2 12
(64)
5
(127)

2 58
(67)
5 14
(133)
3 18
(79)
6 38
(162)
3 34
(95)
7 12
(191)

3 12
(89)
7
(178)
4 14
(108)
8 12
(216)
5
(127)
10
(254)

Tension Load Based on

Bond Strength
f'c 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa)
Lightweight Concrete
Ultimate
Std. Dev. Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
2,842
226
710
(12.6)
(1.0)
(3.2)
5,132
762
1,280
(22.8)
(3.4)
(5.7)
4,415
454
1,100
(19.6)
(2.0)
(4.9)
6,709
1,002
1,675
(29.8)
(4.5)
(7.5)
5,568
498
1,390
(24.8)
(2.2)
(6.2)
6,298
1,155
1,575
(28.0)
(5.1)
(7.0)

Tension Load Based on

Steel Strength
F1554
Grade 36

A193 GR B7

F593
304SS

Allowable
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)

2,105
(9.4)

4,535
(20.2)

3,630
(16.1)

3,750
(16.7)

8,080
(35.9)

6,470
(28.8)

5,875
(26.1)

12,660
(56.3)

10,120
(45.0)

Adhesive Anchors

Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

Critical
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

IBC

1. Allowable load must be the lesser of the bond or steel strength.

2. 100% of the allowable load is permitted at critical spacing. No reduction in spacing is allowed.
3. Refer to allowable load-adjustment factors for edge distance on page 101.
4. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
5. Anchors are permitted to be used within fire-resistive construction, provided the anchors resist wind or
seismic loads only. For use in fire-resistive construction, the anchors can also be permitted to be used to
resist gravity loads, provided special consideration has been given to fire-exposure conditions.
6. Anchors are not permitted to resist tension forces in overhead or wall installations unless proper consideration
is given to fire-exposure and elevated-temperature conditions.
7. The allowable loads listed under allowable bond are based on a safety factor of 4.0.

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AT Allowable Shear Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors in

Sand-Lightweight Concrete
Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

38
(9.5)

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

716

12
(12.7)

916

58
(15.9)

1116

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

Critical
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Critical
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

1 34
(44)
3 12
(89)
2 18
(54)
4 14
(108)
2 12
(64)
5
(127)

2 58
(67)
5 14
(133)
3 18
(79)
6 38
(162)
3 34
(95)
7 12
(191)

3 12
(89)
7
(178)
4 14
(108)
8 12
(216)
5
(127)
10
(254)

Shear Load Based on

Concrete Edge Distance
f'c 3,000 psi (20.7 MPa)
Lightweight Concrete
Ultimate
Std. Dev. Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
3,042
249
760
(13.5)
(1.1)
(3.4)
5,320
187
1,330
(23.7)
(0.8)
(5.9)
4,076
458
1,020
(18.1)
(2.0)
(4.5)
9,838
625
2,460
(43.8)
(2.8)
(10.9)
5,360
351
1,340
(23.8)
(1.6)
(6.0)
12,430
518
3,105
(55.3)
(2.3)
(13.8)

IBC
Shear Load Based on
Steel Strength
F1554
Grade 36
Allowable
lb. (kN)

A193 GR B7
Allowable
lb. (kN)

F593
304SS
Allowable
lb. (kN)

1,085
(4.8)

2,340
(10.4)

1,870
(8.3)

1,930
(8.6)

4,160
(18.5)

3,330
(14.8)

3,025
(13.5)

6,520
(29.0)

5,220
(23.2)

1. Allowable load must be the lesser of the load based on concrete edge distance or steel strength.
2. The allowable loads based on concrete edge distance are based on a safety factor of 4.0.
3. Refer to allowable load-adjustment factors for edge distance on page 101.
4. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
5. Anchors are permitted to be used within fire-resistive construction, provided the anchors resist wind
or seismic loads only. For use in fire-resistive construction, the anchors can also be permitted to be
used to resist gravity loads, provided special consideration has been given to fire-exposure conditions.
6. 100% of the allowable load is permitted at critical spacing. No reduction in spacing is allowed.

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AT Allowable Tension and Shear Loads for Threaded Rod IBC

Anchors in 6- and 8-Inch Normal-Weight Grout-Filled CMU
Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

Min.
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

12
(12.7)

916

4 14
(108)

34
(19.1)

1316

6 34
(171)

34
(19.1)

1316

Min.
End
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Min.
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

6-Inch Grout-Filled CMU

Allowable Loads Based
on CMU Strength
Tension

Shear

Tension

Shear

Allowable
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)

Anchor Installed in Face Shell (See Figure 1)

12
17
770
1,325
(305)
(432)
(3.4)
(5.9)
4
27

(102)
(686)
12
(305)
12
27

(305)
(686)
Anchor Installed in Mortar T Joint (See Figure 2)
16
8
27

(406)
(203)
(686)
12
(305)

6 34
(171)

8-Inch Grout-Filled CMU

Allowable Loads Based
on CMU Strength

1" Min.
(Typ.)

Edge
Distance

End
Distance
1" Min.
(Typ.)

770
(3.4)
1,375
(6.1)

1" Min.
(Typ.)

