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Angle bracket

These brackets allow optimum connection between wood and other building materials such as concrete and steel. This is an economic connection that can be used in many areas. AKR AKR-L and vary in the screw hole.

AKR bracket is 3 mm thick and the edges are reinforced with rib

CE Marking
CE Marking
ETA
ETA
Electrogalvanized steel 20 µm
Electrogalvanized steel 20 µm
Indoor
Indoor
EPD
EPD
Service class 2
Service class 2

Product Details

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Reinforced bracket AKR95X3L
Fastening beams to concrete
Fastening with SDS screws

Features

Material

Steel quality:
• S 250 GD + Z 275 according to DIN EN 10346

Corrosion protection:
• 275 g / m galvanized on both sides 20mm


 

Benefits

  • Load capacity in all directions
  • Optimised capacities for partnailing and fullnailing
  • One or two-sided connections
  • Possible mounting with distance from the support at  tension connections
  • Optimised bolt utilisation

Application

Applicatons

Supporting member:

Concrete, steel

Supported member:

Solid wood, engineered wood

Scope

The AKR brackets allow optimum connection between wood and other building materials such as concrete and steel.

Technical Data

Product Dimensions

Dimensions

ReferenceConnector Dimensions
OtherProduct Dimensions[mm]JoistFlange B
Tun / DB nr.NOB nr.Qty per BoxWeight[kg]A[mm]B[mm]C[mm]t[mm]RoundRound Obround
Ø5Ø13.5[mm]Ø5[mm]Ø11[mm]Ø13.5[mm]Ø13.5x25[mm]
AKR95X318622255116590225.00.2495856539-211-
AKR95X3L1870243-25.00.2495856539-21-1
AKR135X318592995116588325.00.313585653141211-
AKR135X3L1870241-25.00.31358565314121-1
AKR165X3--25.00.3716585653151211-
AKR165X3L--25.00.371658565315121-1
AKR205X3--25.00.4320585653202211-
AKR205X3L--25.00.432058565320221-1
AKR245X3--25.00.4924585653222211-
AKR245X3L--25.00.492458565322221-1
AKR285X318622245116589825.00.5628585653263211-
AKR285X3L1870242-25.00.52858565326321-1

Below you will find load details to the nail pattern: fullnailing, partnailing and post connection. Further connection options, see the corresponding ETA.

Simplified characteristic capacities - Wood to concrete - Full nailing - 1 bracket per connection

Dimensions

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Nail pattern 1
Number of FastenersSimplified characteristic capacities - 1 angle bracket per connection[kN]
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖ***R₂.ₖ = R₃.ₖ
QtyTypeQtyType
AKR95X3L8.0CNA*1.0Ø12**8.72.8
AKR135X3L13.0CNA*1.0Ø12**15.54.6
AKR285X3L25.0CNA*1.0Ø12**15.34.4

** The bolt design resistance requirement R#,d is determined from (bolt factor x connection design load F#,d) for the required load direction and fastener. Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

*** The published characteristic capacity is based on instantaneous load duration and service class 2 according to EC5 (EN 1995) – kmod = 1,1. For other load duration and service class, please refer to the ETA to get more accurate capacities

Simplified characteristic capacities - Wood to concrete - Partial nailing - 1 bracket per connection

Dimensions

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Nail pattern 3
Number of FastenersSimplified characteristic capacities - 1 angle bracket per connection[kN]
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖ***R₂.ₖ = R₃.ₖ
QtyTypeQtyType
AKR95X3L5CNA*1.0Ø12**5.13.6
AKR135X3L9CNA*1.0Ø12**10.76.6
AKR285X3L14CNA*1.0Ø12**13.25.5

** The bolt design resistance requirement R#,d is determined from (bolt factor x connection design load F#,d) for the required load direction and fastener. Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

*** The published characteristic capacity is based on instantaneous load duration and service class 2 according to EC5 (EN 1995) – kmod = 1,1. For other load duration and service class, please refer to the ETA to get more accurate capacities

Simplified characteristic capacities - Post mounting to concrete - 1 bracket per connection

Dimensions

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Nail pattern 2
Simplified characteristic capacities - 1 angle bracket per connectionNumber of FastenersSimplified characteristic capacities - 1 angle bracket per connection[kN]
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖ***
QtyTypeQtyType
AKR95X3L3.95.0CNA*1.0Ø12**5.8
AKR135X3L6.28.0CNA*1.0Ø12**10.6
AKR285X3L5.622.0CNA*1.0Ø12**13.2

** The bolt design resistance requirement R#,d is determined from (bolt factor x connection design load F#,d) for the required load direction and fastener. Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

