SECTION 03151
CONCRETE ANCHORING
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PART 1 GENERAL
1.1
1.2
SECTION INCLUDES
A.
General purpose mechanical anchors for horizontal and vertical applications.
B.
Adhesive anchors.
C.
Suspended ceiling hanger anchors.
D.
Anchors for light duty horizontal applications where holding power is not critical.
E.
Deck inserts for threaded rods or bolts.
RELATED SECTIONS
A.
Section 03300 - Cast-in-Place Concrete: Concrete that anchors are to be installed
in, and other types of cast in place inserts.
B.
Section 04810 - Unit Masonry Assemblies:
installed in.
C.
Section 05120 - Structural Steel: Steel members that anchors are to be installed in.
D.
Section 05310 - Steel Deck: Deck that deck inserts are to be installed in.
E.
Section 05400 - Cold Formed Metal Framing: Light gage metal framing to be
fastened using anchors specified in this section.
F.
Section 05500 - Metal Fabrications: Miscellaneous steel members that anchors are
to be installed in.
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Masonry that anchors are to be
1.4
1.5
A.
ASTM A 193/A 193M - Standard Specification for Alloy-Steel and Stainless Steel
Bolting Materials for High-Temperature Service; 2001b.
B.
ASTM A 194/A 194M - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts for
Bolts for High-Pressure or High-Temperature Service, or Both; 2001a.
C.
ASTM A 307 - Standard Specification for Carbon Steel Bolts and Studs, 60 000 PSI
Tensile Strength; 2000.
D.
ASTM A 563 - Standard Specification for Carbon and Alloy Steel Nuts; 2000.
E.
ASTM A 615/A 615M - Standard Specification for Deformed and Plain Billet-Steel
Bars for Concrete Reinforcement; 2001b.
F.
ASTM B 633 - Standard Specification for Electrodeposited Coatings of Zinc on Iron
and Steel; 1998.
G.
ASTM B 695 - Standard Specification for Coatings of Zinc Mechanically Deposited
on Iron and Steel; 2000.
H.
ASTM C 881 - Standard Specification for Epoxy-Resin-Base Bonding Systems for
Concrete; 1999.
I.
ASTM F 436 - Standard Specification for Hardened Steel Washers; 1993
(Reapproved 2000).
J.
ASTM F 593 - Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bolts, Hex Cap Screws,
and Studs; 2002.
K.
SAE J429 - Mechanical and Material Requirements for Externally Threaded
Fasteners; Society of Automotive Engineers; 1999.
SUBMITTALS
A.
Submit under provisions of Section 01300.
B.
Product Data: Manufacturer's data sheets on each product to be used, including:
1.
Sizes, locations, and spacing.
2.
Installation methods.
C.
Engineering Design Data: For each structural application, provide data
substantiating specified design requirements, signed by design engineer.
PROJECT CONDITIONS
A.
A variety of coatings and platings are offered to resist various extremes of corrosion.
The corrosive environment in which the anchor or fastener is installed should be
considered for each specific application.
B.
For adhesive anchors, maintain environmental conditions (temperature, humidity,
and ventilation) within limits recommended by manufacturer for optimum results.
Do not install under environmental conditions outside manufacturer's absolute limits.
PART 2 PRODUCTS
2.1
MANUFACTURERS
A.
Acceptable Manufacturer: Powers Fasteners, which is located at: 2 Powers Lane ;
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Brewster, NY 10509; Toll Free Tel: 800-524-3244; Tel: 914-235-6300; Fax:
914-576-6483; Email: info@powers.com; Web: www.powers.com
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B.
Substitutions: Not permitted.
C.
Requests for substitutions will be considered in accordance with provisions of
Section 01600.
MATERIALS
A.
Concrete Anchors - General: Select type and size to achieve required loading
capacity using information provided by manufacturer.
1.
If required type is not indicated, select type appropriate to conditions and item
being fastened.
2.
