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AT-XP Design Information Concrete


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AT-XP Installation Information and Additional Data for Threaded Rod


and Rebar in Normal-Weight Concrete1
Characteristic

Symbol

Units

Nominal Anchor Diameter (in.) / Rebar Size


3/8 / #3

1/2 / #4

5/8 / #5

3/4 / #6

7/8 / #7

1 / #8

11/4 / #10
1 3/8

SD

Drill Bit Diameter for Threaded Rod

dhole

in.

7/16

9/16

11/16

13/16

1 1/8

Drill Bit Diameter for Rebar

dhole

in.

1/2

5/8

3/4

7/8

1 1/8

1 3/8

Maximum Tightening Torque

Tinst

ft.-lb.

10

20

30

45

60

80

125

Minimum

hef

in.

2 3/8

2 3/4

3 1/8

3 zz2

3 3/4

Maximum

hef

in.

7 1/2

10

12 1/2

15

17 1/2

20

25

Minimum Concrete Thickness

hmin

in.

hef + 5do

Critical Edge Distance2

cac

in.

See foonote 2

Minimum Edge Distance

cmin

in.

1 3/4

2 3/4

Minimum Anchor Spacing

smin

in.

Permitted Embedment Depth Range2

1. The information presented in this table is to be used in conjunction with the design criteria of ACI 318-11.
2. cac = hef (k,uncr /1160)0.4 x [3.1 0.7(h/hef)], where:
[h/hef] 2.4
k,uncr = the characteristic bond strength in uncracked concrete, given in the tables that follow kuncr ((hef x f 'c)0.5/( x da))
h = the member thickness (inches)
hef = the embedment depth (inches)

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Installation Information

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete

Characteristic

Symbol

IBC

AT-XP Tension Strength Design Data for Threaded Rod in Normal-Weight Concrete1

Nominal Anchor Diameter (in.)

Units

3/8

1/2

5/8

3/4

7/8

1 1/4

0.078

0.142

0.226

0.334

0.462

0.606

0.969

4,525

8,235

13,110

19,370

26,795

35,150

56,200

9,750

17,750

28,250

41,750

57,750

75,750

121,125

8,580

15,620

24,860

36,740

50,820

66,660

106,590

4,445

8,095

12,880

19,040

26,335

34,540

55,235

1,750

1,655

1,250

SD

Minimum Tensile Stress Area

Ase

in.2

Tension Resistance of Steel ASTM F1554, Grade 36


Threaded
Rod

Tension Resistance of Steel ASTM A193, Grade B7

Nsa

Tension Resistance of Steel Type 410 Stainless


(ASTM A193, Grade B6)
Tension Resistance of Steel Type 304 and 316 Stainless
(ASTM A193, Grade B8 & B8M)
Strength Reduction Factor Steel Failure

lb.

0.75

Concrete Breakout Strength in Tension (2,500 psi f'c 8,000 psi)


Effectiveness Factor Uncracked Concrete
Effectiveness Factor Cracked Concrete
Strength Reduction Factor Breakout Failure

kuncr
kcr

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0.658

Bond Strength in Tension (2,500 psi f'c 8,000 psi)


Characteristic Bond Strength
Uncracked
Concrete 2,3,4

Permitted Embedment Depth Range

Permitted Embedment Depth Range

SD
psi

hef

in.

k,cr

psi

hef

in.

Minimum

Maximum

Characteristic Bond Strength9,10,11


Cracked
Concrete 2,3,4

k,uncr

Minimum

Maximum

1,390

1,590

1,715

1,770

2 3/8
7 1/2

2 3/4

3 1/8

3 1/2

3 3/4

10

12 1/2

15

17 1/2

20

25

1,085

1,035

980

950

815

800

700

3 1/8

3 1/2

3 3/4

7 1/2

10

12 1/2

15

17 1/2

20

25

Adhesive Anchors

Steel Strength in Tension

Bond Strength in Tension Bond Strength Reduction Factors for Continuous Special Inspection
Strength Reduction Factor Dry Concrete

dry

Strength Reduction Factor Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

Additional Factor for Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

0.657

0.557
0.45

0.54

0.775

0.965

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Strength Reduction Factor Dry Concrete

dry

Strength Reduction Factor Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

Additional Factor for Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

1. The information presented in this table is to be used in conjunction with the


design criteria of ACI 318-11.
2. Temperature Range: Maximum short-term temperature of 180F. Maximum
long-term temperature of 110F.
3. Short-term concrete temperatures are those that occur over short intervals
(diurnal cycling).
4. Long-term concrete temperatures are constant temperatures over a
significant time period.
5. In water-saturated concrete, multiply k,uncr and k,cr by Ksat.
6. The value of applies when the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2
are used. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to
Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .
7. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B are
met. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to
Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .

0.557

0.457
0.457

0.465

0.655

0.815

8. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B
are met. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2 are used and the
requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition A are met, refer to Section
D.400.3 to determine the appropriate value of . If the load combinations
of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to Section D.4.4 to determine the
appropriate value of .
9. For anchors installed in regions assigned to Seismic Design Category C,
D, E or F, the bond strength values for 1/2", 5/8", 3/4" and 1" anchors must be
multiplied by N,seis = 0.85.
10. For anchors installed in regions assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E
or F, the bond strength values for 11/4" anchors must be multiplied
by N,seis = 0.75.
11. For anchors installed in regions assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E
or F, the bond strength values for 7/8" anchors must be multiplied
by N,seis = 0.59.

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete

Characteristic

Symbol

Units

IBC

AT-XP Tension Strength Design Data for Rebar in Normal-Weight Concrete1


Rebar Size
#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#10

0.11

0.2

0.31

0.44

0.6

0.79

1.27

9,900

18,000

27,900

39,600

54,000

71,100

114,300

8,800

16,000

24,800

35,200

48,000

63,200

101,600

Adhesive Anchors

Steel Strength in Tension

Rebar

Minimum Tensile Stress Area


Tension Resistance of Steel Rebar
(ASTM A615 Grade 60)
Tension Resistance of Steel Rebar
(ASTM A706 Grade 60)
Strength Reduction Factor Steel Failure

Ase

in.2

Nsa

lb.

0.756

Concrete Breakout Strength in Tension (2,500 psi f'c 8,000 psi)


Effectiveness Factor Uncracked Concrete
Effectiveness Factor Cracked Concrete
Strength Reduction Factor Breakout Failure

kuncr
kcr

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0.658

SD

Bond Strength in Tension (2,500 psi f'c 8,000 psi)


Characteristic Bond Strength
Uncracked Concrete 2,3,4

Permitted Embedment
Depth Range

Minimum
Maximum

Characteristic Bond Strength


Cracked Concrete 2,3,4

Permitted Embedment
Depth Range

Minimum
Maximum

k,uncr

psi

1,010

990

970

955

935

915

875

hef

in.

2 3/8
7 1/2

2 3/4
10

3 1/8
12 1/2

3 1/2
15

3 3/4
17 1/2

4
20

5
25

k,cr

psi

340

770

780

790

795

795

820

hef

in.

3
10

3 1/8
12 1/2

3 1/2
15

3 3/4
17 1/2

4
20

5
25

7 1/2

Bond Strength in Tension Bond Strength Reduction Factors for Continuous Special Inspection
Strength Reduction Factor Dry Concrete

dry

Strength Reduction Factor Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

Additional Factor for Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

0.657

0.557
0.45

0.545

0.775

0.965

Bond Strength in Tension Bond Strength Reduction Factors for Periodic Special Inspection

dry

Strength Reduction Factor Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

Additional Factor for Water-Saturated Concrete

sat

1. The information presented in this table is to be used in conjunction with the


design criteria of ACI 318-11.
2. Temperature Range: Maximum short-term temperature of 180F. Maximum
long-term temperature of 110F.
3. Short-term concrete temperatures are those that occur over short intervals
(diurnal cycling).
4. Long-term concrete temperatures are constant temperatures over a
significant time period.
5. In water-saturated concrete, multiply k,uncr and k,cr by Ksat.
6. The value of applies when the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2
are used. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to
Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .

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0.557

0.457
0.457

0.46

0.655

0.815

7. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B are
met. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to Section
D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .
8. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B are met.
If the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2 are used and the requirements
of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition A are met, refer to Section D.4.3 to determine
the appropriate value of . If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are
used, refer to Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete

Characteristic

Symbol

Units

IBC

AT-XP Shear Strength Design Data for Threaded Rod in Normal-Weight Concrete1

Nominal Anchor Diameter (in.)


3/4

7/8

1 1/4

3/8

1/2

5/8

0.078

0.142

0.226

0.334

0.462

0.606

0.969

2,260

4,940

7,865

11,625

16,080

21,090

33,720

4,875

10,650

16,950

25,050

34,650

45,450

72,675

4,290

9,370

14,910

22,040

30,490

40,000

63,955

2,225

4,855

7,730

11,425

15,800

20,725

33,140

Minimum Shear Stress Area

Ase

in.2

Shear Resistance of Steel ASTM F1554, Grade 36

Threaded Rod

Shear Resistance of Steel ASTM A193, Grade B7


Shear Resistance of Steel Type 410 Stainless
(ASTM A193, Grade B6)
Shear Resistance of Steel Type 304 and 316
Stainless (ASTM A193, Grade B8 & B8M)
Reduction for Seismic Shear ASTM F1554, Grade 36
Reduction for Seismic Shear ASTM A193, Grade B7
Reduction for Seismic Shear Type 410 Stainless
(ASTM A193, Grade B6)
Reduction for Seismic Shear Type 304 and 316
Stainless (ASTM A193, Grade B8 & B8M)
Strength Reduction Factor Steel Failure

SD
Vsa

V,seis5

lb.