*** The published characteristic capacity is based on instantaneous load duration and service class 2 according to EC5 (EN 1995) – kmod = 1,1. For other load duration and service class, please refer to the ETA to get more accurate capacities

Characterisitic capacities - Full nailing

Dimensions

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Nail pattern 1
Number of FastenersCharacteristic capacities- 2 brackets per connection[kN]
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖR2/3,kR4/5,k
QtyTypeQtyTypeCNA4.0x40CNA4.0x50CNA4.0x60CNA4.0x40CNA4.0x50CNA4.0x60CNA4.0x40/50/60
AKR95X38.0CNA*1.0Ø12*min (17.55 ; 25.04/kmod + 13.2)min (22.64 ; 25.04/kmod + 17.6)min (26.48 ; 25.04/kmod + 22)56.26.915.75 / kmod
AKR95X3L8.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (13.31 ; 25.04/kmod + 8.92)min (17.4 ; 25.04/kmod + 11.89)min (20.89 ; 25.04/kmod + 14.87)4.45.66.4-
AKR135X313.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (31.78 ; 25.04/kmod + 8.69)min (40.69 ; 25.4/kmod + 11.58)min (46.92 ; 25.04/kmod + 14.48)810.111.215.75 / kmod
AKR135X3L13.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (24.88 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.87)min (32.34 ; 25.4/kmod + 7.83)min (38.36 ; 25.04/kmod + 9.78)7.29.110.4-
AKR165X3-----------
AKR165X3L-----------
AKR205X314.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (33.42 ; 25.04/kmod + 8.68)min (42.86 ; 25.04/kmod + 11.58)min (49.6 ; 25.04/kmod + 14.48)7.810.111.815.75 / kmod
AKR205X3L14.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (25.96 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.86)min (33.78 ; 25.04/kmod + 7.82)min (40.2 ; 25.04/kmod + 9.78)6.189.6-
AKR245X3-----------
AKR245X3L-----------
AKR285X325.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (45.25 ; 25.04/kmod + 8.69)min (58.98 ; 25.04/kmod + 11.58)min (70.31 ; 25.04/kmod + 14.48)8.911.614.115.75 / kmod
AKR285X3L25.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (32.96 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.87)min (43.42 ; 25.04/kmod + 7.83)min (52.87 ; 25.04/kmod + 9.78)6.68.710.7-

* Refer to Characteristic Capacity table columns for type of fasteners that can be used in Flange A. Capacities vary depending on fastener type used.

** The bolt design resistance requirement R#,d is determined from (bolt factor x connection design load F#,d) for the required load direction and fastener. Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

Characteristic capacities - Partial nailing

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Nail pattern 3
Number of FastenersCharacteristic capacities- 2 brackets per connection[kN]
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖR2/3,kR4/5,k
QtyTypeQtyTypeCNA4.0x40CNA4.0x50CNA4.0x60CNA4.0x40CNA4.0x50CNA4.0x60CNA4.0x40/50/60
AKR95X35CNA*1.0Ø12**min (10.3 ; 25.04/kmod + 12.62)min (13.34 ; 25.04/kmod + 16.82)min (15.72 ; 25.04/kmod + 21.04)3.244.515.75 / kmod
AKR95X3L5CNA*1.0Ø12**min (7.7 ; 25.04/kmod + 8.52)min (10.1 ; 25.04/kmod + 11.36)min (12.18 ; 25.04/kmod + 14.22)2.93.64.1-
AKR135X39CNA*1.0Ø12**min (21.19 ; 25.04/kmod + 8.69)min (27.21 ; 25.04/kmod + 11.58)min (31.54 ; 25.04/kmod + 11.58)5.97.58.415.75 / kmod
AKR135X3L9CNA*1.0Ø12**min (16.39 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.87)min (21.35 ; 25.04/kmod + 7.83)min (25.45 ; 25.04/kmod + 9.78)5.26.67.6-
AKR165X311CNA*1.0Ø12**min (29.22 ; 25.04/kmod + 8.68)min (37.14 ; 25.04/kmod + 11.58)min (42.32 ; 25.04/kmod + 14.48)7.1910.415.75 / kmod
AKR165X3L11CNA*1.0Ø12**min (23.62 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.86)min (30.5 ; 25.04/kmod + 7.82)min (35.76 ; 25.04/kmod + 9.78)5.87.58.8-
AKR205X38CNA*1.0Ø12**min (17.08 ; 25.04/kmod + 1.6)min (22.08 ; 25.04/kmod + 2.14)min (25.9 ; 25.04/kmod + 2.68)5.57815.75 / kmod
AKR205X3L8CNA*1.0Ø12**min (12.86 ; 25.04/kmod + 1.08)min (16.84 ; 25.04/kmod + 1.44)min (20.28 ; 25.04/kmod + 1.82)4.65.96.9-
AKR245X39CNA*1.0Ø12**min (14.28 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.14)min (18.7 ; 25.04/kmod + 4.18)min (22.54 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.22)5.77.48.815.75 / kmod
AKR245X3L9CNA*1.0Ø12**min (10.22 ; 25.04/kmod + 2.12)min (13.5 ; 25.04/kmod + 2.82)min (16.54 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.52)4.55.97.1-
AKR285X314CNA*1.0Ø12**min (27.93 ; (25.04/kmod + 3.93)min (36.23 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.24)min (42.8 ; 25.04/kmod + 6.55)5.57.38.815.75 / kmod
AKR285X3L14CNA*1.0Ø12**min (20.71 ; (25.04/kmod + 2.66)min (27.2 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.54)min (32.91 ; 25.04/kmod + 4.43)4.15.56.7-

