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To what extent do spacing reduction factors apply to shear force perpendicular to top of masonry wall?

Posted by David Petlickiover 2 years ago
To what extent do spacing reduction factors apply to shear force perpendicular to top of masonry wall?

Ref 8" CMU, HIT HY-270, 5/8" Dia. Bolts

If I have 8" spacing between two bolts in the center of the wall, edge dist = 3.8125", does the .7 spacing reduction factor apply to the shear capacity perpendicular to edge of masonry wall? I believe it should not, as the projected areas for breakout will not overlap.

Edge distsnce,Masonry anchors,perpendicular or parallel

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Posted by Ashley Couronover 2 years ago
Hilti Verified

Hi David,

The reduction factors for HIT-HY 270 installed into the top of a grout-filled wall can be found found in Table 6 of Section 3.2.4 of Hilti's Anchor Fastening Product Technical Guide. If the anchor spacing is less than the critical anchor spacing, then a reduction factor will need to be applied to the design. For further information on how this reduction factor is applied, please reach out to hnatechnicalservices@hilti.com.

Regards,
Ashley

Hy 270 Epoxy

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Posted by David Petlickiover 2 years ago
Do you have anything to say about the projected areas of breakout that would help me understand the structural mechanics better?