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ICC-ES Evaluation Report Reissued September 2021

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DIVISION: 03 00 00—CONCRETE 3.0 DESCRIPTION

Section: 03 16 00—Concrete Anchors
3.1 General:
DIVISION: 05 00 00—METALS Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchors are torque-controlled,
Section: 05 05 19—Post-Installed Concrete Anchors mechanical expansion anchors consisting of an anchor
body, expansion clip, nut and washer. A typical anchor is
REPORT HOLDER: shown in Figure 3 of this report. The anchor body has a
tapered mandrel formed on the installed end of the anchor
MKT FASTENING, LLC and a threaded section at the opposite end. The taper of
the mandrel increases in diameter towards the installed
EVALUATION SUBJECT: end of the anchor. The three-segment expansion clip
wraps around the tapered mandrel. Before installation, this
SUP-R-STUD V-TZ WEDGE ANCHOR FOR CRACKED expansion clip is free to rotate about the mandrel. The
AND UNCRACKED CONCRETE anchor is set by applying torque to the hex nut; the
mandrel is drawn into the expansion clip, which engages
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE the drilled hole and transfers the load to the base material.
Compliance with the following codes: Pertinent dimensions are given in Table 1 of this report.
 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Building 3.2 Sup-R-Stud V-TZ Wedge Anchor, Carbon Steel:
Code® (IBC) The anchor bodies are manufactured by cold forming from
 2015, 2012, 2009 and 2006 International Residential carbon steel materials conforming to JIS G 3507. The zinc
Code® (IRC) plating on the anchor body complies with ASTM B633 SC1
For evaluation for compliance with codes adopted by the type III, with a minimum 0.0002 inch (5 µm) thickness. The
Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS), expansion clip is fabricated from low carbon steel
see ESR-4278 LABC and LARC Supplement. conforming to JIS G 3141. The sherardized coating of
the clips complies with EN 13811 Class 15 with a
Property evaluated: minimum 0.0006 inch (15 µm) thickness. The hex nut for
Structural the carbon steel V-TZ anchor conforms to ASME B18.2.2.
The washer for the carbon steel V-TZ anchor conforms to
2.0 USES ASME B18.21.1. The available anchor diameters under
The MKT Fastening Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor is this report are: 3/8 inch, 1/2 inch, 5/8 inch, and 3/4 inch.
used as anchorage to resist static, wind and seismic
3.3 Concrete:
(Seismic Design Categories A through F) tension and
shear loads in cracked and uncracked Normal-weight and lightweight concrete must conform to
normal-weight and lightweight concrete having a specified Sections 1903 and 1905 of the IBC, as applicable.
compressive strength, f’c, of 2,500 psi to 8,500 psi
(17.2 MPa to 58.6 MPa). 4.0 DESIGN AND INSTALLATION

The Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchors comply with 4.1 Strength Design:
Section 1901.3 of the 2015 IBC, Section 1909 of the 4.1.1 General: Design strength of anchors complying
2012 IBC and Section 1912 of the 2009 and 2006 IBC. The with the 2015 IBC, as well as Section R301.1.3 of the
anchor system is an alternative to cast-in-place anchors 2015 IRC must be determined in accordance with
described in Section 1901.3 of the 2015 IBC, Section 1908 ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 and this report.
of the 2012 IBC, and Section 1911 of the 2009 and
2006 IBC. The anchors may also be used where an Design strength of anchors complying with the 2012 IBC,
engineered design is submitted in accordance with and the 2012 IRC, must be in accordance with ACI 318-11
Section R301.1.3 of the IRC. Appendix D and this report.

