1. Anchor
Channel Systems
2. HAC
Portfolio
3. HAC
Applications
4. Design
Introduction
5. Base material
6. Loading
3. QUALITY AND ASSURANCE
A. Manufacturer must have experience in anchoring technology.
C. Manufacturer’s published anchor channel strengths to be confirmed by an independent third party testing agency.
D. C
ertifications: Unless otherwise authorized by the Engineer, anchor channels shall have one of the following certifications:
1. I CC-ES Evaluation Report showing conformance with current applicable ICC AC232 Acceptance Criteria
2. Certificate of Compliance showing compliance of the anchor channel to manufacturer’s published technical specifications
A. Anchor channels and accessories must be packaged appropriately to help prevent loss or damage during transport
B. All materials received on the jobsite must be stored in a secure and dry location prior to installation
PART 2 — PRODUCTS
10. Design
Software
11. Best
Practices
12. Instructions
for Use
13. Field Fixes
14. Design
Example
E. End caps and a LDPE closed-cell foam filler with integrated tear-out strip shall be placed in the channel profile to help prevent
concrete from seeping into the channel.
F. Anchor channel fabrication tolerances are ± 3mm for lengths of 300mm or less and ± 6mm for lengths >300mm.
G. Anchor channels and components may be produced according to different international standards if they meet or exceed the
standards shown above.
3.01 INSTALLATION
A. The manufacturer’s instructions must be followed to install the anchor channels properly on the formwork.
B. Installer shall affix anchor channels in required locations before concrete is poured. Concrete shall be applied in a continuous
pour for each anchor channel, ensuring complete coverage with no voids or gaps, and flush with the outer face of the anchor
channel. The appropriate T-bolt shall be used to connect the specified metal or concrete member to the anchor channel
after the concrete is cured. The specified torque shall be applied to the T-bolt as listed in the manufacturer’s installation
instructions
C. O
nly the correct type of T-bolts supplied by the anchor channel manufacturer may be used to fasten a metal or concrete
member to the anchor channel. The T-bolts are designed to meet the strength limits published by the manufacturer. The
setting mark must show proper T-Bolt engagement in the channel
D. N
o alteration, such as cutting or bending, is permitted of anchor channel legs. Channel may be cut to size only if permitted by
manufacturer and performed in accordance with its published instructions
3.02 REPAIR OF DEFECTIVE WORK
A. Installer shall protect anchor channel and accessories from damage.
4. DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING
9. Special Anchor
Channel Design
B. Manufacturer shall follow a documented quality assurance program and be ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.
8. Reinforcing
Bar Anchorage
b. Shear load (perpendicular to the channel axis)
c. Longitudinal load (parallel to the channel axis)
Samples: Representative length and diameters of each type anchor channel shown on the drawings.
Quality Assurance Submittals:
ICC-ES Evaluation Report showing conformance with current applicable ICC AC232 Acceptance Criteria
Certificate of Compliance showing compliance of the anchor channel to manufacturer’s published technical specifications
Manufacturer’s installation instructions
7. Anchor Channel
Design Code
1. MANUFACTURERS
Cast-in Anchor Channels and accessories shall be manufactured by
1. H
ilti Corp, and supplied in the US by Hilti, Inc., Plano, TX, phone (800) 879-6000;
and in Canada by Hilti (Canada) Corp, Mississauga, Ontario, (800) 363-4458
2. Jordahl DKG and supplied in the US by Decon USA Inc. (707) 996-5954
and in Canada by Continental Decon Inc., (800) 363-3266
3. Halfen Anchoring Systems, Converse, TX, phone (800) 323-6896
2. MATERIALS
A. Anchor channels shall consist of either cold formed V-form profile or hot rolled steel channel profiles with round steel anchors
mechanically attached to the back of the channel. “L-shaped” anchors securely attached to the back of the channel with
fillet welds are also acceptable. The cold formed profiles are made of carbon steel conforming to ASTM A283 Grade C with
a minimum yield strength of 30,000psi. The hot rolled profiles conform to ASTM A1011 with a minimum yield strength of
33,000psi. The round anchors must conform to ASTM A108.
B. The anchor channels shall be protected by a hot dipped galvanized finish, or be stainless steel. Hot dipped galvanizing
shall be in accordance to ISO 1461 with minimum thickness of 45 mm or be in accordance with ASTM A123. Stainless steel
materials shall conform to stainless steel A4 grade 50.
C. T
-bolts shall be used to fasten a metal or concrete member to the anchor channel. These bolts shall be designed to meet
the manufacturer’s published strengths. The T-bolts must show a mark on the screw indication proper engagement into the
channel.
D. Finishes:
1. H
ot dipped galvanizing of anchor channels shall be in accordance to ISO 1461 with minimum thickness of 45 mm or
conform to ASTM A123.
2. Hot dipped galvanized T-bolts shall be in accordance to ISO 1461 with minimum thickness of 45 mm or conform to ASTM
A153.
3. Z
inc electroplated T-bolts shall have a coating thickness ≥ 8mm or conform to ASTM B633 or EN ISO 4042, A3K.
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