Anchoring Systems

HDA Undercut Anchor

4.3.1

4.3.1.1 Product Description

The Hilti HDA Undercut Anchor is a heavy duty mechanical undercut anchor
whose undercut segments incorporate carbide tips so as to perform a
self-undercutting process designed to develop a ductile steel failure. The
HDA system includes either preset (HDA-P) or through-set (HDA-T) style
anchors, stop drill bits, setting tool, and roto-hammer drill for four metric
bolt sizes: M10 (3/8"), M12 (1/2"), M16 (5/8") and M20 (3/4"). The HDA
is available in a sherardized and 316 stainless steel versions for outdoor
environments. Each size/style is offered in two lengths to accommodate
various material thicknesses to be fastened (except M10).

HDA-P

HDA-T

Product Features
Undercut segments provide cast-in-place like performance/limited
expansion stresses
Ductile high strength anchor for safety related, heavy duty fastenings/
predictable failure modes
Self-undercutting wedges provide an easy, fast and reliable anchor
installation
Excellent performance in cracked concrete (tension zones,
earthquake-resisting structures)
Design curves for low and high-cycle fatigue
Undercut keying load transfer allows for reduced edge distances and
anchor spacings
Through-set style provides increased shear capacity
Fully removable
Sherardized (53 m zinc) and 316 stainless steel for more corrosive
environments
Sherardized zinc coating has equivalent corrosion resistance to
hot dipped galvanizing

Stop Drill Bit

Setting Tool

Rotary Hammer Drill

Guide Specifications
Undercut Anchors: Undercut anchors shall be of an undercut style with brazed tungsten carbides on the embedded end that perform the self-undercutting
process. Undercut portion of anchor shall have a minimum projected bearing area equal to or greater than 2.5 times the nominal bolt area. The bolt shall
conform to ISO 898 class 8.8 strength requirements. The washer shall be a conical spring style. Anchors dimensioned and supplied by Hilti, Inc., Tulsa, OK.
Installation: Refer to 4.3.1.3.1 and 4.3.1.4.

Listings/Approvals
International Conference of Building Officials (ICBO ES): Evaluation Report No. 5608
European Technical Approval: ETA-99/0009
COLA RR #25422

4.3.1.2 Material specifications

HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel cone bolt; M10, M12, M16 and M20 conforms to ISO 898, class 8.8
HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel sleeve; M10 & M12 conforms to European Standard No. 25CrMoS4
HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel sleeve; M16 conforms to European Standard No. 25CrMoS4
HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel sleeve; M20 conforms to European Standard No. 25CrMoS4
HDA-TR/-PR stainless steel cone bolt; M10, M12 and M16 conforms to AISI 316 or 316 Ti
HDA-TR/-PR stainless steel sleeve; M10 and M12 conforms to AISI 316 or 316 Ti
HDA-TR/-PR stainless steel sleeve; M16 conforms to AISI 316 or 316 Ti
HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF nut conforms to DIN 934, grade 8
HDA-TR/-PR nut conforms to DIN 934, grade A4-80
HDA-T/-TF/-TR/-P/-PF/-PR washer conforms to DIN 6796

MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
fy
ksi (MPa)

min. fu
ksi (MPa)

92.8 (640)

87 (600)

116 (800)
123.3 (850)
101.5 (700)
79.8 (550)
116 (800)
123.3 (850)
101.5 (700)

HDA-T/-P components are electroplated min. 5 m zinc

HDA-TF/-PF components are sherardized min. 53 m zinc

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4.3.1.3 Technical Data

4.3.1.3.1 Setting Details
Definition of Nomenclature
Hilti Design Anchor
P-pre-set before baseplate
T-through-set after/through
baseplate
Blank-carbon steel zinc plated
F-carbon steel sherardized
R-R-316 stainless steel
Metric
Thread diameter (mm)

HDA-P-F M 12 x 125 / 50
Minimum embedment of undercut
Maximum fastening thickness

HDA-P

HDA-T

Specification Table
Anchor Size
HDA-T/HDA-P
Stop drill bit for HDA-T
Stop drill bit for HDA-P
Setting Tool
h:
Thickness of base
material, min.1
mm (in.)
:
Total anchor length,
mm (in.)
length I.D. code2
letter
t fix : Fastening thickness
HDA-T, min.3
mm (in.)
HDA-T, max.
mm (in.)
HDA-P, max.
mm (in.)
d bit : Nom. dia. of drill bit4
mm
h 1 : Min. depth of drill hole mm (in.)
h ef : Effective anchoring depth mm (in.)
d h : Recommended clearance
hole (min.),
HDA-T mm (in.)
HDA-P
mm (in.)
d o : Anchor Diameter, HDA-T mm (in.)
HDA-P
mm (in.)
d w : Washer diameter
mm (in.)
S w : Width across flats
mm (in.)
Tmax. : Max. tightening torque5 Nm (ft-lb)
Sleeve properties
A sl : Cross sectional area
mm2 (in.2)
S sl : Elastic section modulus mm3 (in.3)
Bolt properties
A b : Bolt nominal area
mm2 (in.2)
A t : Bolt tension area
mm2 (in.2)
S b : Elastic section modulus mm3 (in.3)
A brg : Undercut bearing area6 mm2 (in.2)
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.

