Download or read book Structural Design of Insulating Concrete Form Walls in Residential Construction written by NAHB Research Center, Inc and published by . This book was released on 1998-04-01 with total page 202 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Design Criteria for Insulating Concrete Form Wall Systems written by John J. Roller and published by . This book was released on 1996 with total page 56 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Insulating Concrete Forms for Residential Design and Construction written by Pieter A. VanderWerf and published by McGraw-Hill Professional Publishing. This book was released on 1997 with total page 368 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insulating concrete forms, the most requested new material in home building today, increases energy efficiency, design flexibility, strength and durability. This step-by-step illustrated guide shows designers, architects, and engineers how to put this cutting-edge technology to work. Eight pages of color photos show homes recently constructed with this technology. 178 illus.
Download or read book Insulating Concrete Forms Construction written by Ivan S. Panushev and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2004-02-25 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ever year, thousands of general contractors and subcontractors must grapple with whether to bid Insulating Concrete Form (ICF) projects, how much to charge for them, and how to manage the job. ICFs are stronger, energy-efficient, and offer great design flexibility, and their use is growing by 30% a year. This invaluable work walks the contractor through both business and technical considerations in evaluating and adopting Insulating Concrete Forms for both the residential and commercial markets. * Details the entire ICF construction process * Training and supplier information * Actual job site experiences
Download or read book The Concrete House written by Pieter A. VanderWerf and published by Sterling Publishing Company. This book was released on 2007 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Prospective homeowners will welcome this introduction to a durable, energy-efficient new building technology: insulating concrete forms (ICFs). Written by a top expert in the field, and organized in an accessible question-and-answer form, it will help homebuyers decide whether an ICF is right for them and how to get the most for their money. Every aspect of planning and construction is covered, from exactly what an ICF is to the intricacies of building a concrete house, from choosing a contractor to selecting a suitable design for the system. There’s crucial advice on how to make sure construction goes smoothly, diagrams and photos to illustrate every point, beautiful ICF homes on display, and explanations of how these homes differ from conventional ones and why they cost less to maintain.
Download or read book Prescriptive Method for Connecting Cold formed Steel Framing to Insulating Concrete Form Walls in Residential Construction written by United States. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Office of Policy Development and Research and published by . This book was released on 2003 with total page 77 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The common connections include interior steel stud walls to ICF exterior walls, steel floor decks and roof structures to ICF exterior walls, and upper story steel stud exterior walls to lower story ICF exterior walls. Alternative connection methods were explored and analyzed to produce reliable and economical solutions with readily available materials. The requirements are based on the American Iron and Steel Institute's Specifications for the Design of Cold Formed Steel Structural Members for steel member strength, the American Concrete Institute's Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete, the Structural Design of Insulating Concrete Form Walls in Residential Construction for concrete design, and on the Standard for Cold-Formed Steel Framing--Prescriptive Method for One and Two Family Dwellings for steel framing requirements.
Download or read book Prescriptive Method for Insulating Concrete Forms in Residential Construction written by and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 212 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) are hollow blocks, planks, or panels made from rigid foam plastic insulation or from composites of cement and other mateterals and which have the ability to act as forms for cast-in-place concrete walls. While gaining in popularity as an alternative to light-frame construction, the lack of consistent and comprehensive standards has prevented ICF systems from reaching their full potential among builders and officials who may be unfamiliar with this construction technique.
