ER-6182

Issued February 1, 2003

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Filing Ca te go ry: FASTENERSConcrete and Masonry Anchors
SIKADUR INJECTION GEL ANCHORFIX ADHESIVE
ANCHORING SYSTEMS
SIKA CORPORATION
201 POLITO AVENUE
LYNDHURST, NEW JERSEY 07071
1.0 SUBJECT
Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix Adhesive Anchoring
Systems.
2.0 DESCRIPTION
2.1 Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3 and Sikadur
Injection Gel AnchorFix-4:
2.1.1 General: The Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix
Adhesive Anchoring Systems consist of two-component
structural epoxies that are used to bond threaded rods or
steel reinforcing bars in predrilled holes in normal-weight,
stone aggregate concrete. The Sikadur Injection Gel
AnchorFix Adhesive Anchoring Systems are available in
Fast Set (FS AnchorFix-3) and regular (AnchorFix-4)
formulations. Gel and curing times are noted in Table 2.
The anchor systems are alternatives to cast-in-place
anchors described in Section 1923.1 of the 1997 Uniform
Building Code, and Section 1912 of the 2000
International Building Code . The anchor systems may also
be used where an engineered design is submitted in
accordance with Section R301.1.2 of the 2000 International
Residential Code (IRC).
2.1.2 Materials:
2.1.2.1 Adhesive: Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix
adhesives are two-component epoxies that are packaged
in equal-volume side-by-side plastic cartridges. The
components include a base resin and hardener that are
mixed in a one-to-one ratio as they are dispensed through
a disposable mixing nozzle (supplied by Sika Corporation)
by a manually or pneumatically activated dispensing tool.
Fast Set (FS AnchorFix-3) and regular (AnchorFix-4)
versions are available. The shelf life of the adhesives is
two years when they are stored in a dry environment at
temperatures between 40/F and 90/F (4.4/C and 32.2/C).
2.1.2.2 Anchor Rods: Threaded rods range in diameter
from 3/8 to 11 /4 inches (9.5 to 31.8 mm) and must be
manufactured from carbon steel in compliance with ASTM
A 36, ASTM A 307, or ASTM A 193, Grade B7. Stainless
steel threaded rod must be manufactured from AISI Type
304 or 316 materials. Specification and installation
requirements for threaded rod are listed in Table 1.
2.1.2.3 Reinforcing Bars: Deformed reinforcing bars
range in size from No. 3 to No. 10 and must be

manufactured from steel conforming to ASTM A 615, A

616, A 617, or A 706, Grade 40 or 60. Specification and
installation requirements for reinforcing bars are listed in
Table 6.
2.1.2.4 Concrete: Anchors are installed in normal-weight,
stone aggregate concrete having a compressive strength,
at the time of anchor installation, as noted in Tables 4, 5, 8,
and 9.
2.2 Design:
Allowable static loads for anchors installed in accordance
with this report are listed in Tables 4, 5, 8, and 9. The
allowable tension and shear loads for the adhesive anchors
must be adjusted for elevated temperatures in accordance
with Figure 1, and adjusted for spacing and edge effects in
accordance with Tables 3 and 7. Allowable loads for
anchors subjected to combined shear and tension loads
are determined by the following equation:
(Ps/Pt) + (Vs /Vt) # 1
where:
Ps =

Applied service tension load.

Pt =

Allowable service tension load.

Vs =

Applied service shear load.

Vt =

Allowable service shear load.