0.85
0.85

0.85

0.75

0.85

0.85

0.75

0.85

0.652

Concrete Breakout Strength in Shear


Outside Diameter of Anchor
Load-Bearing Length of Anchor in Shear
Strength Reduction Factor Breakout Failure

do
e

in.
in.

0.375

0.5

0.625

0.75
hefi

0.875

Adhesive Anchors

Steel Strength in Shear

1.25

0.703

Concrete Pryout Strength in Shear


Coefficient for Pryout Strength

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Strength Reduction Factor Pryout Failure

kcp

1. The information presented in this table is to be used in conjunction with the


design criteria of ACI 318-11.
2. The value of applies when the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2
are used. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to
Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .
3. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B
are met. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2 are used and the
requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition A are met, refer to Section
D.4.3 to determine the appropriate value of . If the load combinations of ACI
318 Appendix C are used, refer to Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate
value of .

1.0 for hef < 2.50"; 2.0 for hef 2.50"

0.704

4. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B are
met. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to
Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .
5. The values of Vsa are applicable for both cracked concrete and uncracked
concrete. For anchors installed in regions assigned to Seismic Design
Category C, D, E or F, Vsa must be multiplied by V,seis for the corresponding
anchor steel type.

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Characteristic

Symbol

IBC

AT-XP Shear Strength Design Data for Rebar in Normal-Weight Concrete1


Rebar Size

Units

#3

#4

#5

#6

#7

#8

#10

0.11

0.2

0.31

0.44

0.6

0.79

1.27

4,950

10,800

16,740

23,760

32,400

42,660

68,580

4,400

9,600

14,880

21,120

28,800

37,920

60,960

1.25

Steel Strength in Shear

Minimum Shear Stress Area

Adhesive Anchors

Shear Resistance of Steel Rebar


(ASTM A615 Grade 60)

Rebar

Shear Resistance of Steel Rebar


(ASTM A706 Grade 60)
Reduction for Seismic Shear Rebar
(ASTM A615 Grade 60)
Reduction for Seismic Shear Rebar
(ASTM A706 Grade 60)
Strength Reduction Factor Steel Failure

SD
Ase

in.2

Vsa

lb.

V,seis5

0.56

0.80

0.56

0.80

0.65

Concrete Breakout Strength in Shear


Outside Diameter of Anchor
Load-Bearing Length of Anchor in Shear
Strength Reduction Factor Breakout Failure

do
e

in.
in.

0.375

0.5

0.625

0.75
hef

0.875

0.703

Concrete Pryout Strength in Shear


Coefficient for Pryout Strength

kcp

1.0 for hef < 2.50"; 2.0 for hef 2.50"

Strength Reduction Factor Pryout Failure

0.704

4. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B are
met. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to Section
D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .
5. The values of Vsa are applicable for both cracked concrete and uncracked
concrete. For anchors installed in regions assigned to Seismic Design
Category C, D, E or F, Vsa must be multiplied by V,seis for the corresponding
anchor steel type.

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1. The information presented in this table is to be used in conjunction with the


design criteria of ACI 318-11.
2. The value of applies when the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2
are used. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Appendix C are used, refer to
Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate value of .
3. The value of applies when both the load combinations of ACI 318 Section
9.2 are used and the requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition B
are met. If the load combinations of ACI 318 Section 9.2 are used and the
requirements of Section D.4.3 (c) for Condition A are met, refer to Section
D.4.3 to determine the appropriate value of . If the load combinations of ACI
318 Appendix C are used, refer to Section D.4.4 to determine the appropriate
value of .

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AT-XP Tension Design Strengths for Threaded Rod Anchors
in Normal-Weight Concrete (f'c = 2,500 psi)
Nominal
Embed.
Depth
(in.)
2 3/8
3
3/8

4 1/2
6
7 1/2
2 3/4
3

1/2

6
8
10
3 1/8

5/8

5
7 1/2
12 1/2
3 1/2

3/4

6
9
15
3 3/4

7/8

7
10 1/2

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17 1/2
4
1

8
12
20
5

1 1/4

10
15
25

Threaded Rod
Dia.
(in.)
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/4

Minimum Dimensions Minimum Dimensions


for Uncracked
for Cracked
(in.)
(in.)
ha
4 1/4
5 3/4
4 7/8
7 1/4
6 3/8
10 7/8
7 7/8
14 1/2
9 3/8
18
5 1/4
6 5/8
5 1/2
7 1/4
8 1/2
14 1/2
10 1/2
19 1/4
12 1/2
24
6 1/4
7 1/2
8 1/8
12
10 5/8
18
15 5/8
30
7 1/4
8 1/2
9 3/4
14 1/2
12 3/4
21 5/8
18 3/4
36
8 1/8
9
11 3/8
16 7/8
14 7/8
25 1/4
21 7/8
42
9
9 5/8
13
19 1/4
17
28 7/8
25
48
11 1/4
12
16 1/4
24
21 1/4
36
31 1/4
60

ASTM F1554
GR 36
3,370
6,175
9,835
14,530
20,095
26,365
42,150

cac
4 3/4
4 1/4
6 3/8
4 5/8
10 1/4
6 7/8
14 1/8
9 1/4
18
11 1/2
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
14 3/8
9 3/4
19 7/8
13
25 1/4
16 1/8
7 7/8
7 7/8
10 1/2
7 7/8
18 3/8
12 3/8
32 5/8
20 7/8
9 5/8
9 5/8
12 1/8
9 5/8
21 1/4
14 3/8
39 5/8
25 1/4
11 1/8
11 1/8
13 3/4
11 1/8
24
16 1/4
46
29 3/8
12 3/8
12 3/8
15 3/8
12 3/8
26 3/4
18
51 3/8
32 3/4
13 3/8
13 3/8
18 1/4
15
32
22 1/2
57 3/8
37 1/2

ha

cac

4 7/8

4 1/4

6 3/8

5 1/4

7 7/8

9 3/8

6 3/4

5 1/2

6 1/8

8 1/2

10 1/2

8 1/2

12 1/2

9 3/4

6 1/4

7 5/8

8 1/8

7 7/8

10 5/8

9 1/8

15 5/8

12 1/2

7 1/4

8 7/8

9 3/4

9 5/8

12 3/4

11 1/4

18 3/4

15 3/4

8 1/8

10 1/2

11 3/8

11 1/8

14 7/8

12 1/2

21 7/8

17 1/2

12 3/8

13

12 3/8

17

12 3/4

Tension Design Strength Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one side
and cac on three sides
SDC A-B6
SDC C-F7,8
SDC A-B6
SDC C-F7,8
Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked
1,115
835
2,140

1,605

1,250
935
1,050
790
2,700
2,110
2,025
1,580
1,230
925
1,450
1,090
975
735
4,055
3,165
3,040
2,375
1,845
1,385
1,450
1,090
945
710
5,405
4,220
4,055
3,165
2,250
1,685
1,450
1,090
925
695
6,755
5,275
5,065
3,955
2,585
1,935
1,450
1,090
1,720
1,225
3,555

2,410

1,920
1,225
1,800
1,335
4,055
2,680
2,625
1,710
1,365
870
2,095
1,335
1,755
1,120
8,240
5,365
5,255
3,420
2,700
1,740
2,605
1,660
1,695
1,080
10,990
7,155
7,005
4,560
3,425
2,320
2,605
1,660
1,665
1,060
13,735
8,940
8,755
5,700
4,070
2,895
2,605
1,660
2,180
1,635
4,310
3,050
3,230
1,995
1,485
950
2,405
1,735
2,965
2,065
8,720
5,285
5,905
3,370
2,485
1,585
4,095
2,770
2,780
1,770
13,890
7,935
8,855
5,060
3,705
2,375
4,130
2,630
2,610
1,665
23,150
13,230
14,760
8,435
5,620
3,960
4,090
2,605
2,680
2,010
5,105
3,620
3,830
2,340
1,695
1,080
2,725
2,045
3,855
2,890
11,465
7,380
8,600
4,705
3,300
2,105
5,190
3,895
4,145
2,640
20,645
11,080
13,160
7,065
4,895
3,160
6,155
3,925
3,705
2,360
34,405
18,465
21,935
11,775
7,660
5,265
5,800
3,700
2,945
1,900
5,665
4,010
4,250
1,825
1,825
805
2,945
1,900
4,840
2,855
14,445
8,625
8,195
3,815
3,735
1,655
6,320
3,550
5,540
2,450
26,540
12,940
12,295
5,725
5,605
2,480
8,225
3,640
4,820
2,135
46,300
21,565
20,490
9,540
8,840
4,130
7,555
3,345
3,175
2,380
6,240
4,420
4,680
2,885
1,920
1,225
3,175
2,380
5,915
4,070
17,650
9,050
11,935
5,770
3,840
2,450
7,520
5,065
5,480
3,495
28,075
13,570
17,900
8,650
5,760
3,670
8,135
5,185
4,750
3,025
46,795
22,620
29,830
14,420
9,365
6,120
7,440
4,745
8,720
6,175
6,215
3,480

Edge Distances = cac on all sides

SD

25

18 1/4

11 1/4

13 3/8

16 1/4

13 3/8

22,090

12,370

12,425

6,960

21 1/4

15 3/4

33,135

18,555

18,640

10,435

31 1/4

22

55,225

30,925

31,065

17,395

Tension Design Strength of Threaded Rod Steel (lb.)


