Appendix A: Required Loads for Proof Tests and
Field Tests of Structural Anchoring Systems
Required loads1 for proof tests and field test of adhesive anchors
Yield Required load (lb)
Diam/ Area
Material stress, Proof test Field test Field test
size (in2)
Fy (ksi) (125% Fy) (90% Fy) (70% Fy)2
Grade 60 rebar #3 0.11 60 8,300 5,900
Grade 60 rebar #4 0.20 60 15,000 10,800
Grade 60 rebar #5 0.31 60 23,300 16,700
Grade 60 rebar #6 0.44 60 33,000 23,800
Grade 60 rebar #7 0.60 60 45,000 32,400
Grade 60 rebar #8 0.79 60 59,300 42,700
Grade 60 rebar #9 1.00 60 75,000 54,000
Grade 60 rebar #10 1.27 60 95,300 68,600
Grade 60 rebar #11 1.56 60 117,000 84,200
A307 bolt/threaded rod 3/8” 0.078 36 3,500 2,500 1,970
A307 bolt/threaded rod 1/2” 0.142 36 6,400 4,600 3,600
A307 bolt/threaded rod 5/8” 0.226 36 10,200 7,300 5,700
A307 bolt/threaded rod 3/4” 0.334 36 15,000 10,800 8,400
A307 bolt/threaded rod 7/8” 0.462 36 20,800 15,000 11,600
A307 bolt/threaded rod 1” 0.606 36 27,300 19,600 15,300
A307 bolt/threaded rod 1-1/8” 0.763 36 34,300 24,700 19,200
Required loads1 for proof tests and field tests of mechanical anchors
Load (lb)
Diameter 3 Field test
Proof test
(50% of proof test)
3/8” 3,500 1,750
1/2” 6,400 3,200
5/8” 10,200 5,100
3/4” 15,000 7,500
7/8” 20,800 10,400
NOTES:
1. Proof tests of adhesive anchors, field tests of adhesive anchors, and field tests of mechanical anchors are
required to meet the specified load with less than or equal to 1/16 inch of slip. Sections 712.03 J-K of 2012
MDOT Standard Specifications for Construction.
2. 70% Fy field tests to be used with Bridge Sign Connection Types A1, A2, and B, in accordance with MDOT
Standard Plan SIGN-800-A.
3. There are no mechanical anchors over 3/4” in diameter currently approved for use.
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Appendix C: MDOT Form 1927
(Mechanical Anchoring System Proof Test)
Michigan Department ADHESIVE ANCHORING SYSTEM PROOF TEST
Michigan Department
Of Transportation
Of Transportation
1928 (01/15)
MECHANICAL ANCHORING SYSTEM PROOF TEST
1927 (01/15)
CONTROL SECTION JOB NUMBER REPORT NUMBER
CONTROL SECTION JOB NUMBER REPORT NUMBER
CONTRACTOR JOB/STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTOR JOB/STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE PRODUCT EMBEDMENT DEPTH DIAMETER/SIZE
ANCHOR TYPE EMBEDMENT DEPTH DIAMETER
INSTALLED BY TIME INSTALLED DATE INSTALLED
INSTALLED BY DATE INSTALLED REQUIRED PROOF LOAD
TESTED BY TIME TESTED DATE TESTED
TESTED
TEMP.BY
AT INSTALLATION DATE
TEMP.TESTED
AT TESTING REQUIRED PROOF LOAD
HYDRAULIC PUMP/RAM
HYDRAULIC NUMBER
PUMP/RAM NUMBER
DISPLACEMENT (in)
DISPLACEMENT (in) NOTE: MAX ALLOW. = 1/16 (0.0625)
GAGE
GAGE LOAD
LOAD
PRESSURE
PRESSURE TEST NO.
TEST NO.11 TEST
TESTNO.
NO.2 2 TEST NO.NO.
TEST 3 3 TEST NO. 4NO. 4
TEST
(lbs)
(lbs)
(psi)
(psi)
0
0
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Appendix B: MDOT Form 1928
(Adhesive Anchoring System Proof Test)
Michigan
Michigan Department
Department ADHESIVE ANCHORING
ADHESIVE ANCHORINGSYSTEM
SYSTEMPROOF
PROOFTEST
TEST
OfOf Transportation
Transportation
1928(01/15)
1928 (01/15)
CONTROL SECTION JOB NUMBER REPORT NUMBER
CONTROL SECTION JOB NUMBER REPORT NUMBER
CONTRACTOR JOB/STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION
CONTRACTOR JOB/STRUCTURE DESCRIPTION
ADHESIVE PRODUCT EMBEDMENT DEPTH DIAMETER/SIZE
ADHESIVE PRODUCT EMBEDMENT DEPTH DIAMETER/SIZE
INSTALLED BY TIME INSTALLED DATE INSTALLED
INSTALLED BY TIME INSTALLED DATE INSTALLED
TESTED BY TIME TESTED DATE TESTED
TESTED BY TIME TESTED DATE TESTED
TEMP. AT INSTALLATION TEMP. AT TESTING REQUIRED PROOF LOAD
TEMP. AT INSTALLATION TEMP. AT TESTING REQUIRED PROOF LOAD
HYDRAULIC PUMP/RAM NUMBER
HYDRAULIC PUMP/RAM NUMBER
DISPLACEMENT (in) NOTE: MAX ALLOW. = 1/16 (0.0625)
GAGE
LOAD DISPLACEMENT (in) NOTE: MAX ALLOW. = 1/16 (0.0625)
PRESSURE TEST NO. 1 TEST NO. 2 TEST NO. 3 TEST NO. 4
GAGE (lbs)
(psi) LOAD
PRESSURE TEST NO. 1 TEST NO. 2 TEST NO. 3 TEST NO. 4
0 (lbs)
(psi)
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0
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