ICC-ES Evaluation Report

ESR-1056
Reissued March 1, 2012
This report is subject to renewal in two years.

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DIVISION: 04 00 00MASONRY
Section: 04 05 19.16Masonry Anchors
REPORT HOLDER:

accordance with ASTM B 633, Service Condition SC1,

Type III; or a mechanically deposited coating of zinc in
accordance with ASTM B 695, Class 55, Type I.
3
Titen HD screw anchors are available with nominally /8-,
5
3
/2-, /8-, and /4-inch (9.5, 12.7, 15.9 and 19.1 mm) shank
diameters, and with various lengths for multiple
embedments as noted in the tables in this report. Refer to
Figure 1 for an illustration of a typical screw anchor.
1

SIMPSON STRONG-TIE COMPANY, INC.

5956 WEST LAS POSITAS BOULEVARD
PLEASANTON, CALIFORNIA 94588
(800) 925-5099
www.simpsonanchors.com
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
SIMPSON STRONG-TIE TITEN HD SCREW ANCHORS
1.0 EVALUATION SCOPE
Compliance with the following codes:
2009 International Building Code (2009 IBC)
2009 International Residential Code (2009 IRC)

2006 International Building Code (2006 IBC)

2006 International Residential Code (2006 IRC)

2003 International Building Code (2003 IBC)

2003 International Residential Code (2003 IRC)

2000 International Building Code (2000 IBC)

2000 International Residential Code (2000 IRC)

1997 Uniform Building Code (UBC)

Property evaluated:
Structural
2.0 USES
The Titen HD screw anchor is for installation in predrilled
holes in fully grouted concrete masonry wall construction.
The Titen HD screw anchors are alternatives to cast-inplace anchors described in Section 2107 of the IBC (TMS
402) and UBC Section 2107.1.5 for concrete masonry
construction.
The anchors are permitted to be used in structures
regulated by the IRC, provided an engineered design is
submitted in accordance with IRC Section R301.1.3 (2009,
2006 and 2003 IRC) or Section R301.1.1.2 (2000 IRC).
3.0 DESCRIPTION
3.1 Materials:
3.1.1 Titen HD Screw Anchor: The Titen HD screw
anchor is a carbon steel threaded anchor with a hexwasher head. The screw anchor is manufactured from
heat-treated steel complying with SAE J403 Grade 10B21,
and has either an electrodeposited coating of zinc in

3.1.2 Grout-filled Concrete Masonry: When prism tests

are required, the compressive strength of masonry, fm, at
28 days shall be a minimum of 1,500 psi (10.3 MPa). Fully
grouted masonry walls shall be constructed from the
following materials:
3.1.2.1 Concrete Masonry Units (CMUs): CMUs shall
be minimum Grade N, Type II, lightweight, medium-weight,
or normal-weight conforming to ASTM C 90 or UBC
Standard 21-4. The minimum allowable nominal size of the
CMU shall be 8 inches (203 mm) wide by 8 inches (203
mm) high by 16 inches (406 mm) long (i.e., 8816).
3.1.2.2 Grout: Grout shall comply with IBC Section
2103.12 (2009 and 2006 IBC) or 2103.10 (2003 and 2000
IBC), IRC Section R609.1.1, or UBC Section 2103.4, as
applicable. Alternatively, the grout shall have a minimum
compressive strength when tested in accordance with
ASTM C 1019 equal to its specified strength, but not less
than 2,000 psi (13.8 MPa).
3.1.2.3 Mortar: Mortar shall be Type M or S in
compliance with IBC Section 2103.8 (2009 and 2006 IBC
or 2103.7 (2003 and 2000 IBC), IRC Section R607, or UBC
Section 2103.3 and UBC Standard 21-15, as applicable.
3.2 Design:
3.2.1 General: Anchors described in this report are
assigned allowable tension and shear loads for designs
based on allowable stress design (working stress design).
Use of the anchors to resist vibratory and moving loads,
such as those produced by reciprocating engines, cranes
and vehicles, is beyond the scope of this report.
3.2.2 Design of Anchors Installed in Fully Grouted
CMU Masonry: Allowable tension and shear loads for
anchors installed in the face of fully grouted uncracked
CMU masonry are noted in Table 1A for structures
complying with the IBC or IRC, and Table 1B for structures
complying with the UBC. The allowable tension and shear
loads are for anchors installed in the grouted cells, the
center web of CMU units, and horizontal mortared bed
joints of fully grouted CMU masonry construction.
Allowable loads for anchors installed in the vertical head
joint or the end flanges of the CMU units are outside the
scope of this report. Edge and end distances, and spacing
requirements for anchors installed in the face of fully