AnchorFix-4 Anchors are permitted for dead load, live

load, seismic (earthquake) load and wind load applications,
as noted in the tables.
Threaded rods installed with Sikadur Injection Gel FS
AnchorFix-3 are permitted for short-term loads only, such
as those resulting from wind or earthquake loads. Sikadur
Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3 used with reinforcing bars are
permitted to resist short-term wind loads only.
2.3 Installation:
Anchors must be installed in accordance with Sika
Corporations published installation instructions and the
requirements of this report. Anchor holes are predrilled into
normal-weight concrete at a predetermined depth, using
hand-held rotary hammer drills with a carbide-tipped drill bit
that complies with ANSI B 212.15-1994. The anchor hole
must be cleaned of dust and debris using oil-free
compressed air and a nylon brush. Holes are permitted to
be dry or damp, but all standing water must be removed.
The drill bit diameter, embedment depth, spacing, edge
distance, and concrete must comply with the requirements
in Tables 1 through 9.
Prior to injection of the adhesive into the anchor holes, an
initial amount of adhesive is dispensed through a static
mixing nozzle until the two adhesive components are

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uniformly blended. That initial amount of adhesive is
discarded. The Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3 or
AnchorFix-4 adhesive is then injected into the hole, starting
at the bottom, until the hole in the concrete is approximately
one-half full. The threaded rod or reinforcing bar, that is
free of oil, scale and rust, is inserted into the hole while
rotating to the required embedment depth.

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adhesive anchors subjected to fatigue or shock
loading is unavailable at this time, the use of
these anchors under these conditions is beyond
the scope of this report.
4.7 Anchors are not permitted for use in conjunction
with fire-resistive construction. Exceptions are:

2.4 Special Inspection:

Anchors resist wind or seismic loading only.

Adhesive anchor installations require special inspection in

accordance with Section 1701 of the UBC and Section
1704 of the IBC. Section 1704 of the IBC also applies to
the IRC. The special inspector must record the product
description, including adhesive; expiration date; concrete
type and strength; drill bit dimensions in compliance with
this report; hole diameter, depth and cleanliness; anchor
rod diameter, length and steel grade; adhesive application;
anchor embedment; and verification that the anchor
installation is in accordance with the manufacturers
published installation instructions and this report.

For other than wind or seismic loading, special

consideration is given to fire exposure
conditions.

2.5 Identification:
The adhesives are identified by packaging bearing the
manufacturers name (Sika Corporation) and address, the
product name, the material type, the batch number, the
expiration date, and the evaluation report number (ER6182).
3.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
Data complying with the ICBO ES Acceptance Criteria for
Adhesive Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements
(AC58), dated November 2001, including creep, in-service
temperature, dampness, freezing and thawing, and seismic
data; and a quality control manual.
4.0 FINDINGS
That the Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix Adhesive
Anchoring Systems described in this report comply
with the 1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC), the 2000
International Building Code (IBC) and the 2000
International Residential Code (IRC), subject to the
following conditions:
4.1 The anchors are installed in accordance with the
manufacturers installation instructions and this
report.
4.2 Anchors are installed in holes predrilled into
concrete using a carbide-tipped drill bit
manufactured within the maximum and minimum
drill tip dimensions of ANSI B212.15-1994 for the
allowable values set forth in this report.
4.3 Calculations and details showing compliance with
this report are submitted to the building official
for approval.
4.4 Special inspection in accordance with Section 2.4
of this report is provided for all anchor
installations.
4.5 Since an ICBO ES acceptance criteria for
evaluating the performance of anchors in cracked
concrete is unavailable at this time, the use of
anchors is limited to installation in uncracked
concrete or masonry. Cracking occurs when ft > fr
due to service loads or deformations.
4.6 Since an ICBO ES acceptance criteria for
evaluating data to determine the performance of