Download or read book Minimum Design Requirements for Insulated Concrete Form Wall Systems written by Ray Yu and published by . This book was released on 2021 with total page 185 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insulated concrete form (ICF) walls are used in low- to mid- rise construction and are cost-competitive with wood and masonry walls. In addition, these wall systems meet increasingly strict insulation requirements in building codes and therefore have the potential to be more cost-effective than wood construction. There is one drawback, however, and that is that their minimum reinforcing requirements are determined by ACI 318-19, including maximum spacing limits and minimum reinforcement ratios. These reinforcement requirements exceed what is required to meet strength demands. As such, there is a need to investigate the required spacing and amount of reinforcement. In addition, there is an interest in using steel fibers to replace some of the wall reinforcement. Previous studies have not investigated these design parameters. This research project utilized non-linear finite element modeling (FEM) to investigate the impact of reducing minimum steel requirements as well as the use of steel fiber in planar walls. The FEM was based on prior work and validated using in-plane and out-of-plane tests. The wall models were subjected to monotonically increasing shear in the out-of-plane direction and a constant, distributed axial load at the top of the wall. The reference wall geometry was selected to meet a single bay of a one-story structure as well as future test specimens. Using the validated modeling approach and reference geometry, a parametric study was conducted to investigate the impact of the following design parameters on the structural response of the wall: (1) bar spacing, (2) number of curtains of steel, as well as (3) steel fiber dosage in conjunction with the first two variables. The research findings are as follows: (1) the peak strength of the wall is determined by the tensile capacity of the plain or fiber-reinforced concrete (FRC), (2) the bar spacing and the number of curtains of steel only impact the residual strength increase after cracking, and (3) it appears possible to use FRC with starter bars for some walls as this concrete provides shear, moment and axial capacity and the starter bars transfers the forces to the foundation. The findings suggest more economical bar layouts for ICF walls are possible without compromising the structural response.
Download or read book Homebuilders Guide to written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2009-08-31 with total page 228 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: NOTE: NO FURTHER DISCOUNT FOR THIS PRINT PRODUCT--OVERSTOCK SALE -- Significantly reduced list price. Content published in June 2006. It presents seismic design and construction guidance for one- and two-family light frame residential structures that can be utilized by homebuilders, homeowners, and other non-engineers, and provides supplemental information to the 2003 edition of the International Residential Code. Includes background information on the principles of seismic resistance and how earthquake forces impact conventional residential construction and more detailed information on architectural considerations. Discussions of masonry and stone elements, examples of typical floor plans for earthquake resistant one- and two-story homes, excerpts of seismic requirements from building codes, and checklists for home builders are included. The guide also presents a series of "above code recommendations" and low cost measures that would increase the performance of the building and help keep it functional after an earthquake. Homeowners, homebuilders, home construction crews, home constructioncontractors, home designers, home architects, structural engineers, and others involved in the structure of builing a home may be interested in this book guidance. from FEMA. Related products: Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: A Hanbook is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00060-8 Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards: Supporting Documentation is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00061-6 Taking Shelter From the Storm: Building a Safe Room for Your Home or Small Business; Includes Construction Plans (CD) can be found here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/064-000-00069-1 The Seismic Rehabilitation of Historic Buildings is available here: https: //bookstore.gpo.gov/products/sku/024-005-01322-9
Download or read book 2018 International Plumbing Code Turbo Tabs Loose Leaf Version written by International Code Council and published by . This book was released on 2017-09-14 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An organized, structured approach to the 2018 INTERNATIONAL PLUMBING CODE Loose leaf Version, these TURBO TABS will help you target the specific information you need, when you need it. Packaged as pre-printed, full-page inserts that categorize the IPC into its most frequently referenced sections, the tabs are both handy and easy to use. They were created by leading industry experts who set out to develop a tool that would prove valuable to users in or entering the field.
Download or read book Experimental Investigation of Lateral Cyclic Behavior of Wood Based Screen Grid Insulated Concrete Form Walls written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 95 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Insulated concrete forms (ICFs) are green building components that are primarily used for residential wall construction. Unlike most polystyrene based ICF variants, the Faswall ICFs used in these experiments were significantly denser because they were made from recycled wood particles and cement. The current design approach for structures constructed with this type of wall form only allows the designer to consider the contribution of the reinforced concrete cores. Previous research has shown that this approach may be conservative. This project experimentally evaluated the lateral structural response of these types of grid ICF walls under increasing amplitude of in-plane cyclic loading. Two different height-to-length (aspect) ratios (approximately 2:1 and 1:1) were investigated, as was the effect of simultaneous gravity load. Furthermore, the reinforced concrete grid was exposed for each aspect ratio in order to examine the contribution of the ICF blocks to the lateral response. Analyses of hysteretic behaviors and failure modes indicated conservatism in the current design approach for estimating lateral strength and ignoring the beneficial contribution of the ICF blocks to overall performance. The presence of the wall forms increased the lateral shear capacity of the walls by an average of 42% (compared to the walls with forms removed), while also increasing the deformation capacity by an average of 102%. Furthermore, by considering an additional gravity load of 10 kips-per-lineal-foot (klf), the shear resistance of the walls increased by 32% (versus walls only subjected to self-weight), on average, and the deformation capacity of the walls increased by an average of 19%. Comparisons of the experimental results to several design equations led to the recommendation of a design equation that was previously accepted for another type of ICF system.
