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Shruti Bansal
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How Cavity Barriers Improve Passive Fire Protection in Rainscreen Façades

Shruti Bansal
Reading time: < 5 minutes
Passive fire protection on rainscreen façade systems is achieved through the use of tested cavity barriers that prevent the spread of fire, smoke and hot gases within ventilated façade cavities. When correctly specified and installed, cavity barriers help limit the chimney effect, maintain compartmentation and support compliance with relevant fire safety requirements.
Facade Fire Protection
Fire Protection
Daniel Lim
Reading time: < 10 minutes
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How to Design Post-Installed Rebar Connections for Fire Resistance Under Eurocodes

Daniel Lim
Reading time: < 10 minutes
This article explains how to design post-installed rebar connections to achieve required fire resistance under Eurocodes. It outlines the impact of elevated temperatures on reinforced concrete structures, key design principles for fire-rated applications, and practical guidance for engineers specifying post-installed reinforcement systems.
Rebar
Software & Services
Structural Connections
Alexandre Fernandes & Hugo Batista
Reading time: < 10 minutes
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Roof metal deck fixing: comparison of nails and screws​

Alexandre Fernandes & Hugo Batista
Reading time: < 10 minutes
Effective roof metal deck fixing requires choosing between Nail or Screw fasteners, each suited for different base materials and environments. This article compares these methods across Technical performance, Value engineering optimisation and Installation productivity
Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 10 minutes
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HST4 Performance that matches cast in headed fasteners

Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 10 minutes
HST4 is a high-performing stud anchor with a unique design that allows for variable embedment depth and improved resistance to concrete cone failure, ultimately resulting in a tensile resistance higher than ever before. It has a broad approval range to cover your application requirements and ensure code compliance. It is compatible with Hilti's installation systems, supporting a reliable installation.
Baseplate
Structural Connections
Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 5 minutes
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What is behind the Advanced Baseplate feature in PROFIS Engineering?

Hilti Engineering Centre
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Learn how Advanced Baseplate Design in PROFIS Engineering uses component-based FEM (CBFEM) to model rigid and flexible baseplates, improve anchor force calculations, and provide a more realistic representation of steel-to-concrete connection behaviour.
Baseplate
Software & Services
Giorgio Liessi-Pimm
Reading time: < 5 minutes
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Introducing HCW: Hilti's innovative solution for timber housebuilders

Giorgio Liessi-Pimm
Reading time: < 5 minutes
As timber construction continues to grow, the need for efficient and reliable structural connections has never been greater. Discover how Hilti's HCW solutions are helping engineers and construction professionals achieve faster installation, improved safety and enhanced efficiency when creating structural interconnections in timber buildings.
Other/Special
Structural Connections
Timber
Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 10 minutes
Article

Hilti HDA undercut anchor helping to achieve higher performing design with more peace of mind

Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 10 minutes
Enhanced performance with the help of updated ETA!
Baseplate
Structural Connections
Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 10 minutes
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How to select the right post installed anchor for the required application

Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 10 minutes
Understanding working mechanisms and benefits of expansion, screw and undercut anchors
Baseplate
Structural Connections
Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 5 minutes
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What Is Fire Compartmentation? Principles of Firestop Design

Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 5 minutes
Compartmentation is a passive fire protection strategy that divides a building into fire-resistant sections using walls, floors and firestopping systems. Its purpose is to limit the spread of fire and smoke, protect escape routes, support evacuation and help maintain building safety during a fire.
Facade Fire Protection
Fire Protection
IF Joints Fire Protection
MEP Penetrations Fire Protection
Steel Fire Protection
Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 5 minutes
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How to read a Firestop ETA

Hilti Engineering Centre
Reading time: < 5 minutes
Firestop documentation and what it means
Facade Fire Protection
Fire Protection
IF Joints Fire Protection
MEP Penetrations Fire Protection
Steel Fire Protection
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