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-P
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 HDA-T
various material thicknesses to be fastened (except M10).

Product Features
• Undercut segments provide cast-in-place like performance/limited Stop Drill Bit
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 Setting Tool
• 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 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 MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
fy min. fu
4.3.1.2 Material specifications ksi (MPa) ksi (MPa)

HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel cone bolt; M10, M12, M16 and M20 conforms to ISO 898, class 8.8 92.8 (640) 116 (800)
HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel sleeve; M10 & M12 conforms to European Standard No. 25CrMoS4 – 123.3 (850)
HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel sleeve; M16 conforms to European Standard No. 25CrMoS4 – 101.5 (700)
HDA-T/-TF/-P/-PF carbon steel sleeve; M20 conforms to European Standard No. 25CrMoS4 – 79.8 (550)
HDA-TR/-PR stainless steel cone bolt; M10, M12 and M16 conforms to AISI 316 or 316 Ti 87 (600) 116 (800)
HDA-TR/-PR stainless steel sleeve; M10 and M12 conforms to AISI 316 or 316 Ti – 123.3 (850)
HDA-TR/-PR stainless steel sleeve; M16 conforms to AISI 316 or 316 Ti – 101.5 (700)
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
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-T HDA-P
Specification Table
Anchor Size HDA-T/HDA-P M10 x 100/20 M12 x 125/30 M12 x 125/50 M16 x 190/40 M16 x 190/60 M20 x 250/50 M20 x 250/100
Stop drill bit for HDA-T TEC-HDA-B 20 x 120 TEC-HDA-B 22 x 155 TEC-HDA-B 22 x 175 TEY-HDA-B 30 x 230 TEY-HDA-B 30 x 250 TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 300 TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 350
Stop drill bit for HDA-P TEC-HDA-B 20 x 100 TEC-HDA-B 22 x 125 TEC-HDA-B 22 x 125 TEY-HDA-B 30 x 190 TEY-HDA-B 30 x 190 TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 250 TE-Y-HDA-B 37 x 250
Setting Tool TEC-HDA-ST 20-M10 TEC-HDA-ST 22-M12 TEC-HDA-ST 22-M12 TEY-HDA-ST 30-M16 TEY-HDA-ST 30-M16 TE-Y-HDA-ST 37 - M20 TE-Y-HDA-ST 37 - M20
h: Thickness of base
material, min.1 mm (in.) 140 (5-1/2) 170 (6-5/8) 170 (6-5/8) 250 (9-7/8) 250 (9-7/8) 380 (15) 380 (15)
: Total anchor length, mm (in.) 150 (5.90) 190 (7.48) 210 (8.27) 275 (10.83) 295 (11.61) 360 (14.17) 410 (16.14)
length I.D. code2 letter I L N R S V W
t fix : Fastening thickness
HDA-T, min.3 mm (in.) 10 (0.39) 10 (0.39) 10 (0.39) 15 (0.59) 15 (0.59) 20 (0.79) 20 (0.79)
