European Assessment Document - EAD 330083-04-0601 - Scope and Assessment Methods for Power-actuated Fastenings in Concrete

Sep 18, 2026

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European Assessment Document EAD 330083-04-0601 defines the scope for power-actuated fastenings in concrete intended for redundant non-structural applications. It specifies the product components, including metal nails and optional or required fixtures by fastening type, limits on organic content, allowable steel materials, and installation conditions such as pre-drilled or perpendicular installation. It outlines essential characteristics, assessment methods and criteria, including resistance, displacement behavior, distribution and reduction functions, fire and durability performance. It also describes assessment and verification of constancy of performance and references supporting documents and annex test details.

LanguageEnglish

CategoryResearch & Report

FormatPDF

Pages70

Reading Time2 h 56 min

AccessFree to download

Contents

1 SCOPE OF THE EAD

2 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RELEVANT ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA

3 ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION OF CONSTANCY OF PERFORMANCE

4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

ANNEX A: FASTENING TYPE 3

ANNEX B: FASTENING TYPE 3

ANNEX C: FASTENING TYPE 3

ANNEX D: TEST DETAILS FOR TESTS ON FIXTURES

EAD 330083-04-0601 [www.eota.eu](www.eota.eu) August 2022 European Assessment Document for Power-actuated fastenings in concrete for redundant non-structural applications European Assessment Document – EAD 330083-04-0601 2/68 The reference title and language for this EAD is English. The applicable rules of copyright refer to the document elaborated in and published by EOTA. This European Assessment Document (EAD) has been developed taking into account up-to-date technical and scientific knowledge at the time of issue and is published in accordance with the relevant provisions of Regulation (EU) No 305/2011 as a basis for the preparation and issuing of European Technical Assessments (ETA) . © EOTA European Assessment Document – EAD 330083-04-0601 3/68 Contents 1 SCOPE OF THE EAD...............................................................................................................4 1.1 Description of the construction product .................................................................... 4 1.2 Information on the intended use of the construction product..................................... 5 1.2.1 Intended use ............................................................................................................ 5 1.2.2 Working life/Durability............................................................................................. 10 1.3 Specific terms used in this EAD ............................................................................. 10 2 ESSENTIAL CHARACTERISTICS AND RELEVANT ASSESSMENT METHODS AND CRITERIA ...............................................................................................................................13 2.1 Essential characteristics of the product .................................................................. 13 2.2 Assessment methods and criteria for the performance of the product in relation to essential characteristics of the product................................................................... 14 2.2.1 Characteristic resistance of fastening type 1 and 2 ................................................ 14 2.2.2 Displacements of fastening types 1 and 2 .............................................................. 28 2.2.3 Characteristic distribution functions and reduction functions of fastening type 3 .... 28 2.2.4 Characteristic resistance of fastening type 4 .......................................................... 41 2.2.5 Reaction to fire ....................................................................................................... 50 2.2.6 Resistance to fire of fasteners of fastenings types 1 and 2 ..................................... 51 2.2.7 Resistance to fire of fasteners of fastening type 4 .................................................. 51 2.2.8 Durability ................................................................................................................ 56 3 ASSESSMENT AND VERIFICATION OF CONSTANCY OF PERFORMANCE ..................57 3.1 System of assessment and verification of constancy of performance ..................... 57 3.2 Tasks of the manufacturer...................................................................................... 57 3.3 Tasks of the notified body ...................................................................................... 59 4 REFERENCE DOCUMENTS..................................................................................................60 ANNEX A: FASTENING TYPE 3-DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION OF THE POWER-ACTUATED FASTENER .............................................................................................................................62 ANNEX B: FASTENING TYPE 3-REDUCTION FUNCTION FOR ECCENTRIC LOADING .................64 ANNEX C: FASTENING TYPE 3-DISTRIBUTION FUNCTION OF FIXTURE.......................................68 ANNEX D: TEST DETAILS FOR TESTS ON FIXTURES ..................................

FAQs

What product does EAD 330083-04-0601 cover?

It covers power-actuated fastenings in concrete for redundant non-structural applications, consisting of a metal nail and a fixture made of metal or plastic depending on the fastening type.

What installation and material conditions are included?

The document addresses fastenings installed perpendicular to the surface, with or without previous drilling, and uses carbon steel or stainless steel nails, with additional washers for guidance if needed.

Which performance aspects and assessment methods are specified?

It specifies essential characteristics and assessment methods and criteria, including resistance for different fastening types, displacements, distribution and reduction functions, reaction to fire, resistance to fire of fasteners, and durability.

Sep 18, 2026

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