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ACC
CEPTANCCE CRITE
ERIA FOR
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POST
T-INSTAL
LLED ADH
HESIVE ANCHOR
A RS IN CON
NCRETE ELEMEN
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AC308
Approve
ed Octoberr 2017
ditorially revised March 2018)

(Ed
Pre
eviously app
proved October 2016, Ju une 2016, Ja
anuary 20166, June 20155, February
2015,
2 September 2014, May 2014, December
D 2
2013, June 22013, Februaary 2013,
bruary 2012,, June 2011,, November 2009, June 2009, Octob
Feb ber 2008, Au
ugust 2008,
Maay 2008, Febbruary 2008,, January 20
008, Octoberr 2007, June
e 2007, Febrruary 2007,
June 2006
(Previously editoria
ally revised April
A 2014, O
October 2013
3, August 20
013)
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR POST-INSTALLED ADHESIVE ANCHORS
IN CONCRETE ELEMENTS (AC308)
1.0 INTRODUCTION 1.3.9 ASTM A490-14a, Standard Specification for
Heat-Treated Steel Structural Bolts, 150 ksi Minimum
1.1 Purpose: The purpose of this acceptance criteria
Tensile Strength, ASTM International.
is to establish requirements for adhesive anchors, torque-
controlled adhesive anchors, and post-installed reinforcing 1.3.10 ASTM B695 (-09, -04 and -00), Standard
bars in concrete elements to be recognized in an ICC Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited
Evaluation Service, LLC (ICC-ES), evaluation report under on Iron and Steel, ASTM International.
the 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International 1.3.11 ASTM C31 (-15, -12, -06 and -98), Standard
®
Building Code (IBC), and the 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and Practice for Making and Curing Concrete Test Specimens
2006 International Residential Code® (IRC). Bases of in the Field, ASTM International.
recognition are IBC Section 104.11 and IRC Section
R104.11. 1.3.12 ASTM C33-03, Standard Specification for
Concrete Aggregates, ASTM International.
The reason for the development of this criteria is to
allow for recognition of the use of adhesive anchors in 1.3.13 ASTM C39 (-18, -14, -05 and -03), Standard
concrete to create connections between structural Test Method for Compressive Strength of Cylindrical
concrete and attachments and the use of post-installed Concrete Specimens, ASTM International.
reinforcing bars in accordance with the code. 1.3.14 ASTM C42 (-16, -13, -04 and -03), Standard
1.2 Scope: Anchors recognized under this criteria are Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and
alternatives to anchors permitted by Section 1901.3 of the Sawed Beams of Concrete, ASTM International.
IBC. The anchors recognized in this criteria may also be 1.3.15 ASTM C150 (-15, -12, -07 and -04), Standard
used where an engineered design is permitted in Specification for Portland Cement, ASTM International.
accordance with Section R301.1.2 of the IRC. Post-
1.3.16 ASTM C330 (-14, -05 and -04), Standard
installed reinforcing bar systems recognized under this
Specification for Lightweight Aggregates for Structural
criteria are alternatives to cast-in-place reinforcing bars as
Concrete, ASTM International.
governed by ACI 318.
1.3.17 ASTM C882-13a, Standard Test Method for
1.3 Codes and Referenced Standards: Where
Bond Strength of Epoxy-Resin Systems Used with
standards are referenced in this criteria, these standards
Concrete by Slant Shear, ASTM International.
shall be applied consistently with the code upon which
compliance is based. Specific standards editions listed in 1.3.18 ASTM D1875-03 (2013), Standard Test
this section apply to all IBC and IRC editions referenced in Method for Density of Adhesives in Fluid Form, ASTM
this document. Where standards editions are not listed in International.
this section, Table 1 summarizes the specific date 1.3.19 ASTM D2471-99, Standard Test Method for
applicable to each code. Gel Time and Peak Exothermic Temperature of Reacting
1.3.1 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Thermosetting Resins, ASTM International.
Building Code® (IBC), International Code Council. 1.3.20 ASTM D2556-14 Standard Test Method for
1.3.2 2018, 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Apparent Viscosity of Adhesives Having Shear-Rate-
Residential Code® (IRC), International Code Council. Dependent Flow Properties, ASTM International.
1.3.3 ACI 318 (-14 and -11), Building Code 1.3.21 ASTM E488-15 Standard Test Method for
Requirements for Structural Concrete, American Concrete Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements,
Institute. ASTM International.
1.3.22 ASTM E1252-98 (2013), Standard Practice for
1.3.4 ACI 355.4-11, Acceptance Criteria for
General Techniques for Obtaining Infrared Spectra for
Qualification of Post-installed Adhesive Anchors in
Qualitative Analysis, ASTM International.
Concrete, American Concrete Institute.
1.3.23 ASTM E1512-01 (2015), Standard Test
1.3.5 ACI 211.1-91 ( 2009), Standard Practice for Methods for Testing Bond Performance of Adhesive-
Selecting Proportions for Normal, Heavyweight and Mass Bonded Anchors, ASTM International.
Concrete, American Concrete Institute.
1.3.24 ASTM F606-16, Standard Test Methods for
1.3.6 ANSI B 212.15-1994, American National Determining the Mechanical Properties of Externally and
Standard for Cutting Tools – Carbide Tipped Masonry Internally Threaded Fasteners, Washers, and Rivets,
Drills and Blanks for Carbide-Tipped Masonry Drills, ASTM International.
American National Standards Institute.
1.3.25 ASTM F1080-93 (2013), Standard Test
1.3.7 ASTM A153 (-09, -05 and -03), Standard Method for Determining the Consistency of Viscous
Specification for Zinc Coating (Hot-Dip) on Iron and Steel Liquids Using a Consistometer, ASTM International.
Hardware, ASTM International.
1.3.26 EB001, Design and Control of Concrete
1.3.8 ASTM A193/A193M-17, Standard Mixtures, 16th edition, 2016 Portland Cement Association.
Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel Bolting
Materials for High Temperature or High Pressure Service 1.4 Definitions:
and Other Special Purpose Applications, ASTM 1.4.1 ACI 355.4: The referenced document in
International. Section 1.3.4 as amended by Annex 1.
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ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA FOR POST-INSTALLED ADHESIVE ANCHORS IN CONCRETE ELEMENTS (AC308)
1.4.2 Anchor Test Series: A group of identical 2.1.1.6.1.2 Elongation and Reduction of
anchors tested under identical conditions. Identical Area: For both standard specification and proprietary steel
anchors originate from the same adhesive formulation anchor elements, elongation and reduction of area shall
batch, use identical anchor elements, and are installed be determined according to a recognized standard and
with identical installation equipment. Identical conditions reported on the data sheet (Chapter 11 of ACI 355.4). If
are adhesive type, anchor element diameter, anchor the elongation is at least 14 percent and the reduction of
embedment depth, spacing, edge distance, test member area is at least 30 percent, the anchor shall be considered
thickness and concrete compressive strength. Consistent to meet the ductile steel requirements. If the ductility and
adhesive anchor formulation shall be verified by reduction of area cannot be determined, the anchor shall
fingerprinting tests (see Section 5.3 of ACI 355.4), by be in the evaluation report described as brittle.
batch identification, or by other means acceptable to ICC-
2.1.1.6.2 Adhesive: For the adhesive used in the
ES.
anchor tests, the components shall be tested in
1.4.3 Torque-controlled adhesive anchor: An accordance with Section 5.3 of ACI 355.4 to establish a
adhesive anchor employing an anchor element designed standard fingerprint for comparison with future production
to generate expansion forces in response to tension during the required quality control inspections. For quality
loading. Torque is used to set the anchor. Displacement of control procedures, refer to Section 5.0 of this criteria.
the anchor rod relative to the adhesive in response to the 2.1.2 Installation Instructions: Manufacturer’s
tension load serves to generate radial expansion forces printed instructions for installation (MPII), application,
against the hole wall. Subsequent application of external curing and design, as included in the product packaging,
tension loads beyond the initial preload results in further
shall be submitted.
displacement of the anchor element and increased
expansion forces. 2.1.3 Packaging and Identification: A description
shall be provided of the method of packaging and field
1.4.4 Post-installed reinforcing bar: A reinforcing identification of the adhesive anchor components.
bar embedded in a drilled hole with adhesive and Packaging of the adhesive materials shall be in
designed in accordance with ACI 318 rules for cast-in- accordance with Section 5.4 of ACI 355.4 and shall
place reinforcing bar development and splices. include, the ICC-ES evaluation report number (ESR-
1.4.5 Other Definitions: Definitions in the IBC, IRC, XXXX), the Material Safety Data Sheet and, for those
ACI 318 and ACI 355.4 apply within this criteria. products not qualified for other orientations, Fig. 7.2 from
ACI 355.4 restricting use to down-hole applications.
1.5 Notations: Notations are as presented in Chapter
2 of ACI 355.4. 2.1.4 Qualification Test Plan: A qualification test
plan shall be submitted and approved by ICC-ES staff
2.0 BASIC INFORMATION prior to any testing being conducted.
2.1 General: The following information shall be 2.2 Testing Laboratories: Testing laboratories shall
submitted: comply with Section 2.0 of the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
2.1.1 Product Description: Anchors shall be for Test Reports (AC85) and Section 4.2 of the ICC-ES
described as to: Rules of Procedure for Evaluation Reports.
2.1.1.1 Generic or trade name. 2.3 Test Reports: Test reports shall include
information specified in AC85 and Section 11 of Annex 1.
2.1.1.2 Manufacturer’s catalog number.
2.4 Product Sampling: Sampling of the products for
2.1.1.3 Adhesive name. tests under this criteria shall comply with Section 3.1 of
AC85.
2.1.1.4 Adhesive packaging.
2.5 Data Analysis: The documents containing
2.1.1.5 Basic Materials:
analysis of data shall be sealed and signed by a registered
2.1.1.5.1 Steel Anchoring Materials: The design professional.
reinforcing bar, bolt, threaded rod, or internally-threaded
3.0 TEST AND PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS
sleeve specifications shall be described. The description
shall include protective coatings and compliance with an 3.1 Testing Requirements: Testing requirements
appropriate national standard, including physical shall be in accordance with Chapter 3 of ACI 355.4 and
properties, i.e., tensile strength and hardness. Annex 1.
2.1.1.5.2 Adhesive Components: The 3.2 Test Specimens, Installation, General Test
components shall be described as to the packaging Procedures: Test specimens, test members, test anchor
system, mixing system, mixing ratios, gel time, setting installation and general testing procedures shall be in
time, storage information and shelf life. accordance with Chapter 4 of ACI 355.4 and Annex 1.
2.1.1.6 Material Properties: 3.3 Assessment: Assessment of test results and
other data shall be in accordance with Chapter 10 of ACI
2.1.1.6.1 Steel: 355.4 and Annex 1.
2.1.1.6.1.1 Proprietary Steel Anchor 4.0 STRUCTURAL DESIGN AND INSTALLATION
Elements: Proprietary steel anchor elements for which REQUIREMENTS
recognition is sought shall be tested for compliance with
an appropriate national standard for verification of physical 4.1 General: Structural design and installation of
properties. adhesive anchors and torque-controlled adhesive anchors
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shall comply with the applicable provisions of ACI 318-11 cNa cac . For all other cases,  cp,Na shall be taken
or ACI 318-14.
as 1.0.
4.2 Strength design: This section provides
amendments to ACI 318-11 Appendix D or ACI 318-14 4.2.1.2 D.5.3.7 (17.4.3.7 for ACI 318-14) – For
Chapter 17 as applicable as required for the strength torque-controlled adhesive anchors, the value of Np shall
design of adhesive anchors and torque-controlled be based on the 5-percent fractile of tests performed and
adhesive anchors. evaluated in accordance with Annex 1.
4.2.1 Replace Section D.5.5.5 of ACI 318-11 4.2.1.3 D.8.6.1 (17.7.6.1 for ACI 318-14) – For
Appendix D or Section 17.4.5.5 of ACI 318-14 as torque-controlled adhesive anchors the minimum edge
applicable, and add Sections D.5.3.7 and D.8.6.1 to ACI distance shall be taken as 8 times the drilled hole diameter
318-11 or Sections 17.4.3.7 and 17.7.6.1 to ACI 318-14 unless otherwise determined by test.
as applicable as follows: 4.3 Allowable Stress Design: This section provides
4.2.1.1 D.5.5.5 (17.4.5.5 for ACI 318-14) – The requirements for allowable stress design of adhesive
modification factor for adhesive anchors designed for anchors and torque-controlled adhesive anchors.
uncracked concrete in accordance with D.5.5.2 (17.4.5.2 4.3.1 Allowable stress design values shall be
for ACI 318-14) without supplementary reinforcement to calculated as the strength determined in accordance with
control splitting,  cp,Na , shall be computed as: Section 4.2 divided by the weighted average of the load
factors applicable for the controlling load case.
If ca ,min  cac then  cp,Na  1.0 (D-26 5.0 QUALITY CONTROL
for ACI 318-11, or 17.4.5.5.a for ACI 318-14)) 5.1 The products shall be manufactured under an
ca,min approved quality control program with inspections by ICC-
If ca ,min  cac then  cp,Na  (D-27 ES or by a properly accredited inspection agency that has
cac a contractual relationship with ICC-ES.
for ACI 318-11, or 17.4.5.5.b for ACI 318-14) 5.2 Quality documentation complying with the ICC-ES
where Acceptance Criteria for Quality Documentation (AC10)
shall be submitted to ICC-ES.
cac shall be determined in accordance with Eq. (D-27a 5.3 A qualifying inspection shall be conducted at each
for ACI 318-11, or 17.4.5.5.c for ACI 318-14) for manufacturing facility when required by the ICC-ES
anchor diameters up to 1-1/4 inches and for Acceptance Criteria for Inspections and Inspection
characteristic bond strengths in uncracked concrete Agencies (AC304).
less than or equal to 3000 psi, and Eq. (D-27b for ACI
318-11, or 17.4.5.5.d for ACI 318-14) for anchor 5.4 Special inspection is required in accordance with
diameters larger than 1-1/4 inches or for characteristic Section 1705.1.1 and Table 1705.3 of the 2018, 2015 and
bond strengths in uncracked concrete greater than 2012 IBC, Section 1704.15 of the 2009 IBC, and Section
3000 psi. 1704.13 of the 2006 IBC. For each type of anchoring
system, the manufacturer shall submit inspection
0.4 (D-27a for ACI procedures to verify proper usage.
   h  318-11, or
cac  hef   k ,uncr   3.1  0.7  6.0 EVALUATION REPORT RECOGNITION
 1160 
17.4.5.5.c for
 hef 
ACI 318-14) 6.1 Quality Control During Manufacture: Quality
(D-27b for ACI control during manufacture of products shall comply with
0.4
   h  318-11, or Section 5.0 of this criteria.
cac  hef   k ,uncr   3.1  0.7 
 664   hef 
17.4.5.5.d for 6.2 Jobsite Quality Control: Jobsite quality control
ACI 318-14) shall comply with Sections 13.3 of ACI 355.4 and Section
where 17.8 of ACI 318-14 or Appendix D.9 of ACI 318-11.
 h  need not be taken as larger than 2.4; and 6.3 Product Modifications: Changes to products
  shall be in accordance with Section 4.9 of ACI 355.4.
 hef  7.0 EVALUATION REPORT
 k ,uncr = characteristic bond strength stated in the The evaluation report shall include the following:
Evaluation Service Report whereby  k ,uncr 7.1 Information and statements set forth in Chapter
11 of Annex 1.
need not be taken as larger than:
7.2 Basic information required by Section 2.1,
' including product description, installation procedures, and
kuncr hef f packaging and identification information, including the
 k ,uncr 
c
Manufacturers Printed Installation Instructions (MPII).
 d
7.3 Exposure: When anchors are recognized for
For all cases where cNa cac < 1.0, cp,Na exterior exposure or damp environments, evidence of
determined from Eq. (D-27) for ACI 318-11, or durability shall be submitted. The steel components shall
17.4.5.5.b for ACI 318-14 need not be taken less than be corrosion-resistant, stainless, or zinc-coated steel. The
zinc-coating shall be either hot-dipped in accordance with
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ASTM A153 Class C or D or mechanically deposited in wood shall be of zinc-coated steel or stainless steel. The
accordance with ASTM B695 with a Class 65 coating coating weights for zinc-coated steel shall be in
having a minimum thickness of 2.1 mils (0.053 mm). Other accordance with ASTM A153.
corrosion-resistant coatings shall be demonstrated
7.5 Special Inspection: All adhesive anchors shall be
through tests to be equivalent to the coatings previously
installed with special inspection. The evaluation report
described. In addition, the corrosion-resistant materials
shall include applicable information as called for in Section
shall be tested for conformance to the specified standards.
13.3 of ACI 355.4.■
7.4 Treated Wood: Steel anchoring materials in
contact with preservative-treated and fire-retardant-treated
1,2
TABLE 1—APPLICABLE EDITIONS OF REFERENCED STANDARDS
REFERENCED STANDARD EDITION

STANDARD 2018 IBC 2015 IBC 2012 IBC 2009 IBC 2006 IBC
ACI 318 2014 2014 2011 2011 2011
ACI 355.4 2011 2011 2011 - -
ASTM A153 2009 2009 2005 2003 2003
ASTM B695 2009 2009 2004 2000 2000
ASTM C31 2015 2012 2006 1998 1998
3
ASTM C39 2018 2014 2005 2003 2003
3
ASTM C42 2016 2013 2004 2003 2003
ASTM C150 2015 2012 2007 2004 2004
ASTM C330 2014 2014 2005 2004 2004
1
For standards referenced in this criteria, editions of standards applicable to the various codes are summarized in this table.
2
Blank entries indicate the standard is not applicable or referenced in the specific code.
3
Standards referenced in ACI355.4
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ANNEX 1
Annex 1 summarizes amendments to ACI 355.4. These amendments supersede applicable portions in ACI 355.4.
For the purpose of satisfying this acceptance criteria, Annex 1 shall be used with ACI 355.4. The revisions herein
reflect the difference in content from ACI 355.4. Sections, tables, and figures of ACI 355.4 that are modified by
this Annex are presented here in their modified form. The numbering system within Annex 1 uses the number that
corresponds to the location in ACI 355.4 where that change would be located. Added sections, tables, and figures
are noted as such.
Keywords: anchors, concrete; cracked concrete; adhesive anchors; torque-controlled adhesive anchors, post-
installed anchors
1.1 – Introduction
This criteria prescribes testing and evaluation requirements for adhesive anchors, torque-controlled adhesive
anchors, and post-installed reinforcing bar systems intended for use in concrete under the provisions of ACI 318.
Criteria are prescribed separately to determine the suitability of adhesive anchors and torque-controlled adhesive
anchors. Included are assessments of the adhesive anchor and torque-controlled adhesive anchor systems for
bond strength, reliability, service conditions, and quality control. Criteria are also provided for post-installed
reinforcing bar systems as either supplemental to recognition under the criteria for adhesive anchors or as stand-
alone requirements. Special inspection (13.3) is required during anchor installation as noted in 10.22. Table 1.1
provides an overview of the scope.
1.2 – Scope
This criteria applies to post-installed adhesive anchors, post-installed torque-controlled adhesive anchors, and
post-installed reinforcing bars as defined herein.
Table 1.1 – Overview of anchor systems

