Company guides application of design code

The implementation of SANS 51992-4 code, taking effect March 2021, ensures the safe design of fastenings for use in concrete. The adoption of this code is necessary to ensure safety and optimisation in the design of fasteners, says Rishaan Manilal, head of engineering and technical marketing at construction solutions provider Hilti South Africa. The code allows for consistency in the construction industry by providing a standard that engineers can use when designing fasteners. Prior to the implementation of SANS 51992-4, engineers had no formal guideline in this regard and were nonetheless responsible for conducting a rational design.