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COMPLIANT DESIGN
5 | 2025
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CONTENTS
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Foreword by Jayant Kumar
Standardization of design in construction
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Publication of Indian Standard
Changing the landscape of the Indian construction industry
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Indian Standard and Hilti India
Our offerings for customers
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Acknowledgement
Thanking the team for their contribution
* The term “Indian Standard (IS)” refers to the speci�cations established by the Bureau of Indian
Standards (BIS) for a wide range of products and practices in India. These codes are designed
to ensure quality, safety, and e�ciency across various industries. For instance, the National
Building Code of India provides comprehensive guidelines for regulating building construction
activities nationwide.
In the construction industry, post-installed anchors are
often perceived as just pieces of metal, but they are much
more than that. Their performance is governed by several
factors, including load parameters, concrete dimensions,
the condition and grade of existing concrete, the spacing
between anchors, and their distance from concrete edges.
In the absence of any standards, these parameters are
often overlooked, impacting engineering judgments due to
a lack of awareness and ultimately posing serious safety
concerns for critical applications.
A simple example of this is the presence of cracks in
concrete. Concrete structures are generally designed
with an allowable crack width over their service life. When
post-installed anchors are placed in concrete, cracks may
develop. These cracks have a high chance of propagating
through the anchor locations.
Research from around the world has shown similar �ndings.
Post-installed anchors, whether mechanical or adhesive,
experience a signi�cant reduction in resistance—almost
25-30% when located in cracks. This effect becomes
even more pronounced during an earthquake. As a result,
anchors used in high seismic zones require more stringent
assessment and design.
As per the regulatory framework till now, anchorage in
concrete was addressed through the standard IS 1946:1961,
‘Code of Practice for the Use of Fixing Devices in
Walls, Ceilings and Floors of Solid Construction’. Going
forward, with the comprehensive guideline developed by
the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS), we have the new IS
1946 which is divided into different parts. IS 1946 Part 2
covers the design of post-installed anchorage to concrete,
while IS 1946 Parts 3 and 4 outline the prequali�cation
assessment parameters for post-installed adhesive and
post-installed mechanical anchors respectively.
The introduction of this standard will surely bring a
regulatory compliance with safety at its core. The new
standard requires anchors to undergo an extensive and
stringent test regime as a starting point. It also provides
a comprehensive design framework for post-installed
anchors.
Earthquakes as an event don’t just impact main structural
components—they in fact also affect the non-structural
elements like false ceilings, utility �xtures and building
facades. According to the National Building Code of India,
non-structural components are also vital for the operation
of essential facilities like airports, hospitals, emergency
centres and data centres, and should remain functional
even after a strong earthquake. IS 1946 Part 2, in line with
the National Building Code and IS 1893, ensures that the
non-structural elements’ connections are also designed
effectively to perform safely and consistently even during
seismic events.
By enforcing compliance, this standard rede�nes safety
and reliability. It also eliminates inconsistencies in anchor
design and sets a new benchmark for excellence.
PUBLICATION OF INDIAN
STANDARD
Changing the landscape of the Indian construction industry
FOREWORD
Currently India, the world’s �fth-largest economy, has one of the most promising
infrastructure sectors and is poised for robust growth with planned investments. In
2019, the Indian government recognized the need to invest approximately $1.4 trillion
in infrastructure to achieve a $5 trillion GDP by the �scal year 2024-25. This led to the
launch of the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) which aims to provide world-class
infrastructure across the country.
Mirroring these aspirational �gures, the Indian construction industry is undergoing a
transformation, with safety becoming paramount. Unfortunately, there have been instances
in the recent past—where the structural safety of buildings was compromised due to a
combination of factors. This was coupled with poor enforcement of safety regulations and
failure to follow the correct design standards.
Among all the building materials and essential components used in any structure, post-
installed anchors play a signi�cant role. They provide structural stability by securely
fastening different building components and ensuring the safety of structures in areas
prone to seismic activity.
The failure in structural cases underscores the critical need for
standardized design requirements to ensure the safety of
construction projects. In this light, it is noteworthy that the
construction anchors market in India is expected to reach
a projected revenue of $133.4 million by 2030, indicating a
compound annual growth rate of 4.5% from 2024 to 20301.
Considering the market need and the overall urgency of enforcing
design standards in the construction industry, I am pleased
to share that the Bureau of Indian Standards has recently
introduced the standard on ‘Design of Post-Installed
Anchorage to Concrete’. This new standard will help
address the existing gap in designing and lead to
signi�cant improvements in maintaining safety within
the construction industry.
Jayant Kumar
General Manager
Hilti India
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Standardization of design in construction
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At Hilti, we are driven by our purpose of ‘Making Construction
Better’ which translates into our promise of being the best
partner for productivity, safety and sustainability for our
customers. This commitment keeps us steadfast in providing
high-quality solutions that meet the toughest industry
challenges.
We believe that any construction is only successful when
it ensures structural integrity and occupants’ safety, and
this can only happen when the post- installed anchors
are properly designed. We are glad to share that our high-
performing portfolio of anchors is prequali�ed for use under
the provisions of the new standard. Not only that, our cloud-
based anchor design software – Pro�s Engineering is
also embedded with the Indian Standard design method.
This means you can easily design post-installed anchoring
connections that are not only compliant with the codes but
are also value-engineered.
Our high performing post-Installed anchors have been
developed and tested to meet the most adverse conditions.
Our differentiated anchors like HST4, HST2 V3, RE500 V4
and HY200R V3 provide unparalleled safety, helping our
customers meet the highest standards.
The new Indian Standard elevates the entire industry, ensuring
safer practices and better engineering across the nation.
At Hilti India, we are proud to drive this change through
innovative solutions, and our SPEC2SITE* approach bridges
the gap between design and execution for any construction
project.
To ensure the safety of these connections, it’s crucial that
they are installed correctly. For this, we use best-in-class
anchor installations, carried out with advanced tools like the
Adaptive Torque Module and High Dosage Dispenser.
Our SPEC2SITE offering is a unique value proposition for our
customers. It ensures that our solutions are not only high-
performing and value-engineered but also provide peace of
mind. In short, every connection is executed faster, safer, and
simpler.
With SPEC2SITE, we are fully equipped to support every step
of the process, from design to on-site execution. Through our
exclusive webinars and workshops, we aim to share in-depth
knowledge about the new standard. We are excited about the
new code that will transform both present and future of the
Indian construction industry. Together, let’s strive to make our
jobsites more productive, safer and sustainable.
SPEC2SITE* - Our in-house solution for speci�ers and contractors for making speci�cations higher-performing, value-
engineered, faster and more sustainable.
INDIAN STANDARD AND
HILTI INDIA
Our offerings for customers
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Making
Construction
Better
Best partner for productivity,
safety & sustainability
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knowledge and practical insights with like-minded stakeholders who believe in ‘Making Construction Better’. Our in-house
team’s hard work in providing valuable information, updates and resources has signi�cantly contributed to the success of
this edition.
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Citations:
1. Grand View Research. (n.d.). Construction anchors market in India. Retrieved February 5, 2025, from https://www.
grandviewresearch.com/horizon/outlook/construction-anchors-market/india.
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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Thanking the team for their contribution
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