* Refer to Characteristic Capacity table columns for type of fasteners that can be used in Flange A. Capacities vary depending on fastener type used.

** The bolt design resistance requirement R#,d is determined from (bolt factor x connection design load F#,d) for the required load direction and fastener. Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

Characteristic capacities - Post connection

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Nail pattern 2
Number of FastenersCharacteristic capacities- 2 brackets per connection[kN]
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖR2/3,kR4/5,k
QtyTypeQtyTypeCNA4.0x40CNA4.0x50CNA4.0x60CNA4.0x40CNA4.0x50CNA4.0x60CNA4.0x40/50/60
AKR95X35.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (11.5 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.97)min (14.78 ; 25.04/kmod + 7.97)min (17.19 ; 25.04/kmod + 9.96)3.54.4515.75 / kmod
AKR95X3L5.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (8.83 ; 25.04/kmod + 4.04)min (11.52 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.38)min (13.76 ; 25.04/kmod + 6.73)3.13.94.5-
AKR135X38.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (20.49 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.93)min (26.13 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.24)min (29.94 ; 25.04/kmod + 6.55)5.677.915.75 / kmod
AKR135X3L8.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (16.31 ; 25.04/kmod + 2.66)min (21.13 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.54)min (24.91 ; 25.04/kmod + 4.43)4.96.27.1-
AKR165X3-----------
AKR165X3L-----------
AKR205X38.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (14.3 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.94)min (18.64 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.24)min (22.24 ; 25.04/kmod + 6.56)4.86.27.215.75 / kmod
AKR205X3L8.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (10.4 ; 25.04/kmod + 2.66)min (13.7 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.54)min (16.68 ; 25.04/kmod + 4.42)3.855.9-
AKR245X3-----------
AKR245X3L-----------
AKR285X322.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (41.66 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.93)min (54.19 ; 25.04/kmod + 5.24)min (64.34 ; 25.04/kmod + 6.55)5.87.69.315.75 / kmod
AKR285X3L22.0CNA*1.0Ø12**min (30.58 ; 25.04/kmod + 2.66)min (40.23 ; 25.04/kmod + 3.54)min (48.85 ; 25.04/kmod + 4.43)4.25.66.9-

* Refer to Characteristic Capacity table columns for type of fasteners that can be used in Flange A. Capacities vary depending on fastener type used.

** The bolt design resistance requirement R#,d is determined from (bolt factor x connection design load F#,d) for the required load direction and fastener. Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

Factor for bolt calculation at 2 AKR connections
Load direction kax klat
F1      Bolt 1 and 2 0,5 0
F2/3   Bolt 1 and 2  0,2 0,5
F4/5   Bolt 1 from F1,d 1 0
F4/5   Bolt 2 0,5 1


For load direction F4/5 applies: An additional tensile load (F1,d) must be received and verified for the left AKR, and for both bolts.

F^*_{1,d} = \frac{F_{4/5,d}\times(e-16,5mm)} {b+83mm}

Combined load:

\sqrt{\left ( \frac {F_{1,d}} {R_{1,d}} + \frac {F_{4/5,d}}{R_{4/5,d}} \right )^2 + \left ( \frac{F_{2/3,d}}{R_{2/3,d}} \right )} \le 1

Characteristic capacities - Timber beam to concrete - Ø12 connector screws - 1 angle bracket

Dimensions

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Timber beam to rigid support - Ø12 connector screws - 1 angle bracket
Characteristic capacities - Timber C24 - 1 angle bracket per connection[kN]Number of Fasteners
R₂,ₖ=R₃,ₖR₁,ₖFlange BJoist
SSH12x80SSH12x80QtyTypeQtyType
AKR285X3L-13.31.0Ø123.0SSH

Refer to the Simpson Strong-Tie anchor product range for suitable anchors. Typical anchor solutions are BOAXII, SET-XP, WA, AT-HP, depending on the concrete type, spacing and edge distances.