1,325
(5.9)

2,670
(11.9)

1,030
(4.6)

Allowable anchor placement

in grouted CMU face shell

See notes 17 below

Figure 2

AT Allowable Tension and Shear Loads for Threaded Rod IBC

Anchors in 6- and 8-Inch Normal-Weight Grout-Filled CMU
Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

12
(12.7)

916

58
(15.9)

1116

78
(22.2)

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

4 14
(108)
5
(127)
12
(305)
12
(305)

Min.
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Min.
End
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Min.
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

Min.
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Min.
End
Dist.
in.
(mm)

705
(3.1)
755
(3.4)
815
(3.6)
1,030
(4.6)

* See page 12 for an explanation of the load table icons.

Anchor placement in
grouted CMU mortar
T joint

Figure 3
134" Edge

End

Anchor installed in cell opening

(top of wall)

IBC

6- and 8-Inch Hollow CMU Allowable Loads

Based on CMU Strength

Tension
Shear
Ultimate
Allowable
Ultimate
Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
Anchor Installed in Face Shell with Simpson Stong-Tie Stainless-Steel Screen Tube (See Figure 4)
4
1,400
280
1,326
265
38
3 1/2
4 58
916
(101.6)
(6.2)
(1.2)
(5.9)
(1.2)
(9.5)
(88.9)
(117.5)
4
280
265
12
3 1/2
4 58

1116
(101.6)
(1.2)
(1.2)
(12.7)
(88.9)
(117.5)
3
4
280
265
58
4 58

78
(76.2)
(101.6)
(1.2)
(1.2)
(15.9)
(117.5)
1. See notes 1, 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 above.
2. Set drill to rotation-only mode when drilling into hollow CMU.

Allowable
Shear Load
Direction Shown
By Arrows

End
Distance

5. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for

allowable load adjustment for temperature.
6. The tabulated allowable loads are based on a safety
factor of 5.0.
7. Anchors must be spaced a minimum distance of
four times the anchor embedment.
8. Shear load applied perpendicular to edge of
CMU wall.
9. Shear load applied parallel to edge of CMU wall.

AT Allowable Tension and Shear Loads for Threaded

Rod Anchors in Lightweight, Medium-Weight and
Normal-Weight Hollow CMU
Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

Edge
Distance

6- and 8-Inch Grout-Filled CMU

Allowable Loads Based on CMU Strength
Shear
Shear
Tension
Parallel9
Perpendicular8
Allowable
Allowable
Allowable
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)
lb. (kN)

Anchor Installed in Cell Opening (Top-of-Wall) (See Figure 3)

11
17
650
285
1 34
(279)
(432)
(2.9)
(1.3)
(44)
11
20
815
330
1 34
(279)
(508)
3.6
(1.5)
(44)
11
48
1,120
410
1 34
(279)
(1219)
(5.0)
(1.8)
(44)
11
48
1,385
290
1 34
(279)
(1219)
(6.2)
(1.3)
(44)

1. Threaded rods must comply with ASTM F1554

Grade 36 minimum.
2. Values for 6- and 8-inch wide concrete masonry
units (CMU) with a minimum specified compressive
strength of masonry, f'm, at 28 days is 1500 psi.
3. Embedment depth is measured from the outside
face of the concrete masonry unit for installations
through a face shell.
4. Allowable loads may be increased 33 13% for shortterm loading due to wind or seismic forces where
permitted by code.

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Figure 4

458"

4"

Anchor installed in face shell with

screen tube in hollow cell

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AT Allowable Tension and Shear Loads for
Installations in Unreinforced Brick Masonry Walls IBC
Minimum URM Wall Thickness is 13" (3 wythes thick)
Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

Min.
Min.
Min.
Embed. Edge/End
Vertical Horiz.
Depth
Spacing Spacing
Dist.
in.
Dist.
Dist.
in.
(mm)
in.
in.
(mm)
(mm)
(mm)

Tension Load Based

on URM Strength

Shear Load Based

on URM Strength

Minimum Net Mortar

Strength = 50 psi

Minimum Net Mortar

Strength = 50 psi

Allowable lb. (kN)

Allowable lb. (kN)

SCREEN TUBE

Configuration A (Simpson Strong-Tie ATS or ATSP Screen Tube Required)

34
(19.1)
#5
(15.9)
#6
(19.1)

1
1
1

8
(203)
8
(203)
8
(203)

24
(610)
24
(610)
24
(610)

18
(457)
18
(457)
18
(457)

18
(457)
18
(457)
18
(457)

1,000
(4.4)
750
(3.3)
1,000
(4.4)

Configuration A
(Shear)

Configuration B (Simpson Strong-Tie ATS or ATSP Screen Tube Required)

34
(19.1)
58
(15.9)

13
16
18
24
1,200
1,000
(330)
(406)
(457)
(610)
(5.3)
(4.4)
Configuration C (Simpson Strong-Tie ATS Screen Tube and AST Steel Sleeve Required)
24
18
18
1,200
750
1
**
(610)
(457)
(457)
(5.3)
(3.3)
1

SCREEN TUBE

22.5
1" MAX.

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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.

Threaded rods must comply with ASTM F1554 Grade 36 minimum.