Anchor
Embedded part Assessment criteria
type
Uncracked Table 3.1*
Threaded rods, deformed reinforcing concrete
Adhesive
bars, or internally threaded steel sleeves Cracked and Table 3.2* or Table
anchor
with external deformations uncracked
3.3*
concrete
Torque-
Cracked and
controlled Proprietary threaded and deformed steel Table 3.6 or Table 3.7
uncracked
adhesive element
concrete
anchor
Post-
Cracked and
installed Table 3.8
Deformed reinforcing bars, see Table 1.2 uncracked
reinforcing
concrete
bar
For multiple anchor element types, see Table 3.4. For alternate drilling methods, see Table 3.5.
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1.2.1 This standard applies to anchors with a diameter da of 1/4 in. or larger and to reinforcing bar #3 and
larger. The drilled hole shall be approximately cylindrical with a diameter do ≤ 1.5da. This standard also applies to
anchors with an anchor embedment depth hef not less than four diameters (4da), or 1-5/8 in., and an embedment
depth not exceeding 20da.
Exception: Where the adhesive anchor system is qualified for use with reinforcing bars in accordance
with Table 3.8, the embedment depth shall be in accordance with the development and splice
requirements of ACI 318.
1.2.2 The minimum member thickness, hmin, shall not be less than the value given by Eq. (10-21). Other values
of ∆h shall be permitted in Eq. (10-21) if they are verified by tests in accordance with either Table 3.1, Test No. 14,
Table 3.2, Test No. 20, Table 3.3, Test No. 15, Table 3.6, Test No. 20, or Table 3.7, Test No. 18. For post-
installed reinforcing bar systems, there is no limit on the minimum member thickness; however, concrete cover
requirements shall be maintained.
1.2.6 This criteria provides parameters for the design of adhesive anchors in accordance with the anchor
design provisions of ACI 318-11 Appendix D or ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 as applicable. It also addresses the
assessment and design of post-installed reinforcing bars proportioned according to the concepts of development
and splicing of reinforcement as given in ACI 318-11 Chapter 12 and Chapter 21 or ACI 318-14 Chapter 18 and
Chapter 25 as applicable and in accordance with Table 1.2. In all cases, the limits on concrete strength as given
in ACI 318 Appendix D or ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 as applicable for adhesive anchor systems apply.
Add Table 1.2

Table 1.2 – Post-installed reinforcing bars
Bar sizes Types*
#3 through #11 ASTM A615, A706, A955

*Equivalent metric reinforcing bar types shall be permitted to
be included. See Table 9.3 for requirements on relative rib
area Rr
Add the following to 2.1 Notation
db = nominal diameter of post-installed reinforcing bar (e.g., #4/12)

db,max = maximum nominal diameter of post-installed reinforcing bar sought for recognition ≤ #11/35
ℓb = embedded length of post-installed reinforcing bar, in.
Nadh = tension load corresponding to loss of adhesion between the adhesive and the concrete, lb.
N a d h ,ij = adhesion force corresponding to test series i, test j.
N = characteristic tension force corresponding to loss of adhesion between the adhesive and the concrete
k ,b o n d ,
for anchor diameter, lb.
N1 = limiting load for uncontrolled slip of a torque-controlled adhesive anchor in accordance with 10.4.9.6.2,
lb.
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N1,x = load corresponding to uncontrolled slip of a torque-controlled adhesive anchor, lb.
N = mean tension force corresponding to loss of adhesion between the anchor element and the adhesive for
s lip ,
anchor diameter, lb.
N 9 5 % s lip , = 95% fractile at 90% confidence of the force corresponding to loss of adhesion between the anchor
element and the adhesive for anchor diameter, lb.
Tinst = for adhesive anchors, the maximum permissible tightening torque. For torque-controlled adhesive
anchors, the required installation torque for proper setting of the anchor.
 = reduction factor associated with Eq. (10-12) in ACI 355.4 for adhesive anchors and Eq. (10-18g) in
AC308 for torque-controlled anchors.
N = mean peak load as measured in tests with cast-in-place reinforcing bars in accordance with 9.6.3.2, lb.
ci
N pi = mean peak load as measured in tests with post-installed reinforcing bars in accordance with 9.6.3.2, lb.
 ci = mean displacement at peak load as measured in tests with cast-in-place reinforcing bars in accordance
with 9.6.3.2, in.
 pi = mean peak load as measured in tests in tests with post-installed reinforcing bars in accordance with
9.6.3.2, in.
∆h = concrete thickness beyond hef , in., see Fig. 2.1, in.
Add to 2.2 Definitions
torque-controlled adhesive anchor – An adhesive anchor employing an anchor element designed to generate
expansion forces in response to tension loading. Torque is used to set the anchor. Displacement of the anchor rod
relative to the adhesive in response to the tension load serves to generate radial expansion forces against the hole
wall. Subsequent application of external tension loads beyond the initial preload results in further displacement of the
anchor element and increased expansion forces. See Fig. 2.1.
post-installed reinforcing bar – Deformed reinforcing bar installed in adhesive in a drilled hole designed in
accordance with ACI 318 development and splice length design provisions.
development length – Bond length of a deformed reinforcing bar in accordance with ACI 318.
splice length – Lap length of adjacent, parallel deformed reinforcing bars in accordance with ACI 318.
Add Fig. 2.1
Figure 2.1 – Schematic representation of a torque-controlled adhesive anchor

Add 3.1.2.4
3.1.2.4 Supplemental assessment tests for recognition of post-installed reinforcing bar systems.
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Add to 3.2.1
11. Member thickness—The default minimum member thickness for adhesive anchors is hef,min + ∆h. Refer to
Section 2.1for hef,min and ∆h. For smaller values of ∆h, tests shall be conducted for specific ratios of hef /h to verify that
holes may be drilled and anchors installed without concrete spalling on the backside of the member. The miminum
member thickness for torque-controlled adhesive anchors shall be in accordance with 10.7.2.
Add 3.3.4
3.3.4 Test requirements for torque-controlled adhesive anchors to resist static loads in both cracked and
uncracked concrete are defined in either Table 3.6 or Table 3.7. Test requirements for torque-controlled adhesive
anchor systems for which the bond/slip force relationship has been established in accordance with 10.4.9.2 are given
in Table 3.6. Test requirements for torque-controlled adhesive anchor systems for which the the bond/slip force
relationship has not been established are given in Table 3.7. Optional tests for recognition of torque-controlled
adhesive anchors to resist seismic loads in Seismic Design Categories C, D, E or F are included in these tables.
Add 3.3.5
3.3.5 Test requirements for post-installed reinforcing bar systems designed in accordance with the development
and splice length provisions of ACI 318 are defined in Table 3.8.
3.4.1 When the assessment encompasses multiple anchor element material types such as carbon and
stainless steel, the entire assessment shall be permitted to be performed with one anchor type; however, the
other anchor element types shall be subject to additional tests in accordance with Table 3.4. Table 3.4 is not
applicable for recognition of deformed reinforcing bar as anchor elements in conjunction with the adhesive anchor
system. For recognition of deformed reinforcing bars as anchor elements, see 9.3. For recognition of recognition
of deformed reinforcing bars for use in post-installed reinforcing bar connections, see 9.6.
Add 3.4.2
3.4.2 Assessment for multiple anchor element material types – torque controlled adhesive anchors
3.4.2.1 In cases where the assessment encompasses multiple anchor element material types whereby
the anchor elements are identical with respect to geometry and surface finish but are fabricated from metals that
differ in chemical content or mechanical properties, the entire assessment shall be permitted to be performed with
one anchor element type; however, the other anchor element types shall be subjected to torque tests and shear
tests in accordance with Table 3.9.
3.4.2.2 In cases where the assessment encompasses multiple anchor element material types whereby
the anchor elements are not identical with respect to either geometry or surface finish (e.g., surface roughness or
coating), perform separate reference and reliability tests in accordance with Table 3.6 or Table 3.7 for each
anchor element geometry and surface finish. If the results of the reference and reliability tests for the anchors of
each anchor element material and production method are statistically equivalent, the service-condition tests shall
be permitted to be performed for one anchor material and production method only. Otherwise, perform the
complete test program for each anchor material and production method.
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Add 3.6
3.6 – Requirements for torque-controlled adhesive anchors
3.6.1 Test requirements for torque-controlled adhesive anchors to resist static loads in both cracked and
uncracked concrete are defined in either Table 3.6 or Table 3.7. Optional tests for qualification to resist seismic
loads are also included in these tables. Use of Table 3.6 is conditional on the establishment of the bond/slip force
relationship for the anchor in accordance with Section 10.4.9.2. If this relationship is not established, testing shall
be in accordance with Table 3.7.
3.6.1.1 Bond/slip force relationship: Torque-controlled adhesive anchors transmit tension loads to the
concrete in a manner similar to mechanical expansion anchors. In order for this to occur, the adhesion between
the anchor element and the adhesive must be broken without destroying the adhesion between the adhesive and
the concrete. The shape and finish of the anchor element and the mechanical properties of the adhesive produce
the necessary relationship between the slip force (force required to break the adhesion between the anchor rod
and the adhesive) and the bond force (force required to overcome the adhesion between the adhesive and the
concrete in the absence of any expansion or normal force). The shape of the anchor element is chosen so that
subsequent displacement of the element relative to the adhesive generates expansion forces, which in turn
generate friction between the adhesive and the concrete.
3.6.2 Optional tests:
 Service condition seismic simulation tests. Qualification to resist seismic loads shall be based on
the fulfillment of the test requirements defined in Table 3.6 or Table 3.7, including the optional
seismic simulation tests.
 Service condition tests for environmental exposure (sulfur).
 Installation safety tests to assess the effect of the presence of standing water in the drilled hole or
submerged conditions when hole cleaning is conducted in accordance with manufacturer’s
published installation instructions.
 Reliability tests to verify the bond/slip force relationship are given in Table 3.6, Test Nos. 10a and
10b. Confirmation of the bond/slip force relationship in accordance with Section 10.4.9.2 is
required if a torque-controlled adhesive anchor system is to be evaluated with Table 3.6.
 Verification of installation direction (horizontal and overhead).
 Verification of installation at decreased installation temperatures.
 Verification of minimum member thickness to prevent splitting and blow-through.
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Table 3.1– Test program for evaluating adhesive anchor systems in uncracked concrete
Testing Assessment Minimum

sample size
Test Load and fc *
no. Test ref. Purpose Test parameters  req displacement
hef † nmin
Reference tests
Reference tension in low- Tension, confined, single anchor min Five per
1a Chpt 6 − − low
strength concrete away from edges max concrete batch
Reference tension in high- Tension, confined, single anchor Five per
1b Chpt 6 − − high min
strength concrete away from edges concrete batch
Reliability tests
Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

2a 7.5 10.4.6 low max Five‡
dry substrate away from edges 10.4.4
Sensitivity to hole cleaning, 10.4.2
Tension, confined, single anchor
2b 7.6 installation in water-saturated 10.4.6 low max Five‡
away from edges 10.4.4
concrete
2c 7.7 installation in a water-filled 10.4.6 low max Five‡
hole§
2d 7.8 installation in submerged 10.4.6 low max Fiveǁ
§ away from edges 10.4.4
concrete
Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2 #

2e 7.9 Sensitivity to mixing effort 10.4.6 low max Five
Sensitivity to installation in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

2f** 7.10 10.4.6 low max Five‡
water-saturated concrete away from edges 10.4.4
Sensitivity to installation in a Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

2g 7.11 10.4.6 low max Five‡
water-filled hole§ away from edges 10.4.4
2h 7.12 submerged concrete§ 10.4.6 low max Fiveǁ
10.4.2
Sensitivity to freezing/thawing Sustained tension #
3 7.16 0.90 10.4.4 high min†† Five
conditions residual capacity, confined test
10.10
10.4.2
Sustained tension
4 7.17 Sensitivity to sustained load 0.90 10.4.4 low min†† Five#
residual capacity, confined test
10.11
10.4.2
Sensitivity to installation Tension, confined single anchor #
5 7.18 0.90 10.4.4 low max Five
direction§ away from edges
10.12
Application of torque, confined, ǁ
6 7.19 Torque test‡‡ − 10.8 high min Five
single anchor away from edges
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Table 3.1– Test program for evaluating adhesive anchor systems in uncracked concrete
Testing Assessment Minimum

sample size
Test Load and fc *
no. Test ref. Purpose Test parameters  req displacement
hef † nmin
Service-condition tests
10.4.2
Tension in low-strength Tension, unconfined, single min ǁ
7a 8.4 − 10.4.4 low Five
concrete anchor away from edges§§ max
10.4.5
10.4.2
Tension in high-strength Tension, unconfined single ǁ
7b 8.4 ǁǁ − 10.4.4 high min Five
concrete anchor away from edges§§
10.4.5
10.4.2
Tension at elevated Tension, confined single anchor
8a 8.5 − 10.4.4 low min Five#
temperatures away from edges
10.13
10.4.2
Tension at decreased Tension, confined single anchor #
8b 8.6 − 10.4.4 low min Five
installation temperature§ away from edges
10.14
Curing time at standard, 10.4.2

Tension, confined single anchor
8c 8.7 minimum and maximum − 10.4.4 low min Five#
away from edges
temperature 10.15
#
9a 8.8 Resistance to alkalinity Slice tests − 10.16 low − Ten
#
9b 8.8 Resistance to sulfur§ Slice tests − 10.16 low − Ten
10 Not used (test omitted)
High installation tension (torque min
Minimum spacing and edge
11 8.10 or unconfined tension), two − 10.18 low Fiveǁ
distance to preclude splitting max
anchors near an edge##
Shear capacity of steel
Shear, single anchor away from
12 8.11 element having a non-uniform − 10.6 low min Fiveǁ
*** edges
cross section
Round-robin tests for regional Tension, confined, single anchor #
13 9.1 − 10.4.1 low 7da Five
concrete variation away from edges
ǁ
14 9.2 Minimum member thickness§ Installation tests## − 10.7 low max Ten
*
For definition of high- and low-strength concrete, refer to 4.3.4.
†
Where MPII specifies multiple embedment depths for single anchor diameter, test anchor at minimum or maximum embedment depth as
noted, whereby hef,max/hef,min ≤ 5.0 (4.7.2).
‡
Test small, medium, and large diameters.
§
Optional test.
ǁ
Test all diameters.
#
Test the nominal 1/2 in. diameter or the smallest nominal diameter if it is larger than 1/2 in. For overhead and horizontal orientations, test
the largest diameter for which recognition is sought. For tests conducted in accordance with 9.1, tests shall be performed with a nominal
1/2 in. anchor only.
**
Test 2f may be omitted if Test 2g is performed.
††
Refer to 4.7.2.2.
‡‡
Refer to 3.4 for multiple anchor element types.
§§
Alternatively, tests may be performed as confined tests.
ǁǁ
Tests are optional if test results of Test 1b can be shown to be statistically equivalent to or greater than the results of Test 1a. If Test 7b is
not performed, limit the calculated anchor tension resistance to f’c = 2500 psi regardless of the in-place concrete strength.
##
Use minimum member thickness hmin for these tests.
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***
Test is required only for anchors having a cross-sectional area, within five anchor diameters of the shear failure plane, that is less than
that of a threaded bolt having the same nominal diameter as the anchor.
Table 3.2– Test program for evaluating adhesive anchor systems for cracked and uncracked concrete
Crack
Testing width Assessment Minimum
sample size
w, Load and
Test
 r e q displacement fc * hef † nmin
no. Test ref. Purpose Test parameters in.
Reference tests
Five per
Reference tension in low- Tension, confined, single anchor min
1a Chpt 6 − − − low concrete
strength concrete away from edges max
batch
Five per
Reference tension in low- Tension, confined, single anchor
1b Chpt 6 0.012 − − low min concrete
strength cracked concrete away from edges
batch
Five per
Reference tension in high- Tension, confined, single anchor
1c Chpt 6 − − − high min concrete
strength concrete away from edges
batch
Five per
1d Chpt 6 0.012 − − high min concrete
strength cracked concrete‡ away from edges
batch
Reliability tests

2a 7.5 − 10.4.6 low max Five§
2b 7.6 installation in water-saturated − 10.4.6 low max Five§
concrete
2c 7.7 installation in a water-filled − 10.4.6 low max Five§
ǁ away from edges 10.4.4
hole
2d 7.8 installation in submerged − 10.4.6 low max Five#
ǁ away from edges 10.4.4
concrete
Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

2e 7.9 Sensitivity to mixing effort − 10.4.6 low max Five**

2f†† 7.10 − 10.4.6 low max Five§

2g 7.11 − 10.4.6 low max Five§
water-filled holeǁ away from edges 10.4.4
2h 7.12 submerged concreteǁ − 10.4.6 low max Five#
Sensitivity to crack width in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

3 7.13 0.020 0.80 low min Five§
low-strength concrete away from edges 10.4.4
Sensitivity to crack width in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

4 7.14 0.020 0.80 high min Five§
high-strength concrete‡ away from edges 10.4.4
Sustained tension, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to crack width 0.004 to
5 7.15 away from edges, residual 0.90 10.4.4 low min Five#
cycling 0.012
capacity, confined test 10.9
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Crack
sample size
w, Load and
Test
10.4.2
Sensitivity to freezing/thawing Sustained tension
6 7.16 − 0.90 10.4.4 high min‡‡ Five**
10.10
10.4.2
Sustained tension
7 7.17 Sensitivity to sustained load − 0.90 10.4.4 low min‡‡ Five**
10.11
10.4.2
Sensitivity to installation Tension, confined, single anchor
8 7.18 ǁ − 0.90 10.4.4 low max Five**
direction away from edges
10.12
Application of torque, confined,
9 7.19 Torque test§§ − − 10.8 high min Five#
10.4.2
Tension in low-strength Tension, unconfined, single min
11a 8.4 − − 10.4.4 low Five#
concrete anchor away from edges§§§ max
10.4.5
10.4.2
Tension in high-strength Tension, unconfined, single
11b 8.4 − − 10.4.4 high min Five#
concrete‡ anchor away from edges§§§
10.4.5
10.4.2
Tension in low-strength, Tension, unconfined, single
11c 8.4 0.012 − 10.4.4 low min Five#
cracked concrete anchor away from edges§§§
10.4.5
10.4.2
Tension in high-strength, Tension, unconfined, single
11d 8.4 0.012 − 10.4.4 high min Five#
cracked concrete‡ anchor away from edges§§§
10.4.5
10.4.2
Tension at elevated Tension, confined, single anchor
12a 8.5 − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
10.13
10.4.2
Tension at decreased Tension, confined, single anchor
12b 8.6 − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
installation temperatureǁ away from edges
10.14

12c 8.7 minimum and maximum − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
away from edges
temperature 10.15
13a 8.8 Resistance to alkalinity Slice tests − − 10.16 low − Ten**
ǁ
13b 8.8 Resistance to sulfur Slice tests − − 10.16 low − Ten**
High installation tension (torque
Minimum spacing and edge
15 8.10 or unconfined tension) - two − − 10.18 low min Five#
distance to preclude splitting
Shear capacity of anchor
16 8.11 element having a non-uniform − − 10.6 low min Five#
*** edges
cross section
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Crack
sample size
w, Load and
Test
10.4.2
ǁ Pulsating tension, single anchor min
17 8.12 Seismic tension 0.020 − 10.4.4 low Five#
away from edges max
10.19
ǁ Alternating shear, single anchor
18 8.13 Seismic shear 0.020 − 10.20 low min Five§
away from edges
Round-robin tests for regional Tension, confined, single anchor **
19 9.1 − − 10.4.1 low 7da Five
ǁ
20 9.2 Minimum member thickness Installation tests## − − 10.7 low max Ten#
*
†
‡
Tests are optional if test results of Test 1c can be shown to be statistically equivalent to or greater than results of Test 1a. If any of Tests 1d,
11b, and 11d are not performed, limit calculated anchor tension resistance to f’c = 2500 psi.
§
ǁ
Optional test.
#
Test all diameters.
**
††
‡‡
Refer to 4.7.2.2.
§§
##
***
§§§
Alternatively, tests may be performed as confined tests. See 7.15.2 and 8.12.2.
Table 3.3– Reduced test program for evaluating adhesive anchor systems in cracked and uncracked
concrete
Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
 req displacement
f c * hef † nmin
Reference tests
Five per
batch
Five per
1b Chpt 6 − − − high min concrete
strength cracked concrete away from edges
batch
Reliability tests