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𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 𝑛𝑛
Design strength of anchors complying with the 2009 IBC 𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 = 𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 � � (lb, psi) (Eq-2)
and 2009 IRC must be in accordance with ACI 318-08 2,500
Appendix D and this report. 𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 𝑛𝑛
𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 = 𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢𝑢 � � (N, MPa)
17.2
Design strength of anchors complying with the 2006 IBC
and 2006 IRC must be in accordance with ACI318-05 n = normalization exponent given in Table 3.
Appendix D and this report. Where values for Np,cr or Np,uncr are not provided in
Design parameters are based on the 2015 IBC Table 3, the pullout strength in tension need not be
(ACI 318-14) and the 2012 IBC (ACI 318-11) unless noted evaluated.
otherwise in Sections 4.1.1 through 4.1.12 of this report. 4.1.5 Requirements for Static Steel Strength in
The strength design of anchors must comply with Shear, Vsa: The nominal steel strength in shear, Vsa, in
ACI 318-14 17.3.1 or ACI 318-11 D.4.1, as applicable, accordance with ACI 318-14 17.5.1.2 or ACI 318-11
except as required in ACI 318-14 17.2.3 or ACI 318-11 D.6.1.2, as applicable, is given in Table 3 of this report and
D.3.3, as applicable. Strength reduction factors, ϕ, as given must be used in lieu of the value derived by calculation
in ACI 318-14 17.3.3 or ACI 318-11 D.4.3, as applicable, from ACI 318-14 Eq 17.5.1.2b or ACI 318-11 Eq D-29, as
must be used for load combinations calculated in applicable. Strength reduction factors, ϕ, corresponding to
accordance with Section 1605.2 of the IBC and Section 5.3 ductile steel elements may be used for the V-TZ anchors.
of ACI 318-14 or Section 9.2 of ACI 318-11, as applicable.
Strength reduction factors, ϕ, as given in ACI 318-11 D.4.4 4.1.6 Requirements for Static Concrete Breakout
must be used for load combinations calculated in Strength in Shear, Vcb or Vcbg: The nominal concrete
accordance with ACI 318-11 Appendix C. breakout strength in shear of a single anchor or group of
anchors, Vcb or Vcbg, respectively, must be calculated in
The value of f’c used in the calculations must be limited accordance with ACI 318-14 17.5.2 or ACI 318-11 D.6.2,
to a maximum of 8,000 psi (55.2 MPa), in accordance with as applicable, with modifications as provided in this
ACI 318-14 17.2.7 or ACI 318-11 D.3.7, as applicable. section. The basic concrete breakout strength of a single
4.1.2 Requirements for Static Steel Strength in anchor in shear, Vb, must be calculated in accordance with
Tension, Nsa: The nominal static steel strength in tension ACI 318-14 17.5.2.2 or ACI 318-11 D.6.2.2, as applicable,
must be calculated in accordance with ACI 318-14 17.4.1.2 using values of le and da (do) given in Table 3 of this report.
or ACI 318-11 D.5.1.2, as applicable. The values for Nsa
4.1.7 Requirements for Static Concrete Pryout
are given in Table 3 of this report. Strength reduction
Strength in Shear, Vcp or Vcpg: The nominal static
factors, ϕ, corresponding to ductile steel elements may be
concrete pryout strength of a single anchor or group of
used for the V-TZ anchors.
anchors in shear, Vcp or Vcpg, must be calculated in
4.1.3 Requirements for Static Concrete Breakout accordance with ACI 318-14 17.5.3 or ACI 318-11 D.6.3,
Strength in Tension, Ncb and Ncbg: The nominal concrete as applicable, modified by using the value of kcp provided
breakout strength of a single anchor or group of anchors in in Table 3 of this report and the value of Ncb or Ncbg as
tension, Ncb and Ncbg, respectively, must be calculated in calculated in accordance with Section 4.1.3 of this report.
accordance with ACI 318-14 17.4.2 or ACI 318-11 D.5.2,
as applicable, with modifications as described in this 4.1.8 Requirements for Seismic Design:
section. The basic concrete breakout strength of a single 4.1.8.1 General: For load combinations including
anchor in tension, Nb, must be calculated in accordance seismic, the design must be performed in accordance with
with ACI 318-14 17.4.2.2 or ACI 318-11 D.5.2.2, as ACI 318-14 17.2.3 or ACI 318-11 D.3.3, as applicable.
applicable, using the values of hef and kcr as given in Modifications to ACI 318-14 17.2.3 shall be applied under
Table 3 of this report. The nominal concrete breakout Section 1905.1.8 of the 2015 IBC. For the 2012 IBC,
strength in tension, in regions where analysis indicates no Section 1905.1.9 shall be omitted. Modifications to
cracking in accordance with ACI 318-14 17.4.2.6 or ACI 318 (-08, -05) D.3.3 shall be applied under
ACI 318-11 D.5.2.6, as applicable, must be calculated with Section 1908.1.9 of the 2009 IBC, or Section 1908.1.16 of
ψc,N = 1.0 and using the value of kuncr as given in Table 3 of the 2006 IBC as applicable.
this report.
4.1.8.2 Seismic Tension: The nominal steel strength
4.1.4 Requirements for Static Pullout Strength in and the nominal concrete breakout strength for anchors in
Tension, Np: The nominal pullout strength of a single tension must be calculated according to ACI 318-14 17.4.1
anchor, in accordance with ACI 318-14 17.4.3.1 and and 17.4.2 or ACI 318-11 D.5.1 and D.5.2, respectively,
17.4.3.2 or ACI 318-11 D.5.3.1 and D.5.3.2, as applicable, as applicable, as described in Sections 4.1.2 and 4.1.3 of
in cracked and uncracked concrete, Np,cr and Np,uncr, this report. In accordance with ACI 318-14 17.4.3.2 or
respectively, is given in Table 3 of this report. In lieu of ACI 318-11 D.5.3.2, as applicable, the appropriate pullout
ACI 318-14 17.4.3.6 or ACI 318-11 D.5.3.6, as applicable, strength in tension for seismic loads, Np,eq may be adjusted
ψc,P = 1.0 for all design cases. In accordance with by calculation for concrete strength in accordance with
ACI 318-14 17.4.3.2 or ACI 318-11 D.5.3.2, as applicable, Eq-1 and section 4.1.4 whereby the value of Np,eq must be
the nominal pullout strength in cracked concrete must be substituted for Np,cr. If no values for Np,eq are given in
adjusted by calculation according to the following equation: Table 3, the static design values govern.
𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 𝑛𝑛
𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 = 𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 � � (lb, psi) (Eq-1) 4.1.8.3 Seismic Shear: The nominal concrete breakout
2,500
strength and pryout strength for anchors in shear must be
𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 𝑛𝑛
𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 = 𝑁𝑁𝑝𝑝,𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐 � � (N, MPa) calculated according to AC 318-14 17.5.2 and 17.5.3 or
17.2 ACI 318-11 D.6.2 and D.6.3, respectively, as applicable, as
In regions where analysis indicates no cracking in described in Sections 4.1.6 and 4.1.7 of this report. In
accordance with ACI 318-14 17.4.3.6 or ACI 318-11 accordance with ACI 318-14 17.5.1.2 or ACI 318-11
D.5.3.6, as applicable, the nominal pullout strength in D.6.1.2, as applicable, the appropriate value for nominal
tension must be calculated according to the following steel strength for seismic loads, Vsa,eq described in Table 3
equation: must be used in lieu of Vsa.
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4.1.9 Requirements for Interaction of Tensile and Np,uncr, Np,cr and Np,eq shall be multiplied by the modification
Shear Forces: For anchors or groups of anchors that factor, λa, as applicable.
are subject to the effects of combined tensile and shear
4.2 Allowable Stress Design (ASD):
forces, the design must be performed in accordance with
ACI 318-14 17.6 or ACI 318-11 D.7, as applicable. 4.2.1 General: Design values for use with allowable
stress design load combinations calculated in accordance
4.1.10 Requirements for Critical Edge Distance: In
with Section 1605.3 of the IBC shall be established as
applications where c < cac and supplemental reinforcement
follows:
to control splitting of the concrete is not present, the
concrete breakout strength in tension for uncracked 𝜙𝜙𝜙𝜙𝑛𝑛
𝑇𝑇𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑜𝑜𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙,𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 = (Eq-4)
concrete, calculated according to ACI 318-14 17.4.2 or 𝛼𝛼