4.8 Adhesive anchors may be used to resist tension

and shear forces in overhead or wall installations
only if consideration is given to the effects of
elevated temperature conditions on anchor
performance. Figure 1 describes load reduction
factors for elevated temperatures.
4.9 Maximum allowable tension and shear loads are
as set forth in this report. Allowable loads must
be adjusted for temperature in accordance with
Figure 1.
4.10 Use of Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 adhesive
anchors in concrete to resist earthquake loads,
wind loads, dead loads or live loads is permitted
as noted in the tables. The tabulated allowable
load values in the tables may be adjusted for
short-term loads such as wind or earthquake
loads, in accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the
UBC and Section 1605.3.2 of the IBC as permitted
in the tables.
4.11 The allowable load values for the Sikadur
Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3 adhesive, installed
with threaded rods, are permitted for short-term
loads such as those resulting from wind or
earthquake loads only. The tabulated allowable
load values in Tables 4 and 5 may be adjusted for
short-term wind or earthquake loads in
accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the UBC and
Section 1605.3.2 of the IBC. The allowable load
values for the Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix3 adhesive, installed with reinforcing bars, are
permitted for short-term wind loads only. The
tabulated allowable load values in Tables 8 and 9
are not permitted to be increased for short-term
loads.
4.12 Anchors are limited to interior use, except that
installation, as noted in the tables, in severe,
moderate or negligible exterior weather locations
in accordance with Figure 21-1-1 of UBC Standard
21-1 or Figure 1 of ASTM C62-97a (IBC or IRC), is
permitted when stainless steel threaded rods are
installed.
4.13 Anchors are permitted in dry-hole or damp-hole
installations with all standing water removed.
4.14 Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix adhesives are
manufactured by Sika Corporation at 1682 Marion
Williamsport Road, Marion, Ohio, under a quality
control program with inspections by CEL
Consulting (AA-639).
This report is subject to re-examination in one year.

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TABLE 1 SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS FOR INSTALLATION OF THREADED ROD IN CONCRETE USING
SIKADUR (INJECTION GEL) ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
ROD DIAMET ER
PROPERTY

3/8 in.

1/2 in.

5/8 in.

3/4 in.

7/8 in.

1 in.

1-1/4 in.

Ab [Nominal area of rod (in. )]

0.1105

0.1963

0.3068

0.4418

0.6013

0.7854

1.2772

BD [Nominal bit diameter (in.)]

7/16

9/16

3/4

7/8

1-1/8

1-3/8

20

40

90

160

200

300

600

T [Maximum tightening torque (ft.-lbf.)]

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 square inch = 645.16 mm , 1 foot-lbf. = 1.35 N-m

TABLE 2 MANUFACTURERS RECOMMENDED CURE TIME FOR

SIKADUR (INJECTION GEL) ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
2

MAXIMUM GEL TIME (minutes)

BASE MATERIAL
1 O
TEMPERATURE ( F) FS AnchorFix-3

MINIMUM CURING TIME (hours)

FULL CURING TIME (hours)

FS AnchorFix-4

FS AnchorFix-3

FS AnchorFix-4

FS AnchorFix-3

FS AnchorFix-4

40

30

60

16

36

48

60

20

45

24

36

75

15

35

24

24

90

10

20

1-1/2

15

24

For SI: 1C = 5/9 (tF 32)

1
This is the temperature as measured in the base material.
2
The gel time is the maximum time during which the epoxy can be dispensed before it begins to set.
3
Anchors must not be disturbed before the minimum curing time occurs. When the minimum curing time is achieved, the fixture can be positioned.
4
The full curing time is the minimum time required for the adhesive to achieve its load capacities.

TABLE 3 REDUCTIONS FOR SPACING AND EDGE DISTANCES FOR THREADED ROD IN CONCRETE WITH
SIKADUR (INJECTION GEL) ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES

DIMENSION / LOAD TYPE

DISTANCE FOR FULL

1
ANCHOR CAPACITY

MINIMUM DISTANCE

SPACING (s) BETWEEN ANCHORS - TENSION & SHEAR LOADS

scr = 16D

smin = 8D

Ft = Fv = 0.72

EDGE DISTANCE (c) - TENSION LOADS

ccr = 10D

cmin = 4D

Ft = 0.56

EDGE DISTANCE (c) - SHEAR LOADS

ccr = 12D

cmin = 4D

Fv = 0.21

REDUCTION FACTOR

The listed values are the minimum distances required to obtain the load values listed in Tables 4 and 5. D = Anchor diameter. When adjacent
anchors are different sizes or embedment depths, use largest value for D.
The listed values are the minimum distances at which the anchor can be set, when load values are adjusted with the reduction factor noted in this
table.
3
Load values in the tables are multiplied by the reduction factor noted in this table for anchors installed at the minimum distance. Linear interpolation
is allowed for spacing and edge distances that fall between critical and minimum distances. When a group of anchors is affected by both reduced
spacing and reduced edge distance, the spacing and edge reduction factors must be combined (multiplied).
2