All holes are drilled with a 1" diameter carbide-tipped drill bit with the drill set in the rotation-only mode.
The unreinforced brick walls must have a minimum thickness of 13 inches (three wythes of brick).
The allowable load is applicable only where in-place shear tests indicate minimum net mortar strength of 50 psi.
The allowable load for Configuration B and C anchors subjected to a combined tension and shear load is
determined by assuming a straight-line relationship between allowable tension and shear.
6. The anchors installed in unreinforced brick walls are limited to resisting seismic or wind forces only.
7. Configuration A has a straight threaded rod or rebar embedded 8 inches into the wall with a 3132" diameter by
8-inch long screen tube (part # ATS758 or ATS758P). This configuration is designed to resist shear loads only.
8. Configuration B has a 34" threaded rod bent and installed at a 22.5-degree angle and installed 13 inches
into the wall, to within 1-inch (maximum) of the exterior wall surface. This configuration is designed to
resist tension and shear loads. The pre-bent threaded rod is installed with a 3132" diameter by 13-inch long
screen tube (part # ATS7513 or ATS7513P).
9. Configuration C is designed to resist tension and shear forces. It consists of a 58" diameter, ASTM F1554
Grade 36 threaded rod and an 8" long steel sleeve (part # AST800) and a 3132" diameter by 8-inch long
screen tube (part # ATS758). The steel sleeve has a plastic plug in one end. A 6" by 6" by 38" thick ASTM A
36 steel plate is located on the back face of the wall.
10. Special inspection requirements are determined by local jurisdiction and must be confirmed by the local
building official.
11. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.

AT Allowable Tension and Shear Loads for Threaded

Rod Anchors in Lightweight, Medium-Weight and
Normal-Weight Hollow CMU
Embed.
Depth
in.
(mm)

Critical
Edge
Dist.
in.
(mm)

Critical
Spacing
Dist.
in.
(mm)

8-inch Hollow CMU Allowable Loads

Based on CMU Strength

Rod
Dia.
in.
(mm)

Drill
Bit
Dia.
in.

38
(9.5)
12
(12.7)
58
(15.9)

Anchor Installed in Face Shell with Simpson Strong-Tie ATSP (Plastic) Screen Tube
12
8
1,545
310
1,385
3 1/2
916
(305)
(203)
(6.9)
(1.4)
(6.2)
(88.9)
12
8
1,510
300
1,305
3
1/2
34
(305)
(203)
(6.7)
(1.3)
(5.8)
(88.9)
3
12
8
1,590
320
1,345
78
(76.2)
(305)
(203)
(7.1)
(1.4)
(6.0)

Tension
Ultimate
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)

Configuration B
(Tension & Shear)

6"x6"x38"
STEEL
PLATE

Shear
Ultimate
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)
275
(1.2)
260
(1.2)
270
(1.2)

1. Threaded rods must comply with ASTM F1554 Grade 36 minimum.

2. The tabulated allowable loads are based on a safety factor of 5.0 for installations under the IBC and IRC.
3. Edge distances may be reduced to 4" with a corresponding 37% reduction in tension capacity. Shear
capacity is unaffected.
4. Values for 8-inch wide, lightweight, medium-weight and normal-weight concrete masonry units with min.
compressive strength of 1,900 psi and 1 14" thick face shell.
5. Embedment depth is measured from the outside face of the concrete masonry unit.
6. Refer to in-service temperature sensitivity chart for allowable load adjustment for temperature.
7. Set drill to rotation-only mode when drilling into hollow CMU.

STEEL
SCREEN TUBE
STEEL SLEEVE
" DIA.
ROD

58

HEX
NUT

Configuration C
(Tension & Shear)

IBC

34" DIA.
BENT
THREADED
ROD

Adhesive Anchors

Rod/Rebar
Dia./Size
in.
(mm)

Installation Instructions for

Configuration C
1. Drill hole perpendicular to the wall
to a depth of 8" with a 1" diameter
carbide-tipped drill bit (rotation
only mode).
2. Clean hole with oil-free compressed
air and a nylon brush.
3. Fill 8" steel screen tube with mixed
adhesive and insert into hole.
4. Insert steel sleeve slowly into screen
tube (adhesive will displace).
5. Allow adhesive to cure (see cure schedule).
6. Drill through plastic plug in (inside) end
of steel sleeve with 58" bit.
7. Drill completely through the wall with
58" carbide tipped concrete drill bit
(rotation mode only).
8. Insert 58" rod through hole and attach
metal plate and nut.

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AT Allowable Tension Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors in
8-inch Lightweight, Medium-Weight and Normal-Weight CMU
Chair Blocks Filled with Normal-Weight Concrete

Adhesive Anchors

Rod Dia.
in.
(mm)

1/2
(12.7)

5/8
(15.9)

Drill Bit
Dia.
in.

9/16

11/16

IBC

Min.
Embed. Depth
in.
(mm)

Min.
Edge Dist.
in.
(mm)

Critical
Spacing Dist.
in.
(mm)

4 1/2
(114)

1 3/4
(44.5)

7
(178)

8-inch Concrete-Filled
CMU Chair Block
Allowable Tension Loads
Based on CMU Strength
Ultimate
lb. (kN)

Allowable
lb. (kN)

18
(457)

3,540
(15.7)

710
(3.2)

1 3/4
(44.5)

28
(711)

6,285
(28.0)

1,255
(5.6)

12
(305)

1 3/4
(44.5)

48
(1,220)

18,950
(84.3)

3,750
(16.7)

4 1/2
(114)

1 3/4
(44.5)

18
(457)

4,775
(21.2)

955
(4.2)

7
(178)

1 3/4
(44.5)

28
(711)

7,960
(35.4)

1,590
(7.1)

12
(305)

1 3/4
(44.5)

48
(1,219)

3,400
(15.1)

15
(381)

1 3/4
(44.5)

60
(1,524)

22,425
(99.8)

4,485
(20.0)

1. Threaded rods must comply with ASTM F1554 Grade 36 minimum.

2. Values are for 8-inch wide concrete masonry units CMU filled with concrete with minimum compressive strength of 2,500 psi
and poured monolithically with the floor slab.
3. Center #5 rebar in CMU cell and concrete slab as shown.
4. The tabulated allowable loads are based on a safety factor of 5.0.