ACI 318-11 D.5.2, as applicable, must be further multiplied 𝜙𝜙𝜙𝜙𝑛𝑛

𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎,𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 = (Eq-5)
𝛼𝛼
by factor ψcp,N as given by the following equation:
𝑐𝑐
where,
𝜓𝜓𝑐𝑐𝑐𝑐,𝑁𝑁 = (Eq-3)
𝑐𝑐𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 Tallowable,ASD = Allowable tension load (lbf or kN)
where the factor ψcp,N need not be taken as less than
Vallowable,ASD = Allowable shear load (lbf or kN)
1.5hef / cac. For all other cases, ψcp,N = 1.0. In lieu of
ACI 318-14 17.7.6 or ACI 318-11 D.8.6, as applicable, ϕNn = Lowest design strength of an anchor or
values for the critical edge distance cac must be taken from anchor group in tension as determined in accordance with
Table 1 of this report. ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 and 2015 IBC Section 1905.1.8,
ACI 318-11 Appendix D, ACI 318-08 Appendix D and 2009
4.1.11 Requirements for Minimum Member IBC Section 1908.1.9, ACI 318-05 Appendix D and 2006
Thickness, Minimum Anchor Spacing and Minimum IBC Section 1908.1.16, and Section 4.1 of this report, as
Edge Distance: In lieu of ACI 318-14 17.7.1 and 17.7.3 or applicable.
ACI 318-11 D.8.1 and D.8.3, respectively, as applicable,
values of smin and cmin as given in Table 1 of this report ϕVn = Lowest design strength of an anchor or
must be used. In lieu of ACI 318-14 17.7.5 or ACI 318-11 anchor group in shear as determined in accordance with
D.8.5, as applicable, minimum member thickness hmin as ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 and 2015 IBC Section 1905.1.8,
given in Table 1 of this report must be used. Additional ACI 318-11 Appendix D, ACI 318-08 Appendix D and
combinations for minimum edge distance (cmin) and 2009 IBC Section 1908.1.9, ACI 318-05 Appendix D and
spacing (smin) may be derived by linear interpolation 2006 IBC Section 1908.1.16, and Section 4.1 of this report,
between the given boundary values as shown in the as applicable.
following figures. α = Conversion factor calculated as a
weighted average of the load factors for the controlling
load combination. In addition, α shall include all
appropriate factors to account for nonductile failure modes
and required over-strength.
The requirements for member thickness, edge distance
and spacing, described in this report, must apply. An
example of allowable stress design values for illustrative
purposes is shown in Table 4.
4.2.2 Requirements for Interaction of Tensile and
Shear Forces: The interaction must be calculated and
consistent with ACI 318-14 17.6 or ACI 318 (-11, -08, -05)
D.7, as applicable, as follows:
For shear loads Vapplied ≤ 0.2Vallowable,ASD, the full
allowable load in tension Tallowable,ASD may be taken.
For tension loads Tapplied ≤ 0.2Tallowable,ASD, the full
allowable load in shear Vallowable,ASD may be taken.
For all other cases:
𝑇𝑇𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎 𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎
+ ≤ 1.2 (Eq-6)
𝑇𝑇𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎,𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴 𝑉𝑉𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑎𝑜𝑜𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑤𝑙𝑙𝑙𝑙,𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴𝐴

4.3 Installation:
Installation parameters are provided in Table 1 and in
Figures 1 and 2 of this report. Anchors must be installed
per the manufacturer’s published instructions and this
4.1.12 Lightweight Concrete: For the use of anchors in report. Anchor locations must comply with this report and
lightweight concrete, the modification factor λa equal to the plans and specifications approved by the code official.
0.8λ is applied to all values of �𝑓𝑓′𝑐𝑐 affecting Nn and Vn. Anchors must be installed in holes drilled into concrete
using carbide-tipped drill bits complying with
For ACI 318-14 (2015 IBC), ACI 318-11 (2012 IBC) and
ANSI B212.15-1994. The nominal drill diameter must be
ACI 318-08 (2009 IBC), λ shall be determined in
equal to the nominal diameter of the anchor. Prior to
accordance with the corresponding version of ACI 318.
anchor installation, the hole must be cleaned in
For ACI 318-05 (2006 IBC), λ shall be taken as 0.75 for accordance with the manufacturer’s published installation
all lightweight concrete and 0.85 for sand-lightweight instructions. The anchor must be hammered into the
concrete. Linear interpolation shall be permitted if partial predrilled hole until the embedment depth ring mark is
sand replacement is used. In addition, the pullout strengths flush with or below the concrete surface. The nut must be
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tightened against the washer until the torque value, Tinst, 5.10 Anchors may be installed in regions of concrete
specified in Table 1, is achieved. where cracking has occurred or where analysis
indicates cracking may occur (ft > fr), subject to the
4.4 Special Inspection:
conditions of this report.
Periodic special inspection is required, in accordance with
5.11 Anchors may be used to resist short-term loading due
Section 1705.1.1 and Table 1705.3 of the 2015 IBC and
to wind or seismic forces in locations designated as
2012 IBC; Section 1704.15 and Table 1704.4 of the
Seismic Design Categories A through F under the
2009 IBC; or Section 1704.13 of the 2006 IBC, as
IBC, subject to the conditions of this report.
applicable. The special inspector must make periodic
inspections during anchor installation to verify anchor type, 5.12 Where not otherwise prohibited in the code, anchors
anchor dimensions, concrete type, concrete compressive are permitted for use with fire-resistance-rated
strength, hole dimensions, anchor spacing, edge construction provided that at least one of the following
distances, concrete thickness, anchor embedment, conditions is fulfilled:
installation torque, and adherence to the manufacturer’s • Anchors are used to resist wind or seismic forces
published installation instructions. The special inspector only.
must be present as often as required in accordance with • Anchors that support a fire-resistance-rated
the “Statement of Special Inspection”. Under the IBC, envelope or a fire-resistance-rated membrane, are
additional requirements as set forth in Sections 1705, 1706 protected by approved fire-resistance-rated
and 1707 must be observed, where applicable. materials, or have been evaluated for resistance to
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE fire exposure in accordance with recognized
standards.
The Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor described in this
• Anchors are used to support nonstructural
report complies with, or is a suitable alternative to what is
elements.
specified in, those codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report,
subject to the following conditions: 5.13 Use of zinc-coated carbon steel anchors is limited to
dry, interior locations.
5.1 Anchor sizes, dimensions and minimum embedment
depths are as set forth in the tables of this report. 5.14 Special inspection must be provided in accordance
with Section 4.4 of this report.
5.2 The anchors must be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s published installation instructions and 5.15 Anchors are manufactured under an approved quality
this report, in cracked and uncracked normal-weight control program with inspections by ICC-ES.
and lightweight concrete having a specified 6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED
compressive strength of f’c = 2,500 psi to 8,500 psi Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance Criteria
(17.2 MPa to 58.6 MPa). In case of conflict between for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements (AC193),
this report and the manufacturer’s instructions, this dated October 2017, which incorporates requirements in
report governs. ACI 355.2-07, for use in cracked and uncracked concrete;
5.3 The values of f’c used for calculation purposes must and quality control documentation.
not exceed 8,000 psi (55.1 MPa). 7.0 IDENTIFICATION
5.4 The concrete shall have attained its minimum design 7.1 The anchors are identified by packaging labeled with
strength prior to installation of the anchors. the evaluation report holder’s name (MKT Fastening,
5.5 Strength design values are established in accordance LLC) and address, anchor name, anchor size, and
with Section 4.1 of this report. evaluation report number (ESR-4278). The anchors
have a diamond embossment, the letters V-TZ, and
5.6 Allowable stress design values are established in the anchor size embossed on the sleeve.
accordance with Section 4.2 of this report.
7.2 The report holder’s contact information is the
5.7 Anchor spacing and edge distance as well as following:
minimum member thickness must comply with Table
1 of this report. MKT FASTENING, LLC
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demonstrating compliance with this report must be (501) 676-2222
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professional where required by the statutes of the
jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.
5.9 Since an ICC-ES acceptance criteria for evaluating
data to determine the performance of anchors
subjected to fatigue or shock load is unavailable at
this time, the use of these anchors under such
conditions is beyond the scope of this report.
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TABLE 1—ANCHOR INSTALLATION PARAMETERS1