Characteristic Capacities - UK

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Characteristic Values - C24 Timber on Concrete
Number of Fasteners
Flange BJoist
QtyQty
AKR95X3L1 x Ø125.0
AKR135X3L1 x Ø128.0
AKR285X3L1 x Ø1222.0

The published characteristic capacity is based on short term load duration and service class 2 according to EC5 (EN 1995) – kmod = 1.1.  For other load duration and service class, please refer to the ETA.

Characteristic capacities - Timber post to concrete slab - 1 angle bracket

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Product capacities - Timber post to concrete slab - 1 angle bracket
Nail patternNumber of FastenersCharacteristic Capacities[kN]
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖR₂.ₖ = R₃.ₖR₄.ₖR₅.ₖR6,k
QtyTypeQtyType
AKR205X3L22.0--2.0Ø126,1/kmod0,4/kmod5,4/kmod0,61/kmod1,2/kmod
AKR245X3L22.0--2.0Ø126,1/kmod0,4/kmod5,4/kmod0,61/kmod1,2/kmod
AKR285X3L22.01Ø102.0Ø126,1/kmod0,4/kmod5,4/kmod0,61/kmod1,2/kmod

Several assumpotions are considered for the values shown in the table above (refer to ETA-07/0285 p 135 - Annex D61 - Characteristic Capacities for nailing pattern 22 - tables D61-11 to 15 for further details and other values) :

For R1,k capacities:

  • Ø10 fastener in timber post (flange B) is placed in the upper hole => distance e between timber fasteners and AKR horizontal flange is 65 mm
  • distance X1 between timber and concrete is 5 mm

For R2,k=R3,k capacities:

  • Ø10 fastener in timber post (flange B) is placed in the upper hole => distance e between timber fasteners and AKR horizontal flange is 65 mm

For R4,k capacities:

  • distance X1 between timber and concrete is 5 mm

For R6,k capacities:

  • Timber post width in contact with AKR is considered as 30 mm larger than the AKR width

Simplified characteristic capacities - Timber to Timber - Partial nailing - 1 bracket per connection

Dimensions

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Simplified characteristic capacities - Timber to timber - Partial nailing - 1 angle bracket[kN]Simplified characteristic capacities - Post to timber - 1 angle bracket
Number of FastenersCharacteristic Capacities[kN]Nail pattern
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖ***R₂.ₖ = R₃.ₖ
QtyTypeQtyType
AKR95X3L2.0CNA4.0x501.0SSH12.05.8-2.0
AKR135X3L8.0CNA4.0x501.0SSH12.010.6-7.0
AKR285X3L14.0CNA4.0x501.0SSH12.013.2-17.0

*** The published characteristic capacity is based on instantaneous load duration and service class 2 according to EC5 (EN 1995) – kmod = 1,1. For other load duration and service class, please refer to the ETA to get more accurate capacities. The capacity of SSH12.0 screw has to be checked.

SImplified Characteristic capacities - Timber post to timber - 1 angle bracket

Dimensions

ReferenceHoldowns capacity
Simplified characteristic capacities - Post to timber - 1 angle bracket
Nail patternNumber of FastenersCharacteristic Capacities
JoistFlange BR₁,ₖ***[kN]
QtyTypeQtyTypeThread length in support[mm]
AKR95X3L2.05.0CNA4.0X501.0SSH12.0855.8
AKR135X3L7.08.0CNA4.0X501.0SSH12.08510.6
AKR285X3L17.014.0CNA4.0X501.0SSH12.011013.2

The connection can be made with a gap between the bottom flange of the bracket and timber, but the whole threaded part of the screw shall be in the substructure.

The connection is redundant, the full capacity of the screw may be considered. If the connection is isolated, then half the capacity of the screw shall be considered for AKR135X3L and AKR285X3L.

*** The published characteristic capacity is based on instantaneous load duration and service class 1 according to EC5 (EN 1995) – kmod = 1,1. For other load duration and service class, please refer to the ETA to get more accurate capacities.

Installation

Installation

Installation

• Fasten nails or screws CNA4,0xl CSA5,0xl.Pro installation in concrete anchor bolt M12

Fasteners

  • The fixing needs to be done with CNA4,0xl threaded nails or CSA5,0xl screws.
  • On concrete or steel by an wedge anchor M12 and a washer Ø24.
  • SSH Ø 12 x 80 mm (timber to concrete)
  • It is possible to single or double sided connections.

Certification

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