Engineering Center

From the quality control firestopping presentation held this morning, there was a slide stating 3rd party special inspections are required as of the 2012 IBC. Could you please provide the direct code reference for this item? Is there a reference in the Alberta Building Code like this?

I received a question from a contractor recently asking if they could use both epoxy and an expansion anchor. I recall in a webinar there were concerns with this approach. I'm hoping Hilti has a memo or info sheet available that i could forward to the contractor.

Good morning. We are looking for test/product for a steel beam penetration. The beam is protected 2 hr with spray fire proofing and the pipe is 100mm. Thank you for your time! Regards

Hello, A 2Hr rated dropped ceiling has been built in a corridor. Is there a system to firestop a flexible sprinkler around the rigid outlet bellow the hose/above the head as seen in the photos? Thanks

The concrete wall I want to install the 3/8 anchor in, is only 3 thick. Minimal thickness required is 3.25 How can I de-rate this connection and calculate a lower strength for this application

I am looking to install 25 mm dowel but there is a column near the installation location and I want to make sure the clearance can be accommodated

I am dealing with a pretty old heritage grade double wythe wall and I am looking to anchor a 15M bar. I was wondering, is it possible to use the HIT-RE 500 with the Hit-Sc screen? I know the HIT-SC is used with the HIT-HY 270, but I just want to check if the RE-500 can be used for the HIT-SC as well. Note, I will be carrying a...

We encountered a situation where a 4 XFR running through a slab (no cast-in device in place) has to be firestopped. Because of the layout it would be preferable to do so as close to the ceiling as possible. The problem is, this part of the pipe has a coupling on it preventing the installation of a 4 collar. The only available ...

Hi, I'm looking at using the modular MT systems, and I came across the MT-TL twist lock and bolt for channel system (attached). In this catalogue, the ASD design limit for tension and shear are 1125 and 1010 lbs, respectively (for MT-TL M10 OC). Just wondering if these actions should be combined, because the bolt shaft its...

I am contacting you to inquire about the hilti product HY HIT500 adhesive anchor. I am working on a design project that involves attaching a bracket to the underside of a concrete slab using 3/4 diameter bolts. I have been using the hilti profis program to calculate the required embedment depth and spacing of the bolts. Howeve...