2a 7.5 − 10.4.6 low max Five‡
2b 7.6 installation in water-saturated − 10.4.6 low max Five‡
concrete
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concrete
Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
f c * hef † nmin
2c 7.7 installation in a water-filled − 10.4.6 low max Five‡
§ away from edges 10.4.4
hole
Tension, confined, single anchor ǁ
2d 7.8 installation in submerged − 10.4.6 low max Five
concrete§
Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

2e 7.9 Sensitivity to mixing effort − 10.4.6 low max Five#

2f** 7.10 − 10.4.6 low max Five‡

2g 7.11 − 10.4.6 low max Five‡
water-filled hole§ away from edges 10.4.4
Sensitivity to installation in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2 ǁ
2h 7.12 submerged concrete§ − 10.4.6 low max Five
Sustained tension, single anchor 10.4.2

3 7.15 away from edges, residual 0.90 10.4.4 low min Fiveǁ
cycling 0.012
capacity, confined test 10.9
10.4.2
4 7.16 − 0.90 10.4.4 high min†† Five#
10.10
10.4.2
Sustained tension
5 7.17 Sensitivity to sustained load − 0.90 10.4.4 low min†† Five#
10.11
10.4.2
Sensitivity to installation Tension, confined, single anchor
6 7.18 − 0.90 10.4.4 low max Five#
direction§ away from edges
10.12
Application of torque, confined, ǁ
7 7.19 Torque test‡‡ − − 10.8 high min Five
10.4.2
Tension in low-strength Tension, unconfined, single min ǁ
8a 8.4 − − 10.4.4 low Five
concrete anchor away from edges§§§ max
10.5
10.4.2
Tension in high-strength Tension, unconfined, single ǁ
8b 8.4 − − 10.4.4 high min Five
concrete§§ anchor away from edges§§§
10.5
10.4.2
Tension at elevated Tension, confined, single anchor
9a 8.5 − − 10.4.4 low min Five#
10.13
10.4.2
Tension at decreased Tension, confined, single anchor
9b 8.6 − − 10.4.4 low min Five#
installation temperature§ away from edges
10.14
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concrete
Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
f c * hef † nmin
9c 8.7 minimum and maximum − − 10.4.4 low min Five#
away from edges
temperature 10.15
10a 8.8 Resistance to alkalinity Slice tests − − 10.16 low − Ten#
10b 8.8 Resistance to sulfur§ Slice tests − − 10.16 low − Ten#
High installation tension (torque
Minimum spacing and edge ǁ
12 8.10 or unconfined tension) - two − − 10.18 low min Five
distance to preclude splitting
Shear capacity of anchor
Shear, single anchor away from ǁ
13 8.11 element having a non-uniform − − 10.6 low min Five
*** edges
cross section
Round-robin tests for regional Tension, confined, single anchor
14 9.1 − − 10.4.1 low 7da Five#
ǁ
15 9.2 Minimum member thickness§ Installation tests## − − 10.7 low max Ten
*
†
‡
§
Optional test.
ǁ
Test all diameters.
#
**
††
Refer to 4.7.2.2.
‡‡
§§
Tests are optional if test results of Text 1b can be shown to be statistically equivalent to or greater than results of Test 1a. If Test 8b is not
performed, limit calculated anchor tension resistance to f’c = 2500 psi.
##
***
§§§
Alternatively, tests may be performed as confined tests. See 7.15.2.
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Add Table 3.6:
Table 3.6– Test program for evaluating torque-controlled adhesive anchor systems for use in cracked and
uncracked concrete: Bond/slip force relationship confirmed in accordance with 10.4.9.1
Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
f c * hef † nmin
Reference tests
10.4.2 Five per

1a Chpt 6 − − low concrete
strength concrete away from edges 10.4.4 max
batch
Five per
batch
Reliability tests
Sensitivity to reduced Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

2a 7.20 0.012 10.4.3 low max Five§
installation effort anchor away from edges§§§ 10.4.4
Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

2b 7.5 0.012 10.4.3 low max Five§
dry substrate anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
Tension, unconfined, single
2c 7.6 installation in water-saturated 0.012 10.4.3 low max Five§
anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
concrete
2d 7.7 installation in a water-filled 0.012 10.4.3 low max Five§
holeǁ
2e 7.8 installation in submerged 0.012 10.4.3 low max Five§
ǁ anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
concrete
Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

2f 7.9 Sensitivity to mixing effort 0.012 10.4.3 low max Five**
single anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
Sensitivity to crack width low- Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

3 7.13 0.020 0.80 low min Five§
strength concrete single anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
Sensitivity to crack width high Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

4 7.14 0.020 0.80 high min Five§
Sustained tension single anchor 10.4.2

5 7.15 away from edges residual 0.90 10.4.4 low min Five#
cycling 0.012
capacity, unconfined test‡‡ 10.9
10.4.2
6 7.16 − 0.90 10.4.4 high min Five**
conditions, ††† residual capacity, confined test‡‡
10.10
10.4.2
Sustained tension
7 7.17 Sensitivity to sustained load††† − 0.90 10.4.4 low min Five**
residual capacity, confined test‡‡
10.11
10.4.2
Sensitivity to installation Tension, unconfined
8 7.18 0.012 0.90 10.4.4 low max Five**
directionǁ single anchor away from edges‡‡
10.12
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uncracked concrete: Bond/slip force relationship confirmed in accordance with 10.4.9.1
Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
f c * hef † nmin
9 7.19 Torque test†† − − 10.8 high min Five#
10a 7.21 Slip force test 0.012 low min Five**
away from edges§§
− 10.4.9.3
10b 7.22 Bond force test 0.012 low min Five#
away from edges§§
Tension in low-strength Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

12a 8.4 − − low all Five#
concrete anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
Tension in high-strength Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

12b 8.4 − − high all Five#
Tension in low-strength, Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

12c 8.4 0.012 − low all Five#
cracked concrete anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
Tension in high-strength, Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

12d 8.4 0.012 − high all Five#
10.4.2
13a 8.5 − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
temperatures away from edges‡‡,†††
10.13
10.4.2
Tension at decreased Tension, confined single anchor
13b 8.6 ǁ − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
installation temperature away from edges‡‡,†††
10.14
10.4.2
Curing time at standard Tension, confined single anchor
13c 8.7 − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
temperature away from edges‡‡,†††
10.15
14a 8.8 Resistance to alkalinity Slice tests††† − − 10.16 low NA Ten**
ǁ
14b 8.8 Resistance to sulfur Slice tests††† − − 10.16 low NA Ten**
Edge distance in corner Tension, unconfined
min
15 8.9 condition to develop full single anchor in corner with − − 10.17 low Four#
max
capacity proximate edges##, ‡‡
Minimum spacing and edge High installation tension (torque
16 8.10 distance to preclude splitting or direct) - two anchors near − − 10.18 low min Five#
on loading edge##
Shear – single anchor away from
*** edges‡‡
cross section
10.4.2
Pulsating tension, single anchor min
18 8.12 Seismic tensionǁ 0.020 − 10.4.4 low Five#
away from edges‡‡ max
10.19
ǁ Alternating shear, single anchor
19 8.13 Seismic shear 0.020 − 10.20 low min Five§
away from edges‡‡
ǁ
*
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†
§
ǁ
Optional test.
#
Test all diameters.
**
the largest diameter for which recognition is sought.
††
This test confirms the value of Tinst to be used for the test program. As such, it should be conducted before performing other tests
requiring application of torque.
‡‡
See 4.5.4.1 for torque requirements.
§§
Anchors untorqued.
##
***
†††
These tests shall be permitted to be performed with threaded steel rod substituted for the anchor element. In this case, reference tests
must be performed with threaded steel rod as well. If these tests have been previously been performed in accordance with Table 3.1 or
Table 3.2 using the same adhesive as that employed for the torque-controlled adhesive anchor and the correct static load, they may be
omitted here.
§§§
Install anchors with 50% of the recommended installation torque Tinst.
Add Table 3.7:
uncracked concrete: Bond/slip force relationship unconfirmed
Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
f c * hef † nmin
Reference tests
Five per
batch
Five per
batch
Reliability tests
Sensitivity to reduced Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

2a 7.20 0.012 10.4.3 low max Ten#
installation effort anchor away from edges§§§ 10.4.4
Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

2b 7.5 0.012 10.4.3 low max Ten#
dry substrate anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
2c 7.6 installation in water-saturated 0.012 10.4.3 low max Ten#
concrete
2d 7.7 installation in a water-filled 0.012 10.4.3 low max Ten#
holeǁ
2e 7.8 installation in submerged 0.012 10.4.3 low max Ten#
concreteǁ
Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

2f 7.9 Sensitivity to mixing effort 0.012 10.4.3 low max Ten**
single anchor away from edges‡‡ 10.4.4
Sensitivity to crack width low- Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

3 7.13 0.020 0.80 low min Ten#
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Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
f c * hef † nmin
Sensitivity to crack width high Tension, unconfined 10.4.2
4 7.14 0.020 0.80 high min Ten#
Sustained tension single anchor 10.4.2

5 7.15 away from edges residual 0.90 10.4.4 low min Ten#
cycling 0.012
capacity, unconfined test‡‡ 10.9
10.4.2
6 7.16 − 0.90 10.4.4 high min Five**
conditions,††† residual capacity, confined test‡‡
10.10
10.4.2
††† Sustained tension
7 7.17 Sensitivity to sustained load − 0.90 10.4.4 low min Five**
residual capacity, confined test‡‡
10.11
10.4.2
Sensitivity to installation Tension, unconfined
8 7.18 ǁ 0.012 0.90 10.4.4 low max Five**
direction single anchor away from edges‡‡
10.12
9 7.19 Torque test†† − − 10.8 high min Five#
Tension in low-strength Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

10a 8.4 − − low all Five#
Tension in high-strength Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

10b 8.4 − − high all Five#
Tension in low-strength, Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

10c 8.4 0.012 − low all Five#
Tension in high-strength, Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

10d 8.4 0.012 − high all Five#
10.4.2
11a 8.5 − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
temperatures away from edges‡‡,†††
10.13
10.4.2
Tension at decreased Tension, confined single anchor
11b 8.6 − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
installation temperatureǁ away from edges‡‡,†††
10.14
10.4.2
Curing time at standard Tension, confined single anchor
11c 8.7 − − 10.4.4 low min Five**
temperature away from edges‡‡,†††
10.15
12a 8.8 Resistance to alkalinity Slice tests††† − − 10.16 low NA Ten**
ǁ
12b 8.8 Resistance to sulfur Slice tests††† − − 10.16 low NA Ten**
Edge distance in corner Tension, unconfined
min
13 8.9 condition to develop full single anchor in corner with − − 10.17 low Four#
max
capacity proximate edges##, ‡‡
Minimum spacing and edge High installation tension (torque
14 8.10 distance to preclude splitting or direct) - two anchors near − − 10.18 low min Five#
on loading edge##
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Crack
sample size
w , Load and
Test
f c * hef † nmin
*** edges‡‡
cross section
10.4.2
ǁ Pulsating tension, single anchor min
16 8.12 Seismic tension 0.020 − 10.4.4 low Five#
away from edges‡‡ max
10.19
Alternating shear, single anchor
17 8.13 Seismic shearǁ 0.020 − 10.20 low min Five§
away from edges‡‡
ǁ
*
†
§
ǁ
Optional test.
#
Test all diameters.
**
the largest diameter for which recognition is sought.
‡‡
See 4.5.4.1 for torque requirements.
§§
Anchors untorqued.
##
***
†††
These tests shall be permitted to be performed with threaded steel rod substituted for the anchor element. In this case, reference tests
must be performed with threaded steel rod as well. If these tests have been previously been performed in accordance with Table 3.1 or
Table 3.2 using the same adhesive as that employed for the torque-controlled adhesive anchor and the correct static load, they may be
omitted here.
§§§
Install anchors with 50% of the recommended installation torque Tinst.
Add Table 3.8:

Table 3.8– Test program for evaluating deformed reinforcing bars for use in post-installed reinforcing bar
connections
Testing Bar size Assessment Bar Minimum
embed sample size
Test Load & ment
no. Test ref. Purpose Test parameters US/M§,ǁ αreq displ. fc * ℓb nmin
Service condition tests
Tension, confined, single 10.25.2

1a 9.6.3.1 Bond resistance #4/12 − low 7db Five
reinforcing bar† 10.25.3

1b 9.6.3.1 Bond resistance #8/25 − low 7db Five

1c 9.6.3.1 Bond resistance db,max − low 7db Five

1d 9.6.3.1 Bond resistance§§ db,max − high 7db Five
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Table 3.8– Test program for evaluating deformed reinforcing bars for use in post-installed reinforcing bar
connections
Testing Bar size Assessment Bar Minimum
embed sample size
Test Load & ment
no. Test ref. Purpose Test parameters US/M§,ǁ αreq displ. fc * ℓb nmin
10.25.2
1e†† 9.6.3.1 Bond resistance§§ Tension, confined, single #4/12 − high 7db Five
10.25.3
reinforcing bar†
Tension, confined, reinforcing
2 9.6.3.2 Bond/splitting behavior #8/25 − 10.25.6 low 35db Six‡
bars in corner condition
Reliability tests
Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, confined, single
3 9.6.4.1 db,max ≥ 0.8 10.25.7 low 7db Five
dry substrate#,** reinforcing bar†
Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, confined, single
4 9.6.4.2 db,max ≥ 0.8 10.25.7 low 7db Five
saturated concrete#,** reinforcing bar†
Sensitivity to freezing/thawing Tension, confined, single
5 9.6.4.3 #4/12 ≥ 0.9 10.25.7 high 7db Five
conditions# reinforcing bar†
Sensitivity to sustained load at
Tension, confined, single
6 9.6.4.4 maximum long-term #4/12 ≥ 0.9 10.25.7 low 7db Five
reinforcing bar†
temperature#
Decreased installation Tension, confined, single
7 9.6.4.5 #4/12 ≥ 0.9 10.25.7 low 7db Five
temperature# reinforcing bar†
Sensitivity to installation Tension, confined, single
8 9.6.4.6 db,max ≥ 0.9 10.25.7 low 7db Five
direction# reinforcing bar†
Installation procedure verification
Installation at deep Bar installation in injected hole,
9 9.6.5.1 db,max − 10.25.8 − 60db Three
embedment horizontal
10 9.6.5.2 Injection verification Injection in clear tube db,max − 10.25.8 − 60db Three
Durabiltiy
#
11a 9.6.6.1.1 Resistance to alkalinity Slice test #4/12 − 10.25.10 low - Ten
11b 9.6.6.1.2 Resistance to sulfur# Slice test #4/12 − 10.25.10 low - Ten
3
12 9.6.7 Corrosion resistance Current and potential test #4/12 − 10.25.9 low 2 /4" Three
Special conditions
Seismic qualification for Cyclic tension, confined, single
13 9.6.8 db,max − 10.25.11 low 7db Five
reinforcing bar connections## reinforcing bar
Seismic qualification for Cyclic tension, confined, single
9.6.8 db,max − 10.25.11 high 7db Five
14 reinforcing bar connections§§ reinforcing bar
*
†
Tests performed in test specimens in accordance with Fig. 4.5 and having minimum length/thickness of ℓb + 2 in. (ℓb + 50 mm).
§
Sizes are U.S. customary and European metric. db,max is maximum size sought for recognition.
ǁ
Perform tests with deformed reinforcing bars conforming to the mechanical requirements of 9.6.3.2.1.
#
Tests are not required if corresponding test has been performed in accordance with Table 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3.
‡
Test bars in three test specimens for a total of six tests with cast-in bars and six tests with post-installed bars.
**
Tests shall be required if hole cleaning equipment and technique varies from that used for tests in accordance with Table 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3.
§§
Optional test. If this test is not performed, the evaluation report shall note that the value of f’c to be used in the determination of
development and splice lengths in accordance with ACI 318 shall not exceed 2500 psi (17.2 MPa).
##
Optional test.
†† Tests required only if the system has not otherwise been qualified in accordance with Table 3.2. In addition, Test Nos. 1b and 1d in
accordance with Table 3.2shall be conducted with #4 (12 mm) reinforcing bars at 7db embedment. See 10.25.1.2.
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Add Table 3.9:
Table 3.9 – Additional tests required for assessment of multiple anchor element material types for torque-
controlled adhesive anchors
Reference Test No. Purpose Requirement
Table 3.6 9 Statistical equivalence is required for each

Torque test to establish
anchor element material type. If statistical
statistical equivalence with
equivalence cannot be shown, all tests must be
Table 3.7 9 tested anchor element type.
repeated for that anchor element.
Table 3.6 17 Shear test to determine shear

Required for anchor elements with reduced
capacity as governed by steel
cross section, see Section 8.11.
Table 3.7 15 failure.
Table 3.6 19
Seismic shear test Optional test, see Section 8.13.
Table 3.7 17
4.1 Testing by ITEA and manufacturer

The required minimum sample size of reference, reliability and service-condition test numbers given in Tables
3.1, 3.2, 3.3, 3,6, and 3.7 and all tests in Table 3.8 of this standard shall be performed by the ITEA (Chapter 12)
in their facility.
Additional results of tests performed by the manufacturer shall be permitted to be considered only if the results
are statistically equivalent to those of the ITEA. For the purposes of this assessment, statistical equivalence shall
be demonstrated by a two-sided Student’s t-Test at a probability of 95% with a confidence level of 90 percent. All
tests conducted by the manufacturer shall be witnessed by the ITEA for conformance with the requirements of
this criteria in accordance with 12.1.
4.3.5 Test members shall be at least 21 days old at the time of anchor installation and testing. Test members
older than 18 months shall not be used for tests to determine the bond strength unless comparison tests with
concrete aged less than 3 months are conducted in accordance with 9.1 and assessed in accordance with
10.4.1.2.
R4.3.5 Testing of anchors in concrete less than 21 days old constitutes testing in a nonstandard concrete. Research in
concretes of equal compressive strength but significantly different ages indicates that higher bond strengths can result when
anchors are installed in older concrete. Therefore, an upper limit is placed on the age of the concrete used for determination
of bond strength.
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A
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
C FOR POST-INSTALL
P ED ADHESIVE ANCHORS
A IN C
CONCRETE ELE
EMENTS (AC308
8)
(a) Step 1: Drill hole in stacked blockss. (b) Step 2: Perforrm cleaning in ((c) Step 3: Perfform adhesive injection in
acccordance with the MPII. aaccordance witth the MPII.
(d) Step 44: Remove uppeer block and in

nstall (e) Step 5: After adhesive
a cure, pperform (f
(f) Alternate prrocedure for Stteps 3 and 4 forr
anchor rood. nfined test to fa
con ailure. innjection in oveerhead postion in accordancee with
thhe MPII usingg a template. Seee 4.7.2.1.2.
Fig. 4.3
4 – Establisshing bond strrength at deep
per embedmeents: optionall method to veerify installatiion.
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Add 4.5.4
4.5.4 Supplemental requirements for torque-controlled adhesive anchors
4.5.4.1 Where specified in this criteria, torque-controlled adhesive anchors shall be torqued in accordance
with 4.5.4.2.
4.5.4.2 Apply the installation torque Tinst specified in the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions
using a calibrated torque wrench having a measuring error within ±5% of the specified torque. A minimum of ten
minutes after the initial application of Tinst, loosen the nut or anchor bolt and re-apply torque to a level of 0.5Tinst.
4.7.2.1.2 For cases where the embedment depth must be reduced to avoid failure modes other than bond
failure, the following test method anchor installation through stacked concrete blocks as shown in Fig. 4.3 and
described in this section shall be permitted for use to verify the installation method. This test method shall be
permitted to be used for the following tests:
Table 3.1: Test Nos. 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2f, 2g, 2h, 5
Table 3.6: Test Nos. 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 8
Table 3.7: Test Nos. 2a, 2b, 2c, 2d, 2e, 8
Step 1. Stack concrete blocks A and B, as shown in Fig. 4.3(a), as required to achieve the desired
embedment and perform the drilling operation. Although the core drill is shown, other drilling methods may be
used as appropriate. Seal the interface between the blocks.
Step 2. Clean the hole in accordance with the procedures described in the MPII (Fig. 4.3(b));
Step 3. Perform adhesive injection in accordance with the procedures described in the MPII. Limit injection
depth to the bottom block B (Fig. 4.3(c));
Step 4. Remove the upper block A and install the anchor element in accordance with the procedures
described in the manufacturer’s published installation instructions (Fig. 4.3(d)); and
Step 5. Perform a confined tension test to failure (Fig. 4.3(e)).
For overhead and horizontal tests to check sensitivity to installation direction, the stacked blocks shall be
arranged in the corresponding horizontal or overhead orientation. It shall be permissible to perform the drilling,
cleaning and tension test steps (1, 2 and 5) in the downhole position.
Exception: For the overhead tests, it shall be permitted to use a template in lieu of Block A for Steps 3 and
4 (Fig. 4.3(f)). The template shall have a hole diameter equivalent to the drilled hole and shall duplicate the effect
of the embedment depth on the efficiency of the injection process.
Add 4.7.4
4.7.4 With the exception of tests for sensitivity to sustained load, sensitivity to freezing/thawing, and decreased
installation temperature, reference tests shall be conducted with approximately the same curing time as the
corresponding suitability or service condition tests. Alternatively, it shall be shown by cure time tests in
accordance with 8.7.2 that the difference in cure times for the reference tests do not affect the comparison.
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A
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
C FOR POST-INSTALL
A IN C
CONCRETE ELE
EMENTS (AC308
8)
R4.7.4 Refe
ference tests should be carried out at approxximately the saame elapsed tim
ime following aanchor installaation as the
ccorresponding
g suitability or service condition tests to overcome the ef
effect of possibble post-curingg and to allow
w for direct
ccomparison.
A
Add Fig. 4.6:
Fig. 4.6 – Test