HDA-T, max. mm (in.) 20 (0.79) 30 (1.18) 50 (1.97) 40 (1.58) 60 (2.36) 50 (1.97) 100 (3.94)
HDA-P, max. mm (in.) 20 (0.79) 30 (1.18) 50 (1.97) 40 (1.58) 60 (2.36) 50 (1.97) 100 (3.94)
d bit : Nom. dia. of drill bit4 mm 20 22 22 30 30 37 37
h 1 : Min. depth of drill hole mm (in.) 107 (4.21) 134.5 (5.30) 134.5 (5.30) 203 (7.99) 203 (7.99) 266 (10.47) 266 (10.47)
h ef : Effective anchoring depth mm (in.) 100 (3.94) 125 (4.92) 125 (4.92) 190 (7.48) 190 (7.48) 250 (9.84) 250 (9.847)
d h : Recommended clearance
hole (min.), HDA-T mm (in.) 21 (7/8) 23 (15/16) 23 (15/16) 32 (1-1/4) 32 (1-1/4) 40 (1 9/16) 40 (1 9/16)
HDA-P mm (in.) 12 (1/2) 14 (9/16) 14 (9/16) 18 (3/4) 18 (3/4) 22 (7/8) 22 (7/8)
d o : Anchor Diameter, HDA-T mm (in.) 19 (0.748) 21 (0.827) 21 (0.827) 29 (1.142) 29 (1.142) 36 (1.42) 36 (1.42)
HDA-P mm (in.) 10 (0.394) 12 (0.472) 12 (0.472) 16 (0.630) 16 (0.630) 20 (0.78) 20 (0.78)
d w : Washer diameter mm (in.) 27.5 (1.08) 33.5 (1.32) 33.5 (1.32) 45.5 (1.79) 45.5 (1.79) 50 (1.97) 50 (1.97)
S w : Width across flats mm (in.) 17 19 19 24 24 30 30
Tmax. : Max. tightening torque5 Nm (ft-lb) 50 (37) 80 (59) 80 (59) 120 (88) 120 (88) 300 (221) 300 (221)
Sleeve properties
A sl : Cross sectional area mm2 (in.2) 196 (0.304) 223 (0.346) 223 (0.346) 445 (0.690) 445 (0.690) 675.6 (1.047) 675.6 (1.047)
S sl : Elastic section modulus mm3 (in.3) 596 (0.0364) 779 (0.0475) 779 (0.0475) 2110 (0.1288) 2110 (0.1288) 3950 (0.241) 3950 (0.241)
Bolt properties
A b : Bolt nominal area mm2 (in.2) 78.5 (0.122) 113 (0.175) 113 (0.175) 201 (0.312) 201 (0.312) 314.16 (0.487) 314.16 (0.487)
A t : Bolt tension area mm2 (in.2) 58 (0.090) 84.3 (0.131) 84.3 (0.131) 157 (0.243) 157 (0.243) 245 (0.380) 245 (0.380)
S b : Elastic section modulus mm3 (in.3) 67 (0.0041) 117 (0.0071) 117 (0.0071) 293 (0.0179) 293 (0.0179) 541.3 (0.033) 541.3 (0.033)
A brg : Undercut bearing area6 mm2 (in.2) 260 (0.403) 354 (0.549) 354 (0.549) 624 (0.967) 624 (0.967) 707.1 (1.096) 707.1 (1.096)
1. Base material thickness as required to minimize splitting as per the CCD design method.
2. Length code in accordance with ICBO ES acceptance criteria AC01.
3. Minimum thickness of fastened part as required to ensure engagement of full sleeve cross section in shear.
4. Metric stop drill bit must be used. See Section 4.3.1.4 for use of matched tolerance diamond core bits.
5. Torque tightening of the anchor is not required for proper set. Torque tightening may reduce initial slip under load and can improve fatigue performance.
6. Recommended area for calculating maximum bearing stress in accordance with the CCD method.

