ICC-ES AC323
Full Name
ICC-ES AC323 – Acceptance Criteria for Reinforcement of Openings in Shear Walls with Steel Brackets
Scope
ICC-ES AC323 establishes the requirements for steel brackets used to reinforce openings in shear walls. This is to ensure they meet the necessary standards for recognition in an ICC-ES evaluation report under the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC).
The scope of AC323 includes:
- Materials: specifies acceptable materials for steel brackets, including their strength and corrosion resistance properties.
- Design and dimensions: outlines requirements for bracket dimensions, configurations, and connection details to ensure adequate reinforcement of openings in shear walls.
- Performance: defines the performance criteria that the brackets must meet, such as load-carrying capacity and stiffness under various loading conditions.
- Testing: details the testing procedures used to evaluate the performance of steel brackets, including static and cyclic load tests.
By outlining these requirements, AC323 ensures that steel brackets used for reinforcing openings in shear walls are safe, reliable, and compliant with building codes. It provides confidence to building officials, designers, and constructors that these brackets meet the necessary standards for structural integrity.
ICC-ES AC323 Accredited Laboratory
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Keywords
steel bracket; shear wall; opening reinforcement; load-carrying capacity; stiffness; static load; cyclic load; building code