T specimen to confirm bond and splittting behaviorr at deep embbedment
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A
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
C FOR POST-INSTALL
A IN C
CONCRETE ELE
EMENTS (AC308
8)
A
Add Fig. 4.7
LV
VDTs
In stall reinforcin
ng bar with end of hole
te mporarily plugged
Prrestress rods to strong floo
or
Sup
pport beams
Tesst specimen
Supp
ports
Strrong floor
Fig. 4.7 – Example

E of con
nfined tension
n test setup foor cyclic testinng of reinforccing bar
A
Add 5.3.3
5.3.3 All tes
sts described in this sectio
on shall be conducted by th
he ITEA.
6.2.1 Requ
uired referenc
ce tests are given in Table
e 3.1 for anch
hor to be qualified for use in uncracked
d concrete
o
only and in Ta
able 3.2 or 3.3 for anchors
s to be qualifie
ed for use in both uncrackked and crackked concrete. Required
rreference testts for torque-c
controlled adh
hesive anchorrs are given in
n Table 3.6 o
or 3.7.
6.2.2 Cond
duct reference
e tests in the same concre
ete batch use
ed for the reliability or servvice-condition
ns tests to
w
which they are
e compared. Reference te
ests may be used
u for comp
parison with m
more than one series of re
eliability or
sservice-condittion tests. Reffer to Fig.6.1 for an examp
ple test layoutt.
Exception: Seismic tes

sts in accorda
ance with Se
ections 8.12 and 8.13 nee
ed not comply with concrrete batch
rrequirements. Where seism
mic tests are conducted in a separate la
aboratory from nce tests, the results of
m the referen
the round robiin tests for tha
at laboratory shall be comp
pared to the rround robin te
est results forr the primary llaboratory
a
and the resultting value of value
v of concc shall be appplied to the vaalues of N oi a
and Voi as required in Eq. (8-2) and
E
Eq. (8-5).
A
Add 6.2.6
6.2.6 It sha
all be permitted to perform
m reference tests
t for torqu
ue-controlled adhesive an
nchor systemss with the
a
anchor eleme
ent replaced by
b Unified Na
ational Coars
se (UNC) thre
eaded rod off equivalent n
nominal diameter if the
ccorresponding
g reliability or service cond
dition tests are
e performed w
with threaded rod as well.
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7.2.1 Required reliability tests are given in Table 3.1 for anchor to be qualified for use in uncracked concrete
only and in Table 3.2 or 3.3 for anchors to be qualified for use in both uncracked and cracked concrete. Required
reliability tests for torque-controlled adhesive anchors are given in Table 3.6 or 3.7.
7.5 – Sensitivity to hole cleaning – dry concrete
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 2a; Table 3.2, Test 2a; Table 3.3, Test 2a; Table 3.6,Test 2b; and Table 3.7, Test 2b.
7.5.2 General test conditions – Perform confined tension tests in uncracked concrete.
Exception: Tests on torque-controlled adhesive anchors shall be unconfined tension tests in cracked concrete.
7.6 – Sensitivity to hole cleaning – saturated concrete
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 2b; Table 3.2, Test 2b; Table 3.3, Test 2b; Table 3.6,Test 2c; and Table 3.7, Test 2c.
7.7 – Sensitivity to hole cleaning – water-filled hole
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 2c; Table 3.2, Test 2c; Table 3.3, Test 2c; Table 3.6,Test 2d; and Table 3.7, Test 2d.
7.8 – Sensitivity to hole cleaning – submerged concrete
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 2d; Table 3.2, Test 2d; Table 3.3, Test 2d; Table 3.6,Test 2e; and Table 3.7, Test 2e.
7.9 – Sensitivity to mixing effort
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 2e; Table 3.2, Test 2e; Table 3.3, Test 2e; Table 3.6,Test 2f; and Table 3.7, Test 2f.
7.13 – Sensitivity to crack width – low-strength concrete
Refer to Table 3.2, Test 3; Table 3.6, Test 3; and Table 3.7, Test 3.
7.13.2 General test conditions – Perform confined tension tests in cracked concrete.
7.14 – Sensitivity to crack width – high-strength concrete
Refer to Table 3.2, Test 4; Table 3.6,Test 4; and Table 3.7, Test 4.
7.14.2 General test conditions – Perform confined tension tests in cracked concrete.
7.15 – Sensitivity to crack width cycling
Refer to Table 3.2, Test 5; Table 3.3, Test 3; Table 3.6, Test 5; and Table 3.7, Test 5.
7.15.2 General test conditions – Perform crack cycling tests as unconfined tension tests in cracked concrete.
Tests for residual capacity following crack cycling are performed as confined tension tests in cracked concrete.
Exception: Tests for residual capacity on torque-controlled adhesive anchors shall be performed as
unconfined tension tests in cracked concrete.
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7.16 – Sensitivity to freezing and thawing

Refer to Table 3.1, Test 3; Table 3.2, Test 6; Table 3.3, Test 4; Table 3.6,Test 6; and Table 3.7, Test 6.
7.17 – Sensitivity to sustained loading at standard and maximum long-term temperature
7.18 – Sensitivity to installation direction
7.18.3 Perform separate test series with anchors installed horizontally and overhead in concrete in accordance
the MPII. Install and cure anchors at the minimum and maximum installation temperatures for concrete and
adhesive included in the MPII. Perform separate reference test series with anchors installed downhole at the
minimum and maximum installation temperature for concrete and adhesive included in the MPII and cured under
the same temperature and time conditions as the anchors installed horizontally and overhead. The specimen size
shall be kept constant for all tests including reference tests. After the minimum cure time has elapsed, allow the
test specimen to attain standard temperature and perform tension tests at standard temperature to failure with
continuous measurement of load and displacement.
Exception: It shall be permitted to allow the test member to transition to standard temperature following
anchor installation by removing the test specimen from the conditioning chamber and placing it in an environment
with standard temperature. Where this procedure is followed it shall be also used for reference tests. The cure
time used for the minimum installation temperature tests shall be as specified in the MPII for the minimum
installation temperature. The cure time used for the maximum installation temperature tests shall be as specified
in the MPII for the standard installation temperature.
7.18.3.1 Anchor installation procedures specified in the MPII shall be reviewed for effectiveness for each
combination of adhesive and delivery system sought for recognition, including all accessories for installation,
including piston plugs, extension tubes, caps, etc. A procedure for verifying the effectiveness of overhead
installation procedures is shown in Figure 7.3 using blind injection into a clear tube of equivalent diameter and
length that has been sealed at the back end to prevent air leakage. The procedure used shall enable the
evaluation of the installation procedure as described in 10.12. The effectiveness testing shall include the following:
(a) Conduct three replicates of tests with the adhesive conditioned to minimum and maximum
temperature as specified in the MPII for installation at the minimum and maximum concrete
temperatures in largest diameter and maximum embedment for which recognition is sought,
respectively, and shall include insertion of the anchor rod in the injected adhesive tube. Evaluate the
injections in accordance with 10.12.1 (3)(a).
(b) Conduct two replicates using the blind injection procedures described above in the overhead
orientation at standard temperature, utilizing the installation procedure as specified in the MPII, for
all hole diameters associated within the range of anchor element diameters in maximum embedment
sought for recognition, whereby insertion of the anchor rod is not performed. Evaluate the injections
in accordance with 10.12.1 (3)(a) and 10.12.1 (3)(b), whereby the requirements of both sections
shall be met.
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7.19 – Torque test

Refer to Table 3.1, Test 6; Table 3.2, Test 9; Table 3.3, Test 7; Table 3.6, Test 9; and Table 3.7, Test 9.
Add 7.20
7.20 – Sensitivity to reduced installation effort
7.20.1 Purpose – These reliability tests are performed to determine the sensitivity of the anchor to adverse
installation conditions.
7.20.2 General test conditions – Install anchors in cracks in accordance with the MPII. Perform unconfined
tension tests with setting torque T = 0.5Tinst .
Add 7.21 and 7.22
7.21 – Slip force tests
7.21.1 Slip force tests shall be conducted on torque-controlled adhesive anchors in cracked concrete to
estimate the tension force corresponding to loss of adhesion between the anchor element and the adhesive. A
significant and sudden change in slope of the load-displacement curve or a sudden increase in the expansion
force (as measured on pre-split test blocks) may be assumed to indicate loss of adhesion. An acceptable method
for conducting the slip force tests is given in 7.20.2.
7.21.2 Install the anchor in accordance with the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions in a hairline
crack; however, do not apply the recommended installation torque. Open the crack by and perform a confined
tension test to failure with continuous measurement of load and displacement at the unloaded end of the anchor
element (see Fig. 7.5). The displacement of the anchor element relative to the concrete as measured at the
unloaded end of the anchor element shall be permitted to be used to estimate the force corresponding to loss of
adhesion (slip force). Other methods shall also be permitted.
7.22 – Bond force tests
7.22.1 Bond force tests shall be conducted in cracked concrete with the adhesive used for torque-controlled
adhesive anchors to estimate the tension force corresponding to loss of adhesion between the adhesive and the
concrete under the most adverse conditions anticipated by these criteria. For these tests, Unified National Coarse
(UNC) threaded rod of an equivalent nominal diameter shall be substituted for the anchor element specified by
the manufacturer and no installation torque shall be applied. The adhesive shall otherwise be installed in
accordance with the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions; however, the hole cleaning and condition
shall correspond to the installation safety test included in the test program (see 7.5, 7.6, 7.7, 7.8) that represents
the most adverse condition for the adhesive.
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Add Figure 7.5
LVDT
Fig. 7.5 – Schematic of slip force test setup
8.2 – Required tests

Required service-condition tests are given in Table 3.1 for adhesive anchors qualified for use in uncracked
concrete only and in Table 3.2 or 3.3 for adhesive anchors qualified for use in both uncracked and cracked
concrete. Test requirements for adhesive anchors assessed to resist seismic loads are defined in Table 3.2. Test
requirements for torque-controlled adhesive anchors are defined in Table 3.6 or 3.7.
8.4 – Tension tests in uncracked and cracked concrete
Refer to Table 3.1, Tests 7a and 7b; Table 3.2, Tests 11a, 11b, 11c, and 11d; Table 3.3, Tests 8a and 8b; Table
3.6, Tests 12a, 12b, 12c, and 12d; and Table 3.7, Tests 10a, 10b, 10c, and 10d.
8.4.2 Conduct of tests – For adhesive anchors, perform confined service-condition tests in accordance with 4.7
in both low- and high-strength concrete. For torque-controlled adhesive anchors, perform unconfined service
condition tests in both low- and high-strength concrete. All tests shall be conducted with anchors installed in
accordance with the MPII.
8.4.2.1 It shall be permitted to perform the service-condition tests for adhesive anchors described in Table
3.1, Tests 7a and 7b; Table 3.2, Tests 11a through 11d; and Table 3.3, Tests 8a and 8b as unconfined tests. All
tests shall be conducted with anchors installed in accordance with the MPII.
8.5 – Tension tests at elevated temperature
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 8a; Table 3.2, Test 12a; Table 3.3, Test 9a; Table 3.6, Test 13a; and Table 3.7, Test 11a.
8.5.2.3 Qualify anchors for one or both of the temperature categories given in Table 8.1. Install and test a
minimum of five anchors at each temperature data point. For Temperature Category A, perform tests at the short-
and long-term test temperatures. For Temperature Category B, perform tests on anchors — at standard
temperature, at the long-term and short-term test temperatures, and at a minimum of two intermediate
temperatures between the long-term and short-term temperatures with a maximum increment of 35°F. If the
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difference between the long-term test temperature and the selected short-term test temperature is less than 35°F,
then testing at intermediate temperatures is not required.
8.6 – Tension tests with decreased installation temperature
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 8b; Table 3.2, Test 12b; Table 3.3, Test 9b; Table 3.6, Test 13b; and Table 3.7,
Test 11b.
R8.6 These tests establish the suitability of the adhesive anchor system for installation in concrete at lower-than-
standard temperatures. All adhesive anchor systems qualified for installation in concrete temperatures below 50°F are
required to be installed and tested at the target concrete temperature. When the target temperature for the system to be
qualified falls below 40°F, additional tests are required to assess the effect of rising concrete temperatures on the anchor
response. The rate of temperature rise is intended to be consistent with sun exposure.
A further distinction in testing of adhesive anchor systems for low temperature installation is made for systems that are
intended to be installed in concrete which can vary within a 12-hour period from a low of 40°F (5°C) or less to a high of
80°F (27°C) or more. Such a high rate of concrete temperature change may occur with relatively thin concrete members
directly exposed to solar warming (e.g., façade panels). Adhesive anchors installed in such members at the time when the
concrete is at its lowest temperature are assumed to be subject to a subsequent accelerated temperature rise of 5K/hr. The
supplemental tests in 8.6.2.3 address this issue.
Follow special procedures where the MPII includes them for low-temperature installation conditions. Where preheating of
adhesive cartridges to reduce viscosity and facilitate adhesive flow is specified in the MPII, observations should be made
to determine whether this results in retarded cure, lowering of the glass-transition temperature, and impaired resistance
to creep.
8.6.1 Purpose – These service-condition tests are used to assess the sensitivity of the adhesive anchor
system to installation in concrete having a temperature at the time of installation less than 50°F (10°C).
8.6.2 General test conditions – Tests are confined tension tests performed in uncracked concrete.
8.6.2.1 Test all adhesive anchor systems to be installed in concrete having a temperature less than 50°F
(10°C) in accordance with either 8.6.2.2 or 8.6.2.3. Tests according to 8.6.2.3 shall be performed for all systems
to be used in applications where concrete temperatures can vary within a 12-hour period from a low of 40°F (5°C)
or less to a high of 80°F (27°C) or more. Tension tests shall be conducted as confined tests in uncracked
concrete.
8.6.2.2 When anchors are recommended for installation in concrete temperatures below 50°F (10°C),
perform the following test:
(a) Install and test a minimum of (5) anchors. Install anchors per the MPII. Prior to installation, condition
the anchor rod and test member to the target temperature (i.e., the lowest installation temperature
recommended by the manufacturer) and maintain that temperature for a minimum of 24 hours.
(b) Install the anchors in concrete test members and allow them to cure at the stabilized temperature for
the cure time according to the manufacturer’s printed installation instructions.
(c) Immediately thereafter, remove the test members from the cooling chamber and tension test the
anchors in order to assure the test members remain at the conditioned temperature. A thermocouple
inserted into the test member may be used to confirm the temperature at the time of testing.
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8.6.2.2.1 When anchors are recommended for installation in concrete temperatures below 40°F (5°C), in
addition to the tests described in 8.6.2.2, perform the following test:
(a) Install and test a minimum of (5) anchors. Install anchors per the MPII. Prior to installation,
condition the anchor rod and test member to the target temperature (i.e., the lowest installation
temperature recommended by the manufacturer) and maintain that temperature for a minimum of
24 hours.
(b) Install the anchors in accordance with the MPII and allow them to cure at the stabilized target
temperature for the cure time according to the MPII.
(c) Apply a constant tension load as given by Eq. (7-3).
Raise the temperature of the test chamber at a constant rate to standard temperature over a period of 72 to 96
hours while monitoring the displacement response for each anchor. A thermocouple inserted into the test
member may be used to confirm the temperature of the test members during the test. Once the test member
attains standard temperature and the displacements stabilize, conduct a confined tension test to failure with
continuous measurement of load and displacement. If the displacements do not stabilize within 150 hours from
the start of temperature rise, the test shall be discontinued.
Add 8.6.2.3
8.6.2.3 Where anchors are recommended for installation in concrete that is subject to temperature
variations within a 12-hour period from a low of 40°F (5°C) or less to a high of 80°F (27°C) or more,.perform the
following test:
(a) Perform sustained load tests at standard temperature in accordance with 7.17.
(b) Concrete test members shall have maximum dimensions 30 in. by 18 in. by 12 in. (760 mm by 460 mm
by 300 mm). Alternatively, a 12-in. (300 mm) high cylinder with maximum diameter 13 in. (330 mm)
may be used.
(c) Install and test a minimum of (5) anchors. Install anchors per the MPII. Prior to installation, condition
the anchor rod and test member to the target temperature (i.e., the lowest installation temperature
recommended by the manufacturer) and maintain that temperature for a minimum of 24 hours.
(d) Install the anchors in the concrete test members of the target temperature and allow them to cure at
the stabilized temperature for the cure time according to the manufacturer’s printed installation
instructions.
(e) Immediately after the curing period has elapsed, remove the test members from the cooling chamber
and apply a tension preload not exceeding 5% of Nsust,lt as given by Eq. (7-3) or 300 lbs to the anchor
prior to zeroing displacement readings. Then increase the load on the anchor to a constant tension
load Nsust,lt as given by Eq. 8.3, raise the temperature of the test chamber at a constant rate of 5K/hr to
standard temperature and maintain Nsust,lt over a minimum duration of 42 days while monitoring the
displacement response for each anchor according to 7.17.3.3. A thermocouple inserted into the test
member shall be used to confirm the temperature at the time of testing.
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(f) Immediately following the sustained load portion of the test, conduct a confined tension test to failure at
standard temperature with continuous measurement of load and displacement.
8.7 – Establishment of cure time at standard, minimum, and maximum temperature

