fischer

Fixing solutions in tunnels

 A brand and its promise to perform

In addition to innovative and

outstanding products, this
primarily includes user-oriented
advice and benefit-oriented ser-
Customers who choose fischer get more than just a range of vices. fischer is a leading brand in
secure fixing products. Our goal is to ensure that we always which engineering experts throughout
offer our customers the best solutions with real added value. the world place their trust.

Global presence
With more than 40 national subsidiaries and are clear. There‘ll always be a competent technical or sales
more than 100 importers, fischer has a global partner in your vicinity and a high level of product availability
network with a strong presence. The is also guaranteed.
advantages for you as a project customer

Customer advice
Our technical support service provides and the development of special solutions. Around
cost-effective, legally compliant advice for all the world, more than 130 engineers support you with
questions relating to fastening systems. their concentrated fastening expertise. We‘re happy to
Services that you can access include test installations, give you advice – at our fischer Academy, at your office or at
pull-out tests, individual designs, comparative calculations, the construction site itself.

Products
We offer you a wide range of fastening solutions from the experience gleaned during
fields of chemical resins, steel and plastics. We cover a very broad more than 60 years in ancho-
application spectrum with our standard products as well as ring technology. You can
project-based solutions and customer-specific special depend on it.
developments. All of these are based on our know-how and

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Services for tunnel construction.

Research & development

We have our own research and ments to be quickly embraced and converted into market-
development teams for chemi- ready products. In addition to the capability and quality of our
cal resins, steel and products, safe and fast installation is also vital. This pays off
plastics. This allows our own by saving you time, money and labour.
research results, market trends
and customer require-

Production
With research and development, tool-making, Through the fischer Process System (fPS), we
special machine construction and produc- continuously optimise our processes and adapt
tion facilities for chemistry, steel and flexibly to customer requirements. In
plastics, the entire production process of this way, we ensure that you can
our products takes place in-house. Our rely on innovative products with
quality management system is certified in a constantly high level of quality.
accordance with DIN EN ISO 9001.

Design software
Our new modular design The relevant design standards (ETAG 001 and EC2), national
software suite is called
application documents and extensive choice of all conventional
„Fixperience“. It offers safe and
load and measurement units make the software suitable for
reliable design along with top
international use. A free „live update“ is available at all times at:
processing comfort.
www.fischer.de/fixperience

Certifications ETA-98/004
ETAG 001- 3

We don‘t compromise on the safety of our products. We take part to their work. Many of our Option
products are characterised by thorough,
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in the leading international, standard-setting councils in the faste- up-to-date, international approvals, technical certifications and
ning technology sector, thus contributing our knowledge expert reports. For you, this means safety that you can rely on.

The environment
We actively consider the aspect of sustainable (EPD) from the Bauen und Umwelt e.v.
construction. Our environmental management (IBU) institute, which constitutes the data basis for an
system is certified in accordance with DIN EN ecological building evaluation. And our greenline product range
8C048 ISO 14001. A growing number of our products is already based on more than 50% sustainable raw materials –
have an Environmental Product Declaration certified in accordance with DIN CERTCO/TÜV Rheinland.

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 Solutions for rail and road tunnels.

Special requirements for fixings in tunnels: fischer offers:

■ Long maintenance-free design life ■ Long-life products and systems made of materials such as
stainless steel and of high-corrosion steel
■ Preventing structural damage during fire
■ Products which are able to resist fire/ seismic/ dynamic or
■ Resisting fire
shock loads
■ Safety even in case of seismic influences

Ventilation

Suspended ceiling

Supply & waste installations

Lighting

Traffic signs

Traffic lights

Fire boards,
Safety and crash
substrate protection
barriers

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Content
Page Page
■ Fire protection 6 ■ Ventilation / smoke extraction 12
■ Electrical installations / illumination 8 ■ Structural design and steel works 13
■ Power supply – Catenary system and 3rd rail 9 ■ Other equipment and installations 14
■ Rail fixing - track 10 ■ Supply and service tunnels 15
■ Safety 11

Ventilation

Catenary system

Illumination

Supply & disposal installations

Signal system

Noise protection panels

Railing

Rail fixing

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 Fire protection.