ASTM F1554
ASTM F1554
ASTM A193
ASTM A193
GR 55
GR 105
B6
B7
4,360
7,270
6,395
7,270
7,990
13,315
11,715
13,315
12,715
21,190
18,645
21,190
18,790
31,315
27,555
31,315
25,990
43,315
38,115
43,315
34,090
56,815
49,995
56,815
54,505
90,845
79,945
90,845

1. Tension design strength must be the lesser of the concrete, bond or threaded
rod steel design strength.
2. Tension design strengths are based on the strength design provisions of ACI
318-11 Appendix D assuming dry concrete, periodic inspection, short-term
temperature of 180F and long-term temperature of 110F.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no influence of another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not permitted.
5. Strength reduction factor, f, is based on using a load combination from ACI
318-11 Section 9.2.

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

Adhesive Anchors

Rod Dia.
(in.)

IBC

ASTM A193
B8/B8M
3,310
6,070
9,660
14,280
19,750
25,905
41,425

6. The tension design strength listed for SDC (Seismic Design Category) A-B may
also be used in SDC C-F when the tension component of the strength-level
seismic design load on the anchor does not exceed 20% of the total factored
tension load on the anchor associated with the same load combination.
7. When designing anchorages in SDC C-F, the Designer shall consider the
ductility requirements of ACI 318-11 Section D.3.3. Design strengths in
Bold indicate that the anchor ductility requirements of D.3.3.4.3 (a)1 to 3 are
satisfied when using ASTM F1554 Grade 36 threaded rod. Any other ductility
requirements must be satisfied.
8. Tension design strengths in SDC C-F have been adjusted by 0.75 factor in
accordance with ACI 318-11 Section D.3.3.4.4.

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Rod Dia.
(in.)

Nominal Embed.
Depth
(in.)
2 3/8

Adhesive Anchors

3
3/8

4 1/2
6
7 1/2
2 3/4
3

1/2

6
8
10
3 1/8
5

5/8

7 1/2
12 1/2
3 1/2
6

3/4

9
15
3 3/4
7

7/8

10 1/2
17 1/2
4

8
12
20
5

1 1/4

10
15
25

Threaded Rod
Dia.
ASTM F1554
(in.)
GR 36
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/4

2,405
4,410
7,025
10,380
14,355
18,830
30,105

Minimum Dimensions for


Uncracked
(in.)
ha
4 1/4
5 3/4
4 7/8
7 1/4
6 3/8
10 7/8
7 7/8
14 1/2
9 3/8
18
5 1/4
6 5/8
5 1/2
7 1/4
8 1/2
14 1/2
10 1/2
19 1/4
12 1/2
24
6 1/4
7 1/2
8 1/8
12
10 5/8
18
15 5/8
30
7 1/4
8 1/2
9 3/4
14 1/2
12 3/4
21 5/8
18 3/4
36
8 1/8
9
11 3/8
16 7/8
14 7/8
25 1/4
21 7/8
42
9
9 5/8
13
19 1/4
17
28 7/8
25
48
11 1/4
12
16 1/4
24
21 1/4
36
31 1/4
60

Allowable Tension Load Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge distances = cac on all sides Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one
side and cac on three sides
Uncracked
Cracked
Uncracked
Cracked
795
1,530

895
750
1,930
1,505
880
1,035
695
2,895
2,260
1,320
1,035
675
3,860
3,015
1,605
1,035
660
4,825
3,770
1,845
1,035
1,230
2,540

1,370
1,285
2,895
1,915
975
1,495
1,255
5,885
3,830
1,930
1,860
1,210
7,850
5,110
2,445
1,860
1,190
9,810
6,385
2,905
1,860
1,555
3,080
2,180
1,060
1,720
2,120
6,230
3,775
1,775
2,925
1,985
9,920
5,670
2,645
2,950
1,865
16,535
9,450
4,015
2,920
1,915
3,645
2,585
1,210
1,945
2,755
8,190
5,270
2,355
3,705
2,960
14,745
7,915
3,495
4,395
2,645
24,575
13,190
5,470
4,145
2,105
4,045
2,865
1,305
2,105
3,455
10,320
6,160
2,670
4,515
3,955
18,955
9,245
4,005
5,875
3,445
33,070
15,405
6,315
5,395
2,270
4,455
3,155
1,370
2,270
4,225
12,605
6,465
2,745
5,370
3,915
20,055
9,695
4,115
5,810
3,395
33,425
16,155
6,690
5,315

ha

cac

4 7/8

4 1/4

6 3/8

5 1/4

7 7/8

9 3/8

6 3/4

5 1/2

6 1/8

8 1/2

10 1/2

8 1/2

12 1/2

9 3/4

6 1/4

7 5/8

8 1/8

7 7/8

10 5/8

9 1/8

15 5/8

12 1/2

7 1/4

8 7/8

9 3/4

9 5/8

12 3/4

11 1/4

18 3/4

15 3/4

8 1/8

10 1/2

11 3/8

11 1/8

14 7/8

12 1/2

21 7/8

17 1/2

12 3/8

13

12 3/8

17

12 3/4

25

18 1/4

11 1/4

13 3/8

6,230

4,410

16 1/4

13 3/8

15,780

8,835

21 1/4

15 3/4

23,670

13,255

31 1/4

22

39,445

22,090

Allowable Tension Load of Threaded Rod Steel (lb.)


ASTM F1554
GR 55

ASTM F1554
GR 105

ASTM A193
B6

ASTM A193
B7

ASTM A193
B8/B8M

3,115
5,705
9,080
13,420
18,565
24,350
38,930

5,195
9,510
15,135
22,370
30,940
40,580
64,890

4,570
8,370
13,320
19,680
27,225
35,710
57,105

5,195
9,510
15,135
22,370
30,940
40,580
64,890

2,365
4,335
6,900
10,200
14,105
18,505
29,590

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

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cac
4 3/4
4 1/4
6 3/8
4 5/8
10 1/4
6 7/8
14 1/8
9 1/4
18
11 1/2
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
14 3/8
9 3/4
19 7/8
13
25 1/4
16 1/8
7 7/8
7 7/8
10 1/2
7 7/8
18 3/8
12 3/8
32 5/8
20 7/8
9 5/8
9 5/8
12 1/8
9 5/8
21 1/4
14 3/8
39 5/8
25 1/4
11 1/8
11 1/8
13 3/4
11 1/8
24
16 1/4
46
29 3/8
12 3/8
12 3/8
15 3/8
12 3/8
26 3/4
18
51 3/8
32 3/4
13 3/8
13 3/8
18 1/4
15
32
22 1/2
57 3/8
37 1/2

Minimum Dimensions for


Cracked
(in.)

IBC

1. Allowable tension load must be the lesser of the


concrete, bond or threaded rod steel load.
2. Allowable tension loads are calculated based on the
strength design provisions of ACI 318-11 Appendix
D assuming dry concrete, periodic inspection,
short-term temperature of 180F and long-term
temperature of 110F. Tension design strengths
are converted to allowable tension loads using a
conversion factor of = 1.4. The conversion factor
is based on the load combination 1.2D + 1.6L
assuming 50% dead load and 50% live load: 1.2(0.5)
+ 1.6(0.5) = 1.4.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no
influence of another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not
permitted.

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

AT-XP Design Information Concrete

Rod Dia.
(in.)

Nominal
Embed. Depth
(in.)
2 3/8
3

3/8

4 1/2
6
7 1/2
2 3/4
3

1/2

6
8
10
3 1/8
5

5/8

7 1/2
12 1/2
3 1/2
6

3/4

9
15
3 3/4
7

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7/8

10 1/2
17 1/2
4

8
12
20
5

1 1/4

10
15
25

Threaded Rod
Dia.
ASTM F1554
(in.)
GR 36
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/4

2,020
3,705
5,900
8,720
12,055
15,820
25,290

Minimum Dimensions for


Uncracked
(in.)
ha
4 1/4
5 3/4
4 7/8
7 1/4
6 3/8
10 7/8
7 7/8
14 1/2
9 3/8
18
5 1/4
6 5/8
5 1/2
7 1/4
8 1/2
14 1/2
10 1/2
19 1/4
12 1/2
24
6 1/4
7 1/2
8 1/8
12
10 5/8
18
15 5/8
30
7 1/4
8 1/2
9 3/4
14 1/2
12 3/4
21 5/8
18 3/4
36
8 1/8
9
11 3/8
16 7/8
14 7/8
25 1/4
21 7/8
42
9
9 5/8
13
19 1/4
17
28 7/8
25
48
11 1/4
12
16 1/4
24
21 1/4
36
31 1/4
60

cac
4 3/4
4 1/4
6 3/8
4 5/8
10 1/4
6 7/8
14 1/8
9 1/4
18
11 1/2
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
6 1/8
14 3/8
9 3/4
19 7/8
13
25 1/4
16 1/8
7 7/8
7 7/8
10 1/2
7 7/8
18 3/8
12 3/8
32 5/8
20 7/8
9 5/8
9 5/8
12 1/8
9 5/8
21 1/4
14 3/8
39 5/8
25 1/4
11 1/8
11 1/8
13 3/4
11 1/8
24
16 1/4
46
29 3/8
12 3/8
12 3/8
15 3/8
12 3/8
26 3/4
18
51 3/8
32 3/4
13 3/8
13 3/8
18 1/4
15
32
22 1/2
57 3/8
37 1/2

Minimum Dimensions for


Cracked
(in.)