M10 x 100/20
TEC-HDA-B 20 x 120
TEC-HDA-B 20 x 100
TEC-HDA-ST 20-M10

M12 x 125/30
TEC-HDA-B 22 x 155
TEC-HDA-B 22 x 125
TEC-HDA-ST 22-M12

M12 x 125/50
TEC-HDA-B 22 x 175
TEC-HDA-B 22 x 125
TEC-HDA-ST 22-M12

M16 x 190/40
TEY-HDA-B 30 x 230
TEY-HDA-B 30 x 190
TEY-HDA-ST 30-M16

M16 x 190/60
TEY-HDA-B 30 x 250
TEY-HDA-B 30 x 190
TEY-HDA-ST 30-M16

M20 x 250/50
M20 x 250/100
TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 300 TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 350
TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 250 TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 250
TE-Y-HDA-ST 37 - M20 TE-Y-HDA-ST 37 - M20

140 (5-1/2)
150 (5.90)
I

170 (6-5/8)
190 (7.48)
L

170 (6-5/8)
210 (8.27)
N

250 (9-7/8)
275 (10.83)
R

250 (9-7/8)
295 (11.61)
S

380 (15)
360 (14.17)
V

380 (15)
410 (16.14)
W

10 (0.39)
20 (0.79)
20 (0.79)
20
107 (4.21)
100 (3.94)

10 (0.39)
30 (1.18)
30 (1.18)
22
134.5 (5.30)
125 (4.92)

10 (0.39)
50 (1.97)
50 (1.97)
22
134.5 (5.30)
125 (4.92)

15 (0.59)
40 (1.58)
40 (1.58)
30
203 (7.99)
190 (7.48)

15 (0.59)
60 (2.36)
60 (2.36)
30
203 (7.99)
190 (7.48)

20 (0.79)
50 (1.97)
50 (1.97)
37
266 (10.47)
250 (9.84)

20 (0.79)
100 (3.94)
100 (3.94)
37
266 (10.47)
250 (9.847)

21 (7/8)
12 (1/2)
19 (0.748)
10 (0.394)
27.5 (1.08)
17
50 (37)

23 (15/16)
14 (9/16)
21 (0.827)
12 (0.472)
33.5 (1.32)
19
80 (59)

23 (15/16)
14 (9/16)
21 (0.827)
12 (0.472)
33.5 (1.32)
19
80 (59)

32 (1-1/4)
18 (3/4)
29 (1.142)
16 (0.630)
45.5 (1.79)
24
120 (88)

32 (1-1/4)
18 (3/4)
29 (1.142)
16 (0.630)
45.5 (1.79)
24
120 (88)

40 (1 9/16)
22 (7/8)
36 (1.42)
20 (0.78)
50 (1.97)
30
300 (221)

40 (1 9/16)
22 (7/8)
36 (1.42)
20 (0.78)
50 (1.97)
30
300 (221)

196 (0.304)
596 (0.0364)

223 (0.346)
779 (0.0475)

223 (0.346)
779 (0.0475)

445 (0.690)
2110 (0.1288)

445 (0.690)
2110 (0.1288)

675.6 (1.047)
3950 (0.241)

675.6 (1.047)
3950 (0.241)

78.5 (0.122)
58 (0.090)
67 (0.0041)
260 (0.403)

113 (0.175)
84.3 (0.131)
117 (0.0071)
354 (0.549)

113 (0.175)
84.3 (0.131)
117 (0.0071)
354 (0.549)

201 (0.312)
157 (0.243)
293 (0.0179)
624 (0.967)

201 (0.312)
157 (0.243)
293 (0.0179)
624 (0.967)

314.16 (0.487)
245 (0.380)
541.3 (0.033)
707.1 (1.096)

314.16 (0.487)
245 (0.380)
541.3 (0.033)
707.1 (1.096)

M16 x 190/40
M16 x 190/50
TE75 Max. hammering power, TE-76
7.0-9.0 (5.2-6.6)
150-350

M20 x 250/50

Base material thickness as required to minimize splitting as per the CCD design method.
Length code in accordance with ICBO ES acceptance criteria AC01.
Minimum thickness of fastened part as required to ensure engagement of full sleeve cross section in shear.
Metric stop drill bit must be used. See Section 4.3.1.4 for use of matched tolerance diamond core bits.
Torque tightening of the anchor is not required for proper set. Torque tightening may reduce initial slip under load and can improve fatigue performance.
Recommended area for calculating maximum bearing stress in accordance with the CCD method.

Hammer Drills for Setting

Anchor Size
HDA-T/HDA-P
Drilling system for anchor setting
Single impact energy
Joules (ft-lb)
Speed under load
rpm

136

M10 x 100/20

M12 x 125/30
TE24, TE25 first gear
3.7-4.7 (2.7-3.5)
250-500

M12 x 125/50

M20 x 250/100
TE-76
7.0-8.3 (5.1-6.1)
280

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HDA Undercut Anchor

4.3.1

4.3.1.3.2 Design Information - Undercut Anchors

Undercut anchors represent the state of the art in post-installed anchor
technology. When properly designed and proportioned, they transfer tension
loads to the concrete in much the same way as cast-in-place headed bolts,
that is, via bearing. Since friction is less critical in developing tension
capacity, lower expansion forces are transmitted to the concrete. This
reduces the overall stress state in the concrete prior to and during loading.
The Hilti HDA Undercut Anchor System is the result of extensive research
to determine the optimum geometry for load transfer at the bearing surface.
Besides allowing for easy installation, the self-undercutting system
automatically results in an excellent fit between the anchor bearing surface
and the undercut, critical for limiting initial displacements. Maximum bearing
stresses corresponding to steel failure are limited to approximately 12fc,
sufficiently low to preclude crushing in the bearing region. This limits
displacements at both service and ultimate loads.
The HDA is equipped with a shear sleeve machined from high grade carbon
steel. When used in the pre-set configuration (HDA-P), shear loads are
transferred through the threaded bolt to the sleeve and subsequently to the
concrete in bearing. In through-set applications (HDA-T), the sleeve engages
the part to be fastened, thus substantially increasing the ultimate shear
capacity of the anchorage. At ultimate, the sleeve and bolt act in concert
to develop the full shear capacity of the anchor.