Sprayed Coating
FNA II
Application:
Fixing of bent or flat reinforcement mesh for
Standard nail head with or without washer - sprayed fire protection coating.
tfix 5 to max 20 mm Round or rectangular washers according to
system requirements for preformed mesh with
Washer – Standard size 7,5 x 30 x FNA II or FBS 6.
1,5 mm in steel grade according to
FNA II with nail head in combination with the
the FNA II
patented spacer for flat mesh (wire 1.5 mm).
Spacing mesh to concrete surface 13 mm or
Spacer – standard sizes for mesh 18 mm.
distance to the concrete of 13 mm or
18 mm as standard

ULTRACUT FBS II 6

Special Products

Art.-No. Art. Wire A B C Coverage air-placed concrete

FNA II
Spacer Description ø
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm]

502724 30x22/18 1,5 22 20 18 > 17 > 35 6/20

504533 30x17/13 1,5 17 15 13 > 17 > 30 6/15

min height 30x12/8 1,5 12 10 8 > 17 > 15 6/10

Further dimensions on request.

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Fire protection.

Board Systems
FNA II Application:
Fixing of board materials with or without backing
strips with total fixture thickness of up to 120 mm.
FNAII M6
Standard embedment depth of only 30mm (drill
depth of 35 mm / red. 30 mm).
Standard nail head with or without washer – FNA II RB with nail head, detachable nail head,
usable length up to 125 mm thread nut, or as an alternative the FBS 6.
FNA II RB Concrete screw FBS 6 with up to 45 mm fixture
thickness if the risk of unscrewing by vibration /
alterneting deflection of the board is not given.
detachable nail head with washer – usable Other dimensions for all products on request.
length up to 125 mm
Accessories

setting / setting tool

ULTRACUT FBS II 6

Removable Board Version - FNA II RB

The latest version of the FNA II combines the advantages of the easy to install nail head version and a
removable solution. Just cut the head, remove the board, cut the rest of the bolt close to the concrete
surface, twist the board and fix it again.

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 Electrical installations / illumination.

Electrification
FAZ II
Application:
Ductwork for cables or heavy cable trays, using
drop-in, through bolt anchors all load requirements
FBN II can be covered.
Alternatively with bonded anchors, higher loads
and smaller edge distances can be achieved.
FNA II

EA II

RG M

with RM or FIS V

Lighting
Ultracut FBS II Application:
Emergency lighting or heavy suspended flood
lights, whatever your requirements are, with
FH II fastest curing bonded anchors, undercut anchors
or mechanical anchors fischer can offer the most
efficient solution for your application.
FZA / FZEA

RG M / RG M I

with RM / RSB / FIS V / FIS SB

FHB II

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Power supply – Catenary system
and 3rd rail.

Overhead systems
FHB II with FIS HB
Application:
Overhead conductor rail and standard catenary
systems are often executed as stand-off
installations with high load and safety standards.
FIS A with FIS EM Plus With the fischer bonded anchor range highest
loads can be transferred, even with limited drill
depth due to layers of watertight membranes in
the wall structure.
RG M with RM II or RSB The undercut system of the FZA offers highest
safety even in cracked concrete.

FZA

3rd rail systems

Ultracut FBS II Application:
If fixed on the wall of a tunnel or in a station or
outside on a slab track or sleeper, we can assist you
FH II to design the most economical fixing solution.
For threaded rods installed with our epoxy resin FIS
EM Plus we can provide electric insulated solutions.
FZA / FZEA

RG M / RG M I

with RM / RSB / FIS V / FIS SB

FHB II

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 Rail fixing - track.

Metro rail
fischer rail anchor RA M22x220
Application:
axle load, electric isolated
Light rails for tramways fixed on a slab track are
a typical application of the fischer rail anchor RA
M 22x270. The three component mortar, based
fischer rail anchor RA M22x270 on epoxy resin is guaranteed not to shrink, and
to axle load, electric isolated supports under the high loaded rail base plates.

fischer rail anchor RA M22x310

to axle load, electric isolated

Three componant mortar

Light rail systems & temporary systems

FIS A Application:
In longer tunnels commonly used rail systems for
material transports creates challenging boundary
conditions for the fixing: high safety, fast installation
easy to removal. The fischer FBS covers all these
demands.
FIS EM Plus

Ultracut FBS II – for temporary installations

during construction

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Safety.

Quelle: Hugentobler Spezialleuchten AG

Safety & emergency systems
FBN II
Application:
For fixing of emergency exit doors, signs,
emergency illumination, video surveillance systems,
EA II sensors, detectors, speakers and much more,
depending on load, required fire resistance and
product lifecycle, fischer offers a wide range
of solutions covering different local standards.
RG M / RSB / SB / FIS V / FIS EM Plus

FAZ II

SXR / SXRL

Passenger control & restraint systems

FAZ II Application:
Often underestimated but important for operational
safety, fixings in stainless steel quality can offer
long-term maintenance free utilization of screen
FHB II doors, automatic barriers or even simple fences.

