Fixing Systems for

Precast Hollow Core Slabs

2012 / 01

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 Introduction

Introduction to Hollow Core Slabs:

Hollow core slabs are a very common material made of precast concrete, steel and
composite structures for use in retail, industrial, commercial building and car parks as well
as in housing, educational and government projects.
Hollow Core Slab Fixing Systems

Technical Information:
Hollow Core Floors are manufactured using a long line
casting technique with automatic casting equipment 100 mm thick
which places high strength, low water/cement
ratio concrete under a high degree of vibration and 1200 mm Nominal width
compaction.
150 mm thick
200 mm thick
250 mm thick
The section profile incorporates hollow cores to reduce 1200 mm Nominal width
self-weight without significant reduction in section
stiffness. Reinforcement is by high tensile prestressing
strand or wire which has an ultimate strength of 300 mm thick
more then 3 times that of conventional high tensile 350 mm thick
reinforcement. The structural performance resulting 400 mm thick
450 mm thick
from the combination of those featured produces a
slab which is highly efficient and economic for any
load/span situation.
1200 mm Nominal width

fischer fixings UK Ltd

Whitely Road
Hithercroft Industrial Estate
Wallingford
Oxfordshire
OX10 9AT
6 January 2012

For the attention of Mirka Valovicova

Testing of Fischer Fixings in Bison Hollow Core Slabs

Bison letter of confirmation for product testing & subsequent approval

We confirm that the tests as detailed in your document title Fixings Testing on Bison Hollow
Core Slabs, were carried out in our laboratory. The tests were carried out on the soffit of a
standard 150 mm deep slab, and the results are a true record of the tests. Therefore, we can
recommend that the fixings described are suitable for use with hollow core slabs, up to the
safe working loads stated.

Yours Faithfully
For Bison Manufacturing Ltd

Dr Kamel BENSALEM
Chief Structural Engineer

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Chemical Fixings

FIS V 360 S Resin

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Hollow Core Slab Fixing Systems

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1 FIS V Resin
2 FIS S Static nozzle
3 FIS H N anchor sleeve with net

Description Building Materials Certification

The fischer Injection system FIS V 360 S With anchor sleeve FIS H N:
contains a styrene free, quick setting, Vertical perforated bricks, precast hollow
high quality hybrid resin mortar, which is core slabs, sandlime perforated bricks,
characterised by its universal suitability for hollow blocks, solid red bricks, sandlime
many applications. It achieves maximum solid bricks, pumice hollow planks, hollow
strength values in almost all building filler block floor and other perforated
materials and anchors safely and without bricks.
expansion pressure. The 2 components Without anchor sleeve:
are mixed together inside the static mixer. Concrete, lightweight concrete, natural
A simple change of the static mixer allows stone, solid red bricks, sandlime solid Building supervisory approval (DIBt)
the cartridge to be reused after it has been bricks, solid pumice stone and other in combination with injection anchor
opened. solid materials. sleeve FIS H K and injection anchor parts
FIS A or FIS E for solid, perforated and
hollow bricks (solid bricks also without
Advantages / Benefits anchor sleeves)
High-performance hybrid mortar for highest loads in almost all building materials. European Technical Approval Option 7
Universal fixing system for a broad range of applications on building sites. (ETA 02/0024) in combination with
Expansion-free anchoring allows low axial spacings and edge distances. threaded rods FIS A or RG M for non-
Extensive range of accessories for a wide variety of applications. cracked concrete
Ergonomic application guns for quick and easy installation. Building supervisory approval (DIBt) for
A variety of approvals cover many applications in nearly all building materials and guarantee aerated concrete in combination with
cone drill PBB centring sleeve PBZ and
maximum safety.
threaded rod FIS A.
The FIS V also has ETA (ETA08/0266)
for rebar connections.
Installation in hollow core materials Building supervisory approval (DIBt) for
VBS8 facing refurbishment anchor

Suitability
Steel Constructions
Machines
Gratings
Gates
Handrails
Technical Data Brackets
Pipelines
1) 2) Sanitary items
Cable trays