The HDA Undercut Anchor is proportioned to consistently develop the bolt

strength in tension at critical edge distances and spacings. At spacings and
edge distances less than critical, concrete cone failure will generally limit
the ultimate load. The reduction of expansion forces allows for designed
installations at minimum edge distances and spacings significantly less than
those typically used for other types of mechanical expansion anchors. It
is virtually impossible for the HDA Undercut Anchor to fail by pullout or
pull-through. The predictability of the failure modes associated with the
HDA Undercut Anchor allow for increased repeatability in determining
ultimate capacities for a particular design condition.
The HDA Undercut Anchor was extensively tested prior to market introduction.
Testing included static tension, shear, and oblique loading of both single
anchors and groups, shock, seismic groups, seismic and shock loading.
Exhaustive testing of the HDA performance in cracks confirms its suitability
for installation in tension zones. Design data is provided in three formats.

Design Method

Index

Strength Design (LRFD):

Section 4.3.1.3.2.1

ACI 318 Appendix D and as adopted for the IBC 2000 the Concrete Capacity
Design (CCD) method effectively replaces the strength design provisions of the
1997 UBC and provides a comprehensive and rational framework for calculating
anchor capacity. The applicability of the method to the HDA Undercut Anchor is
based on the similarity of performance and failure modes established for the
HDA with those associated for cast-in-place headed bolts. This method can
also be used for design in Canada according to CSA A23.3-94 providing the
appropriate  factors for steel and concrete given in Section 4.3.1.3.2.1
are used.
1997 UBC Section 1923.3 (Strength Design):

Section 4.3.1.3.2.2

Values are calculated for the HDA using the current strength design provisions
of the 1997 UBC.
Allowable Stress Design (ASD):

Section 4.3.1.3.2.3

Compatible with existing Hilti design methods. Test data to develop the
average ultimate load capacity, and evaluating the data using the 5%
fractile method to determine the allowable working load.

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HDA Undercut Anchor

4.3.1.3.2.1 Strength Design: Concrete Capacity Design Method (as applicable to the HDA)
Note: The following is substantially excerpted from Appendix D dated 11/18/98 which has been approved by ACI 318 for inclusion in ACI 318-02.

Flow Chart for Strength Design (using CCD Method)

Tension

Shear

General Strength Requirements

General Strength Requirements

fN n N u
where: Nn = min { N s , N cb }

fV n V u
where: V n = min { V s , V cb }

N u = factored design load

V u = factored design load

Calculate steel capacity, N s

Calculate steel capacity, V s

where: N s = nA s (0.8f ut)

where: Vs = nA s (0.6f ut)

Calculate concrete capacity, N cb

where: N = A N    N
cb

Calculate concrete capacity

where: V = A V    V

cb

A NO

7 b

A VO nnnnnnn

Calculate characteristic concrete breakout strength, N b

Calculate edge and spacing influences, A N / A NO

Calculate characteristic concrete breakout strength, V b

Calculate edge and spacing influences, A V / A VO

Determine concrete condition, 3

Calculate edge effect, 2
Calculate eccentric loading effect, 1

Determine concrete condition, 7

Calculate corner effects, 6
Calculate eccentric effects, 5

Calculate interaction equation

General Strength Requirements

fNn Nu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tension
fVn Vu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shear

Interaction
Vu 0.2fVn : fN n N u
Nu 0.2fN n : fVn Vu
Vu > 0.2fVn and N u > 0.2fNn :

Nu
fN n

Vu

1.2

fVn

f - factors
Design Condition

f- Factor
Strength Design Method
ACI 318 Appendix D or IBC 2000

Anchor capacity governed by tensile

strength of a ductile steel element.
Anchor capacity governed by shear
strength of a ductile steel element.
Anchor capacity governed by concrete
breakout, blowout or pryout in tension
or shear - condition A1
Anchor capacity governed by concrete
breakout, blowout or pryout in tension
or shear - condition B2
Use with load combinations & load
factors in this section.

CSA A23.3.943

0.80

0.80

0.75

0.67

0.85

0.75

0.75

0.60

Section 9.2 of ACI 318

or 1605.2 of IBC 2000

Section 8.3 of CSA A23.3-943

1. Condition A applies where the potential concrete failure surfaces are crossed by supplementary reinforcement proportioned to tie the potential concrete failure prism into
the structural member.
2. Condition B applies where supplementary reinforcement is not provided or where pryout strength governs.
3. ffactors given to be used with the load factors of CSA A23.3-94 are adjusted factors based on the ACI 318 App. D, to provide an equal or greater overall safety factor.

