ACI AND PCA NOTE 2005 The
ACI 318-05 Building Code and PCA Notes are linked to help designers
apply code provisions. Code requirements and equations used in design
examples and explanations in the Notes are linked to the corresponding
Code sections. Use Adobe Acrobat to search, find, and print information.
The
code portion of this document covers the design and construction of
structural concrete used in buildings and where applicable in
nonbuilding structures. Among the subjects covered are: drawings and
specifications; inspection; materials; durability requirements;
concrete quality, mixing and placing; formwork; embedded pipes;
construction joints; reinforcement details; analysis and design;
strength and serviceability; flexural and axial loads; shear and
torsion; development and splices of reinforcement; slab systems; walls;
footings; precast concrete; composite flexural members; prestressed
concrete; shells and folded plate members; strength evaluation of
existing structures; special provisions for seismic design; structural
plain concrete; strut-and-tie modeling in Appendix A; alternative
design provisions in Appendix B; alternative load and
strength-reduction factors in Appendix C; and anchoring to concrete in
Appendix D.
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. Uses of the code include adoption by
reference in general building codes, and earlier editions have been
widely used in this manner. The code is written in a format that allows
such reference without change to its language. Therefore, background
details or suggestions for carrying out the requirements or intent of
the code portion cannot be included. The commentary is provided for
this purpose.
Some of the considerations of the committee in
developing the code portion are discussed within the commentary, with
emphasis given to the explanation of new or revised provisions. Much of
the research data referenced in preparing the code is 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.