ICC-ES AC102

Full Name

ICC-ES AC102 – Acceptance Criteria for Development of Proprietary Design Formulae for Plastic-reinforced Glued-laminated Beams

Scope

ICC-ES AC102 outlines the requirements for developing and evaluating proprietary design formulas for glued-laminated beams reinforced with fiber-reinforced polymers (FRP). These beams are used in structural applications where high strength and stiffness are needed. The scope of AC102 includes:
  • Design formulas: it establishes the criteria for developing design formulas that accurately predict the structural behavior of FRP-reinforced glued-laminated beams under various loads and conditions.
  • Material properties: it specifies the requirements for the materials used in these beams, including the wood laminates, FRP reinforcement, and adhesives, ensuring their compatibility and performance.
  • Testing and analysis: it outlines the testing and analysis procedures required to validate the design formulas, including full-scale beam tests, material characterization tests, and finite element analysis.
  • Evaluation and acceptance: it provides a framework for evaluating the proposed design formulas and granting acceptance if they meet the specified criteria, ensuring their reliability and safety for use in engineering design.
ICC-ES AC102 is crucial for manufacturers and engineers who want to develop and utilize innovative FRP-reinforced glued-laminated beams in construction projects. It ensures that these beams are designed and manufactured to meet the necessary safety and performance standards.

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Keywords

glued-laminated beams; fiber-reinforced polymers; design formulas; acceptance criteria; testing; analysis; material properties; wood laminates; frp reinforcement; adhesives; full-scale beam tests; finite element analysis
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