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TABLE 4 ALLOWABLE TENSION LOADS FOR THREADED ROD INSTALLED IN NORMAL-WEIGHT CONCRETE
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
WITH SIKADUR INJECTION GEL ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
ALLOWABLE TENSION LOAD BASED ON
ALLOWABLE TENSION LOAD BASED ON
BOND STRENGTH OR CONCRETE
STEEL STRENGTH (lbs.)
CAPACITY (lbs.)
MINIMUM
ANCHOR
EDGE
BIT
EMBED.
DIAMETER DIAMETER SPACING, DISTANCE, DEPTH, hv f'c = 2,000 f'c = 3,000 f'c = 4,000 f'c = 5,000
psi
psi
psi
psi
(in.)
ccr (in.)
(in.)
scr (in.)
(in.)

3/8

1/2

5/8

3/4

7/16

9/16

3/4

7/8

10

12

3-3/4

6-1/4

7-1/2

1-1/2

649

735

833

975

1-7/8

878

1001

1106

1249

2-1/4

1106

1268

1384

1523

2-5/8

1335

1538

1658

1800

1564

1804

1935

2074

3-3/8

1793

2070

2209

2348

3-3/4

1958

2239

2344

2464

4-1/8

2126

2408

2479

2580

4-1/2

2291

2580

2614

2700

4-7/8

2460

2749

2749

2816

5-1/4

2625

2918

2884

2933

900

1358

2029

2711

2-1/2

1208

1598

2329

2985

1515

1834

2633

3259

3-1/2

1819

2074

2933

3533

2126

2310

3236

3806

4-1/2

2434

2550

3536

4080

2730

2955

3821

4331

5-1/2

3026

3360

4106

4586

3323

3761

4388

4838

6-1/2

3619

4166

4673

5093

3915

4571

4958

5344

2-1/2

1294

1553

1763

1969

3-1/8

1759

2078

2288

2498

3-3/4

2228

2599

2813

3026

4-3/8

2693

3124

3338

3551

3161

3645

3683

4080

5-5/8

3626

4170

4388

4609

6-1/4

4058

4538

4890

5123

6-7/8

4489

4905

5389

5636

7-1/2

4916

5273

5891

6150

8-1/8

5348

5640

6390

6664

8-3/4

5779

6008

6893

7178

1800

2288

2783

3270

3-3/4

2498

3086

3634

4230

4-1/2

3191

3885

4485

5194

5-1/4

3889

4680

5333

6154

4583

5479

6184

7118

6-3/4

5280

6278

7035

8078

7-1/2

5715

6728

7418

8329

8-1/4

6150

7181

7796

8580

6585

7631

8179

8835

9-3/4

7020

8085

8558

9086

10-1/2

7455

8535

8940

9338

(Continued)

ASTM
A36

ASTM
A307

ASTM
A193 B7

AISI TYPE
304 / 306
SS

2,115

2,185

4,555

3,690

3,755

3,885

8,095

6,470

5,870

6,075

12,655

10,130

8,455

8,750

18,225

12,400

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TABLE 4 ALLOWABLE TENSION LOADS FOR THREADED ROD INSTALLED IN NORMAL-WEIGHT CONCRETE
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
(Continued)
WITH SIKADUR INJECTION GEL ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
ALLOWABLE TENSION LOAD BASED ON
ALLOWABLE TENSION LOAD BASED ON
BOND STRENGTH OR CONCRETE
STEEL STRENGTH (lbs.)
CAPACITY (lbs.)
MINIMUM
ANCHOR
EDGE
BIT
EMBED.
DIAMETER DIAMETER SPACING, DISTANCE, DEPTH, hv f'c = 2,000 f'c = 3,000 f'c = 4,000 f'c = 5,000
psi
psi
psi
psi
(in.)
ccr (in.)
(in.)
scr (in.)
(in.)

