ICC-ES AC32
Full Name
ICC-ES AC32 – Acceptance Criteria for Concrete with Synthetic Fibers
Scope
ICC-ES AC32 establishes the requirements for concrete with synthetic fibers to be recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report under the International Building Code (IBC), the International Residential Code (IRC), and other building codes.
The scope of AC32 covers the following aspects:
- Materials: it defines the requirements for the concrete mix, including the type and amount of cement, aggregates, water, admixtures, and synthetic fibers.
- Fiber Types: it specifies the types of synthetic fibers that can be used, such as macro-synthetic fibers and micro-synthetic fibers, and their properties.
- Performance: it outlines the performance requirements for the concrete with synthetic fibers, including flexural strength, toughness, impact resistance, shrinkage, and temperature change resistance.
- Testing: it details the testing procedures to be used to evaluate the properties of the concrete with synthetic fibers, including flexural testing, impact testing, shrinkage testing, and temperature change testing.
- Evaluation: it describes the evaluation process to determine whether the concrete with synthetic fibers meets the acceptance criteria.
In essence, AC32 serves to ensure that concrete with synthetic fibers used in construction projects meets the necessary safety and performance standards as outlined in the relevant building codes. This provides confidence to builders and engineers that the material will perform as expected and contribute to the structural integrity and durability of the building.
ICC-ES AC32 Accredited Inspection Agency
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Resources
Keywords
concrete; synthetic fibers; flexural strength; toughness; impact resistance; shrinkage; temperature change resistance; macro-synthetic fibers; micro-synthetic fibers; cement; aggregates; water; admixtures; flexural testing; impact testing; shrinkage testing; temperature change testing; evaluation report