1) FIS V 360S 2) FIS S Nozzle

Type Art.-No. approval contents languages on the label shelf life Qty. per box
DIBt ETA months pcs.
FIS V 360 S 94405 1 cartridge 360 ml + 2 static mixer GB, I, P, E, PRC, JP 18 6
FIS S 61223 10 static mixer FIS V 360 S - - 10

1) FIS H N
Type Art.-No. drill min. drill hole Min. Min. Mortar anchor per fits Qty. per box
depth anchorage depth anchorage depth sleeve filling quantity 360 ml-cartridge
do t hv hv
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] pcs.
FIS H 16 x 85 N 50470 16 95 90 85 15 11 8/M8 20
FIS H 18 x 85 N 50472 18 95 90 85 17 10 10/M10 20
FIS H 20 x 85 N 50474 20 95 90 85 19 9 12/M12 20

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 Steel Anchors

FHY Hollow Ceiling Anchor FDA-R Drop In Anchor

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Hollow Core Slab Fixing Systems

1 FHY Zinc-plated steel FDA-R Drop in anchor

2 FHY A4* Stainless steel of the corrosion resistance class III.

Description Description
The fischer Hollow Ceiling Slab anchor FHY has been developed The FDA-R is a drop in anchor with a rim so that the anchor
specially for fastenings in hollow core slabs of prestressed remains flush with the surface of the substrate at all times. As
concrete. It is designed for use with standard bolts or threaded the anchor retains its position item that has been attached to
rods with metric threads from M6 to M10. The FHY is installed the substrate can be removed and refitted several times with
flush with the concrete surface. When the bolt or the nut is no effect. The drill hole can be a slightly deeper depth without
tightened a tapered element is pulled into the sleeve, which effecting the anchors performance. This anchor is suitable for
presses this outwards. In this way, the FHY presses against the use with all types of screws and studs with a metric thread.
sides of the hole, creating a friction fit. If the anchor encounters
a cavity during installation, the expansion of the sleeve forms a
Y shape. The holding power is now the result of a combination
of expansion pressure and formfit. The FHY offers considerable Building Materials Suitability
scope in the location of attachment points. Unlike other Concrete B15 and dense Ideal for fastening bolts and
competing products, it does not have to be located at the centre natural stone plus hollow threaded rods in combination
of the cavity axis, which is often very difficult to define. Instead, core slabs. with general plumbing
it can be located down to a minimum distance of 50 mm from materials.
the pre-stressing steel. Air-conditioning
Heating & ventilation
Pipes
Building Materials Certification Sanitary items
Hollow ceiling slabs of Cable trays
prestressed concrete,
concrete B55.
from M8
Suitability Installation
All types of anchoring:
Cross beams
Pipes and ventilation Approved for:
ducts Pre-stressed hollow-core
Suspended ceilings concrete slabs C45/55 (only
Safety engineering Note: The correct setting tool must be used on installation,
zinc-plated version) otherwise anchor may not be set correctly.
Cable trays.

Installation Technical Data

Type Art.-No. drill- min. drill anchor qty.
hole depth length per box
do t l
[mm] [mm] [mm] pcs.
FDA-R 6 x 25 62366 8 27 25 100
FDA-R 8 x 30 62378 10 32 30 100
FDA-R 10 x 30 62379 12 33 30 100

Technical Data
Type Art.-No. approval drill- min. drill effect. anchorage anchor thread min. bolt max. bolt qty.
hole depth depth length penetration penetration per box
DIBt do t hef l M e2 e1
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] pcs.
FHY M 6 30138 10 50 30 37 M6 37 45 50
FHY M 8 30146 12 60 35 43 M8 43 55 25
FHY M10 30148 16 65 40 52 M 10 52 60 20
FHY M 6 A4 30139 10 50 30 37 M6 37 45 50
FHY M 8 A4 30147 12 60 35 43 M8 43 55 25
FHY M10 A4 30151 16 65 40 52 M 10 52 60 20

*not part of the approval

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Self-Tapping Screws

FBS Self-Tapping Screw FFS Self-Tapping Screw

1 3 5

Hollow Core Slab Fixing Systems

2 4 6

1 FBS-P Pan head 4 FBS-S Hex. head

2 FBS-SK Counersunk head 5 FBS-M8 external thread
3 FBS-US Hex. head with intergrated washer 6 FBS-M8/M10 internal thread