Hammer Drills for Setting

Anchor Size HDA-T/HDA-P M10 x 100/20 M12 x 125/30 M12 x 125/50 M16 x 190/40 M16 x 190/50 M20 x 250/50 M20 x 250/100
Drilling system for anchor setting TE24, TE25 first gear TE75 Max. hammering power, TE-76 TE-76
Single impact energy Joules (ft-lb) 3.7-4.7 (2.7-3.5) 7.0-9.0 (5.2-6.6) 7.0-8.3 (5.1-6.1)
Speed under load rpm 250-500 150-350 280

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4.3.1.3.2 Design Information - Undercut Anchors
Undercut anchors represent the state of the art in post-installed anchor The HDA Undercut Anchor is proportioned to consistently develop the bolt
technology. When properly designed and proportioned, they transfer tension strength in tension at critical edge distances and spacings. At spacings and
loads to the concrete in much the same way as cast-in-place headed bolts, edge distances less than critical, concrete cone failure will generally limit
that is, via bearing. Since friction is less critical in developing tension the ultimate load. The reduction of expansion forces allows for designed
capacity, lower expansion forces are transmitted to the concrete. This installations at minimum edge distances and spacings significantly less than
reduces the overall stress state in the concrete prior to and during loading. those typically used for other types of mechanical expansion anchors. It
The Hilti HDA Undercut Anchor System is the result of extensive research is virtually impossible for the HDA Undercut Anchor to fail by pullout or
to determine the optimum geometry for load transfer at the bearing surface. pull-through. The predictability of the failure modes associated with the
Besides allowing for easy installation, the self-undercutting system HDA Undercut Anchor allow for increased repeatability in determining
automatically results in an excellent fit between the anchor bearing surface ultimate capacities for a particular design condition.
and the undercut, critical for limiting initial displacements. Maximum bearing
The HDA Undercut Anchor was extensively tested prior to market introduction.
stresses corresponding to steel failure are limited to approximately 12fc,
Testing included static tension, shear, and oblique loading of both single
sufficiently low to preclude crushing in the bearing region. This limits
anchors and groups, shock, seismic groups, seismic and shock loading.
displacements at both service and ultimate loads.
Exhaustive testing of the HDA performance in cracks confirms it’s suitability
The HDA is equipped with a shear sleeve machined from high grade carbon for installation in tension zones. Design data is provided in three formats.
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.

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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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 fV n ≥ V u
where: Nn = min { N s , N cb } 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 Calculate concrete capacity

where: N = A N    N
cb 1 2 3 b where: V = A V    V
cb 5 6 7 b
A NO A VO nnnnnnn
Calculate characteristic concrete breakout strength, N b Calculate characteristic concrete breakout strength, V b
Calculate edge and spacing influences, A N / A NO Calculate edge and spacing influences, A V / A VO
Determine concrete condition, 3 Determine concrete condition, 7
Calculate edge effect, 2 Calculate corner effects, 6
Calculate eccentric loading effect, 1 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
Nu + Vu
Vu > 0.2fVn and N u > 0.2fNn : ≤ 1.2
fN n fVn
f - factors
Design Condition f- Factor
Strength Design Method
ACI 318 Appendix D or IBC 2000 CSA A23.3.943
Anchor capacity governed by tensile
strength of a ductile steel element. 0.80 0.80
Anchor capacity governed by shear
strength of a ductile steel element. 0.75 0.67
Anchor capacity governed by concrete
breakout, blowout or pryout in tension 0.85 0.75
or shear - condition A1
Anchor capacity governed by concrete
breakout, blowout or pryout in tension 0.75 0.60
or shear - condition B2
Use with load combinations & load Section 9.2 of ACI 318 Section 8.3 of CSA A23.3-943
factors in this section. or 1605.2 of IBC 2000
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 A s (0.8)f ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steel capacity

N cb = A N   N . . . . . . . . . . . . . . concrete capacity single anchor

2 3 b
A NO

Ncbg = A N    N . . . . . . . . . . . concrete capacity anchor group

1 2 3 b
A NO
where;
Nb = 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
3 = modification factor for concrete condition
= 1.25 (for anchors located in uncracked concrete)
= 1.00 (for anchors located in cracked concrete)

AN
Influence factor for edge distance and on-center anchor spacing, A N0
AÑ = 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.

A N0 = 9h ef 2

Influence factor for edge effects, 2

2 = 1 ; if c min ≥ 1.5 h ef
c min
= 0.7 + 0.3 ; if c min < 1.5h ef
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 = nA s (0.6)f ut . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . steel capacity
Vcb = 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 = 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
7 = 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 = 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 .

A V0 = 4.5c 1 2

Influence factor for corner effects, 6

6 = 1 ; if c 2 ≥ 1.5 c 1
c2 ; if c 2 < 1.5c 1
= 0.7 + 0.3
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 = ≤1 ; 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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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 c = 3.5" s = 6" e'N = 1.5" Nu = 1.4(8 kips) = 11.2 kips 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
Try 2 HDA-T M12 125/30
with concrete breakout, consider capacity of
hef = (125 + (30-25.4) mm)/25.4= 5.10 in. ANO = 9(5.10") 2 = 234.1 in 2 innermost anchor only since the ultimate
shear capacities of the two anchors are
AN = 3(5.10") x {3.5" + 6" + 1.5(5.10")} = 262.40 in 2
reached at different displacements and are
Nb = 24(4000)1/2 x (5.10") 1.5 = 17,482 lb therefore not additive (See figure 1).
In order to prevent premature failure of the Figure 1
1 = 1/{1 + 2(1.5")/3(5.10")} = 0.84 outboard anchor (a serviceability concern),
eccentricity reduction
the baseplate can be slotted to prevent the
2 = 0.7 + 0.3 (3.5")/1.5 (5.10") = 0.83 transfer of shear loads to this anchor
edge reduction
(See figure 2).
3 = 1.25 No cracking anticipated at
this location Try 2 HDA-T M12 125/30 Figure 2

fNcbg = 0.75 x (262.40/234.10) x 0.84 x 0.83 x 1.25 x 17.48 = 12.8 k concrete 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
breakout strength for group
AV0 = 4.5(9.5") 2 = 406.1 in 2
fNs = 0.9 x 2 (84.3 mm 2 x 0.8 x 800 N/mm 2 )/4450 = 21.8 k steel
AV = 3(9.5") x 1.5(9.5") = 406.1 in 2  Av/Avo = 1
capacity for two anchors > 12.8 k [ concrete breakout
strength controls 5 = 1/{1 + 2(1.5")/3(9.5")} = 0.90 reduction for load eccentricity
fNn = 12.8 k > 11.2 k  OK 6 = 1 no corner effects
Check with HDA-P M12 125/30 (Pre-set version)
7 = 1.4 no cracking anticipated at this location
hef = 125mm = 4.92 in.
fVcbg = 0.75 x 1.0 x 0.90 x 1 x 1.4 x 16.98 = 16.0 kips concrete breakout capacity
ANO = 9(4.92") 2 = 217.9 in 2 for innermost anchor (and therefore, for group)

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

f ( ) Pc
≤ 1;
f ( ) Vc
≤ 1

5/3 5/3 2 2
1

f [( Pu

Pc ) ( )] ( ) ( )
+
Vu

Vc
≤ 1;
Pu

Pss
+
Vu

V ss
≤ 1

f - factors
a) general . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .0.65
b) 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 = f4A p (f' c ) 1/2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . concrete

Where,
Ab = stressed cross section of anchor (in2)
Ap = effective area of the projection of an assumed concrete failure surface upon the surface from which the anchor protrudes. (in2)
 = 1 for normal weight concrete, 0.75 for “all-lightweight” concrete, 0.85 for “sand-lightweight” concrete
f ut = minimum specified tensile strength associated with stressed cross section (psi)
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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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 π 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.

1 2 3

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

5/3 5/3
Nd Vd
(N ) rec
+ (V )
rec
≤ 1.0

HDA, HDA-R and HDA-F Undercut Anchor Allowable Tension Loads in Normal Weight Concrete
Anchor Embedment Concrete Capacity2 (fc ≥ 2,500 psi) Steel Capacity1
Size, mm Depth, mm (in.) Tension, kN (lb) Tension, kN (lb)
M10 100 (4) 15.4 (3,466) 20.7 (4,660)
M12 125 (5) 23.3 (5,235) 29.8 (6,710)
M16 190 (7.5) 40.9 (9,187) 53 (11,930)
M20 250 (9.8) 68 (15,287) 83 (18,645)

HDA, HDA-R and HDA-F Undercut Anchor Ultimate Tension Loads in Normal
Weight Concrete 3
Anchor Embedment Concrete Capacity (fc ≥ 2,500 psi)
Size, mm Depth, mm (in.) Tension, kN (lb)
M10 100 (4) 47 (10,560)
M12 125 (5) 71 (15,954)
M16 190 (7.5) 127 (28,621)
M20 250 (9.8) 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 Embedment fc ≥ 2,500 psi
Size, mm Depth, mm (in.) Shear, kN (lb)
HDA-P HDA-T
M10 100 (4) 4.6 (1,027) 28.7 (6,453)
M12 125 (5) 12.2 (2,750) 31.2 (7,005)
M16 190 (7.5) 23.3 (5,240) 52.6 (11,835)
M20 250 (9.8) 33.2 (7,460) 81.0 (18,210)

HDA, HDA-R and HDA-F Undercut Anchor Ultimate Shear Loads in Concrete 1
Anchor Embedment fc ≥ 2,500 psi
Size, mm Depth, mm (in.) Shear, kN (lb)
HDA-P HDA-T
M10 100 (4) 29 (6,516) 96 (21,640)
M12 125 (5) 42 (9,510) 130 (29,140)
M16 190 (7.5) 75 (16,930) 221 (49,700)
M20 250 (9.8) 120.6 (27,100) 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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Anchor Spacing and Edge Distance Guidelines (see Anchoring Technology Section 4.1.3)
N

Anchor Size M10 M12 M16 M20

s
V
h ef mm 100 125 190 250
c
(in.) (3.94) (4.92) (7.48) (9.84)
h

Anchor Spacing Adjustment Factors Edge Distance Adjustment Factors

scr
3.0 3.0

s = Actual spacing c = Actual edge distance

s min = 1.0 h ef cmin = 0.8 h ef HDA-T
s
2.0 Tension
s cr = 3.0 h ef
2.0
ccr, HDA-P
ccr, HDA-T Shear
ccr = 2.0 h ef ) Shear
hef c cmin = 0.8 h ef HDA-P Tension

1.0
smin
Shear
hef
1.0
HDA-T Tension
cmin ccr = 1.5 h ef ) & Shear
HDA-T Tension

0 0
0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1.0 0 .2 .4 .6 .8 1.0
Anchor Spacing Adjustment Factor Edge Distance Adjustment Factor
(fA) (fRV, fRN)