Nominal Anchor Diameter

Characteristic Symbol Unit
3 1 5 3
/8” /2" /8” /4"
3 1 1 5 5 3 3
in /8 /2 /2 /8 /8 /4 /4
Outside Diameter do2
(mm) (9.5) (12.7) (12.7) (15.9) (15.9) (19.1) (19.1)
in 2.33 2.33 3.59 3.23 4.49 3.74 5.26
Nominal Embedment Depth hnom
(mm) (59) (59) (91) (82) (114) (95) (134)
in 2 2 3 1/4 2 3/4 4 3 1/4 4 3/4
Effective Embedment Depth hef
(mm) (51) (51) (83) (70) (102) (83) (121)
in 2 5/8 2 5/8 4 3 1/2 4 3/4 4 5 3/4
Minimum Hole Depth hhole
(mm) (67) (67) (102) (89) (121) (102) (146)
7 9 11 7
in /16 /16 /16 /8
Clearance Hole Diameter df
(mm) (11.1) (14.3) (17.5) (22.2)
ft.lb 30 45 45 75 75 150 150
Recommended Installation Torque Tinst
(Nm) (41) (61) (61) (102) (102) (203) (203)
in 4 4 6 5 1/2 6 1/2 6 8
Minimum Concrete Thickness hmin
(mm) (102) (102) (152) (140) (165) (152) (203)
in 6 6 7 1/2 7 8 1/2 9 12
Critical Edge Distance cac
(mm) (152) (152) (191) (178) (216) (229) (305)
in 2 1/2 3 2 1/2 3 1/2 3 1/2 5 4 1/2
cmin
(mm) (64) (76) (64) (89) (89) (127) (114)
Minimum Edge Distance (cmin) for Spacing (s ≥)
in 6 1/2 6 6 8 6 10 1/2 9 1/2
s≥
(mm) (165) (152) (152) (203) (152) (267) (241)
in 2 1/2 2 3/4 2 1/2 4 1/2 4 5 4
smin
(mm) (64) (70) (64) (114) (102) (127) (102)
Minimum Spacing (smin) for Edge Distance (c ≥)
in 4 6 4 6 5 10 1/2 8 1/2
c≥
(mm) (102) (152) (102) (152) (127) (267) (216)
in 3 3½ 4½ 4¼ 5½ 5 6½
Minimum Overall Anchor Length lanch (mm) (76) (89) (114) (108) (140) (127) (165)
9 3 15
Torque Wrench Socket Size - in /16 /4 /16 1 1/8

1. The tabulated data is to be used in conjunction with the design criteria given in ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 or ACI 318-11 Appendix D.
2. For the 2006 IBC: do replaces da and Ase,N replaces Ase.

TABLE 2—V-TZ WEDGE ANCHOR LENGTH CODE IDENTIFICATION SYSTEM

Length ID marking on
threaded stud head A B C D E F G H I J K L M N O P Q
From
Overall 1½ 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½
anchor
Up to, but not
length (in.)
including 2 2½ 3 3½ 4 4½ 5 5½ 6 6½ 7 7½ 8 8½ 9 9½ 10

FIGURE 1—ANCHOR DIMENSIONS

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TABLE 3—ANCHOR DESIGN INFORMATION1,3,4,5

