Installation Instructions

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Fox Blocks ICF Guidebook V5MAR17
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ULTIMATE LOAD CAPACITY, PU = 2000PLF
Example Application Calculated ultimate load
tributary area X LoadX Load Factor
Brick 35 Ft. X 40 PSF X 1.4 = 1960 PLF
Stone 17.5 Ft. X 80 PSF = 1960 PLF
Wood Floor Joists 22.5 Ft. tributary area or 45 Ft. clear span
22.5 Ft. X (20 PSF X 1.2 + 40 PSF X 1.6) = 1980 PLF
Precast Hollowcore Floor 14.5 Ft. tributary area or 29 Ft. clear span
14.5 Ft. X (60 PSF X 1.2 = 40 PSF X 1.6) = 1972 PLF
Notes:
1. Load capacity is based on a concrete strength of 2500 PSI or greater and to
KSI Fox Blocks’ xLerator reinforcement meeting ASTM A496
2. Load factors are based on ACI 318-11.
3. Tributary oor span is the length of oor supported by the ledge form, which is
commonly half of the clear span.
4. Acceptable masonry heights and oor spans shown in the table are based on the
structural capacity of the ledge only and may be limited by other factors. Consult a
design professional for acceptable heights or unsupported masonry and oor spans.
xLERATOR
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ENGINEERING LOAD CAPACITY
tieKEY
®
MASONRY ANCHOR
Designed by Fox Blocks, the tieKey
anchor is a patented, cast-in-place,
adjustable masonry tie anchor that
embeds into the concrete wall formed
by Fox Blocks. This award winning
product provides the strength and
security required when installing
brick or stone veneer finishes.
SEE HOW THE TIEKEY HAS
BEEN PUT TO THE TEST:
• Third party tested for tension and
compression strength.
• Simplifies the installation of brick or stone
exterior finishes.
• Adjustable wire tie accommodates construction
tolerances and allows for larger differential
movement for the brick finish.
• Provides strong resistance to negative and
positive lateral forces.
• Available in two materials: hot-dipped
galvanized steel or stainless steel.
• Recipient of the World of Concrete’s Most
Innovative Products Award.
tieKey Closeup
Covered by US Patent #8347531
Wire Tie Not
Included
tieKey In Use