ASTM E2634-11(2015)

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-Sep-2015
• ICS: 91.100.30 - Concrete and concrete products
• Technical Committee: E06 - Performance of Buildings
• Drafting Committee: E06.21 - Serviceability

Relations

• Replaces: ASTM E2634-11 - Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2015
• Replaced By: ASTM E2634-16 - Standard Specification for Flat Wall Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) Systems
• Effective Date: 01-Dec-2016
• Referred By: ASTM C840-20 - Standard Specification for Application and Finishing of Gypsum Board
• Effective Date: 01-Oct-2015

Standards Content (Sample)

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Designation:E2634 −11 (Reapproved 2015)
Standard Specification for
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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
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1.1 This specification is intended to apply to Insulating
2.1 ASTM Standards:
Concrete Form (ICF) Systems that will act as permanent
C203Test Methods for Breaking Load and Flexural Proper-
formwork for cast-in-place reinforced concrete beams; lintels;
ties of Block-Type Thermal Insulation
exterior and interior, above and below grade bearing and
C390Practice for Sampling and Acceptance of Thermal
non-bearingwalls;foundations;andretainingwalls.Thespeci-
Insulation Lots
fication is restricted to ICF Systems with a resultant uniform
C578Specification for Rigid, Cellular Polystyrene Thermal
monolithic concrete core.
Insulation
C1363Test Method for Thermal Performance of Building
1.2 Productscoveredbythespecificationconsistsofmolded
Materials and Envelope Assemblies by Means of a Hot
expanded polystyrene (EPS) insulation panels that are con-
Box Apparatus
nected by cross ties to form the ICF System.
D635Test Method for Rate of Burning and/or Extent and
1.3 Thisspecificationidentifiestestmethodsappropriatefor
Time of Burning of Plastics in a Horizontal Position
establishingICFSystemperformanceintheirprimaryfunction
D638Test Method for Tensile Properties of Plastics
as a stay in place concrete forming system. The use of ICF
D732Test Method for Shear Strength of Plastics by Punch
Systems covered by this specification shall be regulated by
Tool
building codes that address fire performance, structural perfor-
D1622/D1622MTest Method forApparent Density of Rigid
mance or both. The fire performance of the material shall be
Cellular Plastics
addressedthroughstandardfiretestmethodsestablishedbythe
D1761Test Methods for Mechanical Fasteners in Wood
appropriate governing documents. The structural performance
D1929Test Method for Determining Ignition Temperature
must be addressed through design of concrete structures in
of Plastics
accordance with the appropriate Code requirements.
D2863Test Method for Measuring the Minimum Oxygen
1.4 Details of manufacturing procedures are beyond the
Concentration to Support Candle-Like Combustion of
scope of this specification.
Plastics (Oxygen Index)
E8/E8MTest Methods for Tension Testing of Metallic Ma-
1.5 The values stated in SI units are to be regarded as
terials
standard. The values given in parentheses are mathematical
E84Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of
conversions to inch-pound units that are provided for informa-
Building Materials
tion only and are not considered standard. For conversion to
E90Test Method for Laboratory Measurement of Airborne
metric units other than those contained in this specification,
Sound Transmission Loss of Building Partitions and
refer to IEEE/ASTMSI10.
Elements
1.6 This standard does not purport to address all of the
E119Test Methods for Fire Tests of Building Construction
safety concerns, if any, associated with its use. It is the
and Materials
responsibility of the user of this standard to establish appro-
E283Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage
priate safety and health practices and determine the applica-
Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors
bility of regulatory limitations prior to use.
Under Specified Pressure Differences Across the Speci-
men
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This specification is under the jurisdiction of ASTM Committee E06 on
Performance of Buildings and is the direct responsibility of Subcommittee E06.21
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on Serviceability. For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or
Current edition approved Oct. 1, 2015. Published October 2015. Originally contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. For Annual Book of ASTM
approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 2011 as E2634–11. DOI: Standards volume information, refer to the standard’s Document Summary page on
10.1520/E2634-11R15. the ASTM website.
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E2634−11 (2015)
E331 Test Method for Water Penetration of Exterior 3.1.2 expanded polystyrene—a type of foamed plastic
Windows, Skylights, Doors, and Curtain Walls by Uni- formed by the expansion of polystyrene resin beads in a
form Static Air Pressure Difference molding process.
IEEE/ASTMSI10Standard for Use of the International
3.1.3 insulating concrete forms (ICFs)—a
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Designation: E2634 − 11 E2634 − 11 (Reapproved 2015)
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
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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
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
D1622D1622/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)
E8E8/E8M 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
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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 April 1, 2011Oct. 1, 2015. Published May 2011October 2015. Originally approved in 2008. Last previous edition approved in 20102011 as
E2634 – 10.E2634 – 11. DOI: 10.1520/E2634-11.10.1520/E2634-11R15.
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For referenced ASTM standards, visit the ASTM website, www.astm.org, or contact ASTM Customer Service at [e-mail]. 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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E283 Test Method for Determining Rate of Air Leakage Through Exterior Windows, Curtain Walls, and Doors Under Specified
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