1. Anchor 2. HAC 3. HAC 4. Design 7. Anchor Channel 8. Reinforcing 9. Special Anchor 10. Design 11. Best 12.

7. Anchor Channel 8. Reinforcing 9. Special Anchor 10. Design 11. Best 12. Instructions 14. Design
5. Base material 6. Loading 13. Field Fixes
Channel Systems Portfolio Applications Introduction Design Code Bar Anchorage Channel Design Software Practices for Use Example

11.5.3 POST-TENSIONED SLABS types of conditions shall be assessed on a case-by-case basis

and requires additional coordination between different parties
11.5.4 UNCRACKED CONCRETE 11.5.5 CONCRETE CURB

11.1 Code Compliance

such as Engineer of Record, Specialty Engineers (Curtain
Clashing between embeds and post-tensioned tendons are Per ACI 318-14, anchors located in a region of a concrete Although concrete curbs tend to not be the predominant
Wall Designer and Post-Tensioning Engineer), and Anchor
often overlooked. Clashing between post-tensioned tendons member where analysis indicates no cracking at service load condition, it is a typical condition encountered in buildings
Manufacturers. For additional support, please contact Hilti at
and anchor channels tends to be a common type of field issue. levels, the modification factors for uncracked concrete can and presents additional challenges on it own such as reduced
US+CA.HAC@Hilti.com.
It is always a good practice to coordinate the curtain wall be applied. Figure 11.5.4.1 illustrates compression zones in geometrical parameter and lower concrete compressive
anchorage and posttensioned cables layout, in order to avoid different concrete structures. strengths. The following best practices can help to ease the
last minute remediations. design, approval process, and minimize field fixes.

Current model codes provide minimal guidance to account for 1) A

 lways verify the concrete compressive strength as it typically
the influence of post-tensioned cables on anchors. The use different from the slab or beam which is connected to.

11.2 HAC Price Index

of cast-in anchor channels in post-tensioned slabs is ideal
since compared to other anchoring technologies such as 2) D
 esign of anchors is limited to the anchor design. Therefore,
Simple supported slab
post-installed anchors, it does not require drilling. However, its design verifies the adequacy of the concrete at a local
additional measurements need to be taken to ensure the level; it ensures the concrete can take resist the applied
concrete is not overstressed and the concrete capacity of the loads. If a cold joint between the main structure and concrete
anchor is not overestimated. curb is present, ensure there is proper load transfer between
both structures. Additional reinforcement may be required.
Generally, if the live or dead end of the tendon does not induce
additional stresses in the anchorage zone, the capacity of the Cantilever slab 3) For installation purposes of top of slab applications, it is

11.3 Design Optimization

anchor can be predicted based on applicable anchoring-to- recommended to leave exposed areas in front and behind
concrete provisions. The anchorage zone of an anchor (concrete the channel to ensure proper concrete compaction and
volume due to projected area) can be predicted by idealizing the inspection as air pockets tends to be a common field issue in
failure planes in shear and tension. this type of configurations.

Continuous Slab

11.4 HAC Layout

Cantilever beam

Compression zone
Figure 11.5.3.1 — Face of slab configuration with live end of post-tensioned
slab outside the anchorage zone. Figure 11.5.4.1 — Compression zones in different concrete structures

11.5 Substrate
Special
Considerations
IInspections
11.6 HAC Specifications
Figure 11.5.3.3 — Anchor channels installed near live end of post-tensioned
cables. Contact Hilti for additional information.
Figure 11.5.3.2 — Top of slab configuration with live end of post-tensioned
slab outside the anchorage zone.

If the live or dead end of a post-tensioned cable is located or

induces additional stresses in the anchorage zone, additional
measurements should be taken. Due to model code limitations, Figure 11.5.5.1 — Installation of HAC in top of slab curbs.
a wide range of possible configurations, different types of
anchors, and the complexities of this topic in general, these
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