ICC-ES AC399
Full Name
ICC-ES AC399 – Acceptance Criteria for Cast-in-place Proprietary Bolts in Concrete for Light-frame Construction
Scope
ICC-ES AC399 establishes the acceptance criteria for evaluating cast-in-place proprietary bolts used as anchorage to concrete in light-frame construction. These bolts are used to transmit tension loads from light-frame construction members, such as joists, ties, plates, tracks, and posts, to concrete.
The scope of AC399 includes:
- Materials: it specifies the requirements for the materials used in the bolts, ensuring their strength, durability, and compatibility with concrete.
- Design and performance: it outlines the criteria for evaluating the design and performance of the bolts under various loading conditions, including static, fatigue, and ultimate load tests.
- Testing procedures: it provides standardized test methods for assessing the load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and other relevant properties of the bolts.
- Installation: it includes guidelines for the proper installation of the bolts in concrete, considering factors such as embedment depth, spacing, and edge distance.
By adhering to AC399, manufacturers can ensure that their cast-in-place proprietary bolts meet the necessary standards for safety and performance in light-frame construction.
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Keywords
acceptance criteria; anchorage; bolts; cast-in-place; concrete; design; embedment; installation; light-frame construction; load; materials; performance; proprietary; tension; testing