Description Description
fischer concrete screws have a specially hardened thread. The frame fixing screw, type FFS provides stress free standoff
The lower turns of the thread also have a serrated edge. The installations without the use of additional plugs. The continuous
diameter of the hole and the thread of the screw are adapted so thread ensures that the fixture cannot be pulled up against the
that the serrated thread of the screw cuts into the concrete. The building material. Distortion of the profile will therefore not
thread turns creating a fine undercut, ensuring that the load is take place, either during or after installation (for instance when
safely supported by a perfect form fit. The teeth allow the thread applying insulating foam). The distance is also maintained
to cut into the concrete, thereby reducing the amount of energy when loads are subsequently applied. The long screw length
required to insert the screw into its position. make exact positioning easy.

Building Materials Approvals Building Materials Suitability

Concrete B15 and masonry Concrete, solid block, sand Windows
building materials. lime solid bricks, perforated Door frames
bricks, sand lime perforated Fire protection doors
For type bricks, hollow blocks, solid Squared timbers
FBS10/15 S A4 pumice, aircrete, natural
Suitability
stone.
Installation rails
Pipework Approved for:
Ventilation ducts Cracked and non-cracked
Suspended ceilings concrete C20/25 to
Metal profiles C50/60.
Cable trays Lightweight ceilings and
Faade sub structures suspended ceilings according
Also suitable for temporary to DIN 18168 and statically
fastenings such as wall comparable fixings
shuttering
Technical Data
Type Art.-No. drill- screw length drive head qty per box

Installation / Technical Data do IS

[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] pcs
FFS 7.5 x 42 92695 6 42 T30 11.5 100
FFS 7.5 x 52 62395 6 52 T30 11.5 100
FFS 7.5 x 62 62396 6 62 T30 11.5 100
FFS 7.5 x 72 61550 6 72 T30 11.5 100
Type Art.-No. approval drill- drill hole dia. screw drill hole anchorage max. usable actuation qty. FFS 7.5 x 82 68955 6 82 T30 11.5 100
in object dia. depth depth length per box
FFS 7.5 x 92 61551 6 92 T30 11.5 100
DIBt do df ds h0 hef tfix
FFS 7.5 x 102 68956 6 103 T30 11.5 100
ETA [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] pcs.
FFS 7.5 x 112 61552 6 112 T30 11.5 100
FBS 5/5 P 66774 5 7 6.5 65 55 5 T30 100
FFS 7.5 x 122 68957 6 122 T30 11.5 100
FBS 6/5 SK 66935 6 8 7.6 65 55 5 T30 100
FFS 7.5 x 132 61553 6 132 T30 11.5 100
FBS 6/5 P 66939 6 8 7.6 65 55 5 T30 100
FFS 7.5 x 152 61554 6 152 T30 11.5 100
FBS 6/25 P 66948 6 8 7.6 65 55 25 T30 100
FFS 7.5 x 182 61555 6 182 T30 11.5 100
FBS 8/5 US 66956 8 12 10.5 90 75 5 T40/SW13 100 6 202 T30 11.5 100
FFS 7.5 x 202 68958
FBS 8/25 US 66957 8 12 10.5 110 75 25 T40/SW13 100 FFS 7.5 x 212 61556 6 212 T30 11.5 100
FBS 8/15 S 66958 8 12 10.5 100 85 15 SW 16 100
FBS 10/5 S 67062 10 14 12.5 100 85 5 SW 18 50
FBS 10/15 S 67063 10 14 12.5 110 85 15 SW 18 50
FBS 10/20 S 67068 10 14 12.5 120 85 25 SW 18 50
FBS 10/15 S A4 47465 10 14 12.5 105 85 10 SW 17 50
FBS 10/20 S A4 98336 10 14 12.5 115 85 20 SW 17 50

Type Art.-No. approval drill- drill hole dia. screw dia. drill hole anchorage thread width across qty.
in object depth depth nut per box
DIBt do df ds h0 hef M sw
ETA [mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] pcs.
FBS 6 M8/5 66949 6 8 7.6 60 55 M8 SW 10 100
FBS 6 M8/M10I 66950 6 8 7.6 60 55 M8 SW 10 100