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Tension:
Ns =
N cb =

n A s (0.8)f ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steel capacity

A N   N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . concrete capacity single anchor
2

A NO
Ncbg =

A N    N . . . . . . . . . . . concrete capacity anchor group

1
2
3 b
A NO

where;
Nb =
=
3 =
=
=

characteristic concrete breakout strength for tension in cracked concrete, that is, positioned in a crack of width 0.016 inches or less
(the maximum crack width anticipated in ACI 318 for interior exposure, see Section 10.6.4):
24( f' c ) 1/2 h ef 1.5
modification factor for concrete condition
1.25 (for anchors located in uncracked concrete)
1.00 (for anchors located in cracked concrete)

Influence factor for edge distance and on-center anchor spacing,

A

A N0 =

AN
A N0

projected area of a failure surface approximated as the base of a rectilinear geometrical figure that results from projecting the failure surface
outward 1.5h ef from the centerlines of the anchor, or in the case of an anchor group, from a line through a row of adjacent anchors. A N may not
exceed nA N0 , where A N0 is the projected area of a single anchor remote from edges.
9h ef 2

Influence factor for edge effects, 2

2 =
=

; if c min 1.5 h ef

1
c min

0.7 + 0.3
1.5h ef

; if c min < 1.5h ef

where c min = the smallest of the edge distances that are 1.5 h ef

Influence factor for tension load eccentricity, 1

1
1 =

1 ; if e' N s/2

1 + 2 e' N
3 h ef
where e'N = eccentricity of normal force on a group of anchors; the distance between the resultant tension load and the centroid
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Shear
Vs

Vcb =

nA s (0.6)f ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steel capacity

A V  6  7 V b . . . . . . . . . . . . . concrete capacity single anchor
A VO

Vcbg =

A V  5  6  7 V b . . . . . . . . . . concrete capacity anchor group

A VO

Where;
Vb =
=
7 =
=
=
=

characteristic concrete breakout strength for shear in cracked concrete, that is, positioned in a crack of width 0.016
inches or less (the maximum crack width anticipated in ACI 318 for interior exposure, see Section 10.6.4):
7(h ef /d o ) 0.2 (d o ) 1/2 (f' c ) 1/2 c 1 1.5
1.4 for anchors located in uncracked concrete
1.2 for anchors in cracked concrete where there is edge reinforcement #4 or greater between the anchor and the edge
1.4 for anchors in cracked concrete with edge reinforcement #4 or greater between the anchor and the edge and with
stirrups enclosing the edge reinforcement at spacing not to exceed 4 in.
1.0 for anchors in cracked concrete with no edge reinforcement

AV
Influence factor for edge distance and on-center anchor spacing, A V0
AV

A V0 =

projected area of a failure surface on the side of the concrete member at its edge for a single anchor ar a group of anchors, i.e., the base of a
truncated half pyramid projected on the side face of the member where the top of the half pyramid is given by the axis of the anchor row selected
as critical. The value c 1 is taken as the distance from the edge to this axis. A V may not exceed nA VO , where A VO is the projected area of a single
anchor remote from edges in the direction perpendicular to the shear force. The side length of the pyramid is 3 c 1 and the depth is 1.5 c 1 .
4.5c 1 2

Influence factor for corner effects, 6

6 =
=

1
0.7 + 0.3

c2

; if c 2 1.5 c 1
; if c 2 < 1.5c 1

1.5c 1
where,
c 1 = distance from center of fastener to edge of concrete, in the direction of the shear force.
c 2 = distance from center of fastener to edge of concrete in the direction of the concrete, perpendicular to c 1 .

Influence factor for shear load eccentricity, 5

1
5 =

; if e' V s/2

2 e' V
3 c1
where e'V = eccentricity of shear force on a group of anchors; the distance between the resultant shear load and the centroid of the anchor group

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4.3.1

Example Problems using Strength Design: CCD Method and ACI 318 or IBC 2000 Load and  Factors

for dimensions not

shown, see tension
load example

Size a two anchor group loaded in tension using CCD Method:

Size a two anchor group for shear toward free edge using CCD Method:

reinforcement condition unknown, normal weight concrete

reinforcement condition unknown, normal weight concrete

f'c = 4 ksi

f'c = 4 ksi c = 3.5" s = 6" e'V = 1.5" Vu = 1.4(6 kips) = 8.4 kips
To calculate the shear capacity associated
with concrete breakout, consider capacity of
innermost anchor only since the ultimate
shear capacities of the two anchors are
reached at different displacements and are
therefore not additive (See figure 1).
In order to prevent premature failure of the
outboard anchor (a serviceability concern),
the baseplate can be slotted to prevent the
transfer of shear loads to this anchor
(See figure 2).

c = 3.5" s = 6" e'N = 1.5" Nu = 1.4(8 kips) = 11.2 kips

Try 2 HDA-T M12 125/30

hef

= (125 + (30-25.4) mm)/25.4= 5.10 in. ANO = 9(5.10") 2 = 234.1 in 2

AN

= 3(5.10") x {3.5" + 6" + 1.5(5.10")} = 262.40 in 2

Nb

= 24(4000)1/2 x (5.10") 1.5 = 17,482 lb

1

= 1/{1 + 2(1.5")/3(5.10")} = 0.84

eccentricity reduction

2

= 0.7 + 0.3 (3.5")/1.5 (5.10") = 0.83

edge reduction

3

= 1.25 No cracking anticipated at

this location

fNcbg

= 0.75 x (262.40/234.10) x 0.84 x 0.83 x 1.25 x 17.48 = 12.8 k concrete

breakout strength for group

fNs

0.9 x 2 (84.3 mm 2 x 0.8 x 800 N/mm 2 )/4450 = 21.8 k steel

capacity for two anchors > 12.8 k [ concrete breakout
strength controls

fNn

= 12.8 k > 11.2 k  OK

Check with HDA-P M12 125/30 (Pre-set version)

