ICC-ES AC316
Full Name
ICC-ES AC316 – Acceptance Criteria for Shrinkage Compensating Devices
Scope
ICC-ES AC316 outlines the acceptance criteria for shrinkage compensating devices (SCDs) used in wood-framed construction to accommodate the shrinkage of wood members and maintain the structural integrity of the building. The scope of AC316 includes:
- Materials and design: it specifies the requirements for the materials and design of SCDs, including their strength, durability, and compatibility with various construction materials and methods.
- Performance: it outlines the testing methods and acceptance criteria for evaluating the performance of SCDs under various loads and conditions, including their ability to compensate for shrinkage, resist tensile and compressive forces, and maintain their functionality over time.
- Installation: it provides guidelines for the proper installation of SCDs, ensuring they are correctly positioned and secured to achieve their intended purpose.
- Quality control: it establishes a quality control program to ensure that SCDs consistently meet the requirements of the acceptance criteria, including inspections and testing procedures.
The AC316 acceptance criteria are used by manufacturers to obtain an evaluation report from ICC Evaluation Service (ICC-ES), which demonstrates that their SCDs comply with the applicable building codes and standards.
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Keywords
shrinkage; shrinkage compensating device; wood; construction; load; tensile; compressive; deflection; displacement; installation; quality control; building code; standard; evaluation report