#5 Rebar
f'c 2,500 psi
Concrete,
Slab on Grade
(Monolithic Pour)
4" Thick
Slab
Minimum
3 Courses High

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How to use these charts

1. The following tables are for reduced edge distance.
2. Locate the anchor size to be used for either a tension and/or shear
load application.
3. Locate the embedment (E) at which the anchor is to be installed.
4. Locate the edge distance (cact) at which the anchor is to be installed.

5. The load-adjustment factor (fc ) is the intersection of the row

and column.
6. Multiply the allowable load by the applicable load-adjustment factor.
7. Reduction factors for multiple edges are multiplied together.
8. Adjustment factors do not apply to allowable steel strength values.
9. Adjustment factors are to be applied to allowable tension load based
on bond strength values only.

Edge Distance Tension (fc )

Edge
Dist.
cact
(in.)

Dia.
Rebar
E
ccr
cmin
fcmin

1 34
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
13
14
15
16
17

38

12
#4
4 14
6 38
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.53
0.64
0.74
0.85
0.96
1.00

#3
1 34
2 58
1 34
0.59
0.59
0.71
1.00

3 12
5 14
1 34
0.59
0.59
0.62
0.74
0.85
0.97
1.00

4 12
6 34
1 34
0.65
0.65
0.67
0.74
0.81
0.88
0.95
1.00

2 18
3 316
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.59
0.93
1.00

58
6
9
1 34
0.65
0.65
0.66
0.71
0.76
0.81
0.86
0.90
0.95
1.00

#4
7 12
11 14
1 34
0.65
0.65
0.66
0.70
0.73
0.77
0.81
0.84
0.88
0.92
0.95
0.99
1.00

34
#5

2 12
3 34
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.56
0.81
1.00

5 12
7 12
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.52
0.61
0.70
0.78
0.87
0.96
1.00

#6
9 38
14 18
1 34
0.61
0.61
0.62
0.65
0.68
0.71
0.74
0.78
0.81
0.84
0.87
0.90
0.93
0.96
1.00

3 38
5 116
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.54
0.69
0.84
0.99
1.00

6 34
10 18
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.51
0.57
0.63
0.69
0.75
0.81
0.87
0.93
0.99
1.00

11 14
16 78
1 34
0.56
0.56
0.57
0.60
0.63
0.65
0.68
0.71
0.74
0.77
0.80
0.83
0.86
0.89
0.92
0.95
0.97
1.00

#10
18 34
28 18
2 34
0.43

#11
20 58
31
2 34
0.43

0.43
0.46
0.50
0.55
0.59
0.64
0.68
0.73
0.77
0.82
0.86
0.91
0.95
1.00

0.43
0.46
0.50
0.54
0.58
0.62
0.66
0.70
0.74
0.78
0.82
0.86
0.90
0.94
0.98
1.00

IBC

IBC

Adhesive Anchors

AT Allowable Load Adjustment Factors in Normal-Weight Concrete: Edge Distance, Tension Load

See notes below.

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Edge Distance Tension (fc ) (continued)

Edge
Dist.
cact
(in.)
1 34
2 34
4
6
8
10
12
14
16
18
20
22
24
26
28
30
32

Dia.
Rebar
E
ccr
cmin
fcmin

78
#7
3 78
5 1316
1 34
0.49
0.49
0.62
0.77
1.00

7 34
11 58
1 34
0.49
0.49
0.54
0.61
0.71
0.81
0.92
1.00

1 18
#8

13 18
19 58
1 34
0.52
0.52
0.55
0.58
0.63
0.69
0.74
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.96
1.00

4 12
6 34
1 34
0.44
0.44
0.55
0.69
0.92
1.00

9
13 12
1 34
0.44
0.44
0.49
0.55
0.64
0.74
0.83
0.93
1.00

1. E = Embedment depth (inches).

2. cact = actual edge distance at which anchor is
installed (inches).
3. ccr = critical edge distance for 100% load (inches).
4. cmin = minimum edge distance for reduced load (inches).

15
22 12
1 34
0.39
0.39
0.42
0.46
0.51
0.57
0.63
0.69
0.75
0.81
0.87
0.93
0.99
1.00

5 18
7 34
2 34
0.47

10 18
15 14
2 34
0.47

0.47
0.60
0.81
1.00

0.47
0.52
0.61
0.69
0.78
0.86
0.95
1.00

1 14
#9
16 78
25 38
2 34
0.43
0.43
0.46
0.51
0.56
0.61
0.66
0.71
0.76
0.81
0.86
0.91
0.97
1.00

5 58
8 716
2 34
0.47

11 14
16 78
2 34
0.47

0.47
0.59
0.77
0.96
1.00

0.47
0.52
0.59
0.67
0.74
0.82
0.89
0.97
1.00

5. fc = adjustment factor for allowable load at actual

edge distance.
6. fccr = adjustment factor for allowable load at critical edge
distance. fccr is always = 1.00.
7. fcmin = adjustment factor for allowable load at minimum
edge distance.
8. fc = fcmin + [(1 fcmin) (cact cmin) / (ccr cmin)].