Load Adjustment Factor Load Adjustment Factor

Anchor Spacing, fA Edge Distance, fR
HDA-P Tension/Shear
HDA Tension/Shear HDA-T Shear
HDA-T Tension
Spacing Anchor Diameter Edge Dist. Anchor Diameter Edge Dist. Anchor Diameter
s, mm (in.) M10 M12 M16 M20 c, mm (in.) M10 M12 M16 M20 c, mm (in.) M10 M12 M16 M20
100 ( 4) 0.84 80 ( 3-1/8) 0.91 80 ( 3-1/8) 0.26
110 ( 4-3/8) 0.85 90 ( 3-1/2) 0.92 90 ( 3-1/2) 0.32
125 ( 4-7/8) 0.86 0.84 100 ( 4) 0.94 0.91 100 ( 4) 0.38 0.26
135 (5-5/16) 0.87 0.85 110 ( 4-3/8) 0.95 0.92 115 ( 4-1/2) 0.48 0.33
150 ( 5-7/8) 0.88 0.86 120 ( 4-3/4) 0.96 0.93 130 ( 5-1/8) 0.57 0.41
175 ( 6-7/8) 0.90 0.87 140 ( 5-1/2) 0.99 0.95 152 ( 6) 0.71 0.52 0.26
190 ( 7-1/2) 0.91 0.88 0.84 150 ( 5-7/8) 1.00 0.96 180 ( 7) 0.88 0.66 0.35
225 ( 8-7/8) 0.94 0.90 0.85 152 ( 6) 0.96 0.91 200 ( 7-7/8) 1.00 0.76 0.42 0.26
250 ( 9-7/8) 0.96 0.92 0.86 0.84 160 ( 6-1/4) 0.97 0.92 225 ( 8-7/8) 0.88 0.50 0.32
275 (10-7/8) 0.98 0.94 0.87 0.85 188 ( 7-3/8) 1.00 0.93 250 ( 9-7/8) 1.00 0.58 0.38
300 (11-7/8) 1.00 0.95 0.88 0.86 200 ( 7-7/8) 0.94 0.91 275 (10-7/8) 0.66 0.45
325 (12-3/4) 0.97 0.90 0.86 220 ( 8-5/8) 0.96 0.92 300 (11-7/8) 0.74 0.51
375 (14-3/4) 1.00 0.92 0.88 240 ( 9-1/2) 0.97 0.93 320 (12-1/2) 0.81 0.56
450 (17-3/4) 0.95 0.90 260 (10-1/4) 0.98 0.94 340 (13-3/8) 0.87 0.61
500 (19-5/8) 0.97 0.92 270 (10-5/8) 0.99 0.95 360 (14-1/8) 0.94 0.66
570 (22-1/2) 1.00 0.94 285 (11-1/4) 1.00 0.95 380 ( 15) 1.00 0.71
600 (23-5/8) 0.95 300 (11-7/8) 0.96 400 (15-3/4) 0.76
650(25-9/16) 0.97 325 (12-3/4) 0.97 425 (16-3/4) 0.82
700(27-9/16) 0.98 350 (13-3/4) 0.99 450 (17-3/4) 0.88
750 (29-1/2) 1.00 375 (14-3/4) 1.00 475 (18-3/4) 0.94
500 (19-5/8) 1.00

smin = 1.0 hef scr= 3.0 hef cmin = 0.8 hef ccr= 1.5 hef cmin = 0.8 hef ccr= 2.0 hef
c c
fAN = 0.08 s + 0.76 fRN = 0.128 + 0.808 fRV = 0.62 - 0.236
hef hef hef
fAV = 1.0
for ccr > c > cmin for ccr > c > cmin
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4.3.1.4 Installation Instructions
Setting Operation HDA-P/-PR/-PF (Pre-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.
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 bot-
tom 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 guid-
ed over the anchor rod and engages the grooves in the sleeve. It is
critical to use the specified Hilti hammer drills.

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.
5. The mark on the anchor rod provides 6. Remove the plastic thread protector cap.
the indicator for correct setting. The anchor Secure the part to be fastened by using the
is set and the undercut is fully formed when conical spring washer and nut provided. Apply a
the red marking on the anchor bolt is visible torque not to exceed the maximum values
above the top edge of the sleeve. If anchor setting time given in the Specification Table. Torque is not
exceeds 40 seconds for M10 or M12 anchors or 60 seconds required to set the anchor.
for M16 or M20 anchors, remove the anchor (see HDA removal tool
Instructions). Install a new HDA 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.
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 bot-
tom 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 guid-
ed over the anchor rod and engages the grooves in the sleeve. It is
critical to use the specified Hilti hammer drills.

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).
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 maxi-
mum values given in the Specification Table. Torque is not
required to set the anchor.