Figure 1

Try 2 HDA-T M12 125/30

Figure 2

Vb

= 7(5.10"/0.83) 0.2 x (0.83)1/2 x (4000)1/2 x (6" + 3.5")1.5 = 16,980 lb

AV0

= 4.5(9.5") 2 = 406.1 in 2

AV

= 3(9.5") x 1.5(9.5") = 406.1 in 2  Av/Avo = 1

5

= 1/{1 + 2(1.5")/3(9.5")} = 0.90 reduction for load eccentricity

6

= 1 no corner effects

7

= 1.4 no cracking anticipated at this location

fVcbg

= 0.75 x 1.0 x 0.90 x 1 x 1.4 x 16.98 = 16.0 kips concrete breakout capacity
for innermost anchor (and therefore, for group)

hef

= 125mm = 4.92 in.

ANO

= 9(4.92") 2 = 217.9 in 2

AN

= 3(4.92") x {3.5" + 6" + 1.5 (4.92")} = 249.15 in 2

fVs for HDA-T version = n (A bolt x 0.6 x fut-bolt + A sleeve x 0.4 x fut-sleeve)

Nb

= 24 (4000) 1/2 x (4.92") 1.5 = 16,564.9 lb

fVs

1

= 1 / {1 + 2 (1.5") / 3(4.92")} = 0.83

= 0.90 (84.3 mm 2 x 0.6 x 800 N/mm 2 + 223 mm 2 x 0.4 x 850

N/mm 2 )/4450 = 23.5 kips steel capacity > 16.0 kips  concrete
breakout strength controls

2

= 0.7 + 0.3 (3.5") / 1.5(4.92")= 0.84

fVn

= 16.0 kips > 8.4 kips  OK

3

= 1.25

Check with HDA-P M12 125/30 (pre-set version without sleeve engaging the baseplate)

fNcbg

= 0.75 x (249.15/217.9) x 0.83 x 0.84 x 1.25 x 16.56 = 12.4 kips

fVs
= 0.90 (84.3 mm 2 x 0.6 x 800 N/mm 2 )/4450 = 8.2 kips < 8.4 kips 
No Good Use 2 HDA-T M12 125/30 with slotted hole for outboard anchor.

fNn

= 12.4 kips > 11.2 kips  OK

Use 2 HDA-P M12 125/30 anchors.

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4.3.1.3.2.2 Strength Design: 1997 UBC Section 1923.2

General Strength Requirements
Minimum of fPc and Pss Pu . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .tension
Minimum of fVc and Vss Vu

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .shear

Interaction
all conditions must be met:
1

Pu

( )
Pc

1
f

1;

[(

Pu
Pc

1
f

5/3

Vu

( )

Vc

5/3

) ( )] ( ) ( )
+

Vu
Vc

1;

Pu

Pss

Vu

V ss

f - factors
a)
b)

general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.65
Where the anchor is designed to effectively transfer forces to the reinforcing steel that is designed to distribute forces and avert
sudden local failure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.85

Additional Load factors

Vu' = Vu * L.F. where L.F. is determined as follows:
If special inspection is provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.3
If no special inspection is provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1.5
If anchor is located in the tension zone, but special inspection is provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2.0
If anchor is located in the tension zone and no special inspection is provided . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3.0

Tension:
P ss =

0.9A b f' ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steel

fP c =
Where,
Ab =
Ap =

f4A p (f' c ) 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . concrete


f ut

1 for normal weight concrete, 0.75 for all-lightweight concrete, 0.85 for sand-lightweight concrete
minimum specified tensile strength associated with stressed cross section (psi)

=
=

stressed cross section of anchor (in2)

effective area of the projection of an assumed concrete failure surface upon the surface from which the anchor protrudes. (in2)

When the edge distance is less than the embedment length, reduce fPc linearly. For multiple edge distances less than embedment length,
multiply the reductions.

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4.3.1

Shear
Vss =

0.75A b f ut

for d e > 10d b

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fV c

= f800A b (f'c ) 1/2

for d e 10d b

. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . fV c

= f2 d e (f'c ) 1/2

Where,
d e = distance from the anchor axis to the free edge
For anchor groups, the concrete design shear strength is taken as the lesser of;
1. The design strength of the weakest anchor times the number of anchors.
2. The design strength of the row of anchors nearest the free edge in the direction of shear times the number of anchor rows.
3. The design strength of the row farthest from the free edge in the direction of shear.

Note: For anchors spaced equal to or less than 10 anchor diameters from the edge and loaded in shear toward the free edge, edge reinforcement suitable to
carry the shear load must be present. Similarly, for anchor spaced equal to or less than 5 anchor diameters from the edge and loaded in tension or in shear
parallel to the edge, special reinforcement must be present. No anchor shall be spaced less than 4 diameters from a free edge.