* See page 12 for an explanation of the load table icons.

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How to use these charts

Adhesive Anchors

1. The following tables are for reduced edge distance.

2. Locate the anchor size to be used for either a tension and/or shear
load application.
3. Locate the embedment (E) at which the anchor is to be installed.
4. Locate the edge distance (cact) at which the anchor is to be installed.
5. The load-adjustment factor (fc) is the intersection of the row and column.

6. Multiply the allowable load by the applicable load-adjustment factor.

7. Reduction factors for multiple edges are multiplied together.
8. Adjustment factors do not apply to allowable steel strength values.
9. Adjustment factors are to be applied to allowable shear load based on
concrete edge distance values only.

Edge Distance Shear (fc )

Dia.
Edge Rebar
E
1 34
Dist.
cact
ccr
5 14
(in.) c
1 34
min
fcmin 0.40
0.40
1 34
0.57
2 34
3
0.61
0.70
3 12
4
0.79
0.87
4 12
5
0.96
1.00
5 12
6
6 12
7
7 12
8
8 12
9
9 12
10
10 12
11
11 12
12

38

12

58

#3
3 12
5 14
1 34
0.35
0.35
0.54
0.58
0.68
0.77
0.86
0.95
1.00

4 12
5 14
1 34
0.39
0.39
0.56
0.61
0.70
0.78
0.87
0.96
1.00

3 12
6
1 34
0.19
0.19
0.38
0.43
0.52
0.62
0.71
0.81
0.90
1.00

34

#4

4 12
6
1 34
0.39
0.39
0.53
0.57
0.64
0.71
0.78
0.86
0.93
1.00

2 18
6 38
1 34
0.18
0.18
0.36
0.40
0.49
0.58
0.67
0.76
0.84
0.93
1.00

4 14
6 38
1 34
0.15
0.15
0.33
0.38
0.47
0.56
0.66
0.75
0.84
0.93
1.00

6
6 38
1 34
0.25
0.25
0.41
0.45
0.53
0.61
0.70
0.78
0.86
0.94
1.00

4 14
8
1 34
0.16
0.16
0.29
0.33
0.40
0.46
0.53
0.60
0.66
0.73
0.80
0.87
0.93
1.00

7 12
8
1 34
0.25
0.25
0.37
0.40
0.46
0.52
0.58
0.64
0.70
0.76
0.82
0.88
0.94
1.00

#5
2 12
7 12
1 34
0.12
0.12
0.27
0.31
0.39
0.46
0.54
0.62
0.69
0.77
0.85
0.92
1.00

5 12
7 12
1 34
0.11
0.11
0.26
0.30
0.38
0.46
0.54
0.61
0.69
0.77
0.85
0.92
1.00

9 38
7 12
1 34
0.14
0.14
0.29
0.33
0.40
0.48
0.55
0.63
0.70
0.78
0.85
0.93
1.00

5 12
10
1 34
0.10
0.10
0.21
0.24
0.29
0.35
0.40
0.45
0.51
0.56
0.62
0.67
0.73
0.78
0.84
0.89
0.95
1.00

9 38
10
1 34
0.14
0.14
0.24
0.27
0.32
0.37
0.43
0.48
0.53
0.58
0.64
0.69
0.74
0.79
0.84
0.90
0.95
1.00

3 38
10 18
1 34
0.10
0.10
0.21
0.23
0.29
0.34
0.40
0.45
0.50
0.56
0.61
0.66
0.72
0.77
0.83
0.88
0.93
0.99
1.00

6 34
10 18
1 34
0.11
0.11
0.22
0.24
0.30
0.35
0.40
0.46
0.51
0.56
0.61
0.67
0.72
0.77
0.83
0.88
0.93
0.99
1.00

11 14
10 18
1 34
0.14
0.14
0.24
0.27
0.32
0.37
0.42
0.47
0.53
0.58
0.63
0.68
0.73
0.78
0.83
0.88
0.94
0.99
1.00

#6
6 34 11 14
12 12
1 34 1 34
0.10 0.14
0.10 0.14
0.19 0.22
0.21 0.24
0.25 0.29
0.30 0.33
0.34 0.37
0.39 0.41
0.43 0.45
0.47 0.50
0.52 0.54
0.56 0.58
0.60 0.62
0.65 0.66
0.69 0.71
0.74 0.75
0.78 0.79
0.82 0.83
0.87 0.87
0.91 0.92
0.96 0.96
1.00 1.00

IBC *

Edge Distance Shear (fc ) (continued)

Dia.
Edge Rebar
E
3 78
Dist.
cact
ccr
11 58
(in.) c
1 34
min
fcmin 0.09
0.09
1 34
0.18
2 34
3
0.21
4
0.30
5
0.39
6
0.48
7
0.57
8
0.67
9
0.76
10
0.85
11
0.94
12
1.00
13
14
15
16
17

78
7 34
11 58
1 34
0.08
0.08
0.17
0.20
0.29
0.38
0.48
0.57
0.66
0.76
0.85
0.94
1.00

13 18
11 58
1 34
0.09
0.09
0.18
0.21
0.30
0.39
0.48
0.57
0.67
0.76
0.85
0.94
1.00

7 34
14
1 34
0.09
0.09
0.16
0.18
0.26
0.33
0.41
0.48
0.55
0.63
0.70
0.78
0.85
0.93
1.00

* See page 12 for an explanation of the load table icons.