Download or read book Building with Infra lightweight Concrete written by Claudia Lösch and published by Birkhäuser. This book was released on 2020-02-10 with total page 208 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Infra-lightweight concrete combines the structural and thermal insulation functions of the building envelope in one monolithic material, thus providing new design options. The handbook is a practical guide to building with this new type of material. The architects and structural engineers of the interdisciplinary team of authors combine their findings from many years of research, including from a project in which the team investigated the architectural and structural potential of infra-lightweight concrete in multi-story residential buildings. In addition to essential information on designing with the material, including construction details, and an overview of the building physics properties, practical advice on building details is provided in the form of sizing tables and numerous details from various projects.
Download or read book Insulated concrete form walls integrated with mechanical systems in a cold climate test house written by D. Mallay and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 51 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transitioning from standard light frame to a thermal mass wall system in a high performance home will require a higher level of design integration with the mechanical systems. The much higher mass in the ICF wall influences heat transfer through the wall and affects how the heating and cooling system responds to changing outdoor conditions. This is even more important for efficient, low-load homes with efficient heat pump systems in colder climates where the heating and cooling peak loads are significantly different from standard construction. This report analyzes a range of design features and component performance estimates in an effort to select practical, cost-effective solutions for high performance homes in a cold climate.
Download or read book Homebuilder s Guide to Earthquake Resistant Design and Construction written by and published by FEMA. This book was released on 2008 with total page 227 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book Cold weather Construction of ICF Walls written by John Gajda and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Concrete construction during cold-weather conditions requires special considerations to ensure that concrete achieves a critical strength prior to freezing. Insulating concrete forms (ICFs) offer the ability to construct concrete walls at temperatures below that of concrete cast in reusable forms. To determine the lowest temperature at which ICF walls can be constructed, five ICF walls were constructed and monitored during sub- freezing conditions. Walls were constructed to simulate conditions at various locations in a typical residential wall, such as at the center of a wall, at a window or door penetration, and on a frozen footing. Data collected from the monitoring of walls were used to verify computer models, which were then used to extrapolate results to a wide variety of conditions and concrete mix designs. Results indicate that ICF walls can be safely constructed at temperatures below that of walls cast in reusable forms. In very cold weather conditions, minimal precautions may be required, especially at wall penetrations and edges. As with concrete walls cast in reusable forms, ICF walls should not be constructed on frozen footings.
Download or read book Insulated Concrete Form Walls Integrated With Mechanical Systems in a Cold Climate Test House written by and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 63 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Transitioning from standard light frame to a thermal mass wall system in a high performance home will require a higher level of design integration with the mechanical systems. The much higher mass in the ICF wall influences heat transfer through the wall and affects how the heating and cooling system responds to changing outdoor conditions. This is even more important for efficient, low-load homes with efficient heat pump systems in colder climates where the heating and cooling peak loads are significantly different from standard construction. This report analyzes a range of design features and component performance estimates in an effort to select practical, cost-effective solutions for high performance homes in a cold climate. Of primary interest is the influence of the ICF walls on developing an effective air sealing strategy and selecting an appropriate heating and cooling equipment type and capacity. The domestic water heating system is analyzed for costs and savings to investigate options for higher efficiency electric water heating. A method to ensure mechanical ventilation air flows is examined. The final solution package includes high-R mass walls, very low infiltration rates, multi-stage heat pump heating, solar thermal domestic hot water system, and energy recovery ventilation. This solution package can be used for homes to exceed 2012 International Energy Conservation Code requirements throughout all climate zones and achieves the DOE Challenge Home certification.