If required loading capacity is not indicated on the drawings, determine
required loading capacity in accordance with accepted engineering principles
and as required by applicable code.
3.
For structural applications, provide engineering design by professional
engineer licensed in the State in which the project is located.
4.
Use recommended and appropriate safety factors and load reduction factors.
5.
For non-structural applications, space anchors as required to support the
material being anchored without sagging or deformation.
6.
Confirm application requirements for cracked and uncracked concrete
substrates.
B.
Anchors for Horizontal Light Duty Applications Where Holding Power is Not Critical:
Use one of the following:
1.
Acceptable Product: Bantam Plug or Fluted Plastic Anchor; injection molded
plastic expansion sleeve for sheet metal and wood screws.
2.
Acceptable Product: Scru-Lead; tubular lead alloy with flange, for sheet
metal and wood screws.
3.
Acceptable Product: Hammer Drive Pins; 1/4 inch (6 mm) diameter knob
head pin with 0.14 inch (3.5 mm) shank and 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter
washer as tool guide; heat treated carbon steel, plated in accordance with
ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
4.
Acceptable Product: Calk-In; tool-set expansion type, pre-assembled
antimonial lead alloy calking sleeve and Zamac alloy internally-threaded
expander cone, into which machine bolt or screw is inserted and tightened.
5.
Acceptable Product: Lag Shield; Zamac alloy screw style anchor for lag
bolts.
6.
Acceptable Product: Single; expansion type pre-assembled machine bolt
anchor with Zamac alloy expansion shield and internally threaded expander
cone.
7.
Acceptable Product: Double; dual expansion type pre-assembled machine
bolt anchor with twin tubular sleeves bound together with high tension spring
steel bands that contain two protruding wedge shaped cones; Zamac alloy.
8.
Acceptable Product: Nylon Nailin; driven type, pre-assembled nail drive
anchor with nylon body.
a.
Mushroom head carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B
633, SC1, Type III.
b.
Flat head carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633,
SC1, Type III.
c.
Round head carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633,
SC1, Type III.
d.
Mushroom head Type 304 stainless steel nail.
9.
Acceptable Product: Zamac Nailin; driven type, pre-assembled nail drive
anchor with Zamac alloy body.
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a.
b.
c.
Mushroom head; carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B
633, SC1, Type III.
Flat head; carbon steel nail plated in accordance with ASTM B 633,
SC1, Type III.
Mushroom head; Type 304 stainless steel nail.
C.
Deck Inserts: For installation through deck or forms prior to placement of concrete;
different diameters color coded for threaded rods or bolts in sizes from 1/4 inch (6
mm) to 3/4 inch (19 mm) diameter; six-sided impact plate providing resistance to
rotation; heat treated carbon steel insert plated in accordance with ASTM B 633.
1.
For Steel Deck: Bang-It; for installation in pre-drilled holes, with protective
sleeve protruding below deck to prevent applied materials from clogging
threads or hiding location.
2.
For Wood Forms: Wood-Knocker, color coded flange on surface of concrete
after stripping. Prior to pouring concrete over the wood form, place the
Wood-Knocker Concrete Insert (break-off nails down) on the surface of the
wood form at the desired location. Strike the impact plate of the insert with a
hand held hammer, until the plastic color-coded flange is flush with the wood
surface.
D.
Suspended Ceiling Hanger Anchors: Tie-wire head; use one of the following:
1.
Acceptable Product: The Power-Stud, one piece, wedge type expansion
anchor.
a.
Zinc plated carbon steel anchor body with stainless steel wedges.
2.
Acceptable Product: Drive; driven type, pre-expanded one-piece unit, heat
treated carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
3.
Acceptable Product: SPIKE; driven type, pre-expanded one-piece unit that
develops compression forces at three different levels in bottom of anchor
hole; carbon steel, Grade 8.2, plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1,
Type III.
4.
Acceptable Product: Lok-Bolt; torqued expansion type; pre-assembled
sleeve style, with triple tined expansion sleeve; carbon steel plated in
accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
5.
Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD2; fully threaded, torque-controlled,
wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body
and stainless steel expansion clip for premium performance; head marked
with length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and
expanding by turning nut.
6.
Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD1; fully threaded, torque-controlled,
wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body
and carbon steel expansion clip for reliable performance; head marked with
length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and expanding
by turning nut.
E.
Vertical Rod Anchors: Rod hanger head internally threaded to accept steel
threaded rod or threaded bolt; use one of the following:
1.
Acceptable Product: The Power-Stud, one piece, wedge type expansion
anchor.
a.
Mechanically galvanized carbon steel anchor body with stainless steel
wedges.
b.
Stainless steel Type 304.
c.
Stainless steel Type 316.
2.
Acceptable Product: Rod Hanger Lok-Bolt; torqued expansion type;
pre-assembled sleeve style, with triple tined expansion sleeve; carbon steel
plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
3.
Acceptable Product: Snake+ anchor, internally threaded, self-tapping screw
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4.
anchor. The screw anchor is installed into a drilled hole with a power tool and
a setting tool. Zinc plated carbon steel with unified course internal threads.
Zinc plating according to ASTM B633, SC1, Type III (Fe/Zn 5) – interior low
level corrosion environment. Anchor Size: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter with
shallow embedment.
Acceptable Product: Vertigo; hardened carbon steel plated in accordance
with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
a.
For Wood: Thread forming wood screw; either vertical or side
mounting of rod/bolt.
b.
For Steel: Self-drilling, self-tapping screw; either vertical or side
mounting of rod/bolt.
c.
For Concrete:
Double lead threaded bolt with integral washer, to
be installed in hole pre-drilled using matched tolerance bit; vertical
mounting of rod/bolt.
F.
Epoxy Injection Adhesive Anchoring System: Type recommended by manufacturer
for application and use, rated for loadings and anchored items required.
1.
Acceptable Product: AC100+ Gold; two component, all weather, high
performance, epoxy acrylate. Anchor Size Range: 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inches
(9.5mm to 32 mm) and 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch (13 mm to 19 mm) internally
threaded inserts. Complies with descriptive requirements of ASTM C 881,
Type IV, Grade 3, Classes A, B, and C, except for gel time; mixed and
dispensed through motionless, static mixing nozzle and dispensing tool; shelf
life of 15 months. NSF 61 approved.
2.
Acceptable Product: PE1000+; two-component, high strength adhesive
anchoring system. Anchor Size range: 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inches (9.5 mm to 32
mm). Conforms to requirements of ASTM C881, Types I, II, III, IV and V,
Grade 3, Classes B & C.
G.
Anchors and Inserts for Drilled Anchor Holes with Injection Adhesive:
1.
Threaded Rod: ASTM A 307, carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM
B 633, SC1, with Type III clear chromate treated.
2.
Threaded Rod: ASTM A 193 Grade B7, ASTM A 194 Grade 2H or ASTM A
563 Grade DH nuts, and ASTM F 436 washers; plated in accordance with
ASTM B 633, SC1, with Type II yellow chromate treatment.
3.
Threaded Rod: Type 304 stainless steel, passivated.
4.
Threaded Rod: Type 316 stainless steel, passivated.
5.
Reinforcing Bars: ASTM A 615/A 615M, Grade 60.
H.
General Purpose Anchors: Use one of the following:
1.
Acceptable Product: Wedge-Bolt+; one piece carbon steel screw anchor with
finished hex head with integral washer, double lead thread, chamfered tip,
ratchet teeth on underside of head to be installed in hole pre-drilled using
Wedge bit; head stamped with diameter and length. Approved for cracked
and uncracked concrete. Plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type
III.
2.
Acceptable Product: Wedge-Bolt; one piece screw anchor with finished hex
head with integral washer, double lead thread, chamfered tip, ratchet teeth on
underside of head to be installed in hole pre-drilled using matched tolerance
bit; head stamped with diameter and length.
a.