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4.3.1.3.2.3 Allowable Stress Design

Combined Shear and Tension Loading
Nd

5/3

(N )
rec

5/3

Vd

(V )

1.0

rec

HDA, HDA-R and HDA-F Undercut Anchor Allowable Tension Loads in Normal Weight Concrete
Anchor
Size, mm
M10
M12
M16
M20

Embedment
Depth, mm (in.)
100 (4)
125 (5)
190 (7.5)
250 (9.8)

Concrete Capacity2 (fc 2,500 psi)

Tension, kN (lb)
15.4 (3,466)
23.3 (5,235)
40.9 (9,187)
68 (15,287)

Steel Capacity1
Tension, kN (lb)
20.7 (4,660)
29.8 (6,710)
53 (11,930)
83 (18,645)

HDA, HDA-R and HDA-F Undercut Anchor Ultimate Tension Loads in Normal
Weight Concrete 3
Anchor
Size, mm
M10
M12
M16
M20

Embedment
Depth, mm (in.)
100 (4)
125 (5)
190 (7.5)
250 (9.8)

Concrete Capacity (fc 2,500 psi)

Tension, kN (lb)
47 (10,560)
71 (15,954)
127 (28,621)
204 (45,744)

1. Provided the anchor is placed at or greater than critical edge and spacing distances, the steel capacity can be used. Steel capacity is based on the minimum
mechanical properties, and calculated per AISC equation: 0.33AgFu.
2. When edge or spacing influence factors are involved, apply them to concrete capacity values.
3. All ultimate load values represent the average values obtained in testing.

HDA, HDA-R and HDA-F Undercut Anchor Allowable2 Shear Loads in Concrete
Anchor
Size, mm
M10
M12
M16
M20

fc 2,500 psi
Shear, kN (lb)

Embedment
Depth, mm (in.)
100 (4)
125 (5)
190 (7.5)
250 (9.8)

HDA-P
4.6 (1,027)
12.2 (2,750)
23.3 (5,240)
33.2 (7,460)

HDA-T
28.7 (6,453)
31.2 (7,005)
52.6 (11,835)
81.0 (18,210)

HDA, HDA-R and HDA-F Undercut Anchor Ultimate Shear Loads in Concrete 1
fc 2,500 psi
Shear, kN (lb)

Anchor
Size, mm

Embedment
Depth, mm (in.)

M10

100 (4)

HDA-P
29 (6,516)

HDA-T
96 (21,640)

M12
M16
M20

125 (5)
190 (7.5)
250 (9.8)

42 (9,510)
75 (16,930)
120.6 (27,100)

130 (29,140)
221 (49,700)
313 (70,400)

1. All ultimate loads represent the average values obtained in testing

2. Allowable loads determined by 5% fractile. See 2.2.2.

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4.3.1

Anchor Spacing and Edge Distance Guidelines (see Anchoring Technology Section 4.1.3)
N

Anchor Size

M10

M12

M16

M20

h ef

100
(3.94)

125
(4.92)

190
(7.48)

250
(9.84)

mm
(in.)

s
V
c
h

Edge Distance Adjustment Factors

Anchor Spacing Adjustment Factors

scr

3.0

s
hef

3.0

s = Actual spacing
s min = 1.0 h ef

Tension

2.0

s cr = 3.0 h ef

smin

1.0

c = Actual edge distance

cmin = 0.8 h ef HDA-T

ccr, HDA-T Shear

2.0

ccr = 2.0 h ef

ccr, HDA-P
c
hef

Shear

cmin = 0.8 h ef

HDA-T Tension

ccr = 1.5 h ef

cmin

1.0

)
)

Shear
HDA-P Tension
& Shear
HDA-T Tension

0
0

.6
.2
.4
.8
1.0
Anchor Spacing Adjustment Factor
(fA)

.6
.2
.4
.8
1.0
Edge Distance Adjustment Factor
(fRV, fRN)

Load Adjustment Factor

Anchor Spacing, fA

Load Adjustment Factor

Edge Distance, fR
HDA-P Tension/Shear
HDA-T Tension

HDA Tension/Shear
Spacing
s, mm (in.)

100 (
4)
110 ( 4-3/8)
125 ( 4-7/8)
135 (5-5/16)
150 ( 5-7/8)
175 ( 6-7/8)
190 ( 7-1/2)
225 ( 8-7/8)
250 ( 9-7/8)
275 (10-7/8)
300 (11-7/8)
325 (12-3/4)
375 (14-3/4)
450 (17-3/4)
500 (19-5/8)
570 (22-1/2)
600 (23-5/8)
650(25-9/16)
700(27-9/16)
750 (29-1/2)

M10

0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.90
0.91
0.94
0.96
0.98
1.00

Anchor Diameter
M12
M16

0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.95
0.97
1.00

0.84
0.85
0.86
0.87
0.88
0.90
0.92
0.95
0.97
1.00

smin = 1.0 hef scr= 3.0 hef

fAN = 0.08 s + 0.76
hef
fAV = 1.0
for scr > s > smin

M20

0.84
0.85
0.86
0.86
0.88
0.90
0.92
0.94
0.95
0.97
0.98
1.00

Edge Dist.
c, mm (in.)