7/8

1-1/8

1-1/4

1-3/8

14

16

20

8-3/4

10

12-1/2

3-1/2

2048

2498

2921

3341

4-3/8

2865

3439

3919

4395

5-1/4

3679

4380

4916

5449

6-1/8

4496

5318

5910

6499

5310

6259

6908

7553

7-7/8

6128

7200

7905

8606

8-3/4

6866

8063

8846

9623
10639

9-5/8

7605

8929

9788

10-1/2

8340

9791

10725

11655

11-3/8

9079

10658

11666

12671

12-1/4

9818

11520

12608

13688

2539

3064

3521

3975

3521

4271

4946

5614

4504

5479

6368

7253

5490

6683

7793

8895

6473

7890

9214

10534

7455

9098

10639

12173

10

8171

9855

11310

12754

11

8891

10616

11978

13335

12

9608

11374

12649

13916

13

10328

12135

13316

14498

14

11044

12893

13988

15079

3375

4515

5768

7271

6-1/4

4684

6116

7763

9600

7-1/2

5993

7718

9754

11929

8-3/4

7305

9323

11749

14261

10

8614

10924

13740

16590

11-1/4

9923

12525

15735

18919

12-1/2

11370

14115

17213

20280

13-3/4

12814

15709

18686

21645

15

14261

17299

20164

23006

16-1/4

15705

18893

21638

24371

17-1/2

17153

20483

23115

25733

ASTM
A36

ASTM
A307

ASTM
A193 B7

AISI TYPE
304 / 306
SS

11,510

11,905

24,805

16,860

15,035

15,550

32,400

22,020

23,485

24,295

50,615

34,420

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 lbf. = 4.48 N.
1
Allowable load must be the lesser of the values based on bond or steel strength.
2
For earthquake and wind application with A193 Grade B7 threaded rod, the lesser of the tabulated bond strength and the allowable steel strength
may be adjusted for duration of the load in accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the UBC or Section 1605.3.2 of the IBC. The threaded rod
must have a diameter / embedment ratio of 12, maximum. For earthquake and wind application with Type 304 / 316 SS threaded rod, reduce the
allowable steel strength using a load factor of 0.92. The lesser of this reduced steel strength and tabulated bond strength
may be adjusted for duration of the load in accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the UBC or Section 1605.3.2 of the IBC. For earthquake
application with A36 and A307 threaded rod, reduce the allowable steel strength using a load factor of 0.48. The lesser of this reduced steel strength
and tabulated bond strength may be adjusted for duration of load in accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the UBC or Section 1605.3.2 of
the IBC. For wind application with A36 and A307 threaded rod, the allowable load must be the lesser of the tabulated bond strength and the
allowable steel strength.
3
The tabulated values are for anchors installed with spacing (scr) and edge distance (ccr) in accordance with Table 3. The reduction factors listed in
Table 3 must be applied to the values listed in the bond strength / concrete capacity column.
4
The tabulated tension load values are for anchors installed in normal-weight concrete that has reached the designated ultimate compressive strength
at the time of the installation. Linear interpolation may be used for concrete strengths between those listed.
5
Tabulated allowable loads for the Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3 adhesive, based on bond strength, are calculated based on a safety factor of
5.33. When using the Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 adhesive, the bond strength may be increased by 25%, resulting in a value based on a
safety factor of 4.00.
6
The minimum concrete member or slab thickness must be greater than 1.5 times the anchor embedment depth.
7
Adhesive anchors experience a reduction in tensile capacity with increased ambient temperatures. See Figure 1 for applicable load factors.
8
Special inspection in accordance with Section 2.4 must be provided for all anchor installations.

