ICC-ES AC511
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ICC-ES AC511 – Acceptance Criteria for Re-purposed-carpet Reinforced ConcreteScope
ICC-ES AC511 establishes guidelines for the evaluation of re-purposed-carpet reinforced concrete for the construction of slabs-on-ground. The scope of AC511 includes:- Material properties: it specifies the requirements for the materials used in re-purposed-carpet reinforced concrete, including the type of carpet fibers, the cement paste (building code compliant Portland cement with a proprietary admixture) as a binding agent, and any additional additives.
- Construction methods: it details the acceptable construction methods for re-purposed-carpet reinforced concrete slabs-on-ground, including preparation of the subgrade, placement of the carpet fibers, mixing and pouring the cement paste, and finishing the surface.
- Performance requirements: it outlines the performance criteria that re-purposed-carpet reinforced concrete slabs must meet, such as compressive strength, flexural strength, durability, and resistance to moisture and pests.
- Testing procedures: it describes the standardized testing methods for evaluating the properties and performance of re-purposed-carpet reinforced concrete, including compression tests, flexural tests, and durability tests.
- Evaluation and certification: it outlines the process for evaluating and certifying re-purposed-carpet reinforced concrete systems to ensure they meet the acceptance criteria and can be safely used as an alternative to traditional concrete slabs-on-ground.