80
90
100
110
120
140
150
152
160
188
200
220
240
260
270
285
300
325
350
375

( 3-1/8)
( 3-1/2)
(
4)
( 4-3/8)
( 4-3/4)
( 5-1/2)
( 5-7/8)
(
6)
( 6-1/4)
( 7-3/8)
( 7-7/8)
( 8-5/8)
( 9-1/2)
(10-1/4)
(10-5/8)
(11-1/4)
(11-7/8)
(12-3/4)
(13-3/4)
(14-3/4)

M10

0.91
0.92
0.94
0.95
0.96
0.99
1.00

Anchor Diameter
M12
M16

0.91
0.92
0.93
0.95
0.96
0.96
0.97
1.00

cmin = 0.8 hef

fRN = 0.128

0.91
0.92
0.93
0.94
0.96
0.97
0.98
0.99
1.00

ccr= 1.5 hef

c
+ 0.808
hef

for ccr > c > cmin

HDA-T Shear
M20

0.91
0.92
0.93
0.94
0.95
0.95
0.96
0.97
0.99
1.00

Edge Dist.
c, mm (in.)

80 ( 3-1/8)
90 ( 3-1/2)
100 (
4)
115 ( 4-1/2)
130 ( 5-1/8)
152 (
6)
180 (
7)
200 ( 7-7/8)
225 ( 8-7/8)
250 ( 9-7/8)
275 (10-7/8)
300 (11-7/8)
320 (12-1/2)
340 (13-3/8)
360 (14-1/8)
380 ( 15)
400 (15-3/4)
425 (16-3/4)
450 (17-3/4)
475 (18-3/4)
500 (19-5/8)

M10

0.26
0.32
0.38
0.48
0.57
0.71
0.88
1.00

Anchor Diameter
M12
M16

0.26
0.33
0.41
0.52
0.66
0.76
0.88
1.00

cmin = 0.8 hef

fRV = 0.62

0.26
0.35
0.42
0.50
0.58
0.66
0.74
0.81
0.87
0.94
1.00

M20

0.26
0.32
0.38
0.45
0.51
0.56
0.61
0.66
0.71
0.76
0.82
0.88
0.94
1.00

ccr= 2.0 hef

c
- 0.236
hef

for ccr > c > cmin

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4.3.1.4 Installation Instructions

Setting Operation HDA-P/-PR/-PF (Pre-Set Style)

2. Clean hole with compressed air or a hand air pump such that
drilling debris is evacuated.

1. Drill a hole to the required depth using a stop drill bit

matched to the anchor, (refer to specification table and
ordering info.). If rebar is encountered, use a Hilti metric
matched tolerance diamond core bit to drill through the
rebar. Remove the concrete core and finish drilling the hole
with the stop drill bit.

4. The anchor is set with the hammer

drill in hammer drill mode. During the
setting procedure, both drilling and impact energy are
transferred to the sleeve by the setting tool, causing the
sleeve to slide over the conical end of the anchor bolt
while forming the undercut in the base material. On the setting tool,
the red ring indicates the progress of the setting operation.

3. The anchor is inserted in the hole, so that the cone sits on the bottom of the drilled hole. Do not remove the plastic cap which protects
the threaded rod. Using the assigned setting tool and Hilti Hammer
Drill (Refer to spec. Table and Ordering Info.), the setting tool is guided over the anchor rod and engages the grooves in the sleeve. It is
critical to use the specified Hilti hammer drills.

5. The mark on the anchor rod provides

the indicator for correct setting. The anchor
is set and the undercut is fully formed when
the red marking on the anchor bolt is visible
above the top edge of the sleeve. If anchor setting time
exceeds 40 seconds for M10 or M12 anchors or 60 seconds
for M16 or M20 anchors, remove the anchor (see HDA removal tool
Instructions). Install a new HDA anchor.

6. Remove the plastic thread protector cap.

Secure the part to be fastened by using the
conical spring washer and nut provided. Apply a
torque not to exceed the maximum values
given in the Specification Table. Torque is not
required to set the anchor.

Setting Operation HDA-T/-TR/-TF (Through-Set Style)

1. Drill a hole to the required depth using a stop drill bit matched to the
anchor, (refer to specification table and ordering info.). If rebar is
encountered, use a Hilti metric matched tolerance diamond core bit to
drill through the rebar. Remove the concrete core and finish drilling the
hole with the stop drill bit.

4. The anchor is set with the

hammer drill in hammer drill mode.
During the setting procedure, both drilling and
impact energy are transferred to the sleeve by the
setting tool, causing the sleeve to slide over the conical
end of the anchor bolt while forming the undercut in the base
material. On the setting tool, the red ring indicates the progress
of the setting operation. When this marking is flush with the
connected part, check the anchor for proper setting (refer to step 5).

2. Clean hole with compressed air or a hand air pump such that
drilling debris is evacuated.

3. The anchor is inserted in the hole, so that the cone sits on the bottom of the drilled hole. Do not remove the plastic cap which protects
the threaded rod. Using the assigned setting tool and Hilti Hammer
Drill (Refer to spec. Table and Ordering Info.), the setting tool is guided over the anchor rod and engages the grooves in the sleeve. It is
critical to use the specified Hilti hammer drills.

5. The mark on the anchor rod

provides the indicator for correct setting.
The anchor is set and the undercut is fully
formed when the red marking on the anchor bolt is
visible above the top edge of the sleeve. If anchor setting
time exceeds 40 seconds for M10 or M12 anchors or 60
seconds for M16 or M20 anchors, remove the anchor (see HDA removal
tool Instructions). Install a new HDA anchor.

6. Remove the plastic thread protector cap. Secure the

part to be fastened by using the conical spring washer
and nut provided. Apply a torque not to exceed the maximum values given in the Specification Table. Torque is not
required to set the anchor.

