ICC-ES AC305
Full Name
ICC-ES AC305 – Acceptance Criteria for Naturally-durable-wood Dowel Connectors
Scope
ICC-ES AC305 establishes the acceptance criteria for glued-in-place, naturally-durable-wood dowels used for wood-to-wood connections in the attachment of naturally durable wood deck boards to wood joists.
The scope of AC305 includes:
- Materials: specifies the acceptable species of naturally durable wood for the dowels, as well as the adhesive requirements for gluing the dowels in place.
- Design and construction: outlines the design and construction requirements for the dowel connections, including the dowel diameter, length, and spacing, as well as the requirements for the predrilled holes in the wood members.
- Performance: sets out the performance criteria that the dowel connections must meet, specifically focusing on their ability to resist loads in single shear and withdrawal.
- Testing and evaluation: details the testing procedures that must be conducted to verify that the dowel connections comply with the acceptance criteria. This includes laboratory testing to determine the shear and withdrawal strength of the connections.
By establishing these acceptance criteria, ICC-ES AC305 ensures that naturally-durable-wood dowel connectors used in wood deck construction are safe, reliable, and meet the necessary building code requirements. It provides a standardized framework for manufacturers, designers, and building officials to assess the suitability of these connectors for various applications.
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Keywords
naturally-durable-wood; dowel connectors; acceptance criteria; glued-in-place; wood-to-wood connections; wood deck boards; wood joists; single shear; withdrawal