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grouted CMU masonry, as shown in Figure 2, are noted in

Tables 1A and 1B. Allowable load reduction factors for
anchors installed at reduced edge distances, and reduced
spacing, are noted in Tables 2 and 3.
Allowable tension and shear loads for 1/2-inch and 5/8inch (12.7 mm and 15.9 mm) anchors installed in the top of
fully grouted concrete masonry (CMU grouted cores and
CMU webs), are noted in Table 4A for anchors installed in
structures complying with the IBC or IRC, and Table 4B for
anchors installed in structures complying with the UBC.
Allowable loads for anchors installed in the face of fully
grouted CMU masonry walls subjected to combined shear
and tension forces shall be determined by the following
equation:

1.0

where:
Ps

Applied service tension load.

Pt

Allowable service tension load.

Vs

Applied service shear load.

Vt

Allowable service shear load.

4.0 INSTALLATION
4.1 General:
Titen HD screw anchors shall be installed by drilling a pilot
hole into the substrate using a handheld electro-pneumatic
rotary hammer drill with a carbide-tipped drill bit
conforming to ANSI B212.15-1994. The pilot hole shall
have the same diameter as the nominal diameter of the
anchor. The hole is drilled to the specified embedment
depth plus 1/2 inch (12.7 mm). Dust and debris in the hole
shall be removed by using oil-free compressed air. The
Titen HD screw anchor shall be installed into the hole to
the required embedment using a socket wrench or
powered impact wrench.
4.1.1 Installation in Fully Grouted CMU Masonry:
Anchors installed in the face of fully grouted CMU
construction shall be limited to the face shell of the CMU
unit (center web and grouted cores) and the horizontal
mortared bed joints, as indicated by the shaded areas in
Figure 2. Anchors installed in a T-joint, the mortared head
joint, or the end webs of a CMU unit, as indicated in the
non-shaded areas in Figure 2, are outside the scope of this
report.
For anchors installed in the top of fully grouted concrete
masonry (CMU grouted cores and CMU webs), anchor
location shall comply with the minimum edge and end
distances noted in Tables 4A and 4B and shown in Figure
3. Anchors installed in the mortared head joint are outside
the scope of this report.
4.2 Installation
Required):

with

Special

Inspection

(When

Continuous special inspection shall be provided when

required by the tables in this evaluation report. Special
inspection under the IBC and IRC shall conform to IBC
Section 1704; under the UBC, special inspection shall be
in accordance with UBC Section 1701.
For fasteners installed with special inspection, the
following items, as applicable, shall be inspected: fastener
type and dimensions; masonry unit type and compliance
with ASTM C 90; grout and mortar compressive strengths,
and (when required) masonry prism compressive strength;
drill bit size and compliance with ANSI B212.15-1994; and
fastener embedment, spacing, and edge (and end)

distances. The special inspector shall inspect and verify

that anchor installation complies with this evaluation report
and Simpson Strong-Tie Companys published installation
instructions.
5.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
The Titen HD Screw Anchors described in this report
comply with, or are suitable alternatives to what is
specified in, the codes listed in Section 1.0 of this report,
subject to the following conditions:
5.1 Anchors are identified and installed in accordance
with this report and the manufacturers published
installation instructions.
5.2 Anchors installed in the face or the top of fully grouted
CMU masonry to resist dead, live, wind, and
earthquake load applications shall be in accordance
with Sections 3.2.1 and 3.2.2.
5.3 Grouted Masonry under IBC or IRC: The anchors
described in the evaluation report are capable of
resisting seismic and wind loads. When using the
basic load combinations in accordance with IBC
Section 1605.3.1, allowable loads are not permitted to
be increased for seismic or wind loading. When using
the alternative basic load combinations in IBC Section
1605.3.2 that include seismic or wind loads, the
allowable shear and tension loads for anchors are
permitted to be increased by 331/3 percent, or the
alternative basic load combinations may be multiplied
by a factor of 0.75.
5.4 Grouted Masonry under the UBC: When using the
basic load combinations in accordance with UBC
Section 1612.3.1, allowable loads are not permitted to
be increased for wind or seismic loading. When using
the alternative basic load combinations in UBC
Section 1612.3.2 that include wind or seismic loads,
the allowable shear and tension loads for anchors are
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permitted to be increased by 33 /3 percent.
5.5 Fatigue and Shock Loading: Since an ICC-ES
acceptance criteria is evaluating data to determine the
performance of screw anchors subjected to fatigue or
shock loading is unavailable at this time, the use of
these anchors under these conditions is beyond the
scope of this report.
5.6 Fire-resistive Construction: Where not otherwise
prohibited by the applicable code, anchors are
permitted
for
use
with
fire-resistance-rated
construction provided that at least one of the following
conditions is fulfilled.
Anchors are used to resist wind or seismic forces

