1. Scope

1.1 This specification is intended to apply to Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems that will act as permanent formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams; lintels; exterior and interior, above and below grade bearing and non-bearing walls; foundation; and retaining walls. The specification is restricted to ICF Systems with a resultant uniform monolithic concrete core.

1.2 Products covered by the specification consists of molded expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation panels that are connected by cross ties to form the ICF System.

1.3 This specification identifies test methods appropriate for establishing ICF System performance in their primary function as a stay in place concrete forming system. The use of ICF Systems covered by this specification shall be regulated by building codes that address fire performance, structural performance or both. The fire performance of the material shall be addressed through standard fire test methods established by the appropriate governing documents. The structural performance must be addressed through design of concrete structures in accordance with the appropriate Code requirements.

1.4 Details of manufacturing procedures are beyond the scope of this specification.

1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for information only and are not considered standard. For conversion to metric units other than those contained in this specification, refer to .

1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appropriate safety and health practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use.

2. Referenced Documents (purchase separately) The documents listed below are referenced within the subject standard but are not provided as part of the standard.

ASTM Standards

C203 Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Properties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation

C390 Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal Insulation Lots

C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation

C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus

D635 Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position

D638 Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics

D732 Test Method for Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch Tool

D1622 Test Method for Apparent Density of Rigid Cellular Plastics

D1761 Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood

D1929 Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature of Plastics

D2863 Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of Plastics (Oxygen Index)

E8 Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials

E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

E90 Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and Elements

E119 Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction and Materials

E283 Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Specimen

E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uniform Static Air Pressure Difference

IEEE/ASTM SI 10 Standard for Use of the International System of Units (SI): the Modern Metric System

Keywords

buildings; concrete; concrete formwork; insulating concrete forms; insulating concrete form systems: Insulating concrete; Concrete;

ICS Code

ICS Number Code 91.100.30 (Concrete and concrete products)

DOI: 10.1520/E2634-10

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