IBC *

1 14

#8
13 18
14
1 34
0.09
0.09
0.16
0.18
0.26
0.33
0.41
0.48
0.55
0.63
0.70
0.78
0.85
0.93
1.00

4 12
13 12
1 34
0.08
0.08
0.16
0.18
0.26
0.33
0.41
0.49
0.57
0.65
0.73
0.80
0.88
0.96
1.00

9
13 12
1 34
0.08
0.08
0.16
0.18
0.26
0.33
0.41
0.49
0.57
0.65
0.73
0.80
0.88
0.96
1.00

1. E = Embedment depth (inches).

2. cact = actual edge distance at which anchor is installed (inches).
3. ccr = critical edge distance for 100% load (inches).
4. cmin = minimum edge distance for reduced load (inches).

98

1 18

#7
15
13 12
1 34
0.09
0.09
0.17
0.19
0.26
0.34
0.42
0.50
0.57
0.65
0.73
0.81
0.88
0.96
1.00

9
16
1 34
0.08
0.08
0.14
0.16
0.23
0.29
0.35
0.42
0.48
0.55
0.61
0.68
0.74
0.81
0.87
0.94
1.00

15
16
1 34
0.09
0.09
0.15
0.17
0.23
0.30
0.36
0.43
0.49
0.55
0.62
0.68
0.74
0.81
0.87
0.94
1.00

5 18
15 14
2 34
0.14

10 18
15 14
2 34
0.12

16 78
15 14
2 34
0.12

5 58
16 78
2 34
0.14

11 14
16 78
2 34
0.12

18 34
16 78
2 34
0.12

0.14
0.16
0.23
0.29
0.36
0.43
0.50
0.57
0.64
0.71
0.78
0.85
0.91
0.98
1.00

0.12
0.14
0.21
0.28
0.35
0.42
0.49
0.56
0.63
0.70
0.77
0.84
0.91
0.98
1.00

0.12
0.14
0.21
0.28
0.35
0.42
0.49
0.56
0.63
0.70
0.77
0.84
0.91
0.98
1.00

0.14
0.16
0.22
0.28
0.34
0.40
0.46
0.52
0.58
0.64
0.70
0.76
0.82
0.89
0.95
1.00

0.12
0.14
0.20
0.26
0.32
0.38
0.45
0.51
0.57
0.63
0.70
0.76
0.82
0.88
0.95
1.00

0.12
0.14
0.20
0.26
0.32
0.38
0.45
0.51
0.57
0.63
0.70
0.76
0.82
0.88
0.95
1.00

5. fc = adjustment factor for allowable load at actual edge distance.

fccr = adjustment factor for allowable load at critical edge distance.
fccr is always = 1.00.
6. fcmin = adjustment factor for allowable load at minimum edge
distance.
7. fc = fcmin + [(1 fcmin) (cact cmin) / (ccr cmin)].

C-A-2016 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

See notes below.

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AT Allowable Load Adjustment Factors in Normal-Weight Concrete: Spacing, Tension Load
How to use these charts
6. Multiply the allowable load by the applicable load-adjustment factor.
7. Reduction factors for multiple spacings are multiplied together.
8. Adjustment factors do not apply to allowable steel strength values
9. Adjustment factors are to be applied to allowable tension load based
on bond strength values only.

Spacing Tension (fs)

C-A-2016 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

sact
(in.)

78
1
1 12
2
2 12
3
3 12
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
18
20
24
28
32
36
40
45

Dia.
Rebar
E
scr
smin
fsmin

38
#3
1 34
7
78
0.57
0.57
0.58
0.61
0.65
0.68
0.72
0.75
0.79
0.86
0.93
1.00

3 12
6 18
1 34
0.58

0.60
0.64
0.68
0.72
0.76
0.84
0.92
1.00

4 12
18
2 14
0.80

0.80
0.81
0.82
0.82
0.83
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.89
0.90
0.92
0.95
0.97
1.00

2 18
8 12
1 18
0.57

0.59
0.62
0.65
0.67
0.70
0.73
0.78
0.84
0.89
0.95
1.00

12
#4
4 14
7 12
2 18
0.58

0.61
0.64
0.68
0.71
0.79
0.86
0.93
1.00

58
6
24
3
0.80

0.80
0.80
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.89
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.96
1.00

#4
7 12
30
3 34
0.80

0.80
0.81
0.82
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.84
0.86
0.87
0.89
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.97
1.00

2 12
10
1 14
0.57

0.58
0.61
0.63
0.66
0.68
0.71
0.75
0.80
0.85
0.90
0.95
1.00

5 12
9 58
2 34
0.58

0.59
0.62
0.65
0.71
0.77
0.83
0.88
0.94
1.00

1. E = Embedment depth (inches).

2. Sact = actual spacing distance at which anchors are installed (inches).
3. Scr = critical spacing distance for 100% load (inches).
4. Smin = minimum spacing distance for reduced load (inches).
5. fs = adjustment factor for allowable load at actual spacing distance.
6. fscr = adjustment factor for allowable load at critical spacing distance. fscr is always = 1.00.
7. fsmin = adjustment factor for allowable load at minimum spacing distance.
8. fs = fsmin + [(1 fsmin) (sact smin) / (scr smin)].