only.
Anchors

that
support
fire-resistance-rated
construction or gravity loadbearing structural
elements are within a fire-resistance-rated
envelope or a fire-resistance-rated membrane, are
protected by approved fire-resistance-rated
materials, or have been evaluated for resistance
to fire exposure in accordance with recognized
standards.

Anchors

are

used

to

support

nonstructural

elements.
5.7 Cracked Masonry: Since an ICC-ES acceptance
criteria for evaluating the performance of screw
anchors in cracked masonry is unavailable at this
time, the use of anchors is limited to installation in
uncracked masonry. Cracking occurs when ft > fr due
to service loads or deformations.

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5.8 Anchors are installed in substrates in holes predrilled

with carbide-tipped masonry drill bits complying with
ANSI B212.15-1994, and having the same diameter
as the nominal diameter of the anchor.
5.9 Calculations demonstrating that the applied loads are
less than the allowable loads described in this report,
shall be submitted to the building official. The
calculations shall be prepared by a registered design
professional where required by the statues of the
jurisdiction in which the project is to be constructed.
5.10 Special inspection, when required, shall be provided
in accordance with Section 4.2.
5.11 Anchors are limited to dry, interior use.
5.12 The Titen HD screw anchors are manufactured by
Simpson Strong-Tie Company under a quality control
program with inspections by CEL Consulting
(AA-639).
6.0 EVIDENCE SUBMITTED

6.1.1 Anchors installed in the face of fully grouted CMU

masonry wall construction: Effects of edge distance on
tension and shear performance (Test Series 4, 5, 13, and
14 of AC106), and seismic performance tests (Section 4.6
of AC106).
6.1.2 Anchors installed in the top of fully grouted CMU
masonry wall construction with a minimum 13/4-inch (44
mm) edge distance: Effects on tension and shear
performance (Test Series 4 and 13 of AC106), and seismic
performance tests (Section 4.6 of AC106).
7.0 IDENTIFICATION
Titen HD screw anchor packaging is marked with the
Simpson Strong-Tie Company name; product name (Titen
HD); anchor diameter and length; the name or logo of the
inspection agency (CEL Consulting); and the evaluation
report number (ESR-1056). In addition, the symbol and
anchor length (in inches) is stamped on the head of each
screw anchor.

6.1 Data in accordance with the ICC-ES Acceptance

Criteria for Predrilled Fasteners (Screw Anchors) in
Masonry (AC106), dated June 2006 (editorially
revised December 2007), including the following
optional tests:

FIGURE 1TYPICAL TITEN HD SCREW ANCHOR

TABLE 1AIBC AND IRC ALLOWABLE TENSION AND SHEAR LOADS FOR TITEN HD SCREW ANCHORS INSTALLED IN THE
1
FACE OF FULLY GROUTED CMU MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
ALLOWABLE LOADS BASED ON ANCHORS
INSTALLED AT DISTANCES CRITICAL EDGE
5,6,7
DISTANCE, ccrit, AND SPACING, scrit
(lbf)

ANCHOR LOCATION (in)

ANCHOR DRILL
MIN.
2
3
DIA.
BIT DIA. EMBED.
(in.)
(in.)
(in.)

