ICC-ES AC408
Full Name
ICC-ES AC408 – Acceptance Criteria for Structural Concrete with Lightweight Synthetic Particles
Scope
ICC-ES AC408 outlines the acceptance criteria for structural concrete that incorporates lightweight synthetic particles. The criteria cover various aspects of product performance, including:
- Structural performance: evaluates the concrete’s compressive strength, flexural strength, shear strength, and other structural properties.
- Durability: assesses the concrete’s resistance to freeze-thaw cycles, abrasion, and other environmental factors.
- Lightweight properties: verifies the density reduction achieved by using lightweight synthetic particles compared to traditional concrete.
- Thermal properties: evaluates the concrete’s thermal conductivity and insulation properties.
- Fire resistance: assesses the concrete’s fire resistance and its ability to maintain structural integrity during a fire.
The purpose of AC408 is to provide a standardized framework for evaluating structural concrete with lightweight synthetic particles, ensuring it meets the minimum requirements for safety, structural integrity, and durability in building construction under the International Building Code (IBC) and the International Residential Code (IRC).
ICC-ES AC408 Accredited Inspection Agency
Applied Testing & Geosciences, LLC is accredited for performing inspections using the ICC-ES AC408 acceptance criteria.
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Resources
Keywords
structural concrete; lightweight synthetic particles; compressive strength; flexural strength; shear strength; durability; density; thermal conductivity; fire resistance; freeze-thaw resistance; abrasion resistance; code compliance; evaluation report