IBC *

34
#5

#6
9 38
37 12
4 34
0.80

0.80
0.81
0.81
0.82
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.85
0.86
0.88
0.89
0.91
0.93
0.95
0.98
1.00

3 38
13 12
1 34
0.57

0.58
0.60
0.61
0.63
0.65
0.68
0.72
0.75
0.79
0.82
0.86
0.93
1.00

6 34
11 78
3 38
0.58

0.59
0.61
0.66
0.71
0.76
0.81
0.85
0.90
1.00

Adhesive Anchors

1. The following tables are for reduced spacing.

2. Locate the anchor size to be used for either a tension and/or shear
load application.
3. Locate the embedment (E) at which the anchor is to be installed.
4. Locate the spacing (sact) at which the anchor is to be installed.
5. The load-adjustment factor (fs) is the intersection of the row and column.

11 14
45
5 58
0.80

0.80
0.81
0.81
0.82
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.89
0.91
0.93
0.95
0.97
1.00

78" 1 14"
diameters
on next
page

* See page 12 for an explanation of the load table icons.

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Spacing Tension (fs) (continued)

Adhesive Anchors

sact
(in.)

2
3
4
5
6
8
10
12
14
16
20
24
28
32
36
40
50
60
70
80
83

Dia.
Rebar
E
scr
smin
fsmin

78

1 18

#7
3 78
15 12
2
0.57
0.57
0.60
0.63
0.67
0.70
0.76
0.82
0.89
0.95
1.00

7 34
13 58
3 78
0.58
0.59
0.63
0.67
0.76
0.84
0.93
1.00

#8
13 18
52 12
6 58
0.80

0.81
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.86
0.88
0.89
0.91
0.93
0.95
0.99
1.00

4 12
18
2 14
0.57
0.59
0.62
0.65
0.67
0.73
0.78
0.84
0.89
0.95
1.00

9
15 34
4 12
0.58

0.60
0.64
0.71
0.79
0.86
0.93
1.00

15
60
7 12
0.80

0.80
0.81
0.82
0.82
0.83
0.85
0.86
0.88
0.89
0.91
0.92
0.96
1.00

5 18
20 12
2 58
0.57
0.58
0.60
0.63
0.65
0.70
0.75
0.80
0.84
0.89
0.99
1.00

10 18
17 34
5 18
0.58

0.61
0.68
0.74
0.81
0.88
0.94
1.00

1 14
#9
16 78
67 12
8 12
0.80

5 58
22 12
2 78
0.57

0.81
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.85
0.87
0.88
0.89
0.91
0.94
0.97
1.00

0.57
0.59
0.62
0.64
0.68
0.73
0.77
0.81
0.86
0.95
1.00

11 14
19 34
5 58
0.58

0.59
0.65
0.71
0.77
0.83
0.89
1.00

#10
18 34
75
9 38
0.80

#11
20 58
82 12
10 38
0.80

0.80
0.81
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.89
0.92
0.95
0.98
1.00

IBC *

0.80
0.81
0.82
0.83
0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.91
0.94
0.97
0.99
1.00

See notes on previous page.

AT Allowable Load Adjustment Factors in Normal-Weight Concrete: Spacing, Shear Load

How to use these charts
6. Multiply the allowable load by the applicable load-adjustment factor.
7. Reduction factors for multiple spacings are multiplied together.
8. Adjustment factors do not apply to allowable steel strength values.
9. Adjustment factors are to be applied to allowable shear load based on
concrete edge distance values only.

Spacing Shear (fs)

sact
(in.)

78
1
1 12
2
2 12
3
3 12
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
12
14
16
17

Dia.
Rebar
E
scr
smin
fsmin

38
1 34
2 58
78
0.90
0.90
0.91
0.94
0.96
0.99
1.00

12
#3
3 12
5 14
1 34
0.83

0.84
0.87
0.89
0.92
0.94
0.99
1.00

2 18
3 14
1 18
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.96
0.99
1.00

58
#4
4 14
6 38
2 18
0.83

0.85
0.87
0.89
0.91
0.95
0.99
1.00

2 12
3 34
1 14
0.90
0.91
0.93
0.95
0.97
0.99
1.00

34
#5
5 12
8 14
2 34
0.83

0.84
0.85
0.87
0.90
0.93
0.96
0.99
1.00

1. E = Embedment depth (inches).

2. sact = actual spacing distance at which anchors are installed (inches).
3. scr = critical spacing distance for 100% load (inches).
4. smin = minimum spacing distance for reduced load (inches).

* See page 12 for an explanation of the load table icons.

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3 38
5 18
1 34
0.90

0.91
0.92
0.94
0.95
0.97
1.00

78
#6
6 34
10 18
3 38
0.83

0.83
0.85
0.87
0.90
0.92
0.95
0.97
1.00

3 78
5 78
2
0.90

0.90
0.91
0.93
0.94
0.95
0.98
1.00

#7
7 34
11 58
3 78
0.83

0.83
0.85
0.88
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.96
1.00

4 12
6 34
2 14
0.90

0.91
0.92
0.93
0.94
0.96
0.98
1.00

1 18
#8
9
13 12
4 12
0.83

0.84
0.86
0.88
0.90
0.92
0.93
0.97
1.00

5 18
7 34
2 58
0.90

0.91
0.92
0.93
0.95
0.97
0.99
1.00

IBC *

1 14
10 18
15 14
5 18
0.83

0.84
0.86
0.88
0.90
0.91
0.95
0.98
1.00

5 58
8 12
2 78
0.90

0.90
0.91
0.92
0.94
0.96
0.97
0.99
1.00

11 14
16 78
5 58
0.83

0.84
0.85
0.87
0.88
0.90
0.93
0.96
0.99
1.00

5. fs = adjustment factor for allowable load at actual spacing distance.