IBC

Allowable Tension Load Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge distances = cac on all Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one
sides
side and cac on three sides
Uncracked
Cracked
Uncracked
Cracked
670
1,285

750
630
1,620
1,265
740
870
585
2,435
1,900
1,105
870
565
3,245
2,530
1,350
870
555
4,055
3,165
1,550
870
1,030
2,135

1,150
1,080
2,435
1,610
820
1,255
1,055
4,945
3,220
1,620
1,565
1,015
6,595
4,295
2,055
1,565
1,000
8,240
5,365
2,440
1,565
1,310
2,585
1,830
890
1,445
1,780
5,230
3,170
1,490
2,455
1,670
8,335
4,760
2,225
2,480
1,565
13,890
7,940
3,370
2,455
1,610
3,065
2,170
1,015
1,635
2,315
6,880
4,430
1,980
3,115
2,485
12,385
6,650
2,935
3,695
2,225
20,645
11,080
4,595
3,480
1,765
3,400
2,405
1,095
1,765
2,905
8,665
5,175
2,240
3,790
3,325
15,925
7,765
3,365
4,935
2,890
27,780
12,940
5,305
4,535
1,905
3,745
2,650
1,150
1,905
3,550
10,590
5,430
2,305
4,510
3,290
16,845
8,140
3,455
4,880
2,850
28,075
13,570
5,620
4,465

ha

cac

4 7/8

4 1/4

6 3/8

5 1/4

7 7/8

9 3/8

6 3/4

5 1/2

6 1/8

8 1/2

10 1/2

8 1/2

12 1/2

9 3/4

6 1/4

7 5/8

8 1/8

7 7/8

10 5/8

9 1/8

15 5/8

12 1/2

7 1/4

8 7/8

9 3/4

9 5/8

12 3/4

11 1/4

18 3/4

15 3/4

8 1/8

10 1/2

11 3/8

11 1/8

14 7/8

12 1/2

21 7/8

17 1/2

12 3/8

13

12 3/8

17

12 3/4

25

18 1/4

11 1/4

13 3/8

5,230

3,705

16 1/4

13 3/8

13,255

7,420

21 1/4

15 3/4

19,880

11,135

31 1/4

22

33,135

18,555

Allowable Tension Load of Threaded Rod Steel (lb.)


ASTM F1554
GR 55

ASTM F1554
GR 105

ASTM A193
B6

ASTM A193
B7

ASTM A193
B8/B8M

2,615
4,795
7,630
11,275
15,595
20,455
32,705

4,360
7,990
12,715
18,790
25,990
34,090
54,505

3,835
7,030
11,185
16,535
22,870
29,995
47,965

4,360
7,990
12,715
18,790
25,990
34,090
54,505

1,985
3,640
5,795
8,570
11,850
15,545
24,855

Adhesive Anchors

AT-XP Allowable Tension Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors in Normal-Weight Concrete
(f'c = 2,500 psi) Wind Load

1. Allowable tension load must be the lesser of the


concrete, bond or threaded rod steel load.
2. Allowable tension loads are calculated based on the
strength design provisions of ACI 318-11 Appendix
D assuming dry concrete, periodic inspection,
short-term temperature of 180F and long-term
temperature of 110F. Tension design strengths
are converted to allowable tension loads using a
conversion factor of = 1/0.6 = 1.67. The conversion
factor is bazsed on the load combination
assuming 100% wind load.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no
influence of another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not
permitted.

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

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete

Minimum
Minimum Dimensions
Nom. Insert Embed.
Depth, for Uncracked (in.) Dimensions for
Dia.
Cracked (in.)
hef
(in.)
(in.)
ha
cac
ha
cac
4 1/4
4 3/4

2 3/8
5 3/4
4 1/4
4
7/8
6
3/8
3
4 7/8
4 1/4
7 1/4
4 5/8
6
3/8
10
1/4
3/8
4 1/2
6 3/8
5 1/4
10 7/8
6 7/8
7 7/8
14 1/8
6
6
7
7/8
14 1/2
9 1/4
18
9
3/8
7 1/2
9 3/8
6 3/4
18
11 1/2
5 1/4
6 1/8

2 3/4
6 5/8
6 1/8
5
1/2
6
1/8
3
5 1/2
6 1/8
7 1/4
6 1/8
8
1/2
14
3/8
6
7
1/2
8 1/2
14 1/2
9 3/4
10 1/2
19 7/8
8
10
1/2
8
1/2
13
19 1/4
12
1/2
25
1/4
10
12 1/2
9 3/4
24
16 1/8
6 1/4
7 7/8
3 1/8
6
1/4
7 5/8
7 1/2
7 7/8
8
1/8
10
1/2
5
8 1/8
7 7/8
12
7 7/8
5/8
10
5/8
18
3/8
7 1/2
10 5/8
9 1/8
18
12 3/8
15 5/8
32 5/8
12 1/2
15
5/8
12
1/2
30
20 7/8
7
1/4
9
5/8
3 1/2
7 1/4
8 7/8
8 1/2
9 5/8
9 3/4
12 1/8
6
9
3/4
9 5/8
14 1/2
9 5/8
3/4
12
3/4
21
1/4
9
12 3/4
11 1/4
21 5/8
14 3/8
18
3/4
39
5/8
15
18 3/4
15 3/4
36
25 1/4
8 1/8
11 1/8
3 3/4
8
1/8
10 1/2
9
11 1/8
11
3/8
13
3/4
7
11 3/8
11 1/8
16 7/8
11 1/8
7/8
24
14 7/8
10 1/2
14
7/8
12 1/2
25 1/4
16 1/4
46
21
7/8
17 1/2
21 7/8
17 1/2
42
29 3/8
9
12
3/8
4
9
12 3/8
9 5/8
12 3/8
13
15 3/8
8
13
12 3/8
19 1/4
12 3/8
1
17
26
3/4
12
17
12 3/4
18
28 7/8
25
51 3/8
20
25
18 1/4
48
32 3/4
11
1/4
13
3/8
5
11 1/4
13 3/8
12
13 3/8
16
1/4
18
1/4
10
16 1/4
13 3/8
24
15
1 1/4
32
21 1/4
15
21
1/4
15 3/4
36
22 1/2
31
1/4
57
3/8
25
22
31 1/4
60
37 1/2
Threaded Rod Dia.
(in.)
3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4
7/8
1
1 1/4

ASTM F1554
GR 36
2,360
4,325
6,885
10,170
14,065
18,455
29,505

Allowable Tension Load Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one side
and cac on three sides
5
6,7
SDC A-B
SDC C-F
SDC A-B5
SDC C-F6,7
Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked
780
585
1,500

1,125

875
655
735
555
1,890
1,475
1,420
1,105
860
650
1,015
765
685
515
2,840
2,215
2,130
1,665
1,290
970
1,015
765
660
495
3,785
2,955
2,840
2,215
1,575
1,180
1,015
765
650
485
4,730
3,695
3,545
2,770
1,810
1,355
1,015
765
1,205
860
2,490

1,685

1,345
860
1,260
935
2,840
1,875
1,840
1,195
955
610
1,465
935
1,230
785
5,770
3,755
3,680
2,395
1,890
1,220
1,825
1,160
1,185
755
7,695
5,010
4,905
3,190
2,400
1,625
1,825
1,160
1,165
740
9,615
6,260
6,130
3,990
2,850
2,025
1,825
1,160
1,525
1,145
3,015
2,135
2,260
1,395
1,040
665
1,685
1,215
2,075
1,445
6,105
3,700
4,135
2,360
1,740
1,110
2,865
1,940
1,945
1,240
9,725
5,555
6,200
3,540
2,595
1,665
2,890
1,840
1,825
1,165
16,205
9,260
10,330
5,905
3,935
2,770
2,865
1,825
1,875
1,405
3,575
2,535
2,680
1,640
1,185
755
1,910
1,430
2,700
2,025
8,025
5,165
6,020
3,295
2,310
1,475
3,635
2,725
2,900
1,850
14,450
7,755
9,210
4,945
3,425
2,210
4,310
2,750
2,595
1,650
24,085
12,925
15,355
8,245
5,360
3,685
4,060
2,590
2,060
1,330
3,965
2,805
2,975
1,280
1,280
565
2,060
1,330
3,390
2,000
10,110
6,040
5,735
2,670
2,615
1,160
4,425
2,485
3,880
1,715
18,580
9,060
8,605
4,010
3,925
1,735
5,760
2,550
3,375
1,495
32,410
15,095
14,345
6,680
6,190
2,890
5,290
2,340
2,225
1,665
4,370
3,095
3,275
2,020
1,345
860
2,225
1,665
4,140
2,850
12,355
6,335
8,355
4,040
2,690
1,715
5,265
3,545
3,835
2,445
19,655
9,500
12,530
6,055
4,030
2,570
5,695
3,630
3,325
2,120
32,755
15,835
20,880
10,095
6,555
4,285
5,210
3,320
6,105
4,325
4,350
2,435

Edge Distances = cac on all sides

15,465

8,660

8,700

4,870

23,195

12,990

13,050

7,305

38,660

21,650

21,745

12,175

Allowable Tension Load of Threaded Rod Steel (lb.)


