(ACI Code 318-14) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete

• Detailed Description: The (ACI Code 318-14) Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete covers: design and construction for strength, serviceability, and durability; load combinations, load factors, and strength reduction factors; structural analysis methods; deflection limits; mechanical and adhesive anchoring to concrete; development and splicing of reinforcement; construction document information; field inspection and testing; and methods to evaluate the strength of existing structures. “Building Code Requirements for Concrete Thin Shells” (ACI 318.2) is adopted by reference in this Code. The Code user will find that ACI 318-14 has been substantially reorganized and reformatted from previous editions. The principal objectives of this reorganization are to present all design and detailing requirements for structural systems or for individual members in chapters devoted to those individual subjects, and to arrange the chapters in a manner that generally follows the process and chronology of design and construction. Information and procedures that are common to the design of members are located in utility chapters.
• Key aspects:
  • Complete Reorganization of the Code
  • Compatibility with the International Building Code (IBC)
  • Focus on Structural Member Types
  • New Chapter on Structural System Requirements
  • Dedicated Chapter for Earthquake-Resistant Design
  • Comprehensive Commentary
  • Unified Durability Requirements
  • Strut-and-Tie Provisions
  • Enhanced Reinforcement Detailing and Development 
  • Fire Resistance 
  • Anchoring to Concrete
  • Construction Requirements and Inspection Design Flexibility

• Highlights:
  • Introduction of a New Chapter Layout
  • Expanded Use of Strength Design (Load and
  • Resistance Factor Design – LRFD)
  • Improved Clarity and Accessibility
  • Increased Emphasis on Seismic Design
  • Durability and Exposure Requirements
  • Reinforcement Detailing Improvements
  • Structural Systems Coverage
  • Materials and Construction
  • Compatibility with Other Codes

About ACI

Author: The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading global authority on concrete technology, standards, and education. Founded in 1904, ACI is headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, with a regional office in Dubai, UAE. It provides certifications, technical resources, and training programs for engineers, contractors, and students

Other Works:

• ACI 318 1-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary
• ACI CODE-530/530.1-13: Building Code Requirements and Specification for Masonry Structures and Companion Commentaries
• Formwork for Concrete – 8th edition