HDA-T Anchor
HDA-T HDA-T F HDA-T R HDA HDA-T Anchor Stop Drill Bit Stop Drill Bit Hilti Setting Tool Hammer Drill
Anchor (mm) Diamond
Item No. Item No. Item No. Box (dia x min.emb/max. Description (mm) Core Bit
(Galvanized) (Sherardised) (316 Stainless) Qty thickness fastened) Item No. (dia x drill depth) Diameter Item No. Description Item No. Description
00331545 00339361 00339351 12 HDA-T M10x100/20 00332090 TE-C-B20x120 20mm (25/32") 00331843 TE-C-ST-M10 00308334 TE 25
00331548 00339362 00339352 8 HDA-T M12x125/30 00332092 TE-C-B22x155 22mm (7/8") 00331844 TE-C-ST-M12 00308334 TE 25
00331549 00339363 00339353 8 HDA-T M12x125/50 00332093 TE-C-B22x175 22mm (7/8") 00331844 TE-C-ST-M12 00308334 TE 25
00331552 00339364 00339354 4 HDA-T M16x190/40 00332098 TE-Y-B30x230 30mm (1 1/8") 00331846 TE-Y-ST-M16 00334225 TE 76
00331553 00339365 00339355 4 HDA-T M16x190/60 00332099 TE-Y-B30x250 30mm (1 1/8") 00331846 TE-Y-ST-M16 00334225 TE 76
00339267 —- —- 2 HDA-T M20x250/50 00339271 TE-Y-B37x300 37mm (1 3/8") 00339269 TE-Y-ST-M20 00334225 TE 76
00339268 —- —- 2 HDA-T M20x250/100 00339272 TE-Y-B37x350 37mm (1 3/8") 00339269 TE-Y-ST-M20 00334225 TE 76

HDA-P Anchor
HDA-P HDA-P F HDA-P R HDA HDA-P Anchor Stop Drill Bit Stop Drill Bit Hilti Setting Tool Hammer Drill
Anchor (mm) Diamond
Item No. Item No. Item No. Box (dia x min.emb/max. Description (mm) Core Bit
(Galvanized) (Sherardised) (316 Stainless) Qty thickness fastened) Item No. (dia x drill depth) Diameter Item No. Description Item No. Description
00331544 00339356 00339346 12 HDA-P M10x100/20 00332089 TE-C-B20x100 20mm (25/32") 00331843 TE-C-ST-M10 00308334 TE 25
00331546 00339357 00339347 8 HDA-P M12x125/30 00332091 TE-C-B22x125 22mm (7/8") 00331844 TE-C-ST-M12 00308334 TE 25
00331547 00339358 00339348 8 HDA-P M12x125/50 00332091 TE-C-B22x125 22mm (7/8") 00331844 TE-C-ST-M12 00308334 TE 25
00331550 00339359 00339349 4 HDA-P M16x190/40 00332097 TE-Y-B30x190 30mm (1 1/8") 00331846 TE-Y-ST-M16 00334225 TE 76
00331551 00339360 00339350 4 HDA-P M16x190/60 00332097 TE-Y-B30x190 30mm (1 1/8") 00331846 TE-Y-ST-M16 00334225 TE 76
00339265 —- —- 2 HDA-P M20x250/50 00339270 TE-Y-B37x250 37mm (1 3/8") 00339269 TE-Y-ST-M20 00334225 TE 76
00339266 —- —- 2 HDA-P M20x250/100 00339270 TE-Y-B37x250 37mm (1 3/8") 00339269 TE-Y-ST-M20 00334225 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 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9

TE-C

HDA-P HDA-T

1. Remove the nut and washer from the threaded rod, (also remove fastening part for HDA-P applications).
2. Push back the grip (against this spring pressure).
3. Allow the two drive lugs to engage the groove in the anchor sleeve using a slight twisting movement of the grip. Release the grip.
4. 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).
5. Put adapter (drive) onto the threaded spindle of the removal tool and switch on the drill.
6. The anchor sleeve will be extracted.
7 Disengage the drive lugs from the groove by lifting up and twisting the grip.
8. To return the tool to its starting position, put the adapter (drive) on the other end of the threaded spindle.
9. Switch on the hammer drill until the adapter stop reaches the removal tool.

Removal Tool with Adapter

Removable tool with adapter

Applicable
Item No. Qty/Pkg Description Anchor Sizes
00333433 1 TE-C-HDA-RT 20-M10 HDA M10
00333434 1 TE-C-HDA-RT 22-M12 HDA M12
00333435 1 TE-C-HDA-RT 30-M16 HDA M16
00339273 1 TE-C-HDA-RT 37-M20 HDA M20

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