Steel Deck Fastening Systems
X-HVB Shear Connector 1.7
1.7.1 Product Description
Guide specification
The Hilti X-HVB Shear Connector is a
mechanically attached shear transfer
device for use in composite beam
construction with steel beams and
concrete slabs as an alternate to
welded studs.
Shear connector: Shear connectors
shall be one piece formed steel with zinc
plating in accordance with ASTM B633
SC 1 Type III. Connectors shall be Hilti
X-HVB as supplied by Hilti Inc.
Product features
• Ductile connections
• Minimal damage to coatings
• Fast and simple installation
• Install in virtually any weather
• No electrical power source required
1.7.1 Product Description
1.7.2 Material Specifications
1.7.3 Technical Data
1.7.4 Connector Positioning
1.7.5 Ordering Information
Installation: Shear connectors shall
be installed using Hilti X-ENP-21 HVB
powder-actuated fasteners in
accordance with manufacturer’s
recommendation. (Note: Do not
use X-ENP-19 L15.)
1.7.2 Material Specification
X-HVB:
Carbon Steel with F u = 39,000 psi
Zinc plated for corrosion resistance in accordance with ASTM B633, SC 1,
Type III. Reference Section 2.3.3.1 of Hilti North American Product Technical
Guide Volume 1: Direct Fastening for more information.
1.7.3 Technical Data
Product selection and performance in concrete over metal deck composite floor slabs 3
X-HVB
connector
X-HVB80
X-HVB95
X-HVB110
X-HVB125
X-HVB140
Connector
height, H s
in. (mm) Minimum slab
thickness, Y con
in. (mm)
Maximum rib height, h r
in. (mm)
w r /h r ≥ 1.8 w r /h r < 1.8
3-1/8 3-11/16 1-3/4 1-3/4 6294 3147
(80) (93) (45) (45) (28.0) (14.0)
3-3/4 4-1/4 2-3/8 2-1/4 (95) (108) (60) (57) 4-5/16 4-13/16 2-15/16 2-5/8 (110) (123) (75) (66) 7868 3934
4-15/16 5-7/16 3-1/8 2-15/16 (35.0) (17.5)
(125) (138) (80) (75)
5-1/2 6 3-1/8 3-1/8
(140) (152) (80) (80)
Nominal
shear strength 1 , Q n
lb (kN)
Allowable
shear strength 2 , q
lb (kN)
1 Nominal shear strength to be used for designs per AISC-LRFD and unfactored shear resistance per AISC design formulas.
2 Allowable shear strength to be used for designs per AISC-ASD.
3 Tabulated load values based upon installation in base steel greater than or equal to 5/16".
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