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ASTM E2634-16

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Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems

Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems

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; foundations; 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 IEEE/ASTM SI 10.  
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.

General Information

Status
Historical
Publication Date
30-Nov-2016
ICS
91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
Technical Committee
E06 - Performance of Buildings
Drafting Committee
E06.21 - Serviceability
Current Stage
Ref Project

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Replaces
ASTM E2634-11(2015) - Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems
Effective Date
01-Dec-2016
Replaced By
ASTM E2634-17 - Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems
Effective Date
01-May-2017
Referred By
ASTM C840-20 - Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
Effective Date
01-Dec-2016

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Designation:E2634 −16
Standard Specification for
1
Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2634; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision.Anumber in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval.A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
1. Scope 2. Referenced Documents
2
2.1 ASTM Standards:
1.1 This specification is intended to apply to Insulating
C203Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Proper-
Concrete Form (ICF) Systems that will act as permanent
ties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams; lintels;
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
exterior and interior, above and below grade bearing and
Insulation Lots
non-bearingwalls;foundations;andretainingwalls.Thespeci-
C475/C475MSpecification for Joint Compound and Joint
fication is restricted to ICF Systems with a resultant uniform
Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board
monolithic concrete core.
C578Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
1.2 Productscoveredbythespecificationconsistsofmolded
Insulation
expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation panels that are con-
C1002Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws
nected by cross ties to form the ICF System.
for Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal
Plaster Bases to Wood Studs or Steel Studs
1.3 Thisspecificationidentifiestestmethodsappropriatefor
C1363Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
establishingICFSystemperformanceintheirprimaryfunction
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
as a stay in place concrete forming system. The use of ICF
Box Apparatus
Systems covered by this specification shall be regulated by
C1396/C1396MSpecification for Gypsum Board
building codes that address fire performance, structural perfor-
D635Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
mance or both. The fire performance of the material shall be
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
addressedthroughstandardfiretestmethodsestablishedbythe
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
appropriate governing documents. The structural performance
D732Test Method for Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch
must be addressed through design of concrete structures in
Tool
accordance with the appropriate Code requirements.
D1622/D1622MTest Method forApparent Density of Rigid
1.4 Details of manufacturing procedures are beyond the
Cellular Plastics
scope of this specification.
D1761Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
D1929Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
of Plastics
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
D2863Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of
tion only and are not considered standard. For conversion to
Plastics (Oxygen Index)
metric units other than those contained in this specification,
E8/E8MTest Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
refer to IEEE/ASTMSI10.
terials
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
Building Materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E90Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Elements
E119Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
and Materials
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21
2
on Serviceability. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Dec. 1, 2016. Published February 2017. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2015 as E2634–11(2015). Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
DOI: 10.1520/E2634-16. the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E2634−16
E283Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage flanges may be used as attachment points for interior and
Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors exterior finishing materials.
Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Speci-
3.1.2 expanded poly
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This document is not an ASTM standard and is intended only to provide the user of an ASTM standard an indication of what changes have been made to the previous version. Because
it may not be technically possible to adequately depict all changes accurately, ASTM recommends that users consult prior editions as appropriate. In all cases only the current version
of the standard as published by ASTM is to be considered the official document.
Designation: E2634 − 11 (Reapproved 2015) E2634 − 16
Standard Specification for
1
Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems
This standard is issued under the fixed designation E2634; the number immediately following the designation indicates the year of
original adoption or, in the case of revision, the year of last revision. A number in parentheses indicates the year of last reapproval. A
superscript epsilon (´) indicates an editorial change since the last revision or reapproval.
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;
foundations; 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 IEEE/ASTM SI 10.
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
2
2.1 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
C475/C475M Specification for Joint Compound and Joint Tape for Finishing Gypsum Board
C578 Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal Insulation
C1002 Specification for Steel Self-Piercing Tapping Screws for Application of Gypsum Panel Products or Metal Plaster Bases
to Wood Studs or Steel Studs
C1363 Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot Box Apparatus
C1396/C1396M Specification for Gypsum Board
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/D1622M 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)
1
This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21 on
Serviceability.
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015Dec. 1, 2016. Published October 2015February 2017. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20112015 as
E2634 – 11.E2634 – 11(2015). DOI: 10.1520/E2634-11R15.10.1520/E2634-16.
2
For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at service@astm.org. For Annual Book of ASTM Standards
volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on the ASTM website.
Copyright © ASTM International, 100 Barr Harbor Drive, PO Box C700, West Conshohocken, PA 19428-2959. United States
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E2634 − 16
E8/E8M Test Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Materials
E84 Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials
E90 Test Method for Laboratory Me
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Standard Practice for Capping Cylindrical Concrete Specimens

SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
3.1 This practice describes procedures for providing plane surfaces on the ends of freshly molded concrete cylinders, hardened cylinders, or drilled concrete cores when the end surfaces do not conform with the planeness and perpendicularity requirements of applicable standards. Practice C1231/C1231M describes alternative procedures using unbonded caps or pad caps.
SCOPE
1.1 This practice covers apparatus, materials, and procedures for capping freshly molded concrete cylinders with neat cement and hardened cylinders and drilled concrete cores with high-strength gypsum paste or sulfur mortar.  
1.2 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. For specific precaution statements see 4.3.1 and 6.2.4.1.  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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ASTM
ASTM C873/C873M-23(Test Method)
Standard Test Method for Compressive Strength of Concrete Cylinders Cast in Place in Cylindrical Molds

ABSTRACT
This test method covers the determination of strength of cylindrical concrete specimens that have been molded in place using special molds attached to formwork. A concrete cylinder mold assembly consisting of a mold and a tubular support member is fastened within the concrete formwork prior to placement of the concrete. The elevation of the mold upper edge is adjusted to correspond to the plane of the finished slab surface. The mold support prevents direct contact of the slab concrete with the outside of the mold and permits its easy removal from the hardened concrete. Strength of cast-in-place cylinders may be used for various purposes, such as estimating the load-bearing capacity of slabs, determining the time of form and shore removal, and determining the effectiveness of curing and protection. Consolidation of concrete in the mold may be varied to simulate the conditions of placement. Internal vibration of concrete in the mold is prohibited except under special circumstances.
SIGNIFICANCE AND USE
4.1 Cast-in-place cylinder strength relates to the strength of concrete in the structure due to the similarity of curing conditions because the cylinder is cured within the slab. However, due to differences in moisture condition, degree of consolidation, specimen size, and length-diameter ratio, there is not a unique relationship between the strength of cast-in-place cylinders and cores of the same age. When cores can be drilled undamaged and tested in the same moisture condition as the cast-in-place cylinders, the strength of the cylinders can be expected to be on average 10 % higher than the cores at ages up to 91 days for specimens of the same size and length-diameter ratio.4  
4.2 Strength of cast-in-place cylinders may be used for various purposes, such as estimating the load-bearing capacity of slabs, determining the time of form and shore removal, and determining the effectiveness of curing and protection.
SCOPE
1.1 This test method covers the determination of strength of cylindrical concrete specimens that have been molded in place using special molds attached to formwork. This test method is limited to use in slabs where the depth of concrete is from 125 mm to 300 mm [5 in. to 12 in.].  
1.2 The text of this standard refers to notes and footnotes that provide explanatory material. These notes and footnotes (excluding those in tables and figures) shall not be considered as requirements of the standard.  
1.3 Units—The values stated in either SI units or inch-pound units are to be regarded separately as standard. The values stated in each system are not necessarily exact equivalents; therefore, to ensure conformance with the standard, each system shall be used independently of the other, and values from the two systems shall not be combined. Combining values from the two systems may result in non-conformance with the standard.  
1.4 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, health, and environmental practices and determine the applicability of regulatory limitations prior to use. (Warning—Fresh hydraulic cementitious mixtures are caustic and may cause chemical burns to skin and tissue upon prolonged exposure.2)  
1.5 This international standard was developed in accordance with internationally recognized principles on standardization established in the Decision on Principles for the Development of International Standards, Guides and Recommendations issued by the World Trade Organization Technical Barriers to Trade (TBT) Committee.

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