ABSTRACT
In 404 tests, force and deformation controlled expansion anchors, chemical anchors and powder actuated bolts and nails with two dimensions were investigated in two kinds of steel fibre and polypropylen fibre reinforced concrete. The aim was to determine the kind and amount of changes in their force-deformation characteristics due to the presence of different fibres in concrete. The correct setting procedure was checked and the ultimate failure load, the failure mode and the force-deformation characteristics were measured. It was found that the recommended design loads for anchors and powder actuated elements can be used on fibre reinforced concrete as well. Neither steel fibres nor polypropylene fibres lead to an increase of the ultimate failure load of the tested fastening elements and the corresponding deformation of the anchors.