Refer to Table 3.1, Test 8c; Table 3.2, Test 12c; Table 3.3, Test 9c; Table 3.6, Test 13c; and Table 3.7,
Test 11c.
R8.7 Cure time of most adhesive compounds is inversely proportional to temperature. The requirements of the
MPII relative to temperature of the concrete and the cartridge are to be followed.
8.7.1 Purpose—These service-condition tests are used to establish the minimum curing time of the adhesive
material for the anchor to achieve full tension capacity.
8.7.2 General test conditions—Perform confined tension tests in uncracked concrete. Tests are conducted on
anchors installed in accordance with the MPII at standard, minimum and maximum temperatures of the concrete
whereby the temperature of the adhesive shall be in accordance with the MPII for the concrete temperature in the
test. The anchors are allowed to cure for the minimum curing time corresponding to the concrete installation
temperature as specified in the MPII. Reference tests are also conducted on anchors installed in the same way
and allowed to cure for the time specified in the MPII for standard, minimum and maximum temperature plus an
additional 24 hours. It shall be permitted to perform cure time tests at cure time plus a time greater than 24 hours.
If the cure time specified for elevated temperature installation is the same as that specified for standard
temperature, tests at elevated temperature shall be permitted to be omitted.
8.8 – Durability assessment

Refer to Table 3.1, Tests 9a and 9b; Table 3.2, Tests 13a and 13b; Table 3.3, Tests 10a and 10b; Table 3.6,
Test 14a and 14b; and Table 3.7, Test 12a and 12b.
(balance of section unmodified except as shown below)
8.8.2 General test conditions – Conduct tests on 1/2 in. diameter all-thread anchors or the smallest nominal
diameter if it is larger than 1/2 in. For testing of torque-controlled adhesive anchors, all-thread rod shall be
substituted for the anchor element specified by the manufacturer. Embed anchors in cylindrical concrete test
members having a minimum diameter of 6 in. Cast the concrete test members in length of steel or plastic pipe
having a wall thickness as required to prevent slice splitting during punch testing. All test members shall
originate from the same concrete batch. Install anchors along the central axis of the concrete test members
according to the MPII. For tests in sulfur dioxide, fabricate the anchor element from austenitic stainless steel.
After curing the adhesive, concrete cylinders in which the anchors are installed shall be sawn with a diamond
saw into 1-3/16 in. ± 1/8 in. thick slices so the resulting slices are undamaged. Slices shall be oriented
perpendicular to the anchor axis and consist of the concrete, adhesive material, and anchor element. Discard
the top and bottom slices. Prepare a minimum of 10 slices for each environmental exposure to be investigated
and 10 reference slices subjected to standard climate conditions.
8.8.3 Punch tests – Specimens shall be tested within 4 hours following removal from storage (exposure)
whereby the specimens shall not be permitted to dry out prior to testing. This condition shall be
considered to be fulfilled if the specimens are maintained at standard temperature.
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Alternately, within 15 minutes of removal from storage (exposure), double wrap the individual specimens in
plastic food wrap and place them in sealable plastic bags or impermeable containers until testing. Test
the specimens within 4 hours following removal from plastic food wrap whereby the specimens shall not be
permitted to dry out prior to testing. This condition shall be considered to be fulfilled if the specimens are
maintained at standard temperature. The time during which the specimens may be contained in the sealed
condition shall be minimized and shall not exceed 14 days.
The thickness of the slices shall be measured and the slices shall be tested in a test apparatus that
permits the anchor element of the slice to be punched through the slice while restraining the surrounding
concrete (see Fig. 8.1).
The loading punch shall act centrally on the metal element. The peak load for each test shall be recorded.
Discard results from slices that split curing the punch test. Evaluate the bond stress τdur,i for each punch test
using Eq. (8-1).
balance of section unmodified)
8.9 – Verification of full concrete capacity in a corner
Refer to Table 3.6, Test 15; and Table 3.7, Test 13.
(balance of section unmodified)
8.10 – Determination of minimum spacing and edge distance to preclude splitting
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 11; Table 3.2, Test 15; Table 3.3, Test 12; Table 3.6, Test 16; and Table 3.7,
Test 14.
8.11 – Tests to determine shear capacity of anchor elements with nonuniform cross section
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 12; Table 3.2, Test 16; Table 3.3, Test 13; Table 3.6, Test 17; and Table 3.7, Test 15.
8.12 – Simulated seismic tension tests
8.12.2 General test conditions – Test each anchor diameter at the embedment at embedments as specified in
Table 3.2, Table 3.6 and Table 3.7. Install the anchor in a closed crack in accordance with 4.8. If no torque is
specified by the MPII, finger-tighten the anchor prior to testing. Open the crack by ∆w = 0.020 in. where ∆w is
additive to the width of the closed hairline crack after anchor installation. Subject the anchors to the sinusoidal
tension loads specified in Table 8.2 and Fig. 8.3 with a cycling frequency between 0.1 and 2 Hz, whereby Neq is
given by Eq. (8-2), Nm is given by Eq. (8-3), and Ni is given by Eq. (8-4). The minimum load for each load level
shall not exceed the larger of 5% Neq or 100 lbs. If the mean tension capacity from reference service condition
tests is determined from unconfined tests, conduct load cycling as an unconfined test. If the mean tension
capacity from reference service condition tests is determined from confined tests, conduct load cycling as a
confined test.
n
 f 
N eq  0.5 N o ,i  c ,test  lb (8-2)
 f c ,test ,2 
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where
N o ,i = mean tension capacity from reference service condition tests in low-strength cracked concrete
as follows: Table 3.2, Test 11c, Table 3.6, Test No. 12c or Table 3.7, Test No. 10c if load
cycling is performed as an unconfined test or mean tension capacity from confined reference
service condition tests in low-strength cracked concrete as follows: Table 3.2, Test No. 1b if
load cycling is performed as a confined test, lb (N).
fc,test = compressive strength of concrete used at time of testing, psi;
fc,test ,2 = compressive strength of concrete corresponding to the tests used to establish N o ,i , psi; and
n = normalization exponent determined in accordance with 10.2.
8.12.2.1 Record the crack width, anchor displacement, and applied tension load in accordance with 4.8.
Following completion of the simulated seismic-tension cycles, open the crack to a width not less than the crack
opening width as measured at the end of the cyclic test and load the anchor in tension to failure. Record the
maximum tension load, that is, residual tension capacity; the corresponding displacement; and plot the load-
displacement response. If the mean tension capacity from reference service condition tests is determined from
unconfined tests, conduct the tension test to failure as an unconfined test. If the mean tension capacity from
reference service condition tests is determined from confined tests, conduct the tension test to failure as a
confined test.
8.13 – Simulated seismic shear tests
R9.1 The relationship between concrete composition and adhesive anchor performance is not well understood.
Anecdotal evidence indicates there may be a direct relationship between aggregate types used and bond
strength. Round robin tests are intended to establish the consistency of bond properties of the tested system over
a range of concrete mixture designs originating from various geographic regions. Two mixture designs—one
without and one with fly ash as a cement replacement—are intended to provide a representative sample of
concrete compositions in North America. The intent is to establish a concrete factor that adjusts the bond strength
determined from service condition testing performed by the primary laboratory, or laboratories, to represent that
expected in North America; therefore, the round robin tests performed by the primary laboratory should be
conducted in concrete of the same mix as that used in service condition tests.
9.1.5 Each of the four laboratories performing round-robin tests shall be located in a different geographic
region of North America, whereby the geographic regions shall be defined by time zone as follows: Region 1:
Pacific Time Zone; Region 2: Mountain Time Zone; Region 3: Central Time Zone; and Region 4: Eastern and
Atlantic Time Zones. Aggregates used for the concrete shall be representative of typical concrete production in
each laboratory’s immediate geographic location. The primary laboratory shall use the same concrete mix design
for Mixture Design A in the round-robin tests as is used for the service condition tests. It shall be permitted,
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however, to transport specimens prepared by the regional laboratories in the different geographic regions to the
primary testing laboratory for testing.
9.1.5.1 If the primary laboratory is located outside of North America, four secondary laboratories, each
located in a different geographic region in North America, shall be selected by the primary laboratory to provide
round robin tests for comparison with the round robin tests performed by the primary laboratory. The aggregates
used for the concrete shall be representative of typical production in each laboratory’s geographic location. The
primary laboratory shall use the same concrete mix design, including the aggregate source, for Mixture Design A
in the round-robin tests as is used for the service condition tests.
9.1.6 For the purpose of round-robin testing, both the primary laboratory and the secondary laboratories shall
cast unreinforced concrete test members with a minimum thickness of 2hef from normal-weight concrete using
mixture designs formulated to achieve a compressive strength within the strength range for low-strength concrete
given in Section 4.3.4 at the time of testing. Configure tension tests and concrete test member so that bond failure
is the controlling mode of failure. Each round robin test series from any individual laboratory shall be conducted in
a single concrete test member. Mixture designs shall be in accordance with 4.3 and 9.1.6. Aggregates shall be in
accordance with 4.3.2. Test member strength shall be confirmed based on field prepared and cured cylinders in
accordance with 4.4.3.2. Concrete shall be produced from Mixture Designs A and B with materials in accordance
with Table 9.1. Minor adjustments of mix component quantities required to compensate for fly ash replacement
shall be permitted.
9.1.7 Install anchors in accordance with the MPII. Perform a minimum of five confined tension tests to failure
on anchors in concrete produced in accordance with Mixture Design A and a minimum of five confined tension
tests to failure in concrete produced in accordance with Mixture Design B. Perform tests in accordance with 4.7
within the age interval of 28 to 63 days.
9.2 – Tests to determine minimum member thickness
Refer to Table 3.1, Test 14; Table 3.2, Test 20; Table 3.3, Test 15, Table 3.6, Test 20; and Table 3.7,
Test 18.
9.2.2.2 For adhesive anchors, instead of 9.2.2.1, tests in accordance with 8.10 shall be permitted to be
conducted with the test member supported with a shear span length not less than 1.5hef. For torque-controlled
adhesive anchors, tests in accordance with 8.9 and 8.10 shall be permitted to be conducted with the test member
supported with a shear span length not less than 1.5hef. Drilling equipment and setting procedures shall be
representative of normal anchor installation as specified by the manufacturer. Subsequent to drilling the holes and
setting anchors, the balance of tests in accordance with 8.9 and 8.10 shall be permitted to be conducted without
supports.
Add 9.3
9.3 – Tests for recognition of deformed reinforcing bars as anchor elements
9.3.1 Perform tests on all diameters of deformed reinforcing bar anchor elements sought for recognition in
accordance with Table 3.1, Table 3.2, or Table 3.3.
Exception: If tests have been performed on a minimum of five diameters of threaded rod anchor elements in
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accordance with Table 3.1, Table 3.2, or Table 3.3, it shall be permitted to obtain recognition for the use of
deformed reinforcing bar anchor elements corresponding to the tested range of threaded rod anchor element
diameters as follows:
a. Except as determined in accordance with Table 9.2, reduction factors determined for threaded rod as
applicable in Eqns 10-12, 10-13 and 10-14 shall be applied to the bond values for reinforcing bar
elements.
b. Perform tests with deformed reinforcing bars in accordance with Table 9.2. The range of reinforcing
bar anchor element diameters tested shall correspond to the tested range of threaded rod anchor
element diameters.
c. Demonstrate for all tested diameters that test results from tests according to a. are statistically
equivalent to or exceed the tests with threaded rod anchor elements of approximately equivalent
diameters.
d. If it cannot be shown that the test tests according to a. are statistically equivalent to or exceed the
tests with threaded rod anchor elements for all approximately equivalent diameters, adjust the
characteristic tension bond stresses in uncracked and cracked concrete with the minimum ratio of the
mean bond stress for the tested deformed reinforcing bar diameters to the mean bond stress for
threaded rod diameters of approximately equivalent diameter.
e. It shall be permitted to include additional test series in the assessment for recognition of reinforcing
bar elements.
Table 9.2 – Minimum required tests for supplementary recognition of reinforcing bars as
anchor elements
Test type Table 3.1 Table 3.2 Table 3.3
Test No. Diameters Test No. Diameters Test No. Diameters

Reference 1a All 1a all 1a All
1b All 1b all 1b All
1c all
*
1d all
††
Reliability 4 see footnote 5 sm., med., lg. 3 sm., med., lg.
††
7 see footnote 5 see footnote ††
Service 7a† all‡ 11a† all‡ 8a† all‡
condition
11c† all‡
Optional 17** sm., med., lg.
**
18 sm., med., lg.
*
Test is optional if test results of Test 1c can be shown to be statistically equivalent to or greater than
results of Test 1a. If Test 1d is not performed, limit calculated anchor tension resistance to f’c = 2500
psi.
†
Not required if tests with threaded rod to determine the bond strength are conducted as confined tests.
Comparison of bond stresses for threaded rod and reinforcing bar elements is performed with reference
test values.
**
Where recognition for seismic is to be included.
††
Test #4 reinforcing bar or smallest nominal diameter if it is larger than #4. Tests may be omitted if the
hole diameter specified for the corresponding reinforcing bar in the MPII is not more than 1/8-in. (3 mm)
larger than the required hole diameter for the tested threaded rod diameter and the normalized bond
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strength for the reinforcing bar element is equal to or lower than the bond strength for threaded rod.
‡
It shall be permitted to test only small, medium and large diameters if the ratio of the test results for
threaded rod and reinforcing bar elements for the confined and unconfined test conditions are statistically
equivalent.
Add new 9.4 and 9.5
9.4 – Tests for supplementary recognition of metric threaded rods as anchor elements
9.4.1 This section provides requirements for the supplementary recognition of metric threaded rod anchor
elements where the complete test program has been conducted on fractional threaded rod anchor elements in
9.4.2 It shall be permitted to obtain recognition for the use of metric threaded rod anchor elements
corresponding to the tested range of fractional threaded rod anchor element diameters as follows:
a. Tests have been performed on a minimum of five diameters of fractional threaded rod anchor elements in
accordance with Table 3.1, Table 3.2, or Table 3.3,
a. Except as determined in accordance with Table 9.3, reduction factors determined for fractional
threaded rod as applicable in Equations 10-12, 10-13 and 10-14 shall be applied to the bond values
for metric threaded rod anchor elements.
b. Perform tests with threaded rod anchor elements in accordance with Table 9.3. The range of metric
threaded rod anchor element diameters tested shall correspond to the tested range of fractional
threaded rod anchor element diameters.
c. Demonstrate for all tested diameters that test results from tests according to a. are statistically
equivalent to or exceed the tests with fractional threaded rod anchor elements of approximately
equivalent diameters.
d. If it cannot be shown that the test tests according to a. are statistically equivalent to or exceed the
tests with fractional threaded rod anchor elements for all approximately equivalent diameters, adjust
the characteristic tension bond stresses in uncracked and cracked concrete with the minimum ratio of
the mean bond stress for the tested metric threaded rod diameters to the mean bond stress for the
fractional threaded rod diameters of approximately equivalent diameter.
e. It shall be permitted to include additional test series in the assessment for recognition of metric
threaded rod anchor elements.
9.4.3 Where the requirements of 9.4.2 are not fulfilled, conduct the complete test program in accordance with
Table 3.1, Table 3.2 or Table 3.3 on the diameters of metric threaded rod sought for recognition.
9.5 – Tests for supplementary recognition of fractional threaded rods as anchor elements
9.5.1 This section provides requirements for the supplementary recognition of fractional threaded rod anchor
elements where the complete test program has been conducted on metric threaded rod anchor elements in
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9.5.2 It shall be permitted to obtain recognition for the use of fractional threaded rod anchor elements
corresponding to the tested range of metric threaded rod anchor element diameters as follows:
a. Tests have been performed on a minimum of five diameters of metric threaded rod anchor elements in
accordance with Table 3.1, Table 3.2, or Table 3.3,
b. Except as determined in accordance with Table 9.3, reduction factors determined for metric threaded rod
as applicable in Equations 10-12, 10-13 and 10-14 shall be applied to the bond values for fractional
c. Perform tests with fractional threaded rod anchor elements in accordance with Table 9.3. The range of
fractional threaded rod anchor element diameters tested shall correspond to the tested range of metric
threaded rod anchor element diameters.
d. Demonstrate for all tested diameters that test results from tests according to a. are statistically equivalent
to or exceed the tests with metric threaded rod anchor elements of approximately equivalent diameters.
e. If it cannot be shown that the test tests according to a. are statistically equivalent to or exceed the tests
with metric threaded rod anchor elements for all approximately equivalent diameters, adjust the
characteristic tension bond stresses in uncracked and cracked concrete with the minimum ratio of the
mean bond stress for the tested fractional threaded rod diameters to the mean bond stress for the metric
threaded rod diameters of approximately equivalent diameter.
f. It shall be permitted to include additional test series in the assessment for recognition of fractional
9.5.3 Where the requirements of 9.5.2 are not fulfilled, conduct the complete test program in accordance with
Table 3.1, Table 3.2 or Table 3.3 on the diameters of fractional threaded rod sought for recognition.
Table 9.3 – Minimum required tests for supplementary recognition of metric or fractional threaded
#
rods as anchor elements in accordance with Sections 9.4 or 9.5
Test type Table 3.1 Table 3.2 Table 3.3
Test No. Diameters Test No. Diameters Test No. Diameters

Reference 1a All 1a All 1a all
1b sm., med., lg. 1b All 1b sm., med., lg.
1c sm., med., lg.
*
1d sm., med., lg.
*
Test is optional if test results of Test 1c can be shown to be statistically equivalent to or greater than
results of Test 1a. If Test 1d is not performed, limit calculated anchor tension resistance to f’c = 2500 psi.
#
Table 9.3 shall be permitted to be used for the assessment of metric or fractional reinforcing bars used as
anchor elements provided that the requirements for either metric or fractional reinforcing bars have been
satisfied in accordance with Table 9.2.
Add 9.6
9.6 – Tests for recognition of deformed reinforcing bars for use in post-installed reinforcing bar
connections
9.6.1 Perform tests in accordance with Table 3.8.

