The code portion of this documents covers the proper design and construction of buildings of structural
concrete. The code has been written in such form that it may be adopted by reference in a general building
code and earlier editions have been widely used in this manner.
Among the subjects covered are: drawing and specifications; inspection; durability requirements; concrete
quality; mixing & placing; formwork; embedded pipes; construction joints; reinforcement details; analysis &
design; strength & serviceability; flexural & axial loads; shear & torsion; development & splices of
reinforcement; slab systems; walls; footings; precast concrete; composite flexural members; prestressed
concrete; shells & folded plate members; strength evaluation of existing structures; special provisions for
seismic design; structural plain concrete; an alternate design method in Appendix A; unidentified design
provisions in Appendix B; and alternative load and strength reduction factors in Appendix C.
The quality and testing of materials used in construction are covered by reference to the appropriate ASTM
standard specifications. Welding of reinforcement is covered by reference to the appropriate ANSI/AWS
standard.
Because the ACI Building Code is written as a legal document so that it may be adopted by reference in a
general building code, it cannot present background details or suggestions for carrying out its requirements
or itent. It is the function of this commentary to fill this need.
The commentary discusses some of the considerations of the committee in developing the code with
emphasis given to the explanation of new or revised provisions that may be unfamiliar to code users.
The Notes volume is published by the Portland Cement Association as a companion to the ACI 318 Code. References to much of the research data referred to in preparing the code are cited for the user desiring to study individual questions in greater detail. Other documents that provide suggestions for carrying out the requirements of the code are also cited.
| Number of Pages : | 1323 |
| Published : | 01/01/2002 |
