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During the installation of the hilti kbtz2 (1/2) wedge anchors. It was noted that the anchor must protrude past the nut a minimum of 1/4. I did not read that information anywhere in the esr 4266 with exception of images in the figures shown. Per AISC there is a flush nut minimum for high strength bolting in the RCSC. Would thi...

We have a conditions where the top of our open web steel joist is penetrating a 1 hour rated wall. I added a detail below. it is only the top flange that is interfering. Is it acceptable to just fire caulk around that penetration?

I have 48 deep w section penetrating a 1 hour gypsum wall. Need guidance as to the penetration detail

Do you have a letter on required spacing based on anchor diameter without any reduction in capacity?

This is a link to the product data. https://siliconeforbuilding.com/product/elemax-5000-liquid-flashing

I attended the Baseplate Design webinar yesterday and I never got a link for the quiz

Is there a UL listing for All season crack and joint for CMU head of wall 2 hr fire rating

These detail is at the edge of an opening in a concrete tilt-up sandwich panel. It is a plan/section looking down. We modified the opening to make it larger so the insulation is now exposed, so we are just trying to cover up the insulation. We plan to do that with a bent plate but are wondering what anchor might be best for t...

Hi! I just finished taking this training on-demand and I wanted a copy of the presentation. Thank you

Hi, We are specifying different types of post-installed anchors for suspended mechanical, electrical and fire protection components within a pumping plant project that will be subject to continuous vibration. Our current specification includes both undercut anchors and adhesive (epoxy) anchors, we are considering a third ancho...