Ultracut FBS II

RG M / RSB / SB / FIS V / FIS EM Plus

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 Ventilation / smoke extraction.

Ventilation & smoke extraction

FHB dynamic with FIS HB
Application:
Ceiling or wall mounted fans are, due to their
dimensions and proximity to the passing heavy
goods vehicle traffic, usually exposed to dynamic
FZA
loads. For such cases the FHB dynamic is the
right choice.
Fire traps, smaller fans, and fans not exposed to
RG M with RM, RSB dynamic loads can be also fixed with standard
bonded anchors or undercut anchors.

FIS A with FIS V, FIS EM Plus or FIS SB

FAZ II

Temporary supply
Ultracut FBS II Application:
Temporary air ducts, cables and pipes for
ventilation, illumination, water supply and
evacuation can be fixed with zinc-plated fixings
FNA II gvz, A4, FNA II RB according to their load requirements.
Long tunnels with high coverage may also
necessitate a special cooling system.

EA II

S/SX with GS

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Structural design and steel works.

Structural applications
FIS EM Plus
Application:
If high loads according to anchor or rebar theory
have to be resisted, with FIS EM Plus, FIS V or the
FIS V new FIS SB, requirements according to ETA or ICC
can be fulfilled.
Heavy suspended ceilings, wall protections, curbs
or separation walls – with bonded or undercut
FIS SB - Superbond systems in different steel grades and with fire
approvals, advanced solutions are available.

FZA

Customised shear bolts

Walkway and guard rails

FAZ II Application:
Emergency or maintenance walkways, combined
with staircases and ladders, whenever steel
FH II structures have to be fixed to concrete, bolt or
undercut anchors are standard. But also bonded
anchors are used for extreme loads or requirements
for sealed, water tight drill-holes.
FZA / FZEA

FHB II

RG M with RM or FIS V

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 Other equipment and installations.

Light suspended ceilings and noise absorbers

FBS 6
Application:
Special requirements given by board and stone
materials of soundproofing systems which are
installed on walls or used as suspended ceiling,
FNA II can be covered with approved and tested fixing
solutions.

EA II

SXR / SXRL

Wall cladding
FAZ II Application:
Whatever material is used for cladding the walls
in stations, we have the adequate fixing solution
for the cladding itself and substructure if required.
RG M With the fischer ACT system fischer offers a
service and maintenance friendly solution for
claddings with natural and artificial stone, HPL,
ceramic and glass.
FBN II

SXR / SXRL

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Supply and service tunnels.

Cables and Pipes

FBN II
Application:
River underpass, historic city centres or runways
and taxi ways at the airport, supply and service
FAZ II tunnels usually have special requests regarding fire
proofing and fire resistance of related fixings.
With our fire rated steel, chemical and even nylon
EA II fixing range we offer solutions for all different
types of fire tests, up to Hydrocarbon and RWS fire
curves.

FZA

RG M + Patrone

Installation system SaMontec

FUS channel Application:
In service tunnels the pipes and cables will be
guided by pipeclamps and cable trays which are
installed on channel systems. These channel
Pipe clamp systems are suitable for customized solutions and
individual installations by a wide range of different
products.
Depending on the conditions the products are
available in all kind of materials and coatings for the
Angle bracket UWS
prevailing environments (fire, corrosion).

FCAM massive console

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 Product specifications and accessories.

dy-
material method of operation type of installation relevant approvals for use in tunnels namic

Product overview
high corrosion resitant
stainless steel e.g. A4
connection thread

steel e.g. 1.4529

galvanized steel

pre - positioned

internal thread
push-through

Inspection agency:
Evaluation Report
at www.ic-es.org
interlocking

the Federal Office for

Civil Defense, Bonn.
installation

IEA (AA-707)
See ICC-ES

Shock approval by
European Technical Approval -
Option 1 for cracked concrete
expansive
adhesive

ESR-2948
M

Zykon anchor FZA 6-16 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Zykon hammerset 8-12
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
anchro FZEA II
Bolt anchor FAZ II 8-24 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
High performance 6-24
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
anchor FH II
Bolt anchor FBN II 6-20 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Nail anchor FNA II 6-8 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Highbond anchor 10-24
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
FHB II
Dynamic highbond 12-24
✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
anchor FHB dyn
FIS EM Plus + FIS A 8-30 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Superbond - System FSB 8-30 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔
Ultracut FBS II 8-14 ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔ ✔