Nominal Anchor Diameter

Characteristic Symbol Unit
3/8” 1/2" 5/8” 3/4"
in 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4
Outside Diameter do2
(mm) (9.5) (12.7) (12.7) (15.9) (15.9) (19.1) (19.1)
in 2.33 2.33 3.59 3.23 4.49 3.74 5.26
Nominal Embedment Depth hnom
(mm) (59) (59) (91) (82) (114) (95) (134)
in 2 2 3 1/4 2 3/4 4 3 1/4 4 3/4
Effective Embedment Depth hef
(mm) (51) (51) (83) (70) (102) (83) (121)
Effective Steel Stress Area in2 0.077 0.141 0.141 0.226 0.226 0.334 0.334
Ase2
(Threads) (mm2) (49.7) (91.0) (91.0) (145.8) (145.8) (215.5) (215.5)
Effective Steel Stress Area in2 0.0562 0.100 0.100 0.160 0.160 0.238 0.238
Ase2
(Neck) (mm2) (36.3) (64.5) (64.5) (103.2) (103.2) (153.5) (153.5)
Steel Strength in Tension and Shear
Minimum Specified Yield psi 69,500
fy
Strength (Threads) (N/mm2) (480)
Minimum Specified Yield psi 85,000 81,000 77,000
fy
Strength (Neck) (N/mm2) (585) (560) (530)
Minimum Specified Ultimate psi 87,000
fut
Strength (N/mm2) (600)
lb 6,125 10,600 10,600 16,240 16,240 22,730 22,730
Steel Strength in Tension Nsa
(kN) (27.2) (47.2) (47.2) (72.2) (72.2) (101.1) (101.1)
Strength Reduction Factor for
ϕsa - 0.75
Steel Failure in Tension
lb 2,860 4,820 4,820 9,040 9,040 12,300 14,280
Steel Strength in Shear Vsa
(kN) (12.7) (21.4) (21.4) (40.2) (40.2) (54.7) (63.5)
Steel Strength in Shear, lb 2,720 4,045 4,045 7,700 7,700 8,870 8,870
Vsa,eq
Seismic (kN) (12.1) (17.9) (17.9) (34.2) (34.2) (39.4) (39.4)
Strength Reduction Factor for
ϕsa - 0.65
Steel Failure in Shear
Pullout Strength in Tension
Pullout Strength in Uncracked lb 3,325 3,394 5,723
Np,uncr - - - -
Concrete (kN) (14.79) (15.10) (25.46)
Pullout Strength in Cracked lb 2,163 4,252
Np,cr - - - - -
Concrete (kN) (9.62) (18.91)
Pullout Strength in Cracked lb 2,115 4,252
Neq - - - - -
Concrete, Seismic (kN) (9.41) (18.91)
Anchor Category 1, 2 or 3 - 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Strength Reduction Factor for
ϕp - 0.65
Pullout Strength in Tension
Concrete Breakout Strength in Tension
Effectiveness Factor for
kuncr - 24 24 24 24 24 27 24
Uncracked Concrete
Effectiveness Factor for
kcr - 17 17 17 21 17 21 21
Cracked Concrete
Strength Reduction Factor for
Concrete Breakout Strength ϕcb - 0.65
in Tension
Axial stiffness in service load lb/inch 169,540 296,770 129,020 134,210 88,970 165,900 138,430
βuncr
range in uncracked concrete (N/mm) (29,690) (51,972) (22,594) (23,503) (15,580) (29,053) (24,242)
Axial stiffness in service load lb/inch 74,240 76,285 52,680 48,940 61,430 75,610 90,400
βcr
range in cracked concrete (N/mm) (13,001) (13,359) (9,225) (8,570) (10,758) (13,241) (15,830)
Normalization Exponent,
n - 0.38 0.39 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Uncracked Concrete
Normalization Exponent,
n - 0.50 0.50 0.46 0.50 0.50 0.50 0.50
Cracked Concrete
Concrete Breakout Strength in Shear
in 3/8 1/2 1/2 5/8 5/8 3/4 3/4
Nominal Diameter do2
(mm) (9.5) (12.7) (12.7) (15.9) (15.9) (19.1) (19.1)
Load Bearing Length of in 2 2 3 1/4 2 3/4 4 3 1/4 4 3/4
Anchor le (mm) (51) (51) (83) (70) (102) (83) (121)
Reduction Factor for
Concrete Breakout Strength ϕcb - 0.70
in Shear
Concrete Pryout Strength in Shear
Coefficient for Pryout
kcp - 1.0 1.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0 2.0
Strength
Reduction Factor for Pryout
ϕcp - 0.70
Strength in Shear

1. The tabulated data is to be used in conjunction with the design criteria given in ACI 318-14 Chapter 17 or ACI 318-11 Appendix D.
2. For the 2006 IBC: do replaces da and Ase,N replaces Ase.
3. The tabulated values of ϕsa are applicable when the load combinations of Section 1605.2 of the IBC, ACI 318-14 Section 5.3 or ACI 318-11 Section 9.2 are used. If the
load combinations of ACI 318-11 Appendix C are used, the appropriate value of ϕsa must be determined in accordance with ACI 318-11 D.4.4.
4. The tabulated values of ϕsa are applicable when the load combinations of Section 1605.2 of the IBC, ACI 318-14 Section 5.3 or ACI 318-11 Section 9.2 are used and the
requirements of ACI 318-14 17.3.3(c) or ACI 318-11 D.4.3(c), as applicable, for Condition B are met. Condition B applies where supplementary reinforcement is not supplied.
5. Where no value is reported for pullout strength, this resistance does not need to be considered.
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1. DRILL
Drill a hole into the base material of the correct diameter and depth
using a drill bit that meets the requirements of ANSI B212.15

2. BLOW AND CLEAR

Remove dust and debris from hole using a hand pump,
compressed air or a vacuum to remove loose particles left from
drilling.

