AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLICATIONS

Publications available in hard copy and electronic PDF formats

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (August 24, 2007) - The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of several new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concrete-related information and technology. As always, ACI members receive a special discount (up to 40 percent) on all publications. In addition, ACI offers the option of either ordering electronic versions in PDF format, which can be downloaded instantly, along with traditional hard copy publications. Publications can be ordered by calling 248-848-3800 or online at www.concrete.org. 

364.1R-07: Guide for Evaluation of Concrete Structures Before Rehabilitation
This guide presents general procedures for evaluation of concrete structures before rehabilitation. Among the subjects covered are preliminary investigation, detailed investigation, documentation, field observation and condition survey, sampling and material testing, evaluation, and final report. Evaluation to identify seismic deficiencies is beyond the scope of this report.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: May 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-245-8
Number of pages: 18
Price: $43.50 (ACI members $27.00)

237R-07: Self-Consolidating Concrete
Self-consolidating concrete (SCC) has been successfully used in many projects around the world and has made a major impact on concrete placement and construction economics. This report contains the current state of knowledge with respect to SCC. The information in this document is expected to inform concrete producers, users, and specifiers of SCC of known practices and processes. Because SCC is a viable solution to various concrete placement problems, ASTM has established Subcommittee C09.47, Self-Consolidating Concrete, to develop standard test methods for SCC.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: April 2007
ISBN: 0-87031-244-8
Number of pages: 30
Price: $53.50 (ACI members $33.00)

216.1-07: Code Requirements for Determining Fire Resistance of Concrete and Masonry Construction Assemblies
Fire resistance of building elements is an important consideration in building design. While structural design considerations for concrete and masonry at ambient temperature conditions are addressed by ACI 318 and ACI 530/ASCE 5/TMS 402, respectively, these codes do not consider the impact of fire on concrete and masonry construction. This standard contains design and analytical procedures for determining the fire resistance of concrete and masonry members and building assemblies. Where differences occur in specific design requirements between this standard and the aforementioned codes, as in the case of cover protection of steel reinforcement, the more stringent of the requirements shall apply.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: June 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-236-6
Number of pages: 28
Price: $51.50 (ACI members $31.00)

355.2-07: Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete & Commentary
ACI 355.2 prescribes testing programs and evaluation requirements for post-installed mechanical anchors intended for use in concrete under the design provisions of ACI 318. Criteria are prescribed for determining whether anchors are acceptable for use in uncracked concrete only or in cracked, as well as uncracked, concrete. Performance categories for anchors are established, as are the criteria for assigning anchors to each category. The anchor performance categories are used by ACI 318 to assign capacity reduction factors and other design parameters.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: June 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-247-2
Number of pages: 35
Price: $56.50 (ACI members $34.00)

349.1R-07: Reinforced Concrete Design for Thermal Effects on Nuclear Power Plant Structures
This report presents a design-oriented approach for considering thermal effect on reinforced concrete structures. Although the approach is intended to conform to the general provisions of Appendix E of ACI 349, it is not restricted to nuclear power plant structures. The general behavior of structures under thermal effects is discussed together with the significant issues to consider in reinforcement design. Two types of structures—frames and axisymmetric shells—are addressed.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: June 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-246-05
Number of pages: 36
Price: $57.50 (ACI members $35.00)

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248-848-3148
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