ASTM F1554
ASTM F1554
ASTM A193
ASTM A193
GR 55
GR 105
B6
B7
3,050
5,090
4,475
5,090
5,595
9,320
8,200
9,320
8,900
14,835
13,050
14,835
13,155
21,920
19,290
21,920
18,195
30,320
26,680
30,320
23,865
39,770
34,995
39,770
38,155
63,590
55,960
63,590

1. Allowable tension load must be the lesser of the concrete, bond or threaded rod
steel load.
2. Allowable tension loads are calculated based on the strength design provisions
of ACI 318-11 Appendix D assuming dry concrete, periodic inspection, shortterm temperature of 180F and long-term temperature of 110F. Tension design
strengths are converted to allowable tension loads using a conversion factor
of = 1/0.7 = 1.43. The conversion factor is based on the load combination
assuming 100% seismic load.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no influence of another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not permitted.

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IBC

ASTM A193
B8/B8M
2,315
4,250
6,760
9,995
13,825
18,135
29,000

5. The allowable tension load listed for SDC (Seismic Design Category) A-B may
also be used in SDC C-F when the tension component of the strength-level
seismic design load on the anchor does not exceed 20% of the total factored
tension load on the anchor associated with the same load combination.
6. When designing anchorages in SDC C-F, the Designer shall consider the
ductility requirements of ACI 318-11 Section D.3.3. Design strengths in
Bold indicate that the anchor ductility requirements of D.3.3.4.3 (a)1 to 3 are
satisfied when using ASTM F1554 Grade 36 threaded rod. Any other ductility
requirements must be satisfied.
7. Allowable tension loads in SDC C-F have been adjusted by 0.75 factor in
accordance with ACI 318-11 Section D.3.3.4.4.

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AT-XP Allowable Tension Loads for Threaded Rod Anchors in Normal-Weight Concrete
(f'c = 2,500 psi) Seismic Load

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete

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5
#10

10
15
25

Rebar Size
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#10

11 1/4
12
16 1/4
24
21 1/4
36
31 1/4
60

11 1/4
11 1/4
17 5/8
15
28 3/8
22 1/2
49 3/4
37 1/2

Minimum
Dimensions for
Cracked (in.)
ha

cac

4 7/8

3 5/8

6 3/8

3 5/8

7 7/8

3 5/8

9 3/8

3 5/8

5 1/2

4 3/4

8 1/2

5 5/8

10 1/2

6 7/8

12 1/2

6 1/4

5 7/8

8 1/8

5 7/8

10 5/8

7 5/8

15 5/8

10 3/4

7 1/4

Tension Design Strength Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one side and cac on
Edge Distances = cac on all sides
three sides
SDC A-B6
SDC C-F7,8
SDC A-B6
SDC C-F7,8
Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked
845
635
1,555

1,165

980
735
795
600
1,965
660
1,470
495
415
310
1,100
825
740
555
2,945
990
2,210
745
625
470
1,100
825
715
540
3,925
1,320
2,945
990
830
625
1,100
825
705
525
4,910
1,650
3,680
1,240
1,040
780
1,100
825
1,305
980
2,350

1,765

1,305
980
1,320
990
2,565
1,995
1,925
1,495
1,105
830
1,425
1,070
1,140
855
5,130
3,990
3,850
2,995
2,085
1,565
1,690
1,265
1,100
825
6,840
5,320
5,130
3,990
2,640
1,980
1,690
1,265
1,080
810
8,555
6,650
6,415
4,990
3,175
2,380
1,690
1,265
1,675
1,260
3,275
2,630
2,455
1,975
1,350
1,010
1,675
1,260
1,725
1,295
5,240
4,210
3,930
3,160
2,160
1,620
2,385
1,785
1,605
1,205
7,855
6,320
5,890
4,740
2,995
2,245
2,385
1,785
1,520
1,140
13,095
10,530
9,820
7,895
4,615
3,460
2,385
1,785
2,100
1,575
4,330
3,585
3,250
2,685
1,735
1,300
2,100
1,575
2,310
1,730
7,425
6,145
5,570
4,605
2,935
2,200
3,190
2,395
2,150
1,610
11,140
9,215
8,355
6,910
4,135
3,105
3,190
2,395
2,035
1,525
18,565
15,355
13,925
11,515
6,455
4,845
3,190
2,395
2,470
1,850
5,300
4,010
3,975
3,010
1,950
1,465
2,470
1,850
2,950
2,210
9,895
8,415
7,420
6,310
3,805
2,855
4,075
3,055
2,745
2,060
14,845
12,620
11,130
9,465
5,400
4,050
4,075
3,055
2,600
1,950
24,740
21,035
18,555
15,775
8,495
6,370
4,075
3,055
2,335
1,750
5,175
4,420
3,880
3,315
2,030
1,520
2,335
1,750
2,985
2,240
10,350
8,990
7,760
6,745
4,060
3,045
4,125
3,095
2,780
2,085
15,525
13,485
11,640
10,115
5,695
4,270
4,125
3,095
2,630
1,975
25,870
22,480
19,405
16,860
9,015
6,760
4,125
3,095

SD

9 3/4

7 1/2

12 3/4

9 7/8

18 3/4

13 7/8

8 1/8

7 3/4

11 3/8

9 1/4

14 7/8

12 1/8

21 7/8

17

9 1/8

13

9 3/4

17

12 5/8

25

17 3/4

11 1/4

10 1/2

7,730

6,175

5,800

4,635

16 1/4

13 1/4

15,465

14,490

11,595

10,870

21 1/4

17 3/8

23,195

21,735

17,395

16,300

31 1/4

24 1/2

38,655

36,225

28,990

27,170

Tension Design Strength of Rebar Steel (lb.)


ASTM A615
ASTM A706
GR 60
GR 60
6,435
5,720
11,700
10,400
18,135
16,120
25,740
22,880
35,100
31,200
46,215
41,080
74,100
66,040

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

Adhesive Anchors

Nominal Minimum Dimensions


Rebar Embed. for Uncracked (in.)
Size
Depth
(in.)
ha
cac
4 1/4
4 1/4
2 3/8
5 3/4
3 5/8
4 7/8
5 5/8
3
7 1/4
4 1/2
9
6 3/8
#3
4 1/2
10 7/8
6 3/4
7 7/8
12 1/2
6
9
14 1/2
9 3/8
15 7/8
7 1/2
18
11 1/4
5 1/4
4 3/4
2 3/4
6 5/8
4 3/4
5 1/2
5 1/8
3
7 1/4
4 3/4
8 1/2
11 7/8
#4
6
9
14 1/2
10 1/2
16 1/2
8
12
19 1/4
21
12 1/2
10
24
15
6 1/4
5 7/8
3 1/8
7 1/2
5 7/8
8 1/8
9 1/4
5
12
7 1/2
#5
10 5/8
14 3/4
7 1/2
18
11 1/4
26
15 5/8
12 1/2
30
18 3/4
7
7 1/4
3 1/2
7
8 1/2
11
9 3/4
6
9
14 1/2
#6
12 3/4
17 5/8
9
21 5/8
13 1/2
31
18 3/4
15
36
22 1/2
8 1/8
8 1/8
3 3/4
9
8 1/8
11 3/8
12 5/8
7
16 7/8
10 1/2
#7
14 7/8
20 3/8
10 1/2
25 1/4
15 3/4
21 7/8
35 3/4
17 1/2
42
26 1/4
9
9 1/8
4
9 5/8
9 1/8
13
14 3/8
8
12
19 1/4
#8
17
23 1/8
12
18
28 7/8
25
40 1/2
20
48
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IBC

AT-XP Tension Design Strengths for Rebar in Normal-Weight Concrete (f'c = 2,500 psi)

1. Tension design strength must be the lesser of the concrete, bond or rebar steel design strength.
2. Tension design strengths are based on the strength design provisions of ACI 318-11 Appendix
D assuming dry concrete, periodic inspection, short-term temperature of 180F and long-term
temperature of 110F.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no influence of another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not permitted.
5. Strength reduction factor, f, is based on using a load combination from ACI 318-11 Section 9.2.
6. The tension design strength listed for SDC (Seismic Design Category) A-B may also be used in
SDC C-F when the tension component of the strength-level seismic design load on the anchor
does not exceed 20% of the total factored tension load on the anchor associated with the same
load combination.
7. When designing anchorages in SDC C-F, the Designer shall consider the ductility requirements
of ACI 318-11 Section D.3.3.
8. Tension design strengths in SDC C-F have been adjusted by 0.75 factor in accordance with ACI
318-11 Section D.3.3.4.4.