Edge Distance

Spacing

Critical,
ccrit

Minimum,
cmin

Critical,
scrit

Minimum,
smin

Tension

Shear

2 /4

12

480

870

3 /2

12

690

1,385

4 /2

12

10

1,060

2,085

12

12

1,600

3,000

/8
/2
/8
/4

/8
/2
/8
/4

5 /2

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 lbf = 4.48 N.
1

Anchors shall be installed a minimum of 1 /4 inches from vertical head joints and T-joints. Refer to Figure 2 for permitted and prohibited anchor
installation locations.
2
The drill bit diameter shall be equal to the nominal diameter of the anchor. Anchor installation shall comply with Section 4.0 of this report.
3
Embedment depth is measured from the outside face of the masonry.
4
Critical and minimum edge distances, ccrit and cmin, respectively, shall comply with this table. Refer to Figure 2. Critical and minimum spacing, scrit
and smin, respectively, shall comply with this table. Critical and minimum edge and spacing distances are valid for anchors resisting tension or
shear loads. Refer to Table 2 for allowable tension and shear load reduction factors for anchors installed between critical and minimum edge
distances, and to Table 3 for anchors installed between critical and minimum spacing.
5
Tabulated loads are for anchors installed in fully grouted masonry wall construction, consisting of Grade N, Type II, lightweight, medium-weight,
or normal-weight, closed-end, concrete masonry units (CMUs) conforming to ASTM C 90. Masonry shall be fully grouted with coarse grout
having a minimum compressive strength of 2,000 psi, and complying with IBC Section 2103.12 (2009 and 2006 IBC) or 2103.10 (2003 and 2000
IBC) or IRC Section R609.1.1 as applicable. Mortar shall be Type M or S in compliance with IBC Section 2103.8 (2009 and 2006 IBC or 2103.7
(2003 and 2000 IBC) or IRC Section R607, as applicable. The specified compressive strength of masonry, fm, at 28 days shall be a minimum of
1,500 psi.
6
Tabulated allowable loads are based on a safety factor of 5.0 and are based on special inspection being provided during anchor installation.
Special inspection requirements shall comply with Section 4.2 of this report.
7
For wind or earthquake loading conditions, allowable loads may be adjusted in accordance with Section 5.3.

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FIGURE 2TITEN HD SCREW ANCHOR INSTALLED IN THE FACE OF GROUT-FILLED CMU

(CONCRETE MASONRY UNIT) WALL CONSTRUCTION (Refer to Tables 1, 2, and 3)

TABLE 1BUBC ALLOWABLE TENSION AND SHEAR LOADS FOR TITEN HD SCREW ANCHORS INSTALLED IN THE
1
FACE OF FULLY GROUTED CMU MASONRY CONSTRUCTION
ALLOWABLE LOADS BASED ON ANCHORS INSTALLED AT
DISTANCES CRITICAL EDGE DISTANCE, ccrit, AND
5,6,7
SPACING, scrit
(lbf)

ANCHOR LOCATION (in)

ANCHOR DRILL
MIN.
2
3
DIA.
BIT DIA. EMBED.
(in.)
(in.)
(in.)

Edge Distance

Spacing

Critical, Minimum, Critical, Minimum,

cmin
scrit
smin
ccrit

Tension
Installed with
7
Special Inspection

Installed without
8
Special Inspection

Shear

2 /4

12

600

300

1,085

3 /2

12

860

430

1,730

4 /2

12

10

1,325

665

2,605

5 /2

12

12

2,000

1,000

3,750

/8
/2
/8
/4

/8
/2
/8
/4

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa, 1 lbf = 4.48 N.
1

Anchors shall be installed a minimum of 1 /4 inches from vertical head joints and T-joints. Refer to Figure 2 for permitted and prohibited anchor
installation locations.
2
The drill bit diameter shall be equal to the nominal diameter of the anchor. Anchor installation shall comply with Section 4.0 of this report.
3
Embedment depth is measured from the outside face of the masonry.
4
Critical and minimum edge distances, ccrit and cmin, respectively, shall comply with this table. Refer to Figure 2. Critical and minimum spacing,
scrit and smin, respectively, shall comply with this table. Critical and minimum edge and spacing distances are valid for anchors resisting tension or
shear loads. Refer to Table 2 for allowable tension and shear load reduction factors for anchors installed between critical and minimum edge
distances, and to Table 3 for anchors installed between critical and minimum spacing.
5
Tabulated loads are for anchors installed in fully grouted masonry wall construction, consisting of Grade N, Type II, lightweight, medium-weight,
or normal-weight, closed-end, concrete masonry units (CMUs) conforming to UBC Standard 21-4. Masonry shall be fully grouted with coarse
grout having a minimum compressive strength of 2,000 psi, and complying with UBC Section 2103.4. Mortar shall be Type M or S in compliance
with UBC Section 2103.3 and UBC Standard 21-15. The specified compressive strength of masonry, fm, at 28 days shall be a minimum of 1,500
psi.
6
For wind or earthquake loading conditions, allowable loads may be adjusted in accordance with Section 5.4.
7
These allowable tension loads are based on a factor of safety of 4.0 and special inspection being provided during anchor installation. Special
inspection requirements shall comply with Section 4.2 of this report.
8
These reduced allowable tension loads are applicable for anchors installed without special inspection and are based on a factor of safety of 8.0.
9
These allowable shear loads are based on a factor of safety of 4.0 and anchor installation with or without special inspection.