Carbon Steel Wedge-Bolt+ installed with Wedge-Bit. Plated in
accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
b.
Carbon Steel Wedge-Bolt OT installed with ANSI Drill Bit. Plated in
accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
c.
Type 410 Stainless Steel Wedge-Bolt installed with Wedge-Bit.
3.
Acceptable Product: Power-Bolt; torque-controlled, self-undercutting type;
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4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
pre-assembled heavy duty sleeve style, with internal bolt, nylon compression
ring, expansion cone with oversized annular ring that expands to undercut the
base material.
a.
Hex head, Grade 5 carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B
633, SC1, Type III.
b.
Flat head, Grade 5 carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B
633, SC1, Type III.
c.
Type 303 or 304 stainless steel, ASTM F 593 hex head.
Acceptable Product: Power-Stud; torque-controlled, wedge type; one piece
body with expansion mechanism consisting of two interlocking independent
wedges; head marked with length code; for installation by driving into same
diameter hole and expanding by turning nut.
a.
Carbon steel anchor body and wedges, plated in accordance with
ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
b.
Mechanically galvanized carbon steel anchor body with stainless steel
wedges.
c.
Type 304 stainless steel anchor body and wedges.
d.
Type 316 stainless steel anchor body and wedges.
Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD2; fully threaded, torque-controlled,
wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body
and stainless steel expansion clip for premium performance; head marked
with length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and
expanding by turning nut.
Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD1; fully threaded, torque-controlled,
wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body
and carbon steel expansion clip for reliable performance; head marked with
length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and expanding
by turning nut.
Acceptable Product: Lok-Bolt; torque-controlled; expansion type;
preassembled sleeve style, with nylon compression ring and triple tined
expansion sleeve.
a.
Carbon steel plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III.
b.
Stainless steel.
c.
Head: Hex nut.
d.
Head: Acorn nut.
e.
Head: Round head.
f.
Head: Flat head.
Acceptable Product: Set-Bolt; driven deformation type, one piece stud style
anchor with bottom-bearing external expansion plug; carbon steel plated in
accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III; attached fixture secured with nut
and washer on exposed screw threads.
Acceptable Product:
SPIKE; driven deformation type, pre-expanded
one-piece unit that develops compression forces at three different levels in
bottom of anchor hole.
a.
Carbon Steel, Mushroom Head.
b.
Carbon Steel, Flat Head.
c.
Type 316 Stainless Steel, Mushroom Head.
d.
Carbon Steel Pipe Spike.
e.
Carbon Steel Tie Wire.
Acceptable Product: Drive; driven deformation type, pre-expanded
one-piece unit, heat treated carbon steel, plated in accordance with ASTM B
633, SC1, Type III.
a.
Head: Round (tamperproof).
b.
Head: Flat (tamperproof).
Acceptable Product: Zamac HAMMER-SCREW; driven deformation type,
pre-assembled nail drive anchor with mushroom style head and Zamac alloy
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12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
I.
body; Phillips screw head for removal.
a.
Carbon steel screw plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type
III.
b.
Type 304 stainless steel screw.
Acceptable Product: Zamac NAILIN; driven deformation type,
pre-assembled nail drive anchor with Zamac alloy body.
a.
Zinc alloy, mushroom head, carbon steel drive pin.
b.
Zinc alloy, flat head, carbon steel drive pin.
c.
Zinc alloy, mushroom head, stainless steel drive pin.
Acceptable Product: TAPPER; one-piece screw anchor.
a.
Carbon steel with white Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.
b.
Carbon steel with blue Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.
c.
Carbon steel with silver Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.
d.
Carbon steel with bronze Perma-Seal fluoropolymer coating.
e.
Type 304 stainless steel.
f.
Type 410 stainless steel.
g.
Carbon steel. Zinc plated
h.
Head: Hex washer.
i.
Head: Flat Phillips.
Acceptable Product: Hollow-Set Dropin; tool-set expansion type,
pre-assembled tapered slotted expansion sleeve of Zamac alloy with
threaded steel expansion cone, into which machine bolt is inserted and
tightened.
a.
