ICC-ES AC46
Full Name
ICC-ES AC46 – Acceptance Criteria for Cold-formed Steel Framing Members
Scope
ICC-ES AC46 outlines the acceptance criteria for cold-formed steel framing members used in construction. Its scope encompasses:
- Materials: it specifies the types and grades of steel that can be used for cold-formed steel framing members, ensuring that they meet the required strength and durability standards.
- Design: it outlines the design requirements for cold-formed steel framing members, including cross-sectional dimensions, thicknesses, and connection details, to ensure structural integrity and stability.
- Testing: it details the specific tests that cold-formed steel framing members must undergo to verify their structural performance, including tests for tensile strength, yield strength, stiffness, and connection capacity.
- Evaluation: it outlines the process for evaluating cold-formed steel framing members to ensure compliance with the acceptance criteria, including a review of their design, material properties, and test results.
ICC-ES AC46 is crucial for manufacturers to ensure that their cold-formed steel framing members meet the required standards for structural performance and safety. It also provides valuable information for engineers, architects, and builders in selecting and designing suitable cold-formed steel framing systems for various applications.
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Keywords
cold-formed steel; framing members; acceptance criteria; structural performance; design; testing; evaluation; material properties; steel grades; cross-sectional dimensions; connection details; tensile strength; yield strength; stiffness; connection capacity
