Concrete Manual: Concrete Quality and Field Practices 2021 IBC and ACI 318-19

The Concrete Manual: Concrete Quality and Field Practices 2021 IBC and ACI 318-19 is a comprehensive guide developed by the International Code Council (ICC) to assist construction professionals—such as inspectors, engineers, contractors, and material suppliers—in understanding and implementing concrete field practices in accordance with the 2021 International Building Code (IBC) and ACI 318-19, the American Concrete Institute’s Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete.

Key Aspects:

• Introduction to Concrete: Explains the composition and behavior of concrete, providing foundational knowledge for professionals.
  
• Conventional Concrete Construction Procedures: Covers standard practices in concrete mixing, transporting, placing, and curing.
  
• Special Concrete Technologies: Discusses advanced concrete types such as autoclaved aerated concrete, self-consolidating concrete, and pervious concrete.
  
• Control and Inspection Procedures: Outlines methods for monitoring and ensuring the quality of concrete throughout the construction process.
  
• Field Testing Procedures: Details standardized tests for assessing concrete properties on-site.
  
• Reinforcement Placement: Provides guidelines for the proper placement and securing of reinforcement within concrete structures.
  
• Resource Reference Section: Lists industry and technical organizations for further information and support.

Highlights:

• Concrete Fundamentals Made Clear
• Comprehensive Construction Procedures
• Quality Control & Inspection Protocols
• Proper Field Testing Procedures
• Reinforcement Placement Best Practices
• Advanced Concrete Technologies Included
• Extensive Reference & Resource Lists

About ICC

International Code Council is a leading organization dedicated to developing a single set of comprehensive, coordinated national model construction codes. To date, 48 U.S. states have adopted various international codes from the International Code Council.

Other Works:

• 2012 International Fuel Gas Code
• 2018 International Mechanical Code
• 2021 International Building Code