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ICF Structrual Properties
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Range of Values
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Governing Code or Regulatory Constraint
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Lateral Resistance, conducted by Insulating Concrete Form Association
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27,889-34,245 |
ASTM E564-95, Standard Practice for Static Load Test and Shear Resistance for Framed Walls for Buildings |
| Compressive Strength, |
2.0-17.2 Mpa |
ASTM C495-07, Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Specimens of Hardened Lightweight Insulating Concrete for Compressive Strength |
| Tensile Strength |
457 psi |
ASTM C78-94, Standard Test Method for Flexural Strength of Concrete |
Pertinent Test Protocol
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Range of Values
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Governing code or regulator constraint
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| Porosity |
7.5-13.0%
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| Infiltration Rate (water) |
2.61x10-13 - 8.32x10-12 m/s |
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| Infiltration Rate (air) |
2.81x10-10 - 1.45x10-9 m/s |
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| Coefficient of Thermal Expansion |
7 millionths/ oF
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CRD-C39 "Test Method for Coefficient of Linear Thermal Expansion of Concrete"
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