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 General Fixings

SX Plug M Anchor
Hollow Core Slab Fixing Systems

Description
This plug has been developed to expand 4-ways. It form
locks in solid the substrates which guarantees maximum
load bearing capabilities. The area of application ranges from
solid materials through to perforated materials. The screw
tolerance range allows the safe use of different screw types
and diameters, especially for chipboard screws and the fischer
ASL universal spacer screws.
Description
A conical expansion fixing of glassfibre reinforced nylon and
brass taper for universal installation with machine screws and
threaded bolts. Designed for a high degree of expansion, the
fixing is not sensitive to inaccuracies in drilled holes or material
tolerances. The fixing is also ideal for fastenings in thin concrete,
artificial stone and other pressure-resistant flat material.

Suitability Building Materials Suitability

For practically all concrete and masonry materials, ranging Concrete, natural stone, solid Machines
from perforated bricks to hollow blocks and aircrete (aerated bricks, solid gypsum panels, Steel structures
concrete). vertical perforated bricks, Conveyor equipment
For wood and chipboard screws between 2 and 12 mm. sandlime hollow bricks, Vending machines
For all objects which can be fixed with wood and chipboard hollow bricks, aircrete. Protective gratings
screws, e.g. wall mounted shelves, light wall cupboards, Diamond-drilling
curtain rails, light coat racks, skirting, light brackets, electric equipment
switches, cable ducts, cable clips, lamps, towel rails, mirrors, Installation
mirror cabinets, soap dishes, picture frames, wallmounted
clocks, hanging baskets, letter boxes & washing lines etc. Installation instructions:
In less pressure resistant materials and perforated brick, the
Building Materials tightening torque should be adapted to the material.
Concrete, prestressed hollow-core concrete slabs, Natural stone
with a dense structure, Solid brick, solid sand-lime brick, Solid
block made from lightweight concrete, aircrete, solid panel
made from gypsum, vertically perforated brick, perforated
sandlime block, hollow block made from lightweight concrete, The given torque values apply to screws of strength class 5.8.
slabs made of perforated bricks, hollow concrete blocks etc.

Installation Technical Data

Type Art.-No. drill- min drill hole fixing length= min thread max installation qty per box
depth anchorage depth torque
do t I=hv MD
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] pcs
M5 50505 10 45 35 M5 4 50
M6 50506 12 50 40 M6 7 50
M8 50508 16 65 50 M8 16 20
M10 50510 20 80 60 M10 32 10
M12 50512 24 90 70 M12 54 5
Installation instructions: M16 50516 32 120 90 M16 110 10
In less pressure resistant materials and perforated brick, the
tightening torque should be adapted to the material.

Type Art.-No. drill min. drill hole plug length chipboard qty. per box
depth = min. anchoring depth screw
do t l = hef ds x ls
[mm] [mm] [mm] [ mm] pcs.
SX 4 x 20 70004 4 25 20 2-3 200
SX 5 x 25 70005 5 35 25 3-4 100
SX 6 x 30 70006 6 40 30 4-5 100
SX 6 x 50 * 24827 6 60 50 4-5 100
SX 6 x 50 R 78185 6 60 50 4-5 100
SX 8 x 40 70008 8 50 40 4,5 - 6 100
SX 8 x 65 24828 8 75 65 4,5 - 6 50
SX 10 x 50 70010 10 70 50 6-8 50
SX 10 x 80 24829 10 95 80 6-8 25
SX 12 x 60 70012 12 80 60 8 - 10 25
SX 14 x 70 70014 14 90 70 10 - 12 20
SX 16 x 80 70016 16 100 80 12 (1/2) 10
* without collar

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General Fixings

KD8 Gravity Toggle

Building Materials
Gypsum plasterboard, gypsum fibreboards, chipboards, fibre
cement boards, wood wool building slabs, hard fibreboards,
hollow brick ceilings, ribbed floors with hollow stone fillers,