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TABLE 2LOAD REDUCTION FACTORS FOR TITEN HD SCREW ANCHORS INSTALLED BETWEEN CRITICAL
1,2,3
AND MINIMUM EDGE DISTANCES (Anchors Installed in the Face of Grout-filled CMU Masonry)
LOAD REDUCTION FACTORS FOR ANCHORS INSTALLED AT:
ANCHOR DIAMETER
(in)

MINIMUM
EMBEDMENT
DEPTH
(in)

Critical Edge Distance, ccrit

Tension or Shear Load

Tension Load

Towards
an Edge

Away from
an Edge

Parallel to
an Edge

1.0

1.0

0.58

0.89

0.77

Minimum Edge Distance, cmin

Shear Load Acting:

2 /4

3 /2

1.0

1.0

0.38

0.79

0.48

4 /2

1.0

0.83

0.30

0.58

0.46

5 /2

1.0

0.66

0.21

0.38

0.44

/8
/2
/8
/4

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

1

The load reduction factors in this table are applicable to the allowable loads shown in Tables 1A and 1B.
Reduction factors are cumulative. Multiple reduction factors for more than one spacing or edge distance are calculated separately and
multiplied.
3
Load reduction factors for anchors loaded in tension or shear with edge distances between critical and minimum are obtained by linear
interpolation.
2

TABLE 3LOAD REDUCTION FACTORS FOR TITEN HD SCREW ANCHORS INSTALLED BETWEEN CRITICAL
1,2,3
AND MINIMUM SPACING (Anchors Installed in the Face of Grout-filled CMU Masonry)
LOAD REDUCTION FACTORS FOR ANCHORS INSTALLED AT:

MINIMUM
EMBEDMENT
DEPTH
(in)

ANCHOR
DIAMETER
(in)

Critical Spacing, scrit

Minimum Spacing, smin

Tension or Shear Load

Tension Load

Shear Load

2 /4

1.0

0.87

0.62

3 /2

1.0

0.69

0.62

4 /2

1.0

0.59

0.62

1.0

0.50

0.62

/8
/2
/8
/4

5 /2

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm.

1

The load reduction factors in this table are applicable to the allowable loads shown in Tables 1A and 1B.
Reduction factors are cumulative. Multiple reduction factors for more than one spacing or edge distance are calculated separately and
multiplied.
3
Load reduction factors for anchors loaded in tension or shear with spacing between critical and minimum are obtained by linear interpolation.
2

TABLE 4AIBC AND IRC ALLOWABLE TENSION AND SHEAR LOADS FOR TITEN HD SCREW ANCHORS
1
INSTALLED IN TOP OF GROUT-FILLED CMU MASONRY
2

ANCHOR LOCATION (in)

MINIMUM
ANCHOR DRILL EMBEDMENT
DIA.
BIT
DEPTH
(in)
DIA. (in)
(in)

IBC AND IRC ALLOWABLE LOADS

3,4,5

Shear
Minimum Edge
Distance

Minimum End
Distance

Minimum
Spacing

Tension

Parallel
to Edge of
Masonry Wall

Perpendicular
to Edge of
Masonry Wall

4 /2

1 /4

570

585

160

1 /4

10

10

570

675

160

/2
/8

/2
/8

4 /2

(lbf)

