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Hilti is committed to building a future safer from earthquakes. For decades, we have
pioneered basic and applied research in fastening technology and construction
products. Our network of in-house laboratories in Europe, North America and Asia,
conducts product tests around the globe, nearly every day of the year. We also work
with universities and external testing laboratories to tackle the most challenging
technical problems that our customers face.
Hiltis seismic research includes detailed investigation of product performance under
simulated seismic conditions and full-scale system testing. This multilevel approach
helps to capture the complexity of anchored systems behavior under seismic conditions.
With one of the worlds largest and most flexible steel deck diaphragm test frames,
Hilti can do full-scale static and seismic testing of entire deck sections with up to 350
fastening points to assess parameters like fastener performance and energy dissipation. This allows Hilti to test and develop powder-actuated and screw fastening systems suitable for earthquake zones in conjunction with various metal deck systems.
Fire and smoke can pose significant risks during and after an earthquake occurs.
Hilti is pioneering research to extensively test firestop systems for earthquake performance in order to support our customers with recommendations for design applications.
We apply our collected experience from extensive research and testing to develop better products that provide a greater level of performance and reliability.
To find out more about Hiltis simulated seismic tests and full-scale testing please visit www.hilti.com/seismic
Hilti solutions
at a glance.
Seismic anchorage applications
can include strengthening or
retrofitting an existing structure,
as well as standard anchorage
applications that exist both in
seismic and non-seismic geographies. Earthquake shaking can
affect a wide range of construction products that Hilti supplies
including concrete anchors,
powder-actuated fasteners, installation supports, and firestop
systems for fire containment.
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attachments to concrete
attachment
Mechanical
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Metal deck fastening to steel base material with powder-actuated fasteners and
screws
Design provisions
Approvals /
Technical data
Load definition
Inelastic
(plastic hinge)
Elastic
deformation (so-called plastic hinges) is beyond the scope of Appendix D due to a higher intensity of cracking and spalling.
Non-ductile failure
Select (D.3.3.6) corresponding to a limiting design resistance of brittle steel failure, concrete failure, or anchor
pull-out. Based on this option, a reduction factor of 0.4
(Nonductile) will be applied to the design strength as
instructed by the ACI 318-08 code.
For common jobsite applications with limited edge distance and anchor spacing, it is often necessary to design
for a non-ductile limiting resistance.
Anchor portfolio
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Installation applications.
Surprisingly simple - exceptionally
efficient products, customized for
dedicated applications: system MQ for
medium-duty and system MI for
heavy-duty systems.
Sprinkler fixings
M&E applications
Overhead grid systems
Structural analysis of
reinforced concrete.
Hilti detection systems provide the ability to determine size, spacing, and concrete
coverage of reinforcing bars in existing concrete structures. This information can
provide an engineer with the insight needed for the structural analysis of an existing
building and to assess whether an earthquake retrofit is necessary.
To find out more, visit www.hilti.com/detection
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Account managers
Highly-trained product and application experts working
directly with the customers who install Hilti products
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earthquake
applications