Hollow Core Slab Fixing Systems

stone ceilings, hollow ceilings, trapezoidal sheet, etc.
Description
The fischer gravity toggles are standard cavity fixings for ceiling, Suitability
wall and floor fastenings. With their long threaded rod, they
Machines
will also bridge large wall thicknesses. The fixings are protected
Steel structures
against corrosion as they are zinc plated and yellow passivated.
Conveyor equipment
The KD8 possess a toggle bar which automatically locks in
Vending machines
cavity spaces.
Protective gratings
Diamond-drilling equipment
Installation Technical Data
Type Art.-No. drill- min drill hole fixing length= min thread max installation qty per box
depth anchorage depth torque
do t I=hv MD
[mm] [mm] [mm] [mm] pcs
M5 50505 10 45 35 M5 4 50
M6 50506 12 50 40 M6 7 50
M8 50508 16 65 50 M8 16 20
M10 50510 20 80 60 M10 32 10
M12 50512 24 90 70 M12 54 5
M16 50516 32 120 90 M16 110 10

Testing
The table below shows the ultimate and maximum safe working loads of all the anchors tested into the section product of BISON
hollow core slabs or Tarmac Topfloor 150 spirall units. The tested slabs have a concrete web thickness of 25 mm and a minimum
compressive strength of 55N/mm2. These results are tabulated below starting with the highest performing anchor at the top.

Technical data
Type drill- average ultimate safe working characteristic
load load axial spacing
[mm] kN kN
FIS V 360 S injection resin with net 18 25.80 6.45 240/400
FHY M10 metal expansion unit 16 16.10 4.02 200
FDA-R M10 rimmed drop-in anchor 12 16.92 3.38 200
FBS 8 self tapping screw 8 7.83 1.57 100
KD 8 metal gravity toggle 20 12.00 3.00 200
M Anchor M10 20 10.60 1.51 200
FFS self tapping screws 6 9.96 2.50 75
SX10 nylon plug 10 6.78 0.96 200
FHY M6 metal expansion unit 10 2.96 0.74 200

Conclusion
It is in our opinion that the fixing types tested in conjunction with hollow core slabs e.g. Bison are highly suitable for typical applications
e.g. various M + E services, timber battens, insulation, suspended ceilings etc. As the tests were conducted into the thinnest of the
manufactured slabs (150 mm overall depth), it is our opinion that the fixings would be suitable for all slab sections varying from 150
- 450 mm deep with web thicknesses greater than 25 mm.
The test results for all of the fixing tested offers good variation in ultimate loads. This allows the Engineer/Architect/End user to have
a broad range of anchors to choose from depending on both function or load performance.
Axial spacings vary from anchor to anchor due to the expansion or form-locking characteristics. In our opinion it would be suitable
to have axial spacing >200 mm for all the anchors tested except the FIS V 360 S and FFS screw. The axial spacing for the FIS V
360 S as written above are conservative, for more detailed, comprehensive and possibly smaller spacing further testing should be
carried out.
Note: The FIS V 360 S resin with FIS H N net achieved a very large concrete cone failure during testing. This cone is larger than
the characteristic cone failure expected in standard reinforced concrete due to the compressive stress patterns that the pre-stressing
induces. For further information on the testing, please contact our Technical Team.

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 Precast Hollow Core Slabs 2012 / 01

Precast Hollow Core Slabs . 2012 / 01. Printed in the UK

fischer fixings (UK) Ltd.
Whitely Road Technical disclaimer / Decisive factors
Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9AT
Due to the complexity of building materials, tools, fixing elements and
Tel: 01491 827 900 installation techniques a comprehensive recommendation depends on
Fax: 01491 827 953
full and detailed understanding of specific site conditions.
www.fischer.co.uk
sales@fischer.co.uk This document is a factual record of results obtained under specific
conditions and does not constitute an endorsement of the suitability
of the the product tested for any specific application. This responsibility
remains with the customer.
The test results shall be used as a guide for assessement or anchor
suitability. Even when our advise is given in good faith it cannot be
binding for this reason and we cannot accept any liability for any anchor
failure due to the wrong design, misuse or wrong installation.

Phone: 01491 827 920

Fax: 01491 827 950
e-mail: technical@fischer.co.uk

fischer Fixings (UK) Ltd.

Whitely Road, Wallingford, Oxon, OX10 9AT.

We cannot be held responsible for any errors within this document and
we reserve the right to make technical and range modifications without
notice.
No liability is accepted for printing errors and omissions.