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TABLE 5 ALLOWABLE SHEAR LOADS FOR THREADED ROD INSTALLED IN NORMAL-WEIGHT CONCRETE
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8
WITH SIKADUR INJECTION GEL ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
ALLOWABLE SHEAR LOAD
BASED ON BOND STRENGTH OR
CONCRETE CAPACITY (lbs.)
ANCHOR
DIAMETER
(in.)

EDGE
BIT
DIAMETER SPACING, DISTANCE,
ccr (in.)
(in.)
scr (in.)

3/8

7/16

4-1/2

1/2

9/16

5/8

3/4

10

7-1/2

3/4

7/8

12

7/8

14

10-1/2

1-1/8

16

12

1-1/4

1-3/8

20

15

MINIMUM
EMBED.
DEPTH, hv
(in.)

f'c = 2,000 psi Minimum

1-1/2
1-7/8
2-1/4
2-5/8
3
3-3/8
2
2-1/2
3
3-1/2
4
4-1/2
2-1/2
3-1/8
3-3/4
4-3/8
5
5-5/8
3
3-3/4
4-1/2
5-1/4
6
6-3/4
3-1/2
4-3/8
5-1/4
6-1/8
7
7-7/8
4
5
6
7
8
9
5
6-1/4
7-1/2
8-3/4
10
11-1/4

863
915
968
1020
1073
1125
1275
1500
1725
1950
2175
2400
1800
2295
2790
3285
3780
4275
2700
3120
3540
3960
4380
4800
2625
3480
4335
5190
6045
6900
3450
4635
5820
7005
8190
9375
4125
6000
7875
9750
11625
13500

ALLOWABLE SHEAR LOAD BASED ON STEEL

STRENGTH (lbs.)

ASTM
A36

ASTM
A307

ASTM
A193 B7

AISI TYPE
304 / 306 SS

1,090

1,125

2,345

1,870

1,940

2,000

4,170

3,330

3,025

3,130

6,520

5,210

4,355

4,505

9,390

6,390

5,930

6,135

12,780

8,680

7,745

8,010

16,690

11,340

12,100

12,515

26,075

17,730

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 lbf. = 4.48 N.
1
Allowable load must be the lesser of the bond or steel strength.
2
For short-term loading due to earthquakes or wind, allowable shear loads for anchors with A36 and A307 threaded rods may be adjusted
in accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the UBC or Section 1605.3.2 of the IBC. A36 and A307 values must be used instead of listed values for
higher strength steels for these loading conditions.
3
The tabulated values are for anchors installed with spacing (scr) and edge distance (ccr) in accordance with Table 3. The reduction factors listed in
Table 3 must be applied to the values listed in the bond strength / concrete capacity column.
4
The tabulated shear load values are for anchors installed in normal-weight concrete that has reached the designated ultimate compressive strength
at the time of the installation. Load values can also be used for anchors installed in normal-weight concrete that has reached compressive strengths
that are greater than the designated ultimate compressive strength.
5
Tabulated allowable loads for the Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3 adhesive, based on bond strength, are calculated based on a safety factor
of 5.33. When using the faster setting Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 adhesive, the bond strength may be increased by 33 1/3%, resulting in a
value based on a safety factor of 4.00.
6
The minimum concrete member or slab thickness must be greater than 1.5 times the anchor embedment depth.
7
Adhesive anchors experience a reduction in shear capacity with increased ambient temperatures. See Figure 1 for applicable load factors.
8
Special inspection in accordance with Section 2.4 must be provided for all anchor installations.

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TABLE 6 SPECIFICATIONS AND DETAILS FOR INSTALLATION OF REINFORCING BAR IN CONCRETE USING
SIKADUR INJECTION GEL ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
PROPERTY

No. 3

No. 4

No. 5

No. 6

No. 7

No. 8

No. 9

No. 10

Abr [Nominal area of rod (in. )]

0.110

0.200

0310

0.440

0.600

0.790

1.000

1.270

BD [Nominal bit diameter (in.)]

