Title:
Evaluation of Tensile and Shear Strengths of Fine Ceramics Inserts
Author(s):
Abdelmounaim Mechaala, Abdeldjelil Belarbi, and Iwashita Hiroshi
Publication:
Structural Journal
Volume:
122
Issue:
2
Appears on pages(s):
129-144
Keywords:
anchors; concrete breakout strength; fine ceramics insert (FCI); pre-installed anchors; shear capacity; tensile capacity
DOI:
10.14359/51742144
Date:
3/1/2025
Abstract:
Corrosion of steel anchors in concrete poses a significant risk, leading to detachment, structural damage, and loss of anchor strength. To enhance the durability of structural elements involving anchors, the use of corrosion-resistant nonmetallic inserts could be a feasible alternative. This study presents an experimental investigation of the tensile and shear concrete breakout strength of a single cast-in fine ceramics insert (FCI). The tensile tests were conducted with FCIs located at the center and edge of concrete blocks, while the shear tests were conducted with inserts positioned at varying distances from the concrete block’s edge. The experimental program comprised 75 specimens of three different FCI diameters (FCI 1/2 in. [12.7 mm], FCI 5/8 in. [16.0 mm], and FCI 1 in. [25.4 mm]) with two different embedment depths for each type. The experimental results showed that FCI anchors performed satisfactorily, providing bearing capacity conservatively satisfying the values calculated by ACI equations for the concrete breakout strength.