3. INSTALL
Position the washer on the anchor and thread on the nut. If
installing through a fixture drive the anchor through the fixture into
the hole. Be sure the anchor is driven until the corresponding
green mark depth is level or below the base material surface.
Use a hammer if necessary.

4. APPLY TORQUE
Tighten the anchor with a torque wrench by applying the required
installation torque, Tinst. Note: the threaded stud will draw up during
tightening of the nut; the expansion wedge (clip) remains in the
original position.
Once installed, the total length of the anchor may be checked
using the letter on the head.

FIGURE 2—MANUFACTURER’S PUBLISHED INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS

FIGURE 3—V-TZ WEDGE ANCHOR

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TABLE 4—EXAMPLE ALLOWABLE STRESS DESIGN VALUES FOR ILLUSTRATIVE PURPOSES1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9,10

Nominal Anchor Diameter Effective Embedment Depth Tallowable,ASD

do hef
(inch) (inch) (lb)

3/8 2 1,460

1/2 2 1,491

1/2 3 1/4 2,513

5/8 2 3/4 2,403

5/8 4 4,216

3/4 3 1/4 3,474

3/4 4 3/4 5,456

1. Single anchor.
2. Static tension loading only.
3. Concrete determined to remain uncracked for the life of the anchorage.
4. Load combinations taken from ACI 318-14 Section 5.3 or ACI 318-11 Section 9.2, as applicable with no seismic loading.
5. 30% Dead Load (D) and 70% Live Load (L), controlling load combination 1.2D + 1.6L.
6. Calculation of the weighted average for α = 1.2 x 0.3 + 1.6 x 0.7 = 1.48
7. Normal weight concrete, f’c = 2,500 psi.
8. ca1 = ca2 ≥ cac
9. Concrete thickness h ≥ hmin.
10. Values are for Condition B (supplementary reinforcement in accordance with ACI 318-14 7.3.3 or ACI 318-11 D.4.3 is not provided).
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Illustrative procedure of Allowable Stress Design calculation. Method ACI 318-14, Chapter 17
Per the figure below and the following information:
• 2 anchors VT-Z 1/2“x 4-1/2” anchor length
• Concrete: strength 4,000 psi, cracked, 6-1/2 inches thick
• hef = 3-1/4 in
• Anchor Layout: as per sketch
• Static or quasi-static loads

ACI 318-14
ESR Section
Step Section CALCULATIONS
Reference
Reference
Verify spacing / edge distance / member thickness
Section 4.1.11 ca1 = 3 in with s= 6 in > 2-1/2 in with s= 6 in  verified
1 17.7 Table 1 ca2 = 4 in with s= 6 in > 2-1/2 in with s= 6 in  verified
h = 6-1/2 in > 6 in  verified
Calculate steel capacity on a single fastener loaded in tension
2 17.4.1.2 Section 4.1.2 ϕNsa= (0.75) (10,600) = 7,950 lbf
Table 2
Group of fasteners ϕNs= n ϕNsa= (2) (7,950) = 15,900 lbf
3 Calculation concrete strength capacity on the group of fasteners loaded in tension
A
17.4.2.1 4.1.3 ϕNcbg = ϕ Nc ψec,N ψed,N ψc,N ψcp,N Nb
ANco

3.1 17.4.2.1 Table 3 ANc = (ca1+1.5 hef) (ca2+s+1.5 hef) = (4+4.88) (3+6+4.88) = 123.25
ANco = 9 (hef)2 = 9 (3.25)2 = 95.06

3.2 17.4.2.4 No load eccentricity  ev = 0  ψec,N = 1.00

ca,min 3
3.3 17.4.2.5 Table 2 Ca,min < 1.5 hef  ψed,N = 0.7 + 0.3 = 0.7 + 0.3 = 0.88
1.5 hef 4.88

