If there was no inspection during installation of epoxy anchors, what capacity would you assume?

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Posted by Kaylyn Slagealmost 3 years ago

I designed some post-installed concrete pilasters to be installed via rebar dowels with HIT-HY 200 epoxy. The contractor performed construction with no inspections, so I have no proof that they installed the dowels correctly (i.e. did they actually clean the holes?). Would you assume some reduced capacity of the structure, if so, what type of reduction would you take?

Anchor installation,Structural Design,anchor hole cleaning,HIT-HY-200

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Posted by Danielle Fileralmost 3 years ago

Hilti Verified

Hi Kaylyn,

Unfortunately, Hilti doesn't have any guidance on reductions needed due to installation not being inspected. It will be up to the engineer of record and authority having jurisdiction.

Regards,
Dani