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On 1st May, the 2016 edition of the National Construction Code (NCC) will be released with a primary reference to the new standard, SA TS 101:2015 Design of post-installed and cast-in fastenings for use in concrete.
The implementation of SA TS 101:2015 is a significant step for the industry in which safety is paramount because for the first time, it provides Australian designers with a consistent approach for the design and assessment of anchor products.
Hilti, the construction fastening specialists, has been an advocate for these design principles and assessment methods for many years, having supported world recognised best practice standards since 2001. Hilti has a wide-ranging portfolio of anchor products that are compliant with SA TS 101:2015 through its readily available European Technical Assessment (ETA) documentation upon which the standard is based.
Hilti’s extensive anchor range is also fully backed by technical documentation, software and engineering services. The state-of-the-art design software, PROFIS Anchor, simplifies the design of anchors and ensures compliance with SA TS 101:2015. Should designers need support in solving complex applications, Hilti field engineers are available nationwide to support either on-site or in the design office. Designed to facilitate a safer all-round build and promote higher standards, the new standard will also abandon any confusion or uncertainty surrounding modern construction methods – particularly with regard to load table calculations and ambiguous terminologies. Here, we provide some top tips on how the standard will work across the industry.
Contractors
The contractor should ensure that the regulations are followed and the installer is capable of correctly installing the anchor in accordance with the correct setting procedure. If any party proposes an alternative anchor to that specified, the contractor should guarantee that the relevant change management procedure is followed.
Designers and Specifiers
The designer will need to use the design methodology specified by SA TS101:2015 to determine the capacity of the anchoring connection being designed. They will also need to ensure that the intended product has been assessed as being appropriate for the intended use. This can be done easily by reviewing the ETA documentation of the product. Specification of the chosen anchor should be made explicitly and completely so that the anchor installed on-site abides by the design criteria. Information about the selected anchor provided to the contractor or installer should include a full description, make, type, ETA number and size.
Installers
The installer will be required to follow the correct installation procedure as advised by the anchor manufacturer. They should also ensure that the correct drilling and setting tools are available and used.
Manufacturers and Suppliers
The anchor manufacturer/supplier will be obligated to provide adequate information to allow the specifier and installer to ensure the safe selection, specification, installation, use, maintenance, cleaning, dismantling and disposal of the anchor without risk to safety or health. This includes the ETA documentation for the product.
Site Testers
Site testers should carry out tests using the appropriate procedure. Prior to testing, the anchors should be installed as per the manufacturer’s instructions and in the locations prescribed by the contractor’s specifier. Test results should be recorded in a concise, conclusive manner and communicated to the specifier or contractor.