1/2

5/8

3/4

7/8

1-1/8

1-3/8

1-1/2

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 square inch = 645.16 mm , 1 foot-lbf. = 1.35 N-m

TABLE 7 REDUCTIONS FOR SPACING AND EDGE DISTANCES FOR REINFORCING BAR IN CONCRETE WITH
SIKADUR INJECTION GEL ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
DIMENSION / LOAD TYPE

DISTANCE FOR FULL

ANCHOR CAPACITY1

MINIMUM
DISTANCE2

REDUCTION
FACTOR3

SPACING (s) BETWEEN ANCHORS - TENSION & SHEAR LOADS

scr = 18D

smin = 9D

Ft = Fv = 0.50

EDGE DISTANCE (c) - TENSION LOADS

ccr = 12D

cmin = 6D

Ft = 0.56

EDGE DISTANCE (c) SHEAR LOADS

ccr = 16D

cmin = 4D

Fv = 0.17

The listed values are the minimum distances required to obtain the load values listed in Tables 8 and 9. D = Anchor diameter. When
adjacent anchors are different sizes, use largest value for D.
The listed values are the minimum distances at which the anchor can be set, when load values are adjusted with the reduction factor
noted in this table.
3
Load values in the tables are multiplied by the reduction factor noted in this table for anchors installed at the minimum distance. Linear interpolation
is allowed for spacing and edge distances that fall between critical and minimum distances. When both affect a group of anchors reduced spacing
and reduced edge distance, the spacing and edge reduction factors must be combined (multiplied).
2

TABLE 8- ALLOWABLE TENSION LOADS FOR REINFORCING BAR INSTALLED IN NORMAL-WEIGHT CONCRETE
1, 2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
WITH SIKADUR INJECTION GEL ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
ALLOWABLE TENSION LOAD BASED
ON BOND STRENGTH OR CONCRETE
CAPACITY (lbs.)
BIT
REINFORCING DIAMETER
BAR SIZE
(in.)

SPACING,
scr (in.)
6-3/4

EDGE
MINIMUM
DISTANCE, EMBEDMENT
ccr (in.)
DEPTH, hv (in.)

ALLOWABLE TENSION LOAD BASED ON

STEEL STRENGTH (lbs.)