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9.6.2 Recognition shall be limited to the hole drilling and cleaning methods included in the MPII. Tests in
accordance with Table 3.8 shall be repeated for each drilling/hole cleaning method included in the MPII.
9.6.3 Service condition tests
9.6.3.1 Bond performance tests – Perform tests as confined tension tests in test specimens in accordance
with Fig. 4.5. Tension load and bar displacement relative to a fixed point outside of the concrete of the test
specimen shall be continuously recorded.
9.6.3.2 Tests for bond and splitting behavior at deep embedment – Perform tests as tension tests to failure
with test specimens as shown in Fig. 4.6.
9.6.3.2.1 Reinforcing bars shall be fabricated in accordance with recognized standards and shall fulfill the
requirements of Table 9.4:
Table 9.4 – Requirements for reinforcing bars used in reinforcing bar tests according to
Table 3.8
Tensile strength, min. Yield strength, min. Relative rib area, Rr*
Psi MPa Psi MPa min. max.
90000 620 73000 500 0.05 0.10
* R  0.75 hr where hr =average height of deformations and sr =average spacing of deformations

r
sr
Reinforcing bars conforming to the requirements of ASTM A615 Grade 75 shall be assumed to fulfill
9.6.3.2.1. Bars used in the tests shall be of the same grade, shall have similar mechanical properties and shall
have a constant relative rib area.
9.6.3.2.2 Cast test specimens vertically so the concrete is well consolidated around the reinforcing.
9.6.3.2.3 Perform tests as confined tests. The bearing plate shall be at least 1-inch (25 mm) thick and
shall be so constructed to cover the entire surface of the test specimen with 4 holes with diameter 2 inches (50
mm). Measure load and displacement continuously. Displacement shall be measured as close to the concrete
surface as possible and shall be measured at the same location on the bars in all tests. The rate of loading or
displacement shall be established so that the test duration to peak load is not less than three minutes and not
more than 15 minutes.
9.6.4 Reliability tests
9.6.4.1 Dry concrete - Perform tests in accordance with 7.5.
9.6.4.2 Saturated concrete – Perform tests in accordance with 7.6.
9.6.4.3 Freezing and thawing – Perform tests in accordance with 7.16.
9.6.4.4 Sensitivity to sustained load at maximum long-term temperature – Perform tests in accordance with
7.17 whereby the load Nsust,lt shall be determined in accordance with Eq. (7-3a).
N sust ,lt   min,req    l b  d b ,

,lb (7-3a)
, ,
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where
 min,req =830 psi (5.7 MPa)
9.6.4.4.1 If this test has not been conducted previously in accordance with Table 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3, perform
additional tests in accordance with 8.5 at the maximum long-term temperature in compliance with 7.17.4.1.
9.6.4.5 Tension tests with decreased installation temperature – Perform tests in accordance with 8.6.
9.6.4.6 Sensitivity to installation direction – Perform tests in accordance with 7.18.
9.6.5 Tests to verify installation procedure
9.6.5.1 Installation at maximum recognized embedment – Perform tests with minimum concrete cover as
indicated in the MPII. Repeat tests for each installation system included in the MPII for the tested bar diameter.
Holes shall be drilled in the horizontal position. Perform adhesive injection and bar installation in the horizontal
position with the concrete test member, reinforcing bar, and adhesive conditioned to the maximum installation
temperature indicated in the MPII.
9.6.5.2 Injection verification – Perform tests with each installation system included in the MPII for the
tested bar diameter in clear rigid tubing that is resistant to the heat generated by the adhesive, does not react with
the adhesive, and that has an inner diameter approximately equal to the hole diameter specified in the MPII.
Perform test with the tube, adhesive and deformed reinforcing bar conditioned to standard temperature. Perform
tests in the horizontal position with the tube hidden from the view of the personnel performing the injection. Inject
adhesive in accordance with the MPII and install the deformed reinforcing bar to the required embedment.
9.6.6 Durability tests
9.6.6.1 Perform slice tests in accordance with 8.8.
9.6.6.1.1 Resistance to alkalinity – Perform tests in accordance with 8.8.2.2.1.
9.6.6.1.2 Resistance to sulfur – Perform tests in accordance with 8.8.2.2.2.
9.6.7 Corrosion tests
9.6.7.1 Perform tests in 6 in. (150 mm) concrete cubes or in a rectangular section of any length with cross
section 6 in. x 6 in. (150 mm x 150 mm). The concrete shall conform to the requirements of 4.3 with the following
exceptions:
1. The water-cement ratio used for the mix design shall be equal to or greater than 0.6.
2. The mix design shall be supplemented with a source of chloride ions to result in water-soluble chloride
ion (CI-) content in concrete by weight of cement of 0.40 percent.
The concrete shall have a minimum age of 21 days and shall be free of surface carbonization at the
commencement of the test. Prior to installation, ensure that reinforcing bars are free of mill scale or other loose
contaminants or coatings and clean with ethanol or other solvent. Install bars in accordance with the MPII for dry
concrete at an edge distance of 3 in. (75 mm) at an embedment depth of 2-3/4 inches (70 mm) and with the end
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of the bar in contact with the end of the drilled hole. Where multiple anchors are installed in a rectangular section,
the minimum spacing between bars shall be 2 in. (50 mm). Following installation of the anchors, coat the surface
of the concrete around each installed reinforcing bar with an epoxy sealer. The coating shall extend for a distance
of 3/4 inch (2 cm) from the perimeter of the bar.
9.6.7.2 The test apparatus is shown in Fig. 9.1 and consists of a non-reactive, non-metallic container in
which the concrete test specimen is immersed in a water solution to a depth of 3-1/2 inches (90 mm) with a 3/8
inch (10 mm) clear distance maintained between the bottom of the test specimen and the floor of the container by
means of non-reactive spacer blocks. L-shaped cathodes constructed from austenitic stainless steel (316) plate
shall be so dimensioned and positioned on the floor of the container to result in a surface exposure to the water
solution of not less than 15.5 in2 (100 cm2). The cathodes shall be equipped with a 100 Ohm resistor (accuracy of
± 1%), and shall have been degreased with ethanol, exposed to a 5% nitric acid solution for 10 minutes, rinsed
with distilled water and placed in distilled water conditioned with dissolved sodium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate
each in the amount of 200 mg per liter for a period of at least 14 days immediately prior to the conduct of the test.
9.6.7.3 After the adhesive cure time has elapsed, install the test specimen and the cathodes in the
container, fill the container with distilled water conditioned with dissolved sodium sulfate and sodium bicarbonate
each in the amount of 200 mg per liter, and connect the reinforcing bars to the cathodes.
9.6.7.4 Measure the current between the reinforcing bars and the attached cathodes by measuring the
potential drop over the resistor using a micro voltmeter with a resolution of 100 nV and input resistance of at least
10 MOhm.
9.6.7.5 Measure the corrosion potential of each reinforcing bar against a reference electrode in the
container with a voltmeter having a minimum input resistance of 10 MOhm and a resolution of 0.1 mV.
9.6.7.6 Perform measurement of current flow and potential at maximum 1 hour intervals for the duration of
the test.
9.6.7.7 Use reference electrodes equipped with porous stoppers that have been stored, maintained, and
calibrated in accordance with manufacturer instructions. Alternatively, if calibration information for the reference
electrode is unavailable, it is permissible to check the potential of the reference electrode weekly with a saturated
Cu/CuSO4 electrode (CSE).
9.6.7.8 It shall be permitted to use an electrolyte bridge to avoid contamination of the electrolyte solution
with copper ions or chlorides.
9.6.7.9 Plot the current flow and potential over time.
9.6.7.10 The duration of the tests shall be at least 3 months.
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T
Tests No. 13 in
i Table 3.8, the
t value of su shall be tak
ken as the ave
erage of the d
displacementts measured in the
in
ndividual testts at a load co
orresponding to the lowest peak load re
ecorded in ten
nsion tests in accordance w
with Table
3
3.8, Test No. 1c. For Test No.
N 14 in Tab
ble 3.8, the va
alue of su shalll be taken ass the average of the displaccements
m
measured in the
t individual tests at a loa
ad correspond
ding to the low
west peak loa
ad recorded in
n tension testss in
a
accordance with
w Table 3.8, Test No. 1d. In all cases, the value of su measured from an indivvidual test nee
ed not be
taken greater than δmax as defined in Eq
q. (10-33). Fo
or the purpose
e of this sectio
on, displacem
ments shall be
e
p
permitted to be
b measured at
a the unloaded end of the
e bar.
9.6.8.3 Tension load

d and bar displacement relative
r to a fixed point o
outside of the
e concrete o
of the test
sspecimen sha
all be continuo
ously recorded and plotted
d in a manner similar to tha
at shown in Fiig. 9.2.
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A
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
C FOR POST-INSTALL
A IN C
CONCRETE ELE
EMENTS (AC308
8)
9.6.8.4 Perform ten loading cycle

es as shown in Fig. 9.2. T
The loading ra
ate for the cyycles shall be
e set such
that each cyclle is complete
ed in not less than three minutes. There
eafter, perform
m a static tenssion test to fa
ailure.
A
Add Fig. 9.2:
Fig. 9.2 – Cyclic load

ding protocol for
f seismic qu
ualification of post-installeed reinforcingg bar connections
10.2.3 Con
ncrete breakout, splitting
g, and pullou
ut failure
3.1 Normalize
10.2.3 e test results for the influence of the co
oncrete compressive strength in accord
dance with
E
Eq. (10-1).
n
 f 
Fi  Fu ,test ,x  c ,i  lb (10--1)
 f c ,testt ,x 
where
e
Fi sult normalized to considerred concrete sstrength i, lb;

= test res
Fu,test,x = test res

sult from test series
s x, lb;
fc,i = concrette compressiv

ve strength corresponding
c g to concrete
e to which th
he test resultt shall be
n
normalized, psi;
fc,test ,x = concrette compressiv

ve strength co
orresponding to concrete u
used for test sseries x, psi; a
and
n = 0.5 for concrete brreakout and splitting fail ure. For normalization ffor concrete strengths
b
between the tested
t nd high strength concrete values, the vvalue of n sh
low an hall be determ
mined from te
ests when
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failure under tension load is characterized by pullout or when tests are performed as confined tests. In cases
where the tested low-strength concrete exceeds 2500 psi, normalize the bond strength from the value for the
tested low-strength concrete to 2500 psi with n ≥ 0.3.
Table 10.3.1 – Minimum values of correlation coefficient (r) for trend lines*
n rmin n rmin n rmin n rmin
4 0.999 14 0.78 24 0.629 50 0.451
5 0.991 15 0.76 25 0.618 60 0.414
6 0.974 16 0.742 26 0.607 70 0.385
7 0.951 17 0.725 27 0.597 80 0.361
8 0.925 18 0.708 28 0.588 90 0.341
9 0.898 19 0.693 29 0.579 100 0.324
10 0.872 20 0.679 30 0.57 200 0.231
11 0.847 21 0.665 35 0.532 300 0.189
12 0.823 22 0.652 40 0.501 400 0.164
13 0.801 23 0.64 45 0.474 500 0.147
1000 0.104
*
Critical values of Pearson’s correlation coefficient for one-tailed level of significance of 0.0005, two-tailed 0.001.
10.4.1.1 The primary testing laboratory shall determine the mean bond stress τref,f from the results of the
c
combined round-robin tests from the four geographic regions of the U.S. evaluated separately for Mixture Designs
A and B in accordance with Eq. (10-4). Where the primary laboratories are located in the U.S., the value of τref,fc
shall be determined including the results of all primary laboratories as well as the secondary laboratories. Where
the primary laboratory is located outside of the U.S., the round robin tests of the primary laboratory shall not be
included in the calculation of τref,f in accordance with Eq. (10-4). If the mean bond stress corresponding to the
c
tests conducted in any one laboratory exceeds the mean of the combined results from the remaining three
laboratories by more than 15 percent, discard that test series and use the remaining three test series to establish
τref,f . (balance of paragraph unchanged)
c
10.4.1.2 Based on the results of round-robin testing, evaluate the adjustment factor αconc in
accordance with Eq. (10-5) separately for the round-robin tests in concrete Mixture Design A and concrete
Mixture Design B, whereby the value of τu,fc is determined from tests in Mixture Design A in all cases.. The
minimum value of αconc shall be used in Eq. (10-11). Where the primary laboratory uses data from more than
one laboratory for the assessment of service-condition tension capacity in low-strength concrete, a unique value
of αconc shall be calculated for each primary laboratory and applied to the service-condition tension tests
originating from that laboratory.
Balance of paragraph unchanged with the exception of the definition of u, f c

which is modified as follows:
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u, f c
= the mean bond strength from confined round-robin tension tests from Mixture Design A as performed by
the primary laboratory in uncracked concrete normalized to concrete strength fc = 3000 psi in accordance with
Section 10.2, psi; and
 ref , f c
= as per Eq. (10-4).
10.4.3.3 Alternatively, it shall be permitted to perform the comparison of reliability and reference test
results using trend lines developed from regression analysis of the calculated bond stress as a function of
diameter in accordance with Section 10.3.2 for the reliability and reference test results.
10.4.5.1
Preceding paragraph unchanged with the exception of Eq. (10-11) which is modified as follows:
,,
∙ (10-11)
∙ ∙
αconc = adjustment for regional variation (refer to Section 10.4.1)
Modify 10.4.5.2.2
10.4.5.2.2 If the bond stress can be shown to vary with anchor diameter in a nonrandom manner,
report the bond stress as a continuous function of anchor diameter, whereby the value of n and the coefficient of
variation shall be based on the total number of tests conducted across all diameters.
It shall be permitted to establish bond stress across all diameters using a trend line (regression analysis). The
trend line shall satisfy the following requirements:
a. The value of the correlation coefficient (r) associated with the trend line shall be equal to or greater than
the value given in Table 10.3.1 for a given data population (n). It shall be permitted to calculate r as the
square root of the coefficient of determination. R2. For values of n between the tabular values, the value
of r shall be taken from Table 10.3.1 as the next higher value.
Exception: For cases where the trend line is essentially flat (no significant variation in mean bond stress
by diameter) and the requirement of rmin in Table 10.3.1 is not met, calculate and report the characteristic
bond stress across all diameters. The coefficient of variation associated with the trend line across all
diameters shall be in accordance with 10.4.2 for adhesive anchors and 10.4.9.4 for torque-controlled
adhesive anchors.
b. The value of the slope of the trend line shall not change sign.
c. A minimum of four evenly distributed anchor diameters shall be tested to develop the trend line.
d. Values for diameters outside of the tested diameter range shall not be extrapolated from the trend line.
For cases where the bond stress varies randomly across all diameters (significant variation in mean bond stress
by diameter), calculate and report a single bond stress , , based on the lowest bond stress
across all diameters, whereby the number of tests and the coefficient of variation shall be associated with the test
results for the diameter corresponding to the lowest characteristic bond stress.
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10.4.5.3.2
Balance of paragraph unchanged with the exception of Eq. (10-12) and the deletion of the definition of
αconc which is modified as follows:
, , , ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ ∙ (10-12)
10.4.5.3.3 (section deleted)
10.4.5.6.1 The nominal characteristic bond stresses shall not be less than the values provided in Table
10.2 whereby the calculation using Eq. (10-12) shall be performed including only the factors indicated in each row.
The minimum limiting characteristic bond stress values given in each row of Table 10.2 shall be fulfilled for all
temperature categories and installation conditions (e.g., drilling method, installation procedure as described in the
MPII) to be included in the assessment. Where this condition is not satisfied for either one or both combinations of
factors, the product shall be reported as unqualified.
10.4.7 Adjustment for reduced load in crack width cycling, freezing-and-thawing, sustained load and
decreased installation temperature tests is permissible if the limiting characteristic bond stress is reduced (10.9,
10.10, 10.11 and 10.14).
10.4.7.1 Where a reduced sustained load is required to meet the displacement requirements in the crack
width cycling, freezing and thawing tests, or the displacement or residual load requirements in decreased
installation temperature tests in accordance with 8.6.2, the reduction factor   shall be evaluated in accordance
with Eq. (10-16). In all cases a single minimum installation temperature shall be established.
 Nred 
   min    1.0 (10-16)
 N req 
where
Nred = reduced sustained load in a reliability test series test series or in tension tests at decreased
installation temperature in accordance with 8.6.2 as required to satisfy displacement criteria,

lb; and
N req = required sustained load for a reliability test series – Nw for tests in accordance with Eq. (7-
1), N sust , ft for tests in accordance with Eq. (7-2), and for tension tests at decreased
installation temperature in accordance with 8.6.2, lb.
Add 10.4.9
10.4.9 Assessment of characteristic tension capacity associated with concrete breakout and pullout for
torque-controlled adhesive anchors
10.4.9.1 Verification of test requirement – The testing and assessment of torque-controlled adhesive
anchors shall be conducted in accordance with Table 3.7.
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Exception: If tests to determine the slip force and bond force have been conducted in accordance with Table 3.6,
Test Nos. 10a and 10b, respectively, and it can be shown that either Eq. (10-18a) or Eq. (10-18b) is fulfilled, then
testing and assessment of torque-controlled adhesive anchors shall be permitted to be conducted in accordance
with Table 3.6.
10.4.9.2 Slip force and bond force test assessment
10.4.9.2.1 In the slip force and bond force tests, the load at which loss of adhesion between the adhesive
and the concrete occurs shall be determined in accordance with 10.4.4.
10.4.9.2.2 The results of the bond force tests shall be normalized to fc = 2,500 psi (17.2 MPa) in
accordance with 10.2. The coefficient of variation of the slip force tests shall not exceed 15% and the coefficient
of variation of the bond force tests shall not exceed 10%. If these conditions are not fulfilled, a larger ratio of bond
force to slip force shall be required in Eq. (10-18a) or Eq. (10-18b) to ensure that the slip force exceeds the bond
force with a probability p  103 .
N bond ,
 3.0 (10-18a)
N slip ,
where:
Nbond , = the mean force corresponding to loss of adhesion between the adhesive and the concrete
(mean bond force) for anchor diameter  , lb [N]; and
Nslip, = the mean force corresponding to loss of adhesion between the anchor element and the
adhesive (mean slip force) for anchor diameter  , lb [N].
N k ,bond ,
 1.3 (10-18b)
N 95%,slip ,
where:
N k ,bond , = the characteristic force (5% fractile, 90% confidence) corresponding to loss of adhesion
between the adhesive and the concrete (characteristic bond force) for anchor diameter  ,
lb [N]; and
N 95%,slip , = the 95% fractile at 90% confidence of the force corresponding to loss of adhesion between
the anchor element and the adhesive (characteristic slip force) for anchor diameter  , lb
[N].
10.4.9.3 Torque-controlled adhesive anchors shall not exhibit pull-out characterized by failure at the
adhesive/concrete boundary. Pull-out failure whereby the failure occurs at the adhesive/anchor element boundary
is permissible.
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10.4.9.4 Requirements on coefficient of variation
10.4.9.4.1 In each reliability test series, the coefficient of variation of the ultimate loads shall not exceed
20%. For all other test series, the coefficient of variation of the ultimate loads shall not exceed 15%.
10.4.9.5 Comparison with reference tests
10.4.9.5.1 For all reliability tests listed in Table 3.6 or Table 3.7 with the exception of torque tests, slip
force tests and bond force tests, calculate the value using Eq. (10-18c).
 N r ,i N k ,r ,i 
  min  ;   1.0 (10-18c)
 N o ,i N k ,o ,i 
where:
N r ,i = mean failure load from reliability test series i, lb (N);
No ,i = mean failure load from the corresponding reference test series, lb (N);
N k ,r ,i = characteristic failure load from reliability test series i calculated in accordance with 10.4, lb
(N); and
N k ,o ,i = characteristic failure load from the corresponding reference test series calculated in
accordance with 10.4, lb (N).
N k ,r ,i
10.4.9.5.2 The evaluation of in Eq. (10-18c) is valid for cases where a comparable number of test
N k ,o ,i
results are used for both series (reliability and reference). Comparison of the characteristic values may be omitted
if either of the following conditions is met:
1. For both test series, the coefficient of variation of the failure loads ≤ 10%.
2. The difference in the number of tests in each series n  5 and the coefficient of variation of the
reliability test series is equal to or less than the coefficient of variation of the reference test
series.
10.4.9.5.3 For the purpose of evaluating  in accordance with Eq. (10-18c), the value N k ,o ,i shall be
permitted to be calculated using Eq. 10.18d. In this case, No,i shall be taken as 1.3N k ,o ,i .
1 .5
N k ,o ,i  khef f c ,i lb [N] (10-18d)
where
k  k cr ,k uncr  = calculated according to 10.4.9.7
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10.4.9.6 Requirements for load-displacement behavior
10.4.9.6.1 The tension load-displacement behavior of single torque-controlled adhesive anchors shall
be predictable, except as noted in 10.4.9.6.1.1 and 10.4.9.6.1.2. Fig. 10.1.1 provides examples of acceptable and
unacceptable load-displacement curves for torque-controlled adhesive anchors. For each anchor tested, a
plateau with a slip larger than 5% of the displacement at ultimate load, or a temporary drop in load, shall not occur
at load levels less than N1 . For tests in uncracked concrete, N1 is taken as the lesser of 0.8Nu and Ase f y . For
tests in cracked concrete, N1 is taken as the lesser of 0.7Nu and Ase f y . This requirement shall be fulfilled in all
confined and unconfined tension tests specified in Table 3.6 and Table 3.7 that are conducted to failure with
continuous measurement of load and displacement.
10.4.9.6.1.1 Minor deviations in the tension load-displacement behavior from the requirements of
10.4.9.6.1 at the point of loss of adhesion between the anchor element and the adhesive shall be permitted when
conducting tests in cracked concrete. Such deviations, characterized by a loss of load prior to the attainment of
peak load, shall not extend for more than 0.020 inches (0.5 mm) of displacement.
10.4.9.6.1.2 Within a test series, if not more than one test shows a load-displacement curve not
complying with 10.4.9.6.1, the anchor shall be considered acceptable provided that two conditions are met:
a. There is little or no drop in load; and