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete


AT-XP Allowable Tension Loads for Rebar in Normal-Weight Concrete
(f'c = 2,500 psi) Static Load

Adhesive Anchors

2 3/8
3
#3

4 1/2
6
7 1/2
2 3/4
3

#4

6
8
10
3 1/8
5

#5

7 1/2
12 1/2
3 1/2
6

#6

9
15
3 3/4
7

#7

10 1/2
17 1/2
4
8

#8

12
20
5
10

#10

15
25
Rebar Size
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#10

Minimum Dimensions for


Uncracked (in.)
ha
4 1/4
5 3/4
4 7/8
7 1/4
6 3/8
10 7/8
7 7/8
14 1/2
9 3/8
18
5 1/4
6 5/8
5 1/2
7 1/4
8 1/2
14 1/2
10 1/2
19 1/4
12 1/2
24
6 1/4
7 1/2
8 1/8
12
10 5/8
18
15 5/8
30
7 1/4
8 1/2
9 3/4
14 1/2
12 3/4
21 5/8
18 3/4
36
8 1/8
9
11 3/8
16 7/8
14 7/8
25 1/4
21 7/8
42
9
9 5/8
13
19 1/4
17
28 7/8
25
48
11 1/4
12
16 1/4
24
21 1/4
36
31 1/4
60

cac
4 1/4
3 5/8
5 5/8
4 1/2
9
6 3/4
12 1/2
9
15 7/8
11 1/4
4 3/4
4 3/4
5 1/8
4 3/4
11 7/8
9
16 1/2
12
21
15
5 7/8
5 7/8
9 1/4
7 1/2
14 3/4
11 1/4
26
18 3/4
7
7
11
9
17 5/8
13 1/2
31
22 1/2
8 1/8
8 1/8
12 5/8
10 1/2
20 3/8
15 3/4
35 3/4
26 1/4
9 1/8
9 1/8
14 3/8
12
23 1/8
18
40 1/2
30
11 1/4
11 1/4
17 5/8
15
28 3/8
22 1/2
49 3/4
37 1/2

Allowable Tension Load Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge Distances = cac on all
sides

Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one side


and cac on three sides
Cracked

ha

cac

Uncracked

Cracked

8 1/2

5 5/8

3,665

10 1/2

6 7/8

4,885

3,800

12 1/2

6,110

4,750

6 1/4

5 7/8

2,340

1,880

8 1/8

5 7/8

3,745

3,005

10 5/8

7 5/8

5,610

4,515

15 5/8

10 3/4

9,355

7,520

7 1/4

3,095

2,560

9 3/4

7 1/2

5,305

4,390

12 3/4

9 7/8

7,955

6,580

18 3/4

13 7/8

13,260

10,970

8 1/8

7 3/4

3,785

2,865

11 3/8

9 1/4

7,070

6,010

14 7/8

12 1/8

10,605

9,015

21 7/8

17

17,670

15,025

9 1/8

3,695

3,155

13

9 3/4

7,395

6,420

17

12 5/8

11,090

9,630

25

17 3/4

18,480

16,055

11 1/4

10 1/2

5,520

4,410

Uncracked
605
700
570
785
530
785
510
785
505
785
930
930
945
1,020
815
1,205
785
1,205
770
1,205
1,195
1,195
1,230
1,705
1,145
1,705
1,085
1,705
1,500
1,500
1,650
2,280
1,535
2,280
1,455
2,280
1,765
1,765
2,105
2,910
1,960
2,910
1,855
2,910
1,670
1,670
2,130
2,945
1,985
2,945
1,880
2,945

1,110

4 7/8

3 5/8

1,405

470

6 3/8

3 5/8

2,105

705

7 7/8

3 5/8

2,805

945

9 3/8

3 5/8

3,505

1,180

1,680

5 1/2

4 3/4

1,830

1,425
2,850

16 1/4

13 1/4

11,045

10,350

21 1/4

17 3/8

16,570

15,525

31 1/4

24 1/2

27,610

25,875

Allowable Tension Load of Rebar Steel (lb.)


ASTM A615
ASTM A706
GR 60
GR 60
4,595
4,085
8,355
7,430
12,955
11,515
18,385
16,345
25,070
22,285
33,010
29,345
52,930
47,170

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

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Minimum Dimensions for


Cracked (in.)

295
445
595
745

790
1,490
1,885
2,270
965
1,545
2,140
3,295
1,240
2,095
2,955
4,610
1,395
2,720
3,855
6,070
1,450
2,900
4,070
6,440

1. Allowable tension load must be the lesser of the concrete,


bond or rebar steel load.
2. Allowable tension loads are calculated based on the strength
design provisions of ACI 318-11 Appendix D assuming dry
concrete, periodic inspection, short-term temperature of
180F and long-term temperature of 110F. Tension design
strengths are converted to allowable tension loads using
a conversion factor of = 1.4. The conversion factor is
based on the load combination 1.2D + 1.6L assuming 50%
dead load and 50% live load: 1.2(0.5) + 1.6(0.5) = 1.4.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no influence of
another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not permitted.

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Rebar Size

Nominal
Embed. Depth
(in.)

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete


AT-XP Allowable Tension Loads for Rebar in Normal-Weight Concrete
(f'c = 2,500 psi) Wind Load

2 3/8
3
#3

4 1/2
6
7 1/2
2 3/4
3

#4

6
8
10
3 1/8
5

#5

7 1/2
12 1/2
3 1/2
6

#6

9
15

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3 3/4
7

#7

10 1/2
17 1/2
4
8

#8

12
20
5
10

#10

15
25

Rebar Size
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#10

Minimum Dimensions for


Uncracked (in.)
ha
4 1/4
5 3/4
4 7/8
7 1/4
6 3/8
10 7/8
7 7/8
14 1/2
9 3/8
18
5 1/4
6 5/8
5 1/2
7 1/4
8 1/2
14 1/2
10 1/2
19 1/4
12 1/2
24
6 1/4
7 1/2
8 1/8
12
10 5/8
18
15 5/8
30
7 1/4
8 1/2
9 3/4
14 1/2
12 3/4
21 5/8
18 3/4
36
8 1/8
9
11 3/8
16 7/8
14 7/8
25 1/4
21 7/8
42
9
9 5/8
13
19 1/4
17
28 7/8
25
48
11 1/4
12
16 1/4
24
21 1/4
36
31 1/4
60

cac
4 1/4
3 5/8
5 5/8
4 1/2
9
6 3/4
12 1/2
9
15 7/8
11 1/4
4 3/4
4 3/4
5 1/8
4 3/4
11 7/8
9
16 1/2
12
21
15
5 7/8
5 7/8
9 1/4
7 1/2
14 3/4
11 1/4
26
18 3/4
7
7
11
9
17 5/8
13 1/2
31
22 1/2
8 1/8
8 1/8
12 5/8
10 1/2
20 3/8
15 3/4
35 3/4
26 1/4
9 1/8
9 1/8
14 3/8
12
23 1/8
18
40 1/2
30
11 1/4
11 1/4
17 5/8
15
28 3/8
22 1/2
49 3/4
37 1/2

Minimum Dimensions for


Cracked (in.)

Allowable Tension Load Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge Distances = cac on
Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one
all sides
side and cac on three sides

ha

cac

Uncracked

Cracked

Cracked

3,705

Uncracked
505
590
475
660
445
660
430
660
425
660
785
785
790
855
685
1,015
660
1,015
650
1,015
1,005
1,005
1,035
1,430
965
1,430
910
1,430
1,260
1,260
1,385
1,915
1,290
1,915
1,220
1,915
1,480
1,480
1,770
2,445
1,645
2,445
1,560
2,445
1,400
1,400
1,790
2,475
1,670
2,475
1,580
2,475

935

4 7/8

3 5/8

1,180

395

6 3/8

3 5/8

1,765

595

7 7/8

3 5/8

2,355

790

9 3/8

3 5/8

2,945

990

1,410

5 1/2

4 3/4

1,540

1,195

8 1/2

5 5/8

3,080

2,395

10 1/2

6 7/8

4,105

3,190

12 1/2

5,135

3,990

6 1/4

5 7/8

1,965

1,580

8 1/8

5 7/8

3,145

2,525

10 5/8

7 5/8

4,715

3,790

15 5/8

10 3/4

7,855

6,320

7 1/4

2,600

2,150

9 3/4

7 1/2

4,455

3,685

12 3/4

9 7/8

6,685

5,530

18 3/4

13 7/8

11,140

9,215

8 1/8

7 3/4

3,180

2,405

11 3/8

9 1/4

5,935

5,050

14 7/8

12 1/8

8,905

7,570

21 7/8

17

14,845

12,620

9 1/8

3,105

2,650

13

9 3/4

6,210

5,395

17

12 5/8

9,315

8,090

25

17 3/4

15,520

13,490

11 1/4

10 1/2

4,640

16 1/4

13 1/4

9,280

8,695

21 1/4

17 3/8

13,915

13,040

31 1/4

24 1/2

23,195

21,735

Allowable Tension Load of Rebar Steel (lb.)