Expansion Cone: Plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type
III.
b.
Expansion Cone: Type 304 stainless steel.
Acceptable Product: Steel Dropin; tool-set expansion type, pre-assembled
shell style with internal expansion plug, into which machine bolt is inserted
and tightened.
a.
Carbon steel, smooth wall
b.
Carbon steel, flange (lipped).
c.
Carbon steel, coil thread.
d.
Type 303 stainless steel, smooth wall.
e.
Type 316 stainless steel, smooth wall.
Acceptable Product: Mini Dropin; tool-set expansion type, pre-assembled
shell style with internal expansion plug, into which machine bolt is inserted
and tightened; embedment of 3/4 inch (19 mm) maximum; carbon steel plated
in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type III. Sizes as required for
application.
a.
Size: 1/4 inch (6 mm).
b.
Size: 3/8 inch (9.5 mm).
c.
Size: 1/2 inch (12 mm).
d.
As required.
Acceptable Product: Snake+; internally threaded self tapping screw anchor.
Application in normal weight concrete, structural sand lightweight concrete
and concrete over metal deck. Suitable for cracked and uncracked concrete.
Case hardened zinc plated carbon steel body. Predrilled hole and setting tool
required.
a.
3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter and length as required for application and
strength required.
Cracked Concrete Anchors: Use one of the following:
1.
Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD2; fully threaded, torque-controlled,
wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body
and stainless steel expansion clip for premium performance; head marked
with length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and
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2.
3.
4.
5.
expanding by turning nut.
Acceptable Product: Power-Stud+ SD1; fully threaded, torque-controlled,
wedge expansion anchor. Manufactured with a zinc plated carbon steel body
and carbon steel expansion clip for reliable performance; head marked with
length code; for installation by driving into same diameter hole and expanding
by turning nut.
Acceptable Product: Wedge-Bolt+; one piece carbon steel screw anchor with
finished hex head with integral washer, double lead thread, chamfered tip,
ratchet teeth on underside of head to be installed in hole pre-drilled using
Wedge bit; head stamped with diameter and length. Approved for cracked
and uncracked concrete. Plated in accordance with ASTM B 633, SC1, Type
III.
Acceptable Product: Snake+; internally threaded self tapping screw anchor.
Application in normal weight concrete, structural sand lightweight concrete
and concrete over metal deck. Suitable for cracked and uncracked concrete.
Case hardened zinc plated carbon steel body. Predrilled hole and setting tool
required.
a.
3/8 inch (9.5 mm) diameter and length as required for application and
strength required.
Acceptable Product: PE1000+; two-component, high strength adhesive
anchoring system. Anchor Size range: 3/8 inch to 1-1/4 inches (9.5 mm to 32
mm). Conforms to requirements of ASTM C881, Types I, II, III, IV and V,
Grade 3, Classes B & C.
PART 3 EXECUTION
3.1
3.2
3.3
3.4
EXAMINATION
A.
Do not begin installation until substrates have been properly prepared.
B.
If substrate preparation is the responsibility of another installer, notify Architect of
unsatisfactory preparation before proceeding.
PREPARATION
A.
Clean surfaces thoroughly prior to installation.
B.
Prepare surfaces using the methods recommended by the manufacturer for
achieving the best result for the substrate under the project conditions.
INSTALLATION
A.
Install in accordance with manufacturer's instructions and recommendations and as
required by applicable code.
B.
Apply anchor items neatly, with anchor mounted plumb and level unless otherwise
indicated.
FIELD QUALITY CONTROL
A.
The Architect/Engineer reserves the right to require the anchor manufacturer's
representative to demonstrate proper installation procedures for post-installed
anchors and to observe Contractor's installation procedures, at no extra cost to
Owner.
B.
The Architect/Engineer reserves the right to require pullout or shear tests to
determine adequacy of anchors, at no extra cost to Owner.
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