Helpful accessories

Electric isolated
Clips fixing points

Clips for overhead installation

Clip Anchor rod Drilling diameter Length of anchor rod Material
[mm] [mm]
8-12 M8-M12 12-14 up to 1000 PBT
16 M16 18 up to 1000 PBT
20-24 M20, M22,M24 24-28 up to 1000 PBT
27 M27 30 up to 1000 spring steel
30 M30 35 up to 1000 spring steel
Accessories for electric isolated fixing points
Drilling diameter Pacing
Article Anchor rod Art.-No
[mm] [pz]
ACD M 8 M8 14 500 071359
ACD M 10 M10 16 500 071360
ACD M 12 M12 18 500 557240
ACD M 16 M16 22 500 571093
ACD M 20 M20 25 500 071094
ACD M 24 M24 30 500 557241
ACD M 27 M27 32 200 571095
ACD M 30 M30 35 200 071096
ACD M 33 M33 40 100 071097

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Basic knowledge.

Cracked concrete Surface corrosion

When anchoring in concrete, it is almost In this case, the metal corrodes relatively uniformly over the enti-
presumed that cracks are present in the re surface or over a part of the surface. An example of this is the
anchoring area that influences the invisible rusting due to condensation of a screw in the transition
bearing capacity of the fixings. It is area from anchor plate to hole. The result: The connection which
difficult to define all temporary and appears completely intact from the outside fails abruptly.
permanent load cases and to determine
if the concrete is cracked or non-cracked.
For safety reasons, the use of fixings suitable Contact corrosion
for cracked concrete is generally recommended for engineers, If metals with different quality contact each other in a conductive
designers and specifiers. Fixings with an approval according to medium, the less noble metal always corrodes (the anode). As a
ETAG 001 for cracked concrete have proved their suitability in consequence, stainless steel is usually not endangered. What is
cracks and may be used without any restriction in the tensile and decisive, are the surface ratios of the two types of metal: the
compressive zones of concrete members. Fixings suitable for greater the surface area of the higher quality metal in comparison
cracked concrete are also checked and approved according to to the lower quality materials is, the greater the corrosion becomes.
American standards. These “evaluation reports” are prepared
according to ACI 318. For example, if large stainless steel sheets are screwed with
galvanised screws, the screws will be highly attacked within a
very short time. In contrast, using stainless steel screws for
Dynamic/fatigue behaviour galvanised sheets is not critical.
The general building authority approved by
the German Institute of Construction
Engineering in Berlin (DIBt) and the European Stress corrosion cracking
Technical Approvals (ETA) are generally In case of sustained tensile loads, also A4, grade 316 material
exclusively for anchoring of static and pre- can be attacked by stress corrosion cracking. In this process, a
dominantly static loads. However, in contrast to these current crack develops due to mechanical stresses and chemical pro-
approvals, in practice a number of dynamic effects occur, e.g. cesses (chromium depletion), which grows under sustainded
increasing and alternating stresses in case of a lot applications tensile loads in aggressive conditions and thus prepares a path
in a road tunnel. The main focus in this case is on, e.g. jet vans, for progressive corrosion.
overhead sign structures, etc. The applications are influenced
by heavy traffic generating compression and sucktion action on For example, it occurs with A4 steel in an atmosphere with
interior components. chemical pollution like road tunnels containing carbon
monoxides, deicing materials, etc. Generally stress corrosion
The fischer Highbond anchor FHB dyn is approved for dynamic cracking is not visible with fixings and usually leads to sudden
loads. The approval applies to anchoring of dynamic loads with failure of the anchoring and the construction.
unlimited numbers of load cycles, for tension and for shear loads.
In addition, the FHB dyn is manufactured in anchor size M16 of
high corrosion-resistant steel, material no.1.4529.

Tests have shown that this material - in contrast to the usual

standard stainless steel types in the corrosion resistance class III,
e.g. A4, steel grade AISI 316- is suitable not only for use in
humid internal and external conditions, but also for dynamic loads.

Corrosion
Corrosion is a chemical reaction in which metal is decomposed.
The lower quality of the metal (“electrochemical potential“), the
material will be even more damaged. In this process it is either
converted into flaking rust or worn away in places. These two
types of corrosions can be differentiated here. The most frequent
types of corrosion in fixings and anchors include:
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 Basic knowledge.

