ICC-ES AC01

Full Name

ICC-ES AC01 – Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Cracked and Uncracked Masonry Elements

Scope

ICC-ES AC01 establishes the requirements for mechanical anchors in masonry elements to be recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report under the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC).

Key points about the scope of ICC-ES AC01:

  • Types of anchors: covers expansion anchors (mechanical anchors) in masonry elements.
  • Masonry types: includes various masonry types like concrete masonry, clay brick, and stone.
  • Loading conditions: addresses both cracked and uncracked masonry conditions.
  • Evaluation and testing: specifies the testing procedures and evaluation criteria for the anchors.
  • Code compliance: ensures that anchors meeting the criteria are recognized under the IBC and IRC.

ICC-ES AC01 Accredited Laboratory

Applied Testing & Geosciences, LLC is accredited for performing inspections and tests using the ICC-ES AC01 acceptance criteria (section 5.6.2.2).

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Resources

Keywords

expansion anchor; masonry element; cracked masonry; uncracked masonry; testing criteria; evaluation criteria; static load; cyclic load; shear load; tension load; combined load; anchor strength; characteristic resistance; design resistance; factor of safety; embedment depth; edge distance; spacing; group effects; temperature effects; seismic design; post-installed anchor; cast-in-place anchor; adhesive anchor; mechanical anchor; undercut anchor; expansion anchor; wedge anchor; sleeve anchor