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa.
1

The allowable tension and shear loads in Table 4A are applicable when anchors are installed in structures regulated by the IRC or IBC.
Minimum edge and end distances are measured from the anchor centerline to the edge and end of the CMU masonry wall, respectively.
Refer to Figure 3. Minimum spacing is measured from center-to-center of two anchors. Anchors installed in the mortared head joint are outside
the scope of this report.
3
The allowable loads in Table 4A are for anchors resisting dead, live, wind, and earthquake load applications. For short-term loading due to
wind and earthquake forces, the allowable loads may be adjusted in accordance with Section 5.3.
4
Tabulated loads are for anchors installed in fully grouted masonry wall construction consisting of Grade N, Type II, lightweight, mediumweight, or normal-weight concrete masonry units (CMUs) conforming to ASTM C 90. Allowable minimum nominal dimensions of the CMU shall
be 8 inches wide by 8 inches high by 16 inches long (8"8"16"). Masonry wall construction shall be fully grouted with coarse grout having a
minimum compressive strength of 2,000 psi, and complying with IBC Section 2103.12 (2009 and 2006 IBC) or 2103.10 (2003 and 2000 IBC)
or IRC Section R609.1.1, as applicable. Mortar shall be Type M or S in compliance with IBC Section 2103.8 (2009 or 2006 IBC) or 2103.7
(2003 and 2000 IBC) or IRC Section R607.1, as applicable, and have a minimum compressive strength of 1,500 psi. The specified
compressive strength of masonry, fm, at 28 days shall be a minimum of 1,500 psi.
5
Allowable tension and shear loads are based on a safety factor of 5.0, and are based on anchor installations with special inspection. Refer to
Section 4.2 of this report for special inspection requirements.
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TABLE 4BUBC ALLOWABLE TENSION AND SHEAR LOADS FOR TITEN HD SCREW ANCHORS
1
INSTALLED IN TOP OF GROUT-FILLED CMU MASONRY
2

ANCHOR LOCATION (in)

ANCHOR
DIA.
(in)

DRILL
MIN.
BIT
EMBED.
DIA.
(in)
(in)

UBC ALLOWABLE LOADS

3,4

Tension
Minimum
Edge
Distance

Minimum End Minimum

Distance
Spacing

(lbf)
Shear

Installed
with
Special
6
Inspection

Installed without
Special
7
Inspection

Parallel
to Edge of
Masonry

Perpendicular to
Edge of Masonry

4 /2

1 /4

715

355

730

200

10

10

715

355

845

200

/2
/8

/2
/8

4 /2

1 /4

For SI: 1 inch = 25.4 mm, 1 pound = 4.45 N, 1 psi = 6.89 kPa.
1

The allowable tension and shear loads in Table 4B are applicable for anchors installed in structures regulated by the UBC.
Minimum edge and end distances are measured from the anchor centerline to the edge and end of the CMU masonry wall, respectively.
Refer to Figure 3. Minimum spacing is measured from center-to-center of two anchors. Anchors installed in the mortared head joint are outside
the scope of this report.
3
The allowable loads in Table 4B are for anchors resisting dead, live, wind, and earthquake load applications. For short-term loading due to
wind and earthquake forces, the allowable loads may be adjusted in accordance with Section 5.4.
4
Tabulated loads are for anchors installed in fully grouted masonry wall construction consisting of Grade N, Type II, lightweight, mediumweight, or normal-weight concrete masonry units (CMUs) conforming to UBC Standard 21-4. Allowable minimum nominal dimensions of the
CMU shall be 8 inches wide by 8 inches high by 16 inches long (8"8"16"). Masonry shall be fully grouted with coarse grout having a
minimum compressive strength of 2,000 psi, and complying with UBC Section 2103.4. Mortar shall be Type M or S in compliance with UBC
Section 2103.3 and UBC Standard 21-15. The specified compressive strength of masonry, fm, at 28 days shall be a minimum of 1,500 psi.
5
Allowable shear loads are based on a safety factor of 4.0. Special inspection for anchor installation is not required.
6
Allowable tension loads in the column entitled Installed with Special Inspection are based on a safety factor of 4.0. Special inspection shall
be provided during anchor installation, and shall comply with the requirements described in Section 4.2 of this report.
7
Allowable tension loads in the column entitled Installed without Special Inspection are based on a safety factor of 8.0. Special inspection for
anchor installation is not required for anchors assigned these reduced allowable tension loads.
2

FIGURE 3EDGE AND END DISTANCES FOR THE TITEN HD ANCHOR

INSTALLED IN THE TOP OF CMU MASONRY WALL CONSTRUCTION