The 2007 California Building Code (CBC) CAN 2-1708A.5 Section 4.2 (Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development-OSHPD) has introduced new guidelines for seismic design of nonstructural components. These concepts are intended to improve the performance of essential nonstructural systems subject to strong ground shaking such as that resulting from earthquakes or nearby railways, airports, power plants and other possible causes of movement or vibrations.
Testing anchors for seismic shear and seismic tension
Element is accredited by the International Accreditation Service (IAS) to conduct specialized testing on concrete anchors. This accreditation qualifies the St. Paul laboratory for all testing required for two acceptance criteria, AC193 and AC308, which include moving crack and seismic testing, as well as the Method A embrittlement test.
Independent, accredited, 3rd party testing
Special Seismic Certification is required for certain equipment and components pursuant to ASCE/SEI 7-05 Section 13.2.2. Element laboratories can provide independent 3rd party testing and are accredited to International Standards Organization (ISO) accreditation standard 17025 as specified in State of California Code Application Notice (CAN) 2-1708A.5.
Element seismic testing and seismic qualification experts evaluate your active mechanical and electrical equipment as well as components with hazardous contents with testing on our shake table pursuant to Section 13.2.5 of ASCE/SEI 7-05 and AC156.
Partners with Structural Engineers
When required, Element partners with a Structural Engineering firm to handle all the required SE procedures, including reviewing the data and submitting your report.
| 2007 California Building Code (CBC) Sections 1708A.2, 1708A.5, 1702A and 1707A.9
CAN 2-1708A.5 Section 4.2 |
| American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE/SEI), 7-05 Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, Sections 13.2.1, 13.2.2, 13.2.5, 13.2.6, 13.1.3 and 13.1.4 |
| ICC-ES AC193: Acceptance Criteria for Mechanical Anchors in Concrete Elements |
| ICC-ES AC308: Acceptance Criterial for Adhesive Anchors in Concrete Elements |
| ICC-ES AC156: Acceptance Criteria for Seismic Qualification by Shake-Table Testing of Nonstructural Components and Systems |
| ASTM E488: Standard Test Methods for Strength of Anchors in Concrete and Masonry Elements |
| OSHPD: Office of Statewide Health Planning & Development: Special Seismic Certification |