3.4 17.4.2.6 Cracked concrete  ψc,N = 1.00

3.5 17.4.2.7 Cracked concrete  ψcp,N = 1.00

3.6 17.4.2.2 Nb = k c λa �𝑓𝑓𝑐𝑐′ h1,5 1.5

4.1.3 ef = (17) (1.0)√4000 (3.25) = 6,299 lbf

thus
17.4.2.1 123.25
ϕNcbg = (0.65) (1.0)(0.88)(1.0)(6,299) = 𝟒𝟒, 𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔𝟔 lbf
4.1.3 95.06
4 Calculate pull out strength on single fastener loaded in tension
n
𝑓𝑓𝑐𝑐′ 4,000 0.46
17.4.3.1 Section 4.1.4 ϕNp,f = ϕ ψc,P Np,2500 � � = (0.65)(1.00) (4,252) � � = 3,430 lbf
2,500 2,500
Table 2
Group of fasteners ϕNp= n ϕNp= (2) (3,430) = 6,860 lbf
5 Governing tension strength:
17.3.1.1 Minimum value of steel, concrete breakout, pull out: ϕNn= min [ϕNs; ϕNc; ϕNp] = 4,671 lbf
6 Calculation of conversion factor, α, to allowable stress design
5.3 Section 4.2.1 α = (1.2) D +(1.6) L = (1.2) (0.30) + (1,6) (0.6) = 1.48
7 Calculation of allowable stress design in tension:
- Section 4.2.1 ϕNn 4,671
Talowable,ASD = = = 𝟑𝟑, 𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏𝟏 lbf
α 1.48
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DIVISION: 03 00 00—CONCRETE
Section: 03 16 00—Concrete Anchors

DIVISION: 05 00 00—METALS
Section: 05 05 19—Post-Installed Concrete Anchors

REPORT HOLDER:

MKT FASTENING, LLC

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

SUP-R-STUD V-TZ WEDGE ANCHOR FOR CRACKED AND UNCRACKED CONCRETE

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that the MKT Fastening Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for
cracked and uncracked concrete, described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-4278, has also been evaluated for compliance
with the codes noted below as adopted by the Los Angeles Department of Building and Safety (LADBS).
Applicable code editions:
 2017 City of Los Angeles Building Code (LABC)
 2017 City of Los Angeles Residential Code (LARC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and uncracked concrete, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the
evaluation report ESR-4278, complies with the LABC Chapter 19, and the LARC, and is subjected to the conditions of use
described in this supplement.
3.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and uncracked concrete described in this evaluation report must comply
with all of the following conditions:
 All applicable sections in the evaluation report ESR-4278.
 The design, installation, conditions of use and identification of the anchors are in accordance with the 2015 International
Building Code® (2015 IBC) provisions noted in the evaluation report ESR-4278.
 The design, installation and inspection are in accordance with additional requirements of LABC Chapters 16 and 17, as
applicable.
 Under the LARC, an engineered design in accordance with LARC Section R301.1.3 must be submitted.
 The allowable strength and design strength values listed in the evaluation report and tables are for the connection of the
anchors to the concrete. The connection between the anchors and the connected members shall be checked for capacity
(which may govern).
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ICC-ES Evaluation Report ESR-4278 CBC and CRC Supplement
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DIVISION: 03 00 00—CONCRETE
Section: 03 16 00—Concrete Anchors

DIVISION: 05 00 00—METALS
Section: 05 05 19—Post-Installed Concrete Anchors

REPORT HOLDER:

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EVALUATION SUBJECT:

SUP-R-STUD V-TZ WEDGE ANCHOR FOR CRACKED AND UNCRACKED CONCRETE

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that the Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and
uncracked concrete, described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-4278, has also been evaluated for compliance with the
codes noted below.
Applicable code editions:
 2016 California Building Code (CBC)
 2016 California Residential Code (CRC)
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
2.1 CBC:
The Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and uncracked concrete, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the
evaluation report ESR-4278, complies with CBC Chapters 19 and 19A, provided the design and installation are in
accordance with the 2015 International Building Code® (IBC) provisions noted in the evaluation report and the additional
requirements of CBC Chapters 16, 16A, 17, 17A, 19 and 19A, as applicable.
2.2 CRC:
The Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and uncracked concrete, described in Sections 2.0 through 7.0 of the
evaluation report ESR-4278, complies with the CRC, provided the design and installation are in accordance with the 2015
International Building Code® (IBC) provisions noted in the evaluation report, and the additional requirements of CBC
Chapters 16, 17 and 19, as applicable.
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DIVISION: 03 00 00—CONCRETE
Section: 03 16 00—Concrete Anchors

DIVISION: 05 00 00—METALS
Section: 05 05 19—Post-Installed Concrete Anchors

REPORT HOLDER:

MKT FASTENING, LLC

EVALUATION SUBJECT:

SUP-R-STUD V-TZ WEDGE ANCHOR FOR CRACKED AND UNCRACKED CONCRETE

1.0 REPORT PURPOSE AND SCOPE

Purpose:
The purpose of this evaluation report supplement is to indicate that the Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and
uncracked concrete, described in ICC-ES evaluation report ESR-4278, has also been evaluated for compliance with the
codes noted below.
Applicable code editions:
 2017 Florida Building Code—Building
 2017 Florida Building Code—Residential
2.0 CONCLUSIONS
The Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and uncracked concrete, described in evaluation report ESR-4278,
complies with the Florida Building Code—Building and the Florida Building Code—Residential, when designed and installed
in accordance with the 2015 International Building Code® provisions noted in the evaluation report.
Use of the Sup-R-Stud V-TZ wedge anchor for cracked and uncracked concrete for compliance with the High-Velocity
Hurricane Zone provisions of the Florida Building Code—Building and Florida Building Code—Residential has not been
evaluated, and is outside the scope of this supplemental report.
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