b. The deviation is justified as being uncharacteristic of the anchor behavior and is due to an
external cause such as a defect in the test procedure or in the base material. Such defects shall
be described in detail in the evaluation report, and the results of an additional ten tension tests
shall display load-displacement curves meeting the requirements of 10.4.9.6.1.
10.4.9.6.2 Where the requirements of 10.4.9.6.1 are not met in reliability and service-condition tension
tests, calculate the adjustment factor  slip in accordance with Eq. (10-18e).
N 1 ,x
 slip   1.0 (10-18e)
N1
where
N1 = min 0.8N u ; Ase f y  uncracked concrete, lb (N).
= min 0.7N u ; Ase f y 
N 1 ,x = load corresponding to uncontrolled slip in tension test x, lb (N).
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NU
1 2
N1
3
Load, N
Displacement
Curves 1 and 2 show load-displacement responses in conformance with 10.4.9.6.1.
Curve 3 shows uncontrolled slip requiring calculation of  slip . See 10.11.3 for requirements on lim .
Fig. 10.1.1 – Load-displacement requirements
10.4.9.7 Concrete cone breakout capacity
10.4.9.7.1 Evaluate the concrete cone breakout capacity N m from test results considering test conditions
and sample size.
10.4.9.7.2 Calculate mean effectiveness factors km independently for unconfined tension tests conducted
in uncracked concrete and for unconfined tension tests conducted in cracked concrete using Eq. (10-18f).
Nu
km  in., lb [N,mm] (10-18f)
1  h 1.5
ef f c ,test ,i
where
0.19
1  1 -
n
n  no. of tests included in evaluation of N u
10.4.9.7.3 If the values of km calculated with Eq. (10-18f) do not meet the minimum permissible values
of km given in Table 10.6.1, the minimum value of k in Table 10.6.1 shall be reported and the characteristic tension
resistance shall be determined in accordance with 10.4.9.8.1. The values of kuncr and kcr reported in Table 11.3
shall not exceed the maximum reportable k values given in Table 10.6.1.
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Table 10.6.1 – Minimum and maximum values of effectiveness factors, kcr and kuncr
Permissible range of calculated mean Value of kcr and kuncr to be
Effectiveness
effectiveness factor, km reported
factor
in., lb SI in., lb SI
22 ≤ km < 27 9.2 ≤ km < 11.3 17 7.1
kcr 27 ≤ km < 32 11.3 ≤ km < 13.4 21 8.8
km  32 km  13.4 24 10.0
32 ≤ km < 35 13.4 ≤ km < 14.6 24 10.0
kuncr 35 ≤ km < 40 14.6 ≤ km < 16.7 27 11.3
km  40 km  16.7 30 12.6
10.4.9.7.4 If tension tests conducted at the embedment and steel strength reported in Table 11.3 result
in steel failure at a load corresponding to a k that is less than the minimum reportable value from Table 10.6.1,
report the minimum reportable values given in Table 11.3 for kcr and kuncr . If tension tests conducted at the
embedment and steel strength reported in Table 11.3 result in steel failure at a load corresponding to a k that is
greater than the minimum reportable value from Table 10.6.1, report the corresponding values kcr and kuncr from
Table 10.6.1. Alternatively, it shall be permitted to perform the tests used to determine the effectiveness factors in
such a manner as to result in concrete failure. Acceptable methods include substituting a bolt of higher steel
strength in the anchor or setting the anchor at a reduced embedment depth. Where a change in the specified
components of the anchor is required, an assessment shall be made to determine that the functioning of the
anchor is not enhanced by the required modification.
10.4.9.8 Pull-out capacity
10.4.9.8.1 For torque-controlled adhesive anchors qualified in accordance with Table 3.6 or Table 3.7,
reduce the nominal characteristic tension pullout capacities for cracked and uncracked concrete N k , p ,nom ( cr ,uncr ) in
accordance with Eq. (10-18g) and report the characteristic pull-out capacity in cracked and uncracked concrete
N k , p ( cr ,uncr ) for each combination of mandatory and optional use conditions specified.
Exception: For short-term loads such as wind or earthquake, the factor   in accordance with Eq. (10-18j)
need not be included in the determination of Nk,p in accordance with Eq. (10-18g).
N k , p ( cr ,uncr )  N k , p , nom ( cr ,uncr )     lt   st   dur      cat 3 lb [N] (10-18g)
where
N k , p ,nom ,uncr = the characteristic capacity as determined from service-condition tests in low- and
high-strength uncracked concrete in accordance with this criteria; and
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N k , p ,nom ,cr = the characteristic capacity as determined from service-condition tests in low- and
high-strength cracked concrete in accordance with this criteria.
  
 = min min ; min  slip  for the reliability and service-condition tests listed in
  req 
Table 10.6.2 and Table 10.6.3, respectively.
 slip = reduction factor for uncontrolled slip, see Eq. (10-18e).
lt = reduction factor for maximum long-term temperature, see Eq. (10-26).
 st = reduction factor for maximum short-term temperature, see Eq. (10-27).
dur = reduction factor for durability, see Eq. (10-29).
 = min. reduction factor for reduced sustained/repeated load in reliability tests, see
Eq. (10-18j).
cat3 = reduction factor for anchor category 3, see Eq. (10-18i).
Table 10.6.2 – Reliability tests relevant for the determination of


min and min  slip in Eq. (10-18g).
req
Table 3.6 Table 3.7
Test No. Test No.
3 4 5 6* 7 8* 3 4 5 6* 7 8*
*Optional tests.
Table 10.6.3 – Service-condition tests relevant for the determination of min  slip in Eq. (10-18g).
Table 3.6 Table 3.7

Test No. Test No.
12a 12b 12c 12d 13a 13b* 13c 1* 10a 10b 10c 10d 11a 11b* 11c 16
*Optional tests.
10.4.9.8.2 Further modify the characteristic tension resistance N k , p ,cr for seismic load cases in
accordance with Eq. (10-18h)
N k , p ,seis  N k , p ,cr   N ,seis lb [N] (10-18h)
where:
 N ,seis = reduction factor for seismic tension loading, see Eq. (10-30).
N k , p ,seis = seismic tension pull-out resistance, lb (N).
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10.4.9.9 Anchor category

10.4.9.9.1 The tested anchor system shall be assigned an anchor category in accordance with
Table 10.6.4. The anchor category shall be reported in Table 11.3.
Table 10.6.4 – Anchor categories for torque-controlled adhesive anchors
Value of  req for selected installation safety tests
Table 3.6 Table 3.7

Anchor
category Test No. Test No.
2a 2b 2c* 2d* 2e* 2f 2a 2b 2c* 2d* 2e* 2f
1 0.95 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.95 0.95 0.90 0.90 0.90 0.90
2 0.80 0.80 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.80 0.80 0.75 0.75 0.75 0.75
3 0.70 0.70 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.70 0.70 0.65 0.65 0.65 0.65
*Optional tests, see Table 10.7.1.
10.4.9.9.2 Where α is less than the values of αreq corresponding to anchor category 3 in Table
10.6.4, the anchor shall be assigned to anchor category 3 and a reduction factor αcat3 for the determination of
Nk,p(cr,uncr) in accordance with Eq. (10-18g) shall be determined in accordance with Eq. (10-18i). For all other cases,
αcat3 shall be taken as 1.0.
  
αcat3 = min   ≤ 1.0 (10-18i)
req.cat 3 
where
αreq,cat3 = αcat3 corresponding to anchor category 3 for corresponding installation safety test in
accordance with Table 10.6.4.
10.4.9.10 Adjustment for reduced sustained load
10.4.9.10.1 Where a reduced sustained load is required to meet the displacement requirements in a
reliability test series or in tension tests at decreased installation temperature in accordance with 8.6.2, the
reduction factor   shall be evaluated in accordance with Eq. (10-18j).
 Nred 
   min    1.0 (10-18j)
 Nreq 
where
Nred = reduced sustained or repeated load in a reliability test series or in tension tests at
decreased installation temperature in accordance with 8.6.2 as required to satisfy

displacement criteria; and
N req = required sustained or repeated load for a reliability test series or in tension tests at
decreased installation temperature in accordance with 8.6.2;

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= N w for tests in accordance with Eq. (7-1);

= N sust , ft for tests in accordance with Eq. (7-2);
= N sust ,lt for tests in accordance with Eq. (7-3).
In no case shall the value of   be less than 0.40.
Add 10.7.2
10.7.2 Minimum member thickness for torque-controlled adhesive anchors
10.7.2.1 Unless separate tests are conducted in accordance with Section 9.2 to verify minimum member
thicknesses for specific types, diameters and embedments, the minimum member thickness hmin for torque-
controlled adhesive anchors shall be reported as hmin  2hef .
10.7.2.2 In no case shall the minimum member thickness be given as less than the drilled hole depth +
h whereby h  d o  1.25 in. (30 mm).
10.8.1 The torque test shall achieve a torque resistance of at least 1.3Tinst. The anchor shall not turn in the
anchor hole prior to reaching a torque resistance of 1.3Tinst. In addition, Eq.(10-22) shall be fulfilled. If this
requirement is not met, reduce the installation torque Tinst as required to fulfill the requirement.
N 95%  min  Fy ; 0.8 N k ,test 

(10-22)
where
N95% = 95 percent fractile (90 percent confidence) of the induced tension force corresponding to 1.3Tinst;
Nk ,test = characteristic tension capacity evaluated from reference tension tests in low-strength concrete
(Table 3.1, Test 1a; Table 3.2, Test 1a; Table 3.3, Test 1a; Table 3.6, Test 1a; and Table 3.7, Test
1a.
Fy Ase ,N f ya Fy  Ase ,N  0 .8 f uta

= for bolts with a defined yield stress and for bolts without a well-defined
yield stress, psi.
10.11.3 The mean values of the extrapolated estimates of the total displacement over the anchor intended
service life  service shall not exceed limiting values lim of displacement at standard temperature,  lim ,std , and at
elevated temperature,  lim ,elev .
10.11.3.1 Tests conducted at standard temperature shall satisfy Eq. (10-25a).
 service   lim,std (10-25a)
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where
 lim ,std = mean displacement corresponding to loss of adhesion Nadh for adhesive anchors (10.4.4 and
Fig. 10.1 (a) through(d)) or to uncontrolled slip N1,x for torque-controlled adhesive anchors
(10.4.9.6 and Fig. 10.1.1) as measured in standard temperature reference tests (Chapter 6).
Exception: It shall be permitted to omit sustained load tests at standard temperature if the mean
displacement  service measured in sustained load tests at long-term temperature and extrapolated to 50
years is less than or equal to  lim ,std .
10.11.3.2 Tests conducted at long-term elevated temperature shall satisfy (Eq. 10-25b).
 service   lim,elev (10-25b)
where
 lim ,elev = mean displacement corresponding to the loss of adhesion N adh for adhesive anchors (10.4.4
and Fig. 10.1 (a) through(d)) or to uncontrolled slip N 1,x for torque-controlled adhesive
anchors (10.4.9.6 and Fig. 10.1.1) as measured in maximum long-term elevated temperature
service-condition tests (Section 8.5).
10.12.1 When installed horizontally and overhead in accordance with the MPII, the annular gap around the
anchor element shall remain completely filled with adhesive. Include the following criteria in the assessment:
1. The adequacy of the MPII for the installation orientation being evaluated. (Fig. 10.2).
2. For overhead and horizontal installations, the adequacy of measures, as required, to capture excess
adhesive during installation of the anchor element, to protect the unbonded portion of the anchor element
from adhesive, and to ensure that the annular gap around the anchor element is completely filled with
adhesive over the bonded length (Fig. 10.2(b) and (c)).
3. The adequacy of installation procedures to prevent formation of gaps and/or trapped air in the adhesive
along the bonded length of the anchor (Fig. 10.2 (d)) shall be verified based on the following. Tests with
rod insertion shall meet 10.12.1.3 (a); Tests without rod insertion shall meet 10.12.1.3 (a) and 10.12.1.3 (b).
(a) The total surface area of the voids visible from the outside of the tube shall not exceed 10% of the inner
surface area of the tube over the embedment depth ( 0.1 ∙ ∙ ∙ ).
(b) The total sectional area of the voids shall be revealed in the tube by saw cutting longitudinally following
adhesive cure, whereby the revealed voids shall not exceed 10% of the sectional area over the
embedment depth ( 0.1 ∙ ∙ ).
10.12.2 The value of αreq for the tension capacity shall be established with the reference tests performed in
accordance with 7.18.3. The value of αreq for the tension capacity shall be 0.90.
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Add 10.13.5
10.13.5 For anchors that will not be subjected to elevated concrete temperatures as defined by Table 8.1 and
that do not resist sustained tension loads, it shall be permitted to omit lt and st for the determination of the bond
strength  k cr,uncr  in accordance with Eq. (10-12).
10.14.3 For anchors that do not fulfill the requirements for a given target temperature, retest anchors at a
higher target temperature, at a reduced sustained load level or a combination of these two options. Report the
temperature at which the requirements are fulfilled as the minimum concrete temperature at the time of
installation. If a reduced sustained load is used to fulfill the requirements, evaluate the reduction factor   in
accordance with the procedures in 10.4.7.
Add 10.14.4
10.14.4 Where anchors are recommended for installation in concrete that is subject to temperature variations
within a 12-hour period from a low of 40°F (5°C) or less to a high of 80°F (27°C) or more, Eq. (10-27a) shall be
satisfied.
 service   lim,std    dt,42d   sust,42d  (10-27a)
where
lim,std = mean displacement corresponding to the loss of adhesion N adh for adhesive anchors (10.4.4
and Fig. 10.1 (a) through(d)) or to uncontrolled slip N1,x for torque-controlled adhesive
anchors (10.4.9.6 and Fig. 10.1.1) as measured in standard temperature reference tests
(Chapter 6);
 dt,42d = mean displacement measured in tension tests with decreased installation temperature at 42
days (see Section 8.6.3); and
 sust,42d = mean displacement measured in the sensitivity to sustained load tests at standard
temperature at 42 days (see Section 7.17.3).
10.14.4.1 The value of  req for the residual tension capacity shall be 0.90.
10.14.4.2 Retest anchors that do not fulfill the requirements for a given target temperature at a temperature
at which the requirements are fulfilled. Alternately, retest anchors with a reduced sustained load for which the
requirements are met and evaluate the factor   in accordance with 10.4.7.1 or, for torque-controlled adhesive
anchors, 10.4.9.10. In no case shall the value of   be less than 0.40.
10.15 – Assessment for cure time at standard, minimum and maximum temperatures (8.7)
R10.5 Manufacturers usually provide cure times for a variety of temperatures, typically in the MPII. Tests for
the cure time at standard, minimum and maximum temperatures check the validity of the data provided by the
manufacturer.
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10.15.1 Assess the results of the tests for curing at standard, minimum and maximum temperatures in
accordance with Eq. (10-28).
Add 10.16.2
10.16.2 Exception: For the assessment of torque-controlled adhesive anchors in cracked concrete where all-
thread rod has been substituted for the anchor element specified by the manufacturer, the value of αdur in Eq. (10-
18g) shall be taken as 1.0 if min dur ,i ≥ 0.9.

0.95 oi
10.19.1.1 Successful completion of the cyclic loading history and fulfillment of the residual tension capacity
requirement of 10.19.1 shall be reported together with an anchor capacity in cracked concrete according to 10.4
for adhesive anchors and 10.4.9 for torque-controlled adhesive anchors in Table 11.2 or Table 11.3 for use in
designing for load cases that include earthquake loading.
Add 10.22.3
10.22.3 For restrictions on installation conditions based on installation safety tests performed, see Table 10.7.1.
Table 10.7.1 – Limitations on installation conditions for torque-controlled adhesive anchors *,†
Table 3.6 or Table 3.7 installation safety tests performed
Installation conditions permitted
2a 2b 2c 2d 2e
Installation in exterior locations shall be

X X X
permitted.
Installation in water-filled holes shall be

X X X X
permitted.
Installation in submerged concrete shall be

X X X
permitted.
*
See Chapter 13 for quality control requirements.
†
See Eq. (10-12) for limitations on use.
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Add Table 10.9.1

Table 10.9.1 – Limitations on use of torque-controlled adhesive anchors based on
environmental conditions
Reliability and service-condition tests performed
Permitted use conditions Table 3.6 Table 3.7
6 14a 14b 6 12a 12b
Applications limited to dry interior environments

X X
without aggressive atmospheric conditions
Without aggressive
X X X X
Application in interior atmospheric conditions†
or exterior
environments* With aggressive
X X X X X X
atmospheric conditions‡
*
Use in exterior or aggressive exposure conditions is predicated on the appropriate type of steel coating.
†
Classification predicated on exposure of alkaline environment but no exposure to sulfuric atmosphere.
‡
Classification predicated on exposure to alkaline environment and sulfuric atmosphere.
10.23 – Assessment based on installation and environmental conditions

10.23.1 For use restrictions on adhesive anchors based on installation conditions and environmental tests
performed within the anchor assessment program, refer to Table 10.9. For use restrictions on torque-controlled
adhesive anchors based on installation conditions and environmental tests performed within the anchor assessment
program, refer to Table 10.9.1. Report any use restrictions.
Add 10.25
10.25 – Assessment of tests for recognition of deformed reinforcing bars for use in post-installed
reinforcing bar connections
10.25.1 The qualification of post-installed reinforcing bar systems shall be evaluated in accordance with this
section. Qualification tests shall be conducted for each system for which recognition is sought, including drilling
method and injection equipment. Tests shall be conducted with deformed reinforcing bars of sufficient strength to
avoid steel failure.
10.25.1.1 The coefficient of variation associated with the peak loads in static tension tests as well as in
residual tension tests in freeze-thawing tests, sustained loading tests, and cyclic tension tests shall be equal to or
less than 15%. Where tests performed in accordance with Table 3.8, Test Nos. 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, and 1e do not
satisfy Eq. (10-33), the coefficient of variation of the loads determined in accordance with 10.25.3 shall be equal
to or less than 15%. The coefficient of variation of the bond strength measurements taken after 1, 2, 5 and 10
reversed cycles in Test Series 13 shall be equal to or less than 25%.
10.25.1.2 Where the adhesive anchor system has not otherwise been qualified for cracked and uncracked
concrete, the peak loads recorded in tests in accordance with Table 3.2, Test Nos. 1b and 1d using #4 (12 mm)
reinforcing bars with 7db embedment shall not be less than 50% of the results in uncracked concrete from Table
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3.8, Test Nos. 1a and 1e. The displacement at peak load shall not exceed by more than 0.020 in. (0.5 mm) the
displacement at peak load as recorded in tests in uncracked concrete.
10.25.2 Required bond strength – The required minimum tension bond strength for the post-installed
reinforcing bar system shall be in accordance with Eq. (10-32).
rebar  min,req (10-32)
where:
rebar = adjusted mean tension bond strength determined in accordance with Eq. (10-35, 10-35a, 10-
35b, 10-35c).
min,req = 1090 psi (7.5 MPa) for Table 3.8, Test Nos. 1a, 1b and 1c
 min,req = 1715 psi (11.8 MPa) where tests have been conducted in accordance with Table, 3.8, Test
No. 1d
10.25.3 Limiting displacement – The maximum displacement in tension for the post-installed reinforcing bars
systems shall be in accordance with Eq. (10-33).
ult  max (10-33)
where:
 ult = mean displacement at ultimate load for tests in each test series in accordance with Table 3.8,
Test Nos. 1a, 1b, 1c, 1d, and 1e.
max = maximum permissible mean displacement
= 0.06 in. (1.5 mm) for bar sizes #9 and smaller;
= 0.08 in. (2.0 mm) for bar sizes #10 and #11.
If Eq. (10-33) is not fulfilled, the loads used to calculate the mean tension bond strength in 10.25.4 shall be read
at δmax for tests with a displacement at peak load equal to or larger than δmax and shall be taken as peak load for
tests with a displacement at peak load smaller than δmax.
10.25.4 Calculation of mean tension bond strength – Calculate the mean tension bond strength in accordance
with Eq. (10-34).
0.4
Nu  0.08 
    (10-34)
  db  l b  Rr 
where:
 = calculated mean tension bond strength.

