ICC-ES AC232
Full Name
ICC-ES AC232 – Acceptance Criteria for Anchor Channels in Concrete Elements
Scope
ICC-ES AC232 outlines the acceptance criteria for evaluating anchor channels embedded in normal-weight or sand-lightweight concrete elements. It provides guidelines for assessing the performance and design of anchor channels used to attach structural and non-structural components to concrete structures.
The scope of AC232 includes:
- Qualification: procedures and requirements for testing and evaluating the performance of anchor channels under various loading conditions, including tension, shear, and combined loads.
- Design: provisions for the strength design of anchor channels based on the results of qualification testing and the principles of ACI 318 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete).
- Materials: specifications for the materials used in the manufacture of anchor channels, ensuring their compatibility with concrete and their durability under various environmental conditions.
- Installation: guidelines for the proper installation of anchor channels in concrete elements, including embedment depth, spacing, and edge distance requirements.
- Applications: examples of typical applications for anchor channels in building construction, such as attaching facades, curtain walls, and structural steel components.
By adhering to AC232, manufacturers and engineers can ensure that anchor channels used in concrete structures meet the necessary standards for safety, reliability, and performance.
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Keywords
anchor channel; concrete; embedment; tension; shear; combined loads; strength design; qualification testing; installation; materials; edge distance; spacing; normal-weight concrete; sand-lightweight concrete