Fire resistance
Systems like cable trays, ventilation or utility
systems are tested not only for fire resistance,
but also for functional capabilities in the case
of fire (e.g. supply lines to sprinkler systems,
fire protection boards, etc.). The fire
resistance duration of these systems is specified for the
application in tunnels according special developed tunnel fire
curves.
Actually there are different tunnel fire curves available and it
depends to the country and the standard which is set in the
tunnel project. The RAB/ZTV (Germany) tunnel fire curve
increase to 1200°C within 5 minutes. Anchor approved for
the RAB/ZTV curve are the FAZ II, FHB II and FHB dyn, M16
in material 1.4529.

With a higher temperature stress the Rijkswaterstaat

(Netherlands) tunnel fire curve attacks the systems with their
fixing elements. For this fire curve with a maximum temperature
of 1350°C fire board and spray systems with FNA II are checked
with a realistic proof. The last one popular tunnel fire curve is the
Hydrocarbon curve. This curve is based on the assumption of a
tunnel fire causing with combustible liquids, e.g. petrol,
chemicals, etc. with 1100°C during a very long time. In some
areas of a tunnel project which are not affected by the traffic
itself other fire curves can be decisive.

For example in Germany the Standard Temperature Time fire

curve (ETK), based on German standard DIN 4102 and ISO 834.
For applications according the requirements to this kind of fire
curves there are many fischer products available in the fischer
range.

Fire Curves

1400

1200

1000
Temperature [°C]

800

600

400

200

0
0 30 60 90 120 150 180
Time [min]

Temperature Curves: ——— RWS, RijksWaterStaat, NL

——— HCM, Modified HydroCarbon, Fr
——— HC, HydroCarbonEurocode 1
——— RABAT-ZTV (train), G
——— RABAT-ZTV(car), G
——— ISO-834, Cellulostic, Buildings

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References.

Metro Milan
Challenge Solution
The project ML5 has been developed fischer has provided technical products
according to the requirements of the Milan for more than 35,000 rails attachment
Metro. fischer was the only player capable plates, in particular Rail Anchor M22x270
of providing all required subsystems for the - 75,000 pcs and 4,800 cartridges of
rail fastening solution. fischer has provided FIS EM Plus 1500. All works have been
engineering and technical support both on executed on time and all testing was
and off site throughout the full project period. successful.

Hatfield tunnel UK
Challenge Solution
Challenge on this project was to comply fischer was specified and used on all
with stringent Highway Agency Design applications in this tunnel, fixing passive
Manual BD 78/99 and Interim Advice fire protection, M&E services, polyvision
Note 104/07. For the subcontractor, wall cladding and tunnel ventilation. FNA
it was important that fischer offered a II 6x30/30 A4 nail anchor was specified
comprehensive package: advance and fully because it was tested as part of the passive
tested products backed up with a proactive fire protection system and RWS fire tests
technical support offering not only design were already available for FNA anchor in
consultancy but also site support with conjunction with the specified passive fire
installation trainings and suitability site protection boards. For fixing jet fans FHB
testing in accordance to BS5080 and dyn M16x125/50C anchors were used
vigorous IAN 104/07. because of its dynamic approval.
Gotthard Base tunnel
Challenge Solution
Long-term safety and minimized mainte- FIS A M16 to M30 made of high corrosion
nance requirements for decades, this was resistant steel (1.4529) together with FIS
the main requirement of the project owner EM Plus was used for about 40,000 fixing
for the installation of the catenary system. points of the catenary system. A systematic
At the same time the system supplier asked quality control with hundreds of successful
for an easy to install, economic solution pull-out tests was established. The heavy
with adjustable stand-off installation, high installation of the complete catenary system
loads and limited drill-hole depth. was over- head. Therefore fischer developed
and deli-vered installation clips in nylon and
steel, to prevent the heavy anchor bolt slip-
ping out by proper weight, during the curing
time of the chemical mortar.
Mont Blanc tunnel
Challenge Solution
After the disastrous fire in 1999 the single In spite of the defined standards and based
tube tunnel with only one lane in each on latest state of the art know how, fischer
direction was completely refurbished and decided to propose an alternative technical
modernised. In the 11.6 km long tunnel also solution with anchors for dynamic loads
the tunnel ventilation systems had to be and high corrosion resistance, the FHB Dyn
updated. Of course this applies also for the 16x125/110 C. With the French certifying
fixings of the 76 tunnel fans. New technical body CETU the needs in case of fire have
specifications with dynamic loads, high been approved.
resistance to corrosion and latest standards
for fire resistance had to be fulfilled.

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