f'c = 2,000 psi

GRADE 40

GRADE 60

2089

2,200

2,640

No. 3

1/2

4-1/2

3-3/8

No. 4

5/8

No. 5

3/4

4-1/2

2708

4,000

4,800

11-1/4

7-1/2

5-5/8

3773

6,200

7,440

No. 6

7/8

No. 7

13-1/2

6-3/4

4935

8,800

10,560

15-3/4

10-1/2

7-7/8

6248

12,000

14,400

No. 8

1-1/8

18

12

9034

15,800

18,960

No. 9

1-3/8

20-1/4

13-1/2

10-1/8

10448

19,800

23,760

No. 10

1-1/2

22-1/2

15

11-1/4

13886

24,450

29,450

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 lbf. = 4.48 N.
1
Allowable load must be the lesser of the bond or steel strength.
2
When Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 adhesive is used with reinforcing bar, the allowable loads may be adjusted for the duration of
the load in accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the UBC or Section 1605.3.2 of the IBC. When faster setting Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3
adhesive is used with reinforcing bar, resistance to earthquake loads is beyond the scope of this report.
3
For Grade 60 reinforcing bars, the allowable steel strength is based on the tensile stresses listed in Section 1926.3.2 of the UBC, applied to the
cross-sectional area of the rebar. For earthquake application with Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 using Grade 40 reinforcing bar, reduce the
allowable steel strength using a load factor of 0.83.
4
The tabulated values are for anchors installed with spacing (scr) and edge distance (ccr) in accordance with Table 7. The reduction factors listed in
Table 7 must be applied to the values listed in the bond strength / concrete capacity column.
5
The tabulated tension load values are for anchors installed in normal-weight concrete that has reached the designated ultimate compressive
strength at the time of the installation. Load values can also be used for anchors installed in normal-weight concrete that has reached compressive
strengths that are greater than the designated ultimate compressive strength.
6
Tabulated Allowable loads for the Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3 adhesive, based on bond strength, are calculated based on a safety factor
of 5.33. When using the Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 adhesive, the bond strength may be increased by 25%, resulting in a value based on a
safety factor of 4.00.
7
The minimum concrete member or slab thickness must be greater than 1.5 times the anchor embedment depth.
8
Adhesive anchors experience a reduction in tensile capacity with increased ambient temperatures. See Figure 1 for applicable load factors.
9
Special inspection in accordance with Section 2.4 must be provided for all anchor installations.

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TABLE 9 ALLOWABLE SHEAR LOADS FOR REINFORCING BAR INSTALLED IN NORMAL-WEIGHT CONCRETE
1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
WITH SIKADUR (INJECTION GEL) ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES
ALLOWABLE SHEAR LOAD BASED ON
BOND STRENGTH OR CONCRETE
CAPACITY (lbs.)
BIT
REINFORCING DIAMETER
BAR SIZE
(in.)

SPACING,
scr (in.)

EDGE
MINIMUM
DISTANCE, EMBEDMENT
ccr (in.)
DEPTH, hv (in.)

ALLOWABLE SHEAR LOAD BASED ON

STEEL STRENGTH (lbs.)

f'c = 2,000 psi

GRADE 40

GRADE 60

No. 3

1/2

6-3/4

3-3/8

1556

1,600

1,680

No. 6

7/8

13-1/2

12

6-3/4

5261

6,730

6,730

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 lbf. = 4.48 N.
1
Allowable load must be the lesser of the bond or steel strength.
2
When Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 adhesive is used with reinforcing bar, the allowable loads may be adjusted for the duration of
the load in accordance with Section 1612.3.3 of the UBC or Section 1605.3.2 of the IBC. When faster setting Sikadur Injection Gel FS AnchorFix-3
adhesive is used with reinforcing bar, resistance to earthquake loads is beyond the scope of this report.
3
Allowable bond or concrete strength loads must be reduced by a load factor of 0.82 for short-term loading due to earthquake or wind. For
earthquake and wind application with Grade 60 reinforcing bar, the allowable loads must be the lesser of the bond strength and the allowable steel
strength. For earthquake application of Grade 40 reinforcing bar, reduce the steel strength using a load factor of 0.83.
4
The tabulated values are for anchors installed with spacing (scr) and edge distance (ccr) in accordance with Table 7. The reduction factors listed in
Table 7 must be applied to the values listed in the bond strength / concrete capacity column.
5
The tabulated shear load values are for anchors installed in normal-weight concrete that has reached the designated ultimate compressive strength
at the time of the installation. Load values can also be used for anchors installed in normal-weight concrete that has reached compressive strengths
that are greater than the designated ultimate compressive strength.
6
Tabulated allowable loads for the Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix FS-3 adhesive, based on bond strength, are calculated based on a safety factor of
5.33. When using the Sikadur Injection Gel AnchorFix-4 adhesive, the bond strength may be increased by 25%, resulting in a safety factor of 4.0.
7
The minimum concrete member or slab thickness must be greater than 1.5 times the anchor embedment depth.
8
Adhesive anchors experience a reduction in tensile capacity with increased ambient temperatures. See Figure I for applicable load factors.
9
Special inspection in accordance with Section 2.4 must be provided for all anchor installations.

FIGURE 1 ALLOWABLE LOAD BOND STRENGTH REDUCTION BASED ON IN-SERVICE TEMPERATURE FOR
SIKADUR (INJECTION GEL) ANCHORFIX ADHESIVES