ICC-ES AC414
Full Name
ICC-ES AC414 – Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Pinned Splices (MPSs) for Precast Prestressed Concrete Piles
Scope
ICC-ES AC414 establishes the acceptance criteria for evaluating mechanical pinned splices (MPSs) used to connect precast, prestressed concrete piles. These splices are essential for transferring loads between pile segments and ensuring the structural integrity of deep foundation systems.
The scope of AC414 includes:
- Materials: specifications for the materials used in MPSs, including steel components and any protective coatings, to ensure their strength, durability, and corrosion resistance.
- Design and performance: criteria for evaluating the design and performance of MPSs under various loading conditions, including axial compression, tension, and bending.
- Testing procedures: standardized test methods for assessing the load-carrying capacity, stiffness, and other relevant properties of MPSs.
- Installation: guidelines for the proper installation of MPSs in precast, prestressed concrete piles, ensuring proper alignment, tightening, and sealing.
- Quality control: requirements for quality control measures during the manufacturing and installation processes to maintain consistent product quality and performance.
By adhering to AC414, manufacturers and engineers can ensure that their MPSs meet the necessary standards for safety and reliability in precast, prestressed concrete pile applications.
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Keywords
acceptance criteria; axial compression; bending; connection; corrosion resistance; coupler; durability; installation; load; materials; mechanical pinned splice (MPS); pile; precast concrete; prestressed concrete; quality control; splice; steel; strength; tension; testing