6. fscr = adjustment factor for allowable load at critical spacing distance.
fscr is always = 1.00.
7. fsmin = adjustment factor for allowable load at minimum
spacing distance.
8. fs = fsmin + [(1 fsmin) (sact smin) / (scr smin)].

C-A-2016 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

1. The following tables are for reduced spacing.

2. Locate the anchor size to be used for either a tension and/or shear
load application.
3. Locate the embedment (E) at which the anchor is to be installed.
4. Locate the spacing (sact) at which the anchor is to be installed.
5. The load-adjustment factor (fs) is the intersection of the row and column.

Simpson Strong-Tie Anchoring & Fastening Systems for Concrete and Masonry

AT Design Information Concrete

AT Allowable Load Adjustment Factors in Sand-Lightweight Concrete: Edge Distance, Tension and Shear Loads
1. The following tables are for reduced edge distance only.
2. Locate the anchor size to be used for either a tension and/or
shear load application.
3. Locate the embedment (E) at which the anchor is to be installed.
4. Locate the edge distance (cact) at which the anchor is to be installed.
5. The load-adjustment factor (fc) is the intersection of the row
and column.

6. Multiply the allowable load by the applicable load-adjustment factor.

7. Reduction factors for multiple edges are multiplied together.
8. Adjustment factors do not apply to allowable steel strength values.
9. Adjustment factors are to be applied to allowable tension load
based on bond strength values or allowable shear load
based on concrete edge distance values only.

Edge Distance Tension (fc )

Edge Distance Shear (fc )

C-A-2016 2015 SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY INC.

Edge
Dist.
cact
(in.)
1 34
2
2 14
2 12
2 34
3
3 14
3 12
3 34
4
4 14
4 12
4 34
5
5 14
5 12
5 34
6
6 14
6 12
6 34
7
7 14
7 12

Dia.
E
ccr
cmin
fcmin

38
1 34
2 58
1 34
0.59
0.59
0.71
0.82
0.94
1.00

12
3 12
5 14
1 34
0.59
0.59
0.62
0.65
0.68
0.71
0.74
0.77
0.80
0.82
0.85
0.88
0.91
0.94
0.97
1.00

2 18
3 18
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.59
0.68
0.77
0.86
0.95
1.00

58
4 14
6 38
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.53
0.55
0.58
0.61
0.64
0.66
0.69
0.72
0.74
0.77
0.80
0.82
0.85
0.88
0.91
0.93
0.96
0.99
1.00

2 12
3 34
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.56
0.63
0.69
0.75
0.81
0.88
0.94
1.00

5
7 12
1 34
0.50
0.50
0.52
0.54
0.57
0.59
0.61
0.63
0.65
0.67
0.70
0.72
0.74
0.76
0.78
0.80
0.83
0.85
0.87
0.89
0.91
0.93
0.96
0.98
1.00

IBC *

Edge
Dist.
cact
(in.)
1 34
2
2 14
2 12
2 34
3
3 14
3 12
3 34
4
4 14
4 12
4 34
5
5 14
5 12
5 34
6
6 14
6 12
6 34
7
7 14
7 12

Dia.
E
ccr
cmin
fcmin

38
1 34
2 58
1 34
0.40
0.40
0.57
0.74
0.91
1.00

12
3 12
5 14
1 34
0.35
0.35
0.40
0.44
0.49
0.54
0.58
0.63
0.68
0.72
0.77
0.81
0.86
0.91
0.95
1.00

2 18
3 18
1 34
0.18
0.18
0.33
0.48
0.63
0.78
0.93
1.00

58
4 14
6 38
1 34
0.15
0.15
0.20
0.24
0.29
0.33
0.38
0.43
0.47
0.52
0.56
0.61
0.66
0.70
0.75
0.79
0.84
0.89
0.93
0.98
1.00

2 12
3 34
1 34
0.12
0.12
0.23
0.34
0.45
0.56
0.67
0.78
0.89
1.00

5
7 12
1 34
0.11
0.11
0.15
0.19
0.23
0.26
0.30
0.34
0.38
0.42
0.46
0.50
0.54
0.57
0.61
0.65
0.69
0.73
0.77
0.81
0.85
0.88
0.92
0.96
1.00

IBC *

Adhesive Anchors

How to use these charts

1. E = Embedment depth (inches).

2. cact = actual edge distance at which anchor is installed (inches).
3. ccr = critical edge distance for 100% load (inches).
4. cmin = minimum edge distance for reduced load (inches).
5. fc = adjustment factor for allowable load at actual edge distance.
6. fccr = adjustment factor for allowable load at critical edge
distance. fccr is always = 1.00.
7. fcmin = adjustment factor for allowable load at minimum
edge distance.
8. fc = fcmin + [(1 fcmin) (cact cmin) / (ccr cmin)].

* See page 12 for an explanation of the load table icons.

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