ASTM A615
ASTM A706
GR 60
GR 60
3,860
3,430
7,020
6,240
10,880
9,670
15,445
13,730
21,060
18,720
27,730
24,650
44,460
39,625

250
375
500
625

665
1,250
1,585
1,905
810

Adhesive Anchors

Rebar Size

Nominal
Embed. Depth
(in.)

IBC

1,295
1,795
2,770
1,040
1,760
2,480
3,875
1,170
2,285
3,240
5,095
1,220
2,435
3,415
5,410

1. Allowable tension load must be the lesser of the concrete,


bond or rebar steel load.
2. Allowable tension loads are calculated based on the
strength design provisions of ACI 318-11 Appendix D
assuming dry concrete, periodic inspection, short-term
temperature of 180F and long-term temperature of 110F.
Tension design strengths are converted to allowable
tension loads using a conversion factor of = 1/0.6 = 1.67.
The conversion factor is based on the load combination
assuming 100% wind load.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no influence of
another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not permitted.

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

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AT-XP Design Information Concrete


AT-XP Allowable Tension Loads for Rebar in Normal-Weight Concrete
(f'c = 2,500 psi) Seismic Load

Adhesive Anchors

2 3/8
3
#3

4 1/2
6
7 1/2
2 3/4
3

#4

6
8
10
3 1/8
5

#5

7 1/2
12 1/2
3 1/2
6

#6

9
15
3 3/4
7

#7

10 1/2
17 1/2
4
8

#8

12
20
5
10

#10

15
25

Rebar Size
#3
#4
#5
#6
#7
#8
#10

Minimum Dimensions for


Uncracked
(in.)
ha
4 1/4
5 3/4
4 7/8
7 1/4
6 3/8
10 7/8
7 7/8
14 1/2
9 3/8
18
5 1/4
6 5/8
5 1/2
7 1/4
8 1/2
14 1/2
10 1/2
19 1/4
12 1/2
24
6 1/4
7 1/2
8 1/8
12
10 5/8
18
15 5/8
30
7 1/4
8 1/2
9 3/4
14 1/2
12 3/4
21 5/8
18 3/4
36
8 1/8
9
11 3/8
16 7/8
14 7/8
25 1/4
21 7/8
42
9
9 5/8
13
19 1/4
17
28 7/8
25
48
11 1/4
12
16 1/4
24
21 1/4
36
31 1/4
60

cac
4 1/4
3 5/8
5 5/8
4 1/2
9
6 3/4
12 1/2
9
15 7/8
11 1/4
4 3/4
4 3/4
5 1/8
4 3/4
11 7/8
9
16 1/2
12
21
15
5 7/8
5 7/8
9 1/4
7 1/2
14 3/4
11 1/4
26
18 3/4
7
7
11
9
17 5/8
13 1/2
31
22 1/2
8 1/8
8 1/8
12 5/8
10 1/2
20 3/8
15 3/4
35 3/4
26 1/4
9 1/8
9 1/8
14 3/8
12
23 1/8
18
40 1/2
30
11 1/4
11 1/4
17 5/8
15
28 3/8
22 1/2
49 3/4
37 1/2

Allowable Tension Load Based on Concrete or Bond (lb.)


Edge Distances = 1 3/4" on one side and cac on
three sides
5
6,7
SDC A-B
SDC C-F
SDC A-B5
SDC C-F6,7
Uncracked Cracked Uncracked Cracked
Uncracked
Cracked Uncracked Cracked
590
445
1,090

815

685
515
555
420
1,375
460
1,030
345
290
215
770
580
520
390
2,060
695
1,545
520
440
330
770
580
500
380
2,750
925
2,060
695
580
440
770
580
495
370
3,435
1,155
2,575
870
730
545
770
580
915
685
1,645

1,235

915
685
925
695
1,795
1,395
1,350
1,045
775
580
1,000
750
800
600
3,590
2,795
2,695
2,095
1,460
1,095
1,185
885
770
580
4,790
3,725
3,590
2,795
1,850
1,385
1,185
885
755
565
5,990
4,655
4,490
3,495
2,225
1,665
1,185
885
1,175
880
2,295
1,840
1,720
1,385
945
705
1,175
880
1,210
905
3,670
2,945
2,750
2,210
1,510
1,135
1,670
1,250
1,125
845
5,500
4,425
4,125
3,320
2,095
1,570
1,670
1,250
1,065
800
9,165
7,370
6,875
5,525
3,230
2,420
1,670
1,250
1,470
1,105
3,030
2,510
2,275
1,880
1,215
910
1,470
1,105
1,615
1,210
5,200
4,300
3,900
3,225
2,055
1,540
2,235
1,675
1,505
1,125
7,800
6,450
5,850
4,835
2,895
2,175
2,235
1,675
1,425
1,070
12,995 10,750
9,750
8,060
4,520
3,390
2,235
1,675
1,730
1,295
3,710
2,805
2,785
2,105
1,365
1,025
1,730
1,295
2,065
1,545
6,925
5,890
5,195
4,415
2,665
2,000
2,855
2,140
1,920
1,440
10,390
8,835
7,790
6,625
3,780
2,835
2,855
2,140
1,820
1,365
17,320 14,725
12,990
11,045
5,945
4,460
2,855
2,140
1,635
1,225
3,625
3,095
2,715
2,320
1,420
1,065
1,635
1,225
2,090
1,570
7,245
6,295
5,430
4,720
2,840
2,130
2,890
2,165
1,945
1,460
10,870
9,440
8,150
7,080
3,985
2,990
2,890
2,165
1,840
1,385
18,110 15,735
13,585
11,800
6,310
4,730
2,890
2,165
Edge Distances = cac on all sides

ha

cac

4 7/8

3 5/8

6 3/8

3 5/8

7 7/8

3 5/8

9 3/8

3 5/8

5 1/2

4 3/4

8 1/2

5 5/8

10 1/2

6 7/8

12 1/2

6 1/4

5 7/8

8 1/8

5 7/8

10 5/8

7 5/8

15 5/8

10 3/4

7 1/4

9 3/4

7 1/2

12 3/4

9 7/8

18 3/4

13 7/8

8 1/8

7 3/4

11 3/8

9 1/4

14 7/8

12 1/8

21 7/8

17

9 1/8

13

9 3/4

17

12 5/8

25

17 3/4

11 1/4

10 1/2

5,410

4,325

4,060

3,245

16 1/4

13 1/4

10,825

10,145

8,115

7,610

21 1/4

17 3/8

16,235

15,215

12,175

11,410

31 1/4

24 1/2

27,060

25,360

20,295

19,020

Allowable Tension Load of Rebar Steel (lb.)


ASTM A615
ASTM A706
GR 60
GR 60
4,505
4,005
8,190
7,280
12,695
11,285
18,020
16,015
24,570
21,840
32,350
28,755
51,870
46,230

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

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Minimum
Dimensions for
Cracked
(in.)

1. Allowable tension load must be the lesser of the concrete, bond or rebar steel load.
2. Allowable tension loads are calculated based on the strength design provisions of ACI
318-11 Appendix D assuming dry concrete, periodic inspection, short-term temperature
of 180F and long-term temperature of 110F. Tension design strengths are converted
to allowable tension loads using a conversion factor of = 1/0.7 = 1.43. The conversion
factor is based on the load combination assuming 100% seismic load.
3. Tabulated values are for a single anchor with no influence of another anchor.
4. Interpolation between embedment depths is not permitted.
5. The allowable tension load listed for SDC (Seismic Design Category) A-B may also be
used in SDC C-F when the tension component of the strength-level seismic design load
on the anchor does not exceed 20% of the total factored tension load on the anchor
associated with the same load combination.
6. When designing anchorages in SDC C-F, the Designer shall consider the ductility
requirements of ACI 318-11 Section D.3.3.
7. Allowable tension loads in SDC C-F have been adjusted by 0.75 factor in accordance
with ACI 318-11 Section D.3.3.4.4.

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Nominal
Rebar Size Embed.
Depth
(in.)

IBC

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AT-XP Design Information Masonry


AT-XP Allowable Tension and Shear Loads for Threaded Rod and
Rebar in the Face of Fully Grouted CMU Wall Construction 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8, 9, 10, 11
Diameter (in.) or Rebar
Size No.

Drill Bit Diameter


(in.)

IBC
Allowable Load Based on Bond Strength7 (lb.)

Minimum Embedment2
(in.)

Tension Load

Shear Load

3/8

1/2

3 3/8

1,265

1,135

1/2

5/8

4 1/2

1,910

1,660

5/8

3/4

5 5/8

2,215

1,810

3/4

7/8

2,260

1,810

#3

1/2

3 3/8

1,180

1,315

#4

5/8

4 1/2

1,720

1,565

#5

3/4

5 5/8

1,835

1,565

6 1/2
Rebar Installed in the Face of CMU Wall

1. Allowable load shall be the lesser of the bond values shown in this table and
steel values, shown on page 37.
2. Embedment depth shall be measured from the outside face of masonry wall.
3. Critical and minimum edge distance and spacing shall comply with the
information on page 36. Figure 2 on page 36 illustrates critical and
minimum edge and end distances.
4. Minimum allowable nominal width of CMU wall shall be 8 inches. No more
than one anchor shall be permitted per masonry cell.
5. Anchors shall be permitted to be installed at any location in the face of the
fully grouted masonry wall construction (cell, web, bed joint), except anchors
shall not be installed within 1 1/2 inches of the head joint, as show in Figure 2
on page 36.

