The ICF Construction System, Insulated Concrete Foam or Insulated Concrete Form , allows for the construction of structural walls in a comprehensive manner with thermal and acoustic insulation in a single step, allowing for fast, strong and efficient construction.
The ICF system, due to its reinforced concrete lattice structure, is resistant to earthquakes and hurricanes, and the fact that it is made of expanded polystyrene makes it waterproof, capable of withstanding floods without suffering damage, making it an ideal system for the various geographical areas of Mexico.
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Linear Block Measurements:
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L 39.4" X T 11.8" X W 8".
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Core: 4".
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Voids: 4" x 4".
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Corner Block Measurements:
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the corner block is the same as the straight
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Total Block Width:
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8".
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R-value (thermal resistance represented in hours):
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R-26.
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Thickness of the Side Panels:
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2".
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ICF Blocks per m² (10.76 f2): 3.33.
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Concrete per m²: 0.098 yd3.
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Concrete Type: f'c 200 kg/cm²
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Aggregate: 3/8" or smaller
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Slump: 6" to 7".
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Rebar per m²: #3 and #4 on average - 6.61 lbs (3kg).
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Maximum Pour Height: 5 courses
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The maximum recommended free-fall height for pouring concrete to prevent segregation is generally 1.5 meters (about 5 feet). If the concrete is dropped from a greater height without a controlled method, the heavier aggregates can separate from the cement paste, leading to a weaker, non-uniform structure.
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