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TECH MANUAL – POWDER ACTUATED ©2016 POWERS – REV. B
PERFORMANCE DATA
Ultimate Load Capacities for Powder Actuated Fasteners in Lightweight Concrete
1,2,3,4,5
Pin Description
Minimum
Embed.
Depth
h
v
in.
(mm)
Minimum Concrete Compressive Strength (f’c)
3,000psi Lightweight Concrete
3,000psi Lightweight Concrete, Over 20 Gage Deck
Lower Flute Upper Flute
Tension
lbs.
(kN)
Shear
lbs.
(kN)
Tension
lbs.
(kN)
Shear
lbs.
(kN)
Tension
lbs.
(kN)
Shear
lbs.
(kN)
1/4"-20 Threaded Stud
(0.145" Shank)
1
(25.4)
350
(1.6)
625
(2.8)
350
(1.6)
850
(3.8)
350
(1.6)
850
(3.8)
1-1/4
(31.8)
650
(2.9)
900
(4)
525
(2.3)
875
(3.9)
525
(2.3)
875
(3.9)
3/8"-16 Threaded Stud
(0.205" Shank)
1
(25.4)
350
(1.6)
650
(2.9)
350
(1.6)
825
(3.7)
350
(1.6)
825
(3.7)
1-1/4
(31.8)
850
(3.8)
1,325
(5.9)
425
(1.9)
1,125
(5)
425
(1.9)
1,125
(5)
1. Fasteners must not be driven until the concrete has reached the minimum designated compressive strength.
2. Concrete thickness must be a minimum of three times the embedment depth.
3. The ultimate tension and shear values are for fasteners only. Steel or wood members connected to the substrate must be investigated for compliance with the applicable code.
4. The values listed above are ultimate load capacities which should be reduced by a factor of safety to determine the allowable working load. For allowable load capacities, see the
allowable load tables.
5. Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment for increased reliability.
Allowable Load Capacities for Powder Actuated Fasteners in Lightweight Concrete
1,2,3,4,5
Pin Description
Minimum
Embed. Depth
h
v
in.
(mm)
Minimum Concrete Compressive Strength (f’c)
3,000psi Lightweight Concrete
3,000psi Lightweight Concrete, Over 20 Gage Deck
Lower Flute Upper Flute
Tension
lbs.
(kN)
Shear
lbs.
(kN)
Tension
lbs.
(kN)
Shear
lbs.
(kN)
Tension
lbs.
(kN)
Shear
lbs.
(kN)
1/4"-20 Threaded Stud
(0.145" Shank)
1
(25.4)
70
(0.3)
35
(0.2)
35
(0.2)
160
(0.7)
35
(0.2)
160
(0.7)
1-1/4
(31.8)
70
(0.3)
125
(0.6)
65
(0.3)
170
(0.8)
65
(0.3)
170
(0.8)
3/8"-16 Threaded Stud
(0.205" Shank)
1
(25.4)
70
(0.3)
130
(0.6)
45
(0.2)
165
(0.7)
45
(0.2)
165
(0.7)
1-1/4
(31.8)
170
(0.8)
265
(1.2)
85
(0.4)
225
(1)
85
(0.4)
225
(1)
1. Fasteners must not be driven until the concrete has reached the minimum designated compressive strength.
2. Concrete thickness must be a minimum of three times the embedment depth.
3. The tension and shear values are for fasteners only. Steel or wood members connected to the substrate must be investigated for compliance with the applicable code.
4. The values listed above are allowable load capacities. The values are based on minimum required factors of safety. Consideration of additional safety factors may be necessary depending
on the application, such as life safety or overhead.
5. Multiple fasteners are recommended for any attachment for increased reliability.