Posted by SARAH JEMISONPARRalmost 3 years ago
How is tau,k,cr/uncr determined?
I am currently trying to compare Hilti adhesive anchor systems to other manufacturers. When calculating adhesive anchor (specifically rebar) pullout strength, tau,k,cr and tau,k,uncr are used in the calculations. How are these values determined? Are these values from testing? I did find these in the ESR-4868 report but it does not describe where these values well.
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Posted by Danielle Fileralmost 3 years ago
Hi Sarah,
The characteristic bond strengths are determined from testing per the acceptance criteria AC308 and ACI 355.4, so different manufactures will have different values. Please see the snip from ACI 318-14 R17.4.5.2 attached where it mentions these values should come from testing.
Regards,
Dani

