Standards Development

Scope

(1) EN 1992‑4 provides a design method for fastenings (connection of structural elements and non-structural elements to structural components), which are used to transmit actions to the concrete.

NOTE 1 Additional rules for the transmission of the fastener loads within the concrete member to its supports are given in EN 1992‑1‑1:2023, 4.4 and Annex A of this document.

NOTE 2 Inserts embedded in precast concrete elements during production, under Factory Production Control (FPC) conditions and with the due reinforcement, intended for use only during transient situations for lifting and handling, are covered by CEN/TR 15728.

(2) EN 1992‑4 is intended for safety related applications in which the failure of fastenings can result in collapse or partial collapse of the structure, cause risk to human life or lead to significant economic loss.

(3) The support of the fixture can be either statically determinate or statically indeterminate. Each support can consist of one fastener or a group of fasteners.

(4) EN 1992‑4 is valid for applications which fall within the scope of the EN 1992 (all parts). In applications where special considerations apply, e.g. nuclear power plants or civil defence structures, modifications can be necessary.

(5) EN 1992‑4 does not cover the design of the fixture.

NOTE Rules for the design of the fixture are given in the appropriate standards meeting the requirements on the fixture as given in this document.

(1) The assumptions of EN 1990 (all parts) apply to EN 1992‑4

(2) This document uses the fastener design theory[1] (see Figure 1.1) and applies to:

a)       cast-in fasteners such as headed fasteners, anchor channels with rigid connection (e.g. welded, forged) between anchor and channel;

b)       post-installed mechanical fasteners such as expansion fasteners, undercut fasteners and concrete screws;

c)        post-installed bonded fasteners and bonded expansion fasteners.

(3) For other types of fasteners, modifications of the design provisions can be necessary.

(4) This document applies to fasteners with established suitability for the specified application in concrete covered by provisions, which refer to this document and provide data required by this document. The suitability of the fastener is stated in the relevant European Technical Product Specification.

Please see draft for Figure 1.1 — Fastener design theory — Example

(4) This document applies to single fasteners and groups of fasteners. In a group of fasteners, the loads are applied to the individual fasteners of the group by means of a common fixture. In a group of fasteners, this document applies only if fasteners of the same type and size are used.

(5) The configurations of fastenings with cast-in place headed fasteners and post-installed fasteners covered by this document are shown in Figure 1.2.

(6) For anchor channels, the number of anchors is not limited.

Key

1 fastener

2 fixture (baseplate)    

a) 1) Fastenings without hole clearance for all edge distances and for all load directions.

2) Fastenings with hole clearance according to Table 6.1 situated far from edges for all load directions.

3) Fastenings with hole clearance according to Table 6.1 situated near to one or more edges loaded in tension only.

b) Fastenings with hole clearance according to Table 6.1 situated near to one edge for all load directions.

c) Fastenings with hole clearance according to Table 6.1 situated near to two edges (e.g. corner) or more for all load directions.

Please see draft for Figure 1.2 — Configuration of fastenings with headed and post-installed fasteners covered by this document

(7) This document applies to fasteners with a minimum diameter or a minimum thread size of 6 mm (M6) or a corresponding cross section. In case of fasteners for fastening statically indeterminate redundant non-structural systems as addressed in 7.3, the minimum thread size is 5 mm (M5). The maximum diameter of the fastener is not limited for tension loading but is limited to 60 mm for shear loading.

(8) EN 1992‑4 applies to fasteners with embedment depth hef ≥ 40 mm. Only for fastening statically indeterminate redundant non-structural systems as addressed in 7.3 smaller effective embedment depth may be used. For fastenings with post-installed bonded fasteners, only fasteners with an embedment depth hef ≤ 20d are covered. The actual value for a particular fastener can be found in the relevant European Technical Product Specification.

(9) This document covers metal fasteners made of either carbon steel (EN ISO 898‑1 and EN ISO 898‑2, EN 10025‑1, EN 10080), stainless steel (EN 10088‑2 and EN 10088‑3, EN ISO 3506‑1 and EN ISO 3506‑2) or malleable cast iron (ISO 5922). The surface of the steel can be coated or uncoated. This document is valid for fasteners with a nominal steel tensile strength . This limit does not apply to concrete screws.

(10) Loading on the fastenings covered by this document can be static, quasi-static and fatigue. The suitability of the fastener to resist fatigue is specifically stated in the relevant European Technical Product Specification. Anchor channels subjected to fatigue loading or seismic loading are not covered by this document.

(11) The loading on the fastener resulting from the actions on the fixture (e.g. tension, shear, bending or torsion moments or any combination thereof) will generally be axial tension and/or shear. When the shear force is applied with a lever arm a bending moment on the fastener will arise. EN 1992‑4 considers axial compression on the fixture only when it is transmitted to the concrete either directly to the concrete surface without acting on the embedded fastener load transfer mechanism or via fasteners suitable for resisting compression.

(12) In case of anchor channels, shear in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the channel is not covered by this document.

NOTE Design rules for anchor channels with loads acting in the direction of the longitudinal axis of the anchor channel can be found in CEN/TR 17080.

(13) Design of fastenings under fire exposure is covered by this document (see informative Annex C).

(14) This document is valid for fasteners installed in members made of compacted normal weight concrete with strength classes in the range C12/15 to C90/105 all in accordance with EN 206. The range of concrete strength classes in which particular fasteners may be used is given in the relevant European Technical Product Specification and may be more restrictive than stated above.

NOTE The suitability of a fastener for use in normal weight concrete with fibres and the equivalence of its performance to compacted normal weight concrete without fibres is given in the relevant European Technical Product Specification and can be limited to specific fibre properties.

(15) In general, fasteners are prequalified for applications in concrete members under static loading.