HDA-T Anchor
HDA-T

HDA-T F

HDA

HDA-T Anchor

Stop Drill Bit

Stop Drill Bit

Item No.
(Galvanized)

Item No.
(Sherardised)

Item No.
(316 Stainless)

HDA-T R

Box
Qty

Anchor (mm)
(dia x min.emb/max.
thickness fastened)

Item No.

Description (mm)
(dia x drill depth)

Hilti
Diamond
Core Bit

Setting Tool

Hammer Drill

Diameter

Item No.

Description

Item No.

Description

00331545
00331548
00331549
00331552
00331553
00339267
00339268

00339361
00339362
00339363
00339364
00339365
-

00339351
00339352
00339353
00339354
00339355
-

12
8
8
4
4
2
2

HDA-T M10x100/20
HDA-T M12x125/30
HDA-T M12x125/50
HDA-T M16x190/40
HDA-T M16x190/60
HDA-T M20x250/50
HDA-T M20x250/100

00332090
00332092
00332093
00332098
00332099
00339271
00339272

TE-C-B20x120
TE-C-B22x155
TE-C-B22x175
TE-Y-B30x230
TE-Y-B30x250
TE-Y-B37x300
TE-Y-B37x350

20mm (25/32")
22mm (7/8")
22mm (7/8")
30mm (1 1/8")
30mm (1 1/8")
37mm (1 3/8")
37mm (1 3/8")

00331843
00331844
00331844
00331846
00331846
00339269
00339269

TE-C-ST-M10
TE-C-ST-M12
TE-C-ST-M12
TE-Y-ST-M16
TE-Y-ST-M16
TE-Y-ST-M20
TE-Y-ST-M20

00308334
00308334
00308334
00334225
00334225
00334225
00334225

TE 25
TE 25
TE 25
TE 76
TE 76
TE 76
TE 76

Hilti
Diamond
Core Bit

HDA-P Anchor
HDA-P

HDA

HDA-P Anchor

Stop Drill Bit

Stop Drill Bit

Item No.
(Galvanized)

Item No.
(Sherardised)

Item No.
(316 Stainless)

Box
Qty

Anchor (mm)
(dia x min.emb/max.
thickness fastened)

Item No.

Description (mm)
(dia x drill depth)

00331544
00331546
00331547
00331550
00331551
00339265
00339266

00339356
00339357
00339358
00339359
00339360
-

00339346
00339347
00339348
00339349
00339350
-

12
8
8
4
4
2
2

HDA-P M10x100/20
HDA-P M12x125/30
HDA-P M12x125/50
HDA-P M16x190/40
HDA-P M16x190/60
HDA-P M20x250/50
HDA-P M20x250/100

00332089
00332091
00332091
00332097
00332097
00339270
00339270

TE-C-B20x100
TE-C-B22x125
TE-C-B22x125
TE-Y-B30x190
TE-Y-B30x190
TE-Y-B37x250
TE-Y-B37x250

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HDA-P F

HDA-P R

Setting Tool

Hammer Drill

Diameter

Item No.

Description

Item No.

Description

20mm (25/32")
22mm (7/8")
22mm (7/8")
30mm (1 1/8")
30mm (1 1/8")
37mm (1 3/8")
37mm (1 3/8")

00331843
00331844
00331844
00331846
00331846
00339269
00339269

TE-C-ST-M10
TE-C-ST-M12
TE-C-ST-M12
TE-Y-ST-M16
TE-Y-ST-M16
TE-Y-ST-M20
TE-Y-ST-M20

00308334
00308334
00308334
00334225
00334225
00334225
00334225

TE 25
TE 25
TE 25
TE 76
TE 76
TE 76
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HDA Removal Tool

4.3.1

4.3.1.5 Product Description

The Hilti HDA Removal Tool is designed to remove the Hilti HDA Heavy Duty
Mechanical Anchor when installed in standard applications in accordance
with Hilti guidelines.

Product Features

Complete removal of HDA design anchors for temporary applications

The removal process strips the threads to prevent reuse of anchors for safety purposes
Suitable for all rotary hammers with TE-C style chucks

Removal Instructions
1a

1b

TE-C

HDA-P

HDA-T

1
2

1.
2.
3.
4.

5.
6.
7
8.
9.

Remove the nut and washer from the threaded rod, (also remove fastening part for HDA-P applications).
Push back the grip (against this spring pressure).
Allow the two drive lugs to engage the groove in the anchor sleeve using a slight twisting movement of the grip. Release the grip.
Insert the adapter (drive) into the drill chuck and lock (TE 25 recommended).
Important:
Switch off the hammering action. (the removal tool will be permanently damaged if this step is neglected.)
Use low speed (setting 1 for the TE 25).
Put adapter (drive) onto the threaded spindle of the removal tool and switch on the drill.
The anchor sleeve will be extracted.
Disengage the drive lugs from the groove by lifting up and twisting the grip.
To return the tool to its starting position, put the adapter (drive) on the other end of the threaded spindle.
Switch on the hammer drill until the adapter stop reaches the removal tool.

Removal Tool with Adapter

Removable tool with adapter

Item No.

Qty/Pkg

00333433
00333434
00333435
00339273

1
1
1
1

Description

Applicable
Anchor Sizes

TE-C-HDA-RT 20-M10
TE-C-HDA-RT 22-M12
TE-C-HDA-RT 30-M16
TE-C-HDA-RT 37-M20

HDA M10
HDA M12
HDA M16
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