Testing: Explained

An in-depth explanation of the product testing

Double shear Test Data translation

PICTURE OF LOAD-DEFLECTION CURVE

This graph is a representation of the data collected from the double shear test. We use this data in the Elastic Hand Method to accurately calculate the reaction between the concrete wythes and the connectors.

Double Shear Test Setup And Process

Icon does testing on both sizes of connector in all foam configurations. Each test is performed by Utah State with samples they pour. This video shows a standard test.

Testing was done with ICC AC 422.

We collect data for both Load and Deflection.

Full-scale beam test

In this full-scale test, we simulated a wind load and used multiple sensors to calculate load, midspan deflection, and endslip. We were then able to model this data and compare it to the elastic hand method and finite element analysis to back-check our software.

Thermal EFFICIENCY and THERMAL bowing

Icon connectors are made out of glass fiber, which is not thermally conductive. The image to the left shows an Icon panel that is on a heat box. Using a thermal imaging camera, we are unable to see any thermal bleed in the icon connectors.