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We have a 2 hour rated structural frame on a three story atrium. We need to attached cables for sway bracing of light fixtures. The only place we can attach the bracing is on an intumescent coated HSS 8x8 beam. We used UL Y634 as the design coating for the beam. Are we able to drill through the coating to install eyebolt's...

How to change Embedment Depth of anchor in multi-wythe solid brick masonry?

How do change from brief to detailed

What epoxy number should I use for this application?

I have a roof-ceiling type construction that needs two hours of protection, but there is no concrete on top for purposes of keeping weight to a minimum. Is there a UL test that considers only a metal flute deck?

post installed anchor system for large tanks- in need of assistance in determining development length for shear and tension

Hello, wanted to understand if there is a product that could "seal" the fastening / anchor penetrations into a 2 hour wall? I am uploading a screen shot detail of the condition. The way the anchor works is similar to any typical anchor that relies on the sheetrock to get embedded, grop then a screw is set that expands the end ...

We just purchased a floating license of Profis and are wondering how to see who is using the license at any given time? Alternatively, is there an auto-release of the license after a certain duration of time so that users do not have to constantly sign out and back in to release or use a license? Our users typically stay...

This seems to be a new issue. I am unable to adjust the embedment depth of anchors on existing or new projects. Whenever I attempt to input a new value, the program resets it to the previous value. I even get warnings from HILTI saying "The specified embedment depth is not within recommended values." But I am still unable to a...

I removed the " My Favorite Inputs" accidentally. Now this tab is totally blank. How I can set it as default? Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated. Thanks,