ICC-ES AC320
Full Name
ICC-ES AC320 – Acceptance Criteria for Fiber-reinforced Polymer Composite or Unreinforced Polymer Connectors Anchored in Concrete
Scope
ICC-ES AC320 establishes the requirements for evaluating fiber-reinforced composite or unreinforced polymer connectors anchored in concrete, to be recognized in an ICC-ES evaluation report under the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC).
The scope of AC320 covers the following:
- Materials: it specifies the acceptable types of fiber-reinforced composite or unreinforced polymer materials for the connectors, as well as the requirements for the concrete used in the installation.
- Design and installation: it outlines the design and installation requirements for the connectors, including embedment depths, edge distances, spacing, and load directions.
- Performance: it defines the performance criteria that the connectors must meet, such as tensile strength, shear strength, and resistance to various loading conditions.
- Testing: it details the testing procedures and protocols for evaluating the performance of the connectors, including static, cyclic, and fatigue load tests.
By establishing these acceptance criteria, AC320 ensures that fiber-reinforced composite or unreinforced polymer connectors used in concrete applications are safe, reliable, and compliant with building codes. It provides confidence to engineers, contractors, and building officials in the use of these innovative connection systems.
ICC-ES AC320 Accredited Inspection Agency
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Keywords
fiber-reinforced polymer; composite connector; unreinforced polymer connector; concrete; tensile strength; shear strength; static load; cyclic load; fatigue load; embedment depth; anchorage