120

100%
@14F

Percent of Allowable Load Values (%)

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110

100%
@32F

6. Tabulated allowable load values are for anchors installed in fully grouted
masonry walls.
7. Tabulated allowable loads are based on a safety factor of 5.0.
8. Tabulated allowable load values shall be adjusted for increased base material
temperatures in accordance with Figure 1 below,
as applicable.
9. Threaded rod and rebar installed in fully grouted masonry walls are permitted
to resist dead, live, seismic and wind loads.
10. Threaded rod shall meet or exceed the tensile strength of ASTM F1554,
Grade 36 steel, which is 58,000 psi.
11. For installations exposed to severe, moderate or negligible exterior
weathering conditions, as defined in Figure 1 of ASTM C62, allowable tension
loads shall be multiplied by 0.80.

100%
@70F

100

88%
@110F

90

88%
@135F

80

Adhesive Anchors

Threaded Rod Installed in the Face of CMU Wall

76%
@150F

70
60
50
40
30
20
10
0

20

40

60

80

100

120

140

160

Base Material Temperature (F )

Figure 1. Load capacity based on in-service temperature


for AT-XP adhesive in the face of fully grouted CMU wall construction

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

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AT-XP Design Information Masonry


*

AT-XP Edge Distance and Spacing Requirements and Allowable Load Reduction
IBC
Factors Threaded Rod and Rebar in the Face of Fully Grouted CMU Wall Construction7
Spacing2,9

Edge or Edge Distance1,8

Adhesive Anchors

Rod Dia.
(in.)
or Rebar
Size No.

Critical (Full Anchor


Capacity)5

Minimum (Reduced Anchor Capacity)4

Critical
Allowable Minimum
Minimum
Load
Edge or End
Embed. Edge or End
Distance, Reduction Distance,
Depth
Ccr (in.)
Factor
Cmin (in.)
(in.)
Load Direction
Tension or Tension or Tension or
Shear
Shear
Shear

Allowable Load Reduction Factor


Load Direction
Tension

Critical
Spacing,
Scr (in.)

Minimum (Reduced Anchor Capacity)6

Allowable
Load
Reduction
Factor

Minimum
Spacing,
Smin (in.)

Load Direction
Shear

10

Perp.

Para.

Allowable Load
Reduction Factor
Load Direction

Tension or Tension or Tension or


Shear
Shear
Shear

Tension

Shear

3/8

3 3/8

12

1.00

1.00

0.76

0.94

1.00

1.00

1.00

1/2

4 1/2

12

1.00

0.90

0.57

0.94

1.00

1.00

1.00

5/8

5 5/8

12

1.00

0.72

0.47

0.94

1.00

1.00

1.00

3/4

6 1/2

12

1.00

0.72

0.47

0.94

1.00

1.00

1.00

#3

3 3/8

12

1.00

1.00

0.62

0.95

1.00

1.00

1.00

#4

4 1/2

12

1.00

1.00

0.37

0.82

1.00

1.00

0.89

#5

5 5/8

12

1.00

1.00

0.37

0.82

1.00

1.00

0.89

1. Edge distance (Ccr or Cmin) is the distance measured from anchor centerline
to edge or end of CMU masonry wall. Refer to Figure 2 below for an
illustration showing critical and minimum edge and end distances.
2. Anchor spacing (Scr or Smin) is the distance measured from centerline to
centerline of two anchors.
3. Critical edge distance, Ccr, is the least edge distance at which tabulated
allowable load of an anchor is achieved where a load reduction factor equals
1.0 (no load reduction).
4. Minimum edge distance, Cmin, is the least edge distance where an anchor
has an allowable load capacity which shall be determined by multiplying the
allowable loads assigned to anchors installed at critical edge distance, Ccr,
by the load reduction factors shown above.
5. Critical spacing, Scr, is the least anchor spacing at which tabulated allowable
load of an anchor is achieved such that anchor performance is not influenced
by adjacent anchors.

4" minimum
edge distance

Critical edge distance


(see load table)

Installation
in this area
for reduced
allowable
load capacity

Edge of Wall

Shear Load A1
Shear
Load B2

Critical end
distance
(see load table)

End of Wall

4" minimum
end distance

6. Minimum spacing, Smin, is the least spacing where an anchors has an


allowable load capacity , which shall be determined by multiplying the
allowable loads assigned to anchors installed at critical spacing distance,
Scr, by the load reduction factors shown above.
7. Reduction factors are cumulative. Multiple reduction factors for more than
one spacing or edge or end distance shall be calculated separately
and multiplied.
8. Load reduction factor for anchors loaded in tension or shear with
edge distances between critical and minimum shall be obtained by
linear interpolation.
9. Load reduction factor for anchors loaded in tension with spacing between
critical and minimum shall be obtained by linear interpolation.
10. Perpendicular shear loads act towards the edge or end. Parallel shear
loads act parallel to the edge or end (see Figure 3 below). Perpendicular
and parallel shear load reduction factors are cumulative when the anchor is
located between the critical minimum edge and end distance.

No installation
within 1" of
head joint

Installations in this area for


full allowable load capacity

Figure 2. Allowable Anchor Locations for Full and


Reduced Load Capacity When Installation Is in the
Face of Fully Grouted CMU Masonry
Wall Construction

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

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Figure 3. Direction of Shear Load in Relation to


Edge and End of Wall
1. Direction of Shear Load A is parallel to edge of
wall and perpendicular to end of wall.
2. Direction of Shear Load B is parallel to end of
wall and perpendicular to edge of wall.

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AT-XP Allowable Tension and Shear Loads
Threaded Rod Based on Steel Strength1
Tension Load Based on Steel Strength2 (lb.)

Stainless Steel
Stainless Steel
Tensile
ASTM ASTM A193
Stress Area ASTM F1554 ASTM A193
ASTM
A193
ASTM A193
2
F1554 Grade B76 ASTM A193
(in. )
Grade 364 Grade B76 ASTM A193
4
Grades B8
Grades
Grade B65
Grade B65 and B8M7 Grade 36
B8 and B8M7
0.078
0.142
0.226
0.334

3/8
1/2
5/8
3/4

Shear Load Based on Steel Strength3 (lb.)

1,495
2,720
4,325
6,395

3,220
5,860
9,325
13,780

2,830
5,155
8,205
12,125

1. Allowable load shall be the lesser of bond values given on


page 35 and steel values in the table above.
2. Allowable Tension Steel Strength is based on the following
equation: Fv = 0.33 x Fu x Tensile Stress Area.
3. Allowable Shear Steel Strength is based on the following
equation: Fv = 0.17 x Fu x Tensile Stress Area.
4. Minimum specified tensile strength (Fu = 58,000 psi) of ASTM
F1554, Grade 36 used to calculate allowable steel strength.

1,930
3,515
5,595
8,265

770
1,400
2,230
3,295

1,660
3,020
4,805
7,100

1,460
2,655
4,225
6,245

5. Minimum specified tensile strength (Fu = 110,000 psi) of ASTM


A193, Grade B6 used to calculate allowable steel strength.
6. Minimum specified tensile strength (Fu = 125,000 psi) of ASTM
A193, Grade B7 used to calculate allowable steel strength.
7. Minimum specified tensile strength (Fu = 75,000 psi) of ASTM
A193, Grades B8 and B8M used to calculate allowable steel
strength.

AT-XP Allowable Tension and Shear Loads


Deformed Reinforcing Bar Based on Steel Strength1

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Drill Bit Diameter


(in.)

Minimum
Embedment2
(in.)

995
1,810
2,880
4,260

IBC

Tension Load (lb.)

Shear Load (lb.)

Based on Steel Strength

Based on Steel Strength

ASTM A615
Grade 402

ASTM A615
Grade 603

ASTM A615
Grade 404,5

ASTM A615
Grade 604,6

#3

0.11

2,200

2,640

1,310

1,685

#4

0.20

4,000

4,800

2,380

3,060

#5

0.31

6,200

7,400

3,690

4,745

1. Allowable load shall be the lesser of bond values given on


page 35 and steel values in the table above.
2. Allowable Tension Steel Strength is based on AC58 Section
3.3.3 (20,000 psi x tensile stress area) for Grade 40 rebar.
3. Allowable Tension Steel Strength is based on AC58 Section
3.3.3 (24,000 psi x tensile stress area) for Grade 60 rebar.

Adhesive Anchors

Threaded
Rod
Diameter
(in.)

IBC

4. Allowable Shear Steel Strength is based on AC58 Section 3.3.3


(Fv = 0.17 x Fu x Tensile Stress Area).
5. Fu = 70,000 psi for Grade 40 rebar.
6. Fu = 90,000 psi for Grade 60 rebar

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

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