Document Development Guidance
The ACI Technical Committee Manual (TCM) (PDF and ePub) is prepared by the Technical Activities Committee (TAC) to guide the operation of ACI technical committees and the development of committee documents. Refer to the TCM for details on document submission.
Deadlines
December 1, 2020 - for February 2021 Review
February 22, 2021 - for May 2021 Review
May 24, 2021 - for August 2021 Review
August 30, 2021 - for October 2021 Review
Process
There are several stages to document development. Links for tools such as checklists and templates are located below each step in which they are applicable.
1. Request TAC Permission For New Documents
Document Development Request
2.Plan for Document Revision
Document Revision Plan (recommended but not mandatory)
3. Planning/writing
Guide and report template
Design standard template
Construction standard template
Guide for writing a TechNote
Metrication Guide
Balloting Tools
Ballot Form
Ballot: Chair Resolution Form
How to Initiate a Ballot
Balloting Examples
4. Submit to TAC
Document Submittal Checklist
5. TAC review
Review Comments Classification
6. Respond to TAC comments
Responding to TAC Comments Checklist
7. Standardