ICC-ES AC215
Full Name
ICC-ES AC215 – Acceptance Criteria for Seismic Design Factors and Coefficients for Seismic-force-resisting Systems of Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC)
Scope
CC-ES AC215, although withdrawn and inactive, previously established the acceptance criteria for determining seismic design factors and coefficients for seismic-force-resisting systems constructed with Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC).
The scope of AC215 included:
- Material properties: defining the material properties of AAC relevant to seismic design, such as compressive strength, shear strength, and modulus of elasticity.
- Structural systems: identifying the types of structural systems made of AAC that could be used for seismic resistance, such as walls, floors, and roofs.
- Seismic design factors: providing guidelines for determining the appropriate seismic design factors and coefficients for AAC structural systems based on factors like seismicity, building importance, and structural configuration.
- Testing and analysis: outlining procedures for testing and analysis to verify the seismic performance of AAC structural systems.
Resources
Keywords
acceptance criteria; autoclaved aerated concrete (AAC); coefficients; design; ductility; earthquake; energy dissipation; experimental testing; factor; load-bearing capacity; masonry; modulus of elasticity; reinforced concrete; seismic; seismic design; seismic force resisting system; shear strength; structural analysis; structural design; testing