FRP-Load-Bearing-ICC-ES-22-26a

22-26
LEGACY REPORT
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Legacy report on the BOCA ® National Building Code/1999
DIVISION: 06—WOOD AND PLASTICS
Section: 06500—Structural Plastics
EVALUATION SUBJECT:
POLY-CLASSIC ® FRP COLUMNS
REPORT HOLDER:
CASCADE OHIO, INC. dba CW OHIO, INC.
1209 MAPLE AVENUE
CONNEAUT, OHIO 44030
EVALUATION SCOPE
Compliance with the following code:
BOCA ® National Building Code/1999
# Section 1604.1 Safe support required
# Section 2203.1 General
1.0 DESCRIPTION OF EVALUATION
This report evaluates rotocast fiberglass reinforced
polymer columns as structural columns supporting vertical
concentric and eccentric compression loads.
2.0 DESCRIPTION AND USE OF PRODUCT
2.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION
Poly-Classic ® FRP Columns are available in fluted and
non-fluted round, tapered shafts in sizes ranging from 6
inches (152 mm) to 24 inches (460 mm) in diameter with
lengths ranging from 8 feet (2.44 m) to 24 feet (7.32 m), in
round non-tapered columns from 8 inches (203 mm) to 14
inches (356 mm) in diameter ranging from 10 feet (3.05 m)
to 14 feet (4.27 m) long, and in square, non-tapered
columns from 6 inches (152 mm) to 12 inches (305 mm)
square ranging from 8 feet (2.44 m) to 16 feet (4.88 m)
long. The columns are of a single piece construction and
are trimmed with either a Tuscan Cap and Base or with an
optional Attic Base installed around the column (see
manufacturer’s literature for examples of cap and optional
base). Structural load bearing columns are limited to the
size and dimensions shown in Tables 1. Non-load-bearing
columns are permitted in any size and length produced.
2.2 USE AND APPLICATION
Poly-Classic ® FRP Columns are used as exterior and
interior columns, both load-bearing and non-load-bearing,
in buildings of combustible construction.
2.2.1 Structural
The Poly-Classic ® FRP Columns are capable of supporting
the respective concentric and eccentric axial loads pro-
vided in Table 1 of this report. Allowable design capacities
for the structural columns are based upon proper installa-
tion as described in the manufacturer’s published installa-
tion instructions and this report. For the concentric loads
shown in Table 1 of this report, the column shall be
installed with a bearing top plate that symmetrically
distributes the load across the entire cross-section of the
column. Where the eccentric loading values shown in
Table 1 of this report are utilized, the beam shall bear
directly on both walls of the column with a maximum offset
of “e” as shown in the table. The base of the column shall
bear entirely on a flat surface that provides suitable
anchorage for the column and is capable of transferring all
loads to the foundation. Where the installation instructions
differ from this report, the performance of the structural
column is outside the scope of this report. Non-structural
columns shall be installed in accordance with the manufac-
turer’s published installation instructions.
2.2.2 Surface-Burning Characteristics
The Poly-Classic ® FRP Columns with a minimum thick-
ness of 3 / 8 inch (9.5 mm) have a flame spread index of less
than 25 and a smoke-developed index of less than 450.
3.0 CONDITIONS OF USE
This report is limited to the applications and products as
stated in this report. The ICC-ES Subcommittee on
National Codes intends that the report be used by the
code official to determine that the report subject complies
with the code requirements specifically addressed, pro-
vided that this product is installed in accordance with the
following conditions:
3.1 Allowable design capacities for the Poly-Classic ® FRP
Columns are based upon installation as described in
the manufacturers published installation instructions
and this report. Where the installation instructions
differ from this report, the performance of the structural
column is outside the scope of this report. Non-struc-
tural columns shall be installed in accordance with the
manufacturer’s published installation instructions.
3.2 Permit applications specifying the Poly-Classic ® FRP
Columns shall be accompanied by structural calcula-
tions which indicate that the concentric or eccentric
axial applied load exerted on the columns is less than
or equal to the allowable axial capacity specified in
Table 1 of this report. The individual preparing such
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