Nu = measured mean ultimate loads from the combined results of tests in accordance with Table,
3.8, Test No. 1a, 1b, and 1c, or from tests in accordance with Table 3.8, Test No. 1d and 1e,
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as applicable, whereby all test results shall be normalized for fc in accordance with Eq. (10-1).
The evaluation of Nu shall be performed in accordance with Section 10.25.3.
db = nominal diameter of tested reinforcing bar.
lb = reinforcing bar embedment.
Rr = relative rib area of tested reinforcing bar.
10.25.5 Assessment of adjusted mean tension bond strength – The mean tension bond strength, rebar , shall
be determined in accordance with Eq. (10-35).
 dur
 rebar      min  (10-35)
 req ,dur 
where:
 rebar = adjusted mean tension bond strength, lb/in2.

 = calculated mean tension bond strength in accordance with Eq. (10-34), lb/in2.
  
 = min  nn  for reliability tests, Table 3.8, Test Nos. 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, and 8
 req ,nn 
≤ 1.0
 dur
min = minimum ratio for durability tests, see 10.25.10.
 req ,dur
≤ 1.0.
 = reduction factor for freeze-thaw test in accordance with 10.25.7.
10.25.5.1 For recognition to resist sustained tension loads, determine the mean tension bond strength in
accordance with Eq. (10-35a).
 dur
 rebar      min   (10-35a)
 req ,dur   ,sust
where:
 ,sust = reduction factor for sustained load test in accordance with 10.25.7.
10.25.5.2 For recognition to resist seismic loads, determine the mean tension bond strength in
accordance with Eq. (10-35b).
 dur
 rebar      min   (10-35b)
 req ,dur  seis
where:
seis = minimum ratio for seismic tests, see 10.25.11.

≤ 1.0.
10.25.5.3 For recognition to resist seismic and sustained loads, determine the mean tension bond
strength in accordance with Eq. (10-35c).
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A
ACCEPTANCE CRITERIA
C FOR POST-INSTALL
A IN C
CONCRETE ELE
EMENTS (AC308
8)
 dur
 rebar      min    (10-35c)
 reeq ,dur   ,sust seis
10.25.6 Assessment of
o tests for bo mbedment – Compare the
ond and splittting behaviorr at deep em e load-slip
m
measurementts for the castt-in bars and post-installed peak loads N shall be norrmalized in acccordance
d bars. The p
w
with 10.2 whe
ereby the expo
onent, n, shalll be taken as
s 0.25. The m ean peak loa
ads shall satissfy Eq. (10-36
6).
N pi  0.95Nci (10-36)
The mean displacemen

nt of the post--installed and
d cast-in bars as measured at 75% of m
mean peak lo
oad of the
p
post-installed bars shall satisfy Eq. (10-3
37).
(10-37)
The coeffic
cient of varia
ation of the peak
p loads fo
or the post-in
nstalled tests shall not exxceed 15%. It shall be
p
permissible to
o perform add
ditional tests to fulfill these
e requiremen
nts. The numb
ber of tests w alled bars
with post-insta
sshall be equall to the number of tests witth cast-in bars
s.
10.25.7 Reliability
R able 3.2, Test Nos. 3, 4, 5, 7, and 8)
test assessment – Each set of reliability tesst results (Ta
sshall be used to determine a reduction factor
f in accordance with E
Eq. (10-38).
 nn
 nn  (10-38)
1
e:
where
 nnn = reduction
n factor corresponding to reliability
r test no. nn.
nn = calculate
ed mean bond esponding to rreliability test no nn.
d stress corre
1 = calculate
ed mean bond esponding to ttest nos. 1a, 1b and 1c.
d stress corre
10.25.7.1 The asses d load test shall be in accordance with 10.11.. For the
ssment of the sustained
d
determination of  ,sust in accordance with
w Eq. (10--17) the valu e of Nsust ,lt shhall be taken
n from Eq. (7
7-3a). The
rresidual tension capacity from

f the susttained load te
est is evalua
ated in accord
dance with E
Eq. (10-38) w
where τ1 is
rreplaced with the calculated mean bond
d stress corres
sponding to th
he additional tests conduccted in accord
dance with
8
8.5 at the max
ximum long-te
erm temperatture.
5.7.1.1 If sus
10.25 stained load testing at maximum
m lon
ng-term temp
perature has not been cconducted
p
previously in accordance
a with
w Table 3.1, 3.2 or 3.3, the
t assessme
ent of the test shall be in a
accordance w
with 10.11.
F
For the determ
mination of αρ,sust in accordance with Eq.
E (10-17) th e value of Nssust,lt shall be taken from E
Eq. (7-3a).
T
The residual tension
t capac
city from the sustained
s load test is evalu
uated in acco where τ1 is
ordance with Eq. (10-38) w
rreplaced with the calculated mean bond

d stress corres he additional tests conduccted in accord
sponding to th dance with
8
8.5 at the max
ximum long-te
erm temperatture.
10.25.8 Requirements
R for installatio
on assessmen
nt
n at maximum
10.25.8.1 Installation m recognized embedment
e – Verify for ea
ach test that:
e bar has bee
a. the en installed to the correct embedment
e
b. adhesive fills the hole to the surface of the
e concrete; an
nd
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c. the concrete around the bar is not split, spalled or otherwise damaged by the installation process.
Failure to meet these requirements in any test shall be cause for rejection.
10.25.8.2 Requirements for injection verification – Verify for each test by visual inspection that the resulting
specimen is relatively free of voids along the length of the bar. The presence of more than incidental voids over
the length of the bar as may affect curing, bond strength or corrosion resistance shall be cause for rejection.
10.25.9 Requirements for corrosion test
10.25.9.1 For the last one-third of the test period, the following requirements shall be met by all test
specimens:
a. the daily mean value of the measured current shall not exceed 0.28A; and
b. the measured potential shall not fall below the value of -0.2 CSE.
Exception: Where visual inspection of the reinforcing bars after the test reveals no products of corrosion,
the requirement on measured potential in accordance with Section 10.25.9.1b may be disregarded.
10.25.10 Durability test assessment
10.25.10.1 For each test series, calculate the reduction factor dur in accordance with Eq. (10-39).
 u ,stored
 dur  (10-39)
 u ,dry
where
 u ,stored = mean bond stress derived from tests on slices conditioned in accordance with 8.8.2.2.1
or 8.8.2.2.2.
u,dry = mean bond stress derived from tests on reference specimens.
 dur
10.25.10.2 Calculate the value of min where
 req ,dur
req,dur = 0.95 for slice tests on specimens conditioned in accordance with 8.8.2.2.1 and 8.8.2.2.2.
10.25.11 Seismic test assessment

10.25.11.1 The calculated mean bond stresses in accordance with Eq. (10-34) from the tests for seismic
resistance shall be evaluated in accordance with Eq. (10-40).
 
seis  min  u , pi ,n  (10-40)
  u ,n 
where
u,pi,n = normalized peak calculated bond stress in cycle n
 u ,n = bond stress in cycle n in accordance with Table 10.10.
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Add Table 10.10
Table 10.10 – Requirements on bond stress for cyclic seismic test1
 u ,n
Cycle no. n 2500 psi 8000 psi
(psi) (MPa) (psi) (MPa)

1 1670 10.5 2680 18.5
2 960 6.0 1350 9.3
5 540 3.4 800 5.5
10 360 2.3 540 3.7
residual ult. 680 4.3 1090 7.5
1
Values to be normalized for concrete strength of test specimen with n = 0.5
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CHAPTER 11 – TEST REPORTS AND DATA PRESENTATION

11.1 – General requirements on test reports
11.1.1 Test reports shall comply with ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria for Test Reports (AC85) and shall include
the following:
11.1.1.1 Test reports shall include information described in Section 13 of ASTM E 488.
11.1.1.2 Test reports shall also include the following:
 Mode of failure for each test, e.g., steel rupture, concrete splitting, concrete cone failure,
anchor pullout, anchor pull-through.
 Photographs of test equipment and typical anchor failure modes.
 Report approval by a registered design professional.
 Verification that test specimen sampling complies with Section 4.2.
 MPII.
Add 11.2.2 through 11.2.6
11.2.2 Where systems are qualified for post-installed reinforcing bars in accordance with Table 3.8 provide the
following finding:
System xyz is qualified for the installation of post-installed reinforcing bars where bar embedment is
determined in conformance with the ACI 318 development and splice length requirements for straight
deformed bars. The requirements for epoxy-coated bars in 12.2.4 (b) need not apply.
11.2.2.1 For systems that have not fulfilled the minimum bond stress requirements in high strength concrete,
add the following statement:
Exception: The value of f’c to be inserted in ACI 318-11 Sections 12.2.2, 12.2.3 and 12.3.2 or ACI 318-14
Sections 25.4.2.2, 25.4.2.3 and 25.4.9.2/25.4.9.3 as applicable shall not exceed 2500 psi.
11.2.3 All reports shall contain the following statement regarding fatigue and shock loading: Since an ICC-ES
acceptance criteria for evaluating data to determine the performance of anchors subjected to fatigue or shock
loading is unavailable at this time, the use of the subject anchors to resist load combinations that include fatigue
or shock loading is beyond the scope of this report.
11.2.4 Where data has not been submitted in accordance with 10.24, reports shall contain the following
statement regarding fire:
Fire resistive construction: Anchors or post-installed reinforcing bars are not permitted to support fire-resistive
construction. Where not otherwise prohibited by the code, anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars are
permitted for installation in fire-resistive construction provided that at least one of the following conditions is
fulfilled:
 Anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars are used to resist wind or seismic forces only, or
 Anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars that support gravity load bearing structural elements are
within a fire-resistive envelope or a fire-resistive membrane, are protected by approved fire-resistive
materials, or have been evaluated for resistance to fire exposure in accordance with recognized
standards, or
 Anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars are used to support non-structural elements.
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11.2.5 Reports for anchors or post-installed reinforcing bar systems recognized for installation in horizontal or
upwardly inclined orientations shall include the following:
Anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars installed in horizontal or upwardly inclined orientations shall be
fully restrained from movement throughout the specified curing period through the use of temporary wedges,
external supports, or other methods. Where temporary restraint devices are used, their use shall not result in
impairment of the anchor shear resistance.
Anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars installed in horizontal or upwardly inclined orientations to resist
sustained tension loads shall be installed by personnel certified by an applicable certification program.
Certification shall include written and performance tests in accordance with the ACI/CRSI Adhesive Anchor
Installer Certification program, or equivalent.
Anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars installed in horizontal or upwardly inclined orientations to resist
sustained tension loads shall be continuously inspected during installation by an inspector specially approved for
that purpose. The special inspector shall furnish a report to the licensed design professional and building official
that the work covered by the report has been performed and that the materials used and the installation
procedures used conform to the approved contract documents and the MPII.
11.2.6 Reports for anchors recognized for use in Seismic Design Categories C, D, E or F shall include the
following:
In structures assigned to Seismic Design Category C, D, E or F, anchor strength must be adjusted in
accordance with ACI 318-11 D.3.3 or ACI 318-14 Section 17.2.3 as applicable.
11.3.1 As applicable, report the data required by ACI 355.4 in the format shown in Table 11.1, 11.2, 11.3 or
11.4. The format may be modified as appropriate provided that the basic intent of the content of these tables is
met.
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Add Table 11.3:

Table 11.3 – Sample format for reporting torque-controlled adhesive anchor data for anchors qualified for
use in both cracked and uncracked concrete
Anchor qualified per Table 3.6 (Table 3.7)—Test program for evaluating torque-controlled adhesive anchor systems for use
in cracked and uncracked concrete
Criteria Criteria
Anchor Anchor
Symbol
and Section of Anchor nominal diameters
Manufacturer Designation1 Units3
Code(s) Reference
Standard2
Bolt diameter db in.
Installation torque4 Tinst ft-lb
Effective bolt tension area Ase in.2
Strength reduction factor for tension, steel
failure modes
 -
Strength reduction factor for shear, steel failure
modes
 -
Minimum specified yield fy ASTM
lb/in.2
strength F606
Minimum specified ultimate fut ASTM
lb/in.2
strength F606
Anchor bolt
Bolt steel elongation at ASTM
%
break F606
Bolt steel cross-section ASTM
in.2
reduction at break F606
Nominal strength of a single anchor loaded in
Vk lb
shear as governed by steel rupture
Embedment depth(s) hef in.
Anchor category - -
Effectiveness factor – uncracked concrete kuncr -
Effectiveness factor – cracked concrete kcr -
kuncr/kcr c,N -
Characteristic pullout resistance in uncracked Np,uncr lb
concrete6
Characteristic pullout resistance in cracked Np,cr lb
concrete6
Strength reduction factor for tension, concrete Cond. A -
failure modes5

Cond. B -
Cond. A -
Strength reduction factor for shear, concrete
failure modes5

Cond. B -
Minimum member thickness hmin in.
Adjustment for temperature category B  temp B -
Adjustment for exposure to sulfur  sulfur -
Minimum anchor spacing smin in.
Minimum edge distance cmin in.
Optional simulated seismic tests
Pullout resistance for seismic loading Nk,seis lb
Nominal strength of a single anchor for seismic
Vk,seis lb
shear loading
1
Trade name. For anchors distributed under multiple trade names, list all.
2
ASTM or ISO Standards.
3
Fractional units shown. SI units may also be used.
4
Manufacturer’s recommended torque as applicable for torque-controlled adhesive anchors.
5
For use with the load combinations of IBC Section 1605.2.1 or ACI 318-11, Section 9.2 or ACI 318-14 Section 5.3 as applicable. Condition A applies where the potential
concrete failure surfaces are crossed by supplementary reinforcement proportioned to tie the potential concrete failure prism into the structural member. Condition B applies
where such supplementary reinforcement is not provided, or where pullout or pryout strength governs.
6
Provide two pullout resistances for each of the pullout resistance values Np,uncr and Np,cr in Table 11.3: one for load combinations that include sustained loads, where pullout
resistance is calculated in accordance with Eq. (10-18g) including αp; and one for short-term loading only such as wind, where pullout resistance is calculated in accordance
with Eq. (10-18g) but without αp.
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Add Table 11.4:

Table 11.4 – Sample format for reporting data for post-installed reinforcing bar systems
Anchor qualified per Table 3.8 —Test program for evaluating post-installed reinforcing bar systems for use in cracked and
uncracked concrete
Nominal reinforcing bar size4

Criteria
Symbol
Units3
System Trade Section of #3 #4 #5 #6 #7 #8 #9 #10 #11
Manufacturer
Name1 Reference
Standard2
#10 #13 #16 #19 #22 #25 #29 #32 #36
Nominal reinforcing bar diameter db ASTM A615 in. 0.375 0.500 0.625 0.750 0.875 1.000 1.128 1.270 1.410
Nominal bar area Ab ASTM A615 in2 0.11 0.20 0.31 0.44 0.60 0.79 1.00 1.27 1.56
ACI 318-11
Development length for f’y = 60 Sec.12.2.3
ksi and f'c = 2500 psi (normal lb or in. 12.0 14.4 18.0 21.6 34.5 45.0 57.3 72.6 89.5
weight concrete5) ACI 318-14
Sec.25.4.2.36
ACI 318-11
Development length for f’y = 60 Sec.12.2.3
ksi and f'c ≥ 4000 psi (normal lb or in. 12.0 12.0 14.2 17.1 27.2 35.6 45.3 57.4 70.7
weight concrete5) ACI 318-14
Sec.25.4.2.36
1
For anchors distributed under multiple trade names, list all.
2
ASTM, ISO, or ACI Standards.
3
Fractional units shown. SI units may also be used.
4
Imperial and “soft” metric sizes.
5
For sand-lightweight concrete, increase development length by 18%.
6
Ktr = 0, t = 1.0, e = 1.0, s = 1.0, clear bar spacing ≥ 2db, clear cover ≥ db, cb ≥ 2 in., SDC A, B or C.
13.3 – Special inspection

13.3.1 Special inspection shall be provided in accordance with the building code and ACI 355.4. Periodic
special inspection is required for post-installed reinforcing bars unless installed in horizontal or upwardly inclined
orientations to resist sustained loads. Post-installed anchors and post-installed reinforcing bars installed in
horizontal or upwardly inclined orientations to resist sustained tension loads shall be continuously inspected
during installation by an inspector specially approved for that purpose. For each type of anchoring system, the
manufacturer shall submit inspection procedures to verify proper usage.
Add 13.3.4
13.3.4 Proof loading program—Where required, a program for on-site proof loading, that is, proof loading
program, to be conducted as part of the special inspection shall be established by the engineer or design
professional of record and shall conform to the following minimum requirements.
1. Frequency of proof loading based on anchor type, diameter, and embedment.
2. Proof loads by anchor type, diameter, embedment, and location.
3. Acceptable displacements at proof load.
4. Remedial action in the event of failure to achieve proof load or excessive displacement.
Unless otherwise directed by the engineer or design professional of record, proof loads shall be applied as
confined tension tests (4.7.2.3). Proof loads shall not exceed the lesser of 67 percent of the load corresponding to
the nominal bond strength as calculated from the characteristic bond stress for uncracked concrete modified for
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edge effects and concrete properties or 80 percent of the minimum specified anchor element yield strength
(Ase,N · f ya ). Maintain the proof load at the required load level for a minimum of 10 seconds.
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REFERENCED STANDARD EDITION

Table 1.1 – Overview of anchor systems

Add Table 1.2

Bar sizes Types*

#3 through #11 ASTM A615, A706, A955

Add the following to 2.1 Notation

db = nominal diameter of post-installed reinforcing bar (e.g., #4/12)

N a d h ,ij = adhesion force corresponding to test series i, test j.

for anchor diameter, lb.

N1,x = load corresponding to uncontrolled slip of a torque-controlled adhesive anchor, lb.

anchor diameter, lb.

Figure 2.1 – Schematic representation of a torque-controlled adhesive anchor

3.6 – Requirements for torque-controlled adhesive anchors

3.6.2 Optional tests:

 Service condition tests for environmental exposure (sulfur).

 Verification of installation direction (horizontal and overhead).

 Verification of installation at decreased installation temperatures.

 Verification of minimum member thickness to prevent splitting and blow-through.

Testing Assessment Minimum

Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2 #

Sensitivity to installation in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to installation in a Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Testing Assessment Minimum

Curing time at standard, 10.4.2

Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to installation in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to installation in a Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to crack width in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to crack width in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sustained tension, single anchor 10.4.2

Curing time at standard, 10.4.2

Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to installation in Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sensitivity to installation in a Tension, confined, single anchor 10.4.2

Sustained tension, single anchor 10.4.2

Add Table 3.6:

10.4.2 Five per

Sensitivity to reduced Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

Sensitivity to crack width low- Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

Sensitivity to crack width high Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

Sustained tension single anchor 10.4.2

Tension in low-strength Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

Tension in high-strength Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

Tension in low-strength, Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

Tension in high-strength, Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2

Add Table 3.7:

Sensitivity to reduced Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

Sensitivity to hole cleaning, Tension, unconfined, single 10.4.2

Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

Sensitivity to crack width low- Tension, unconfined 10.4.2

Sustained tension single anchor 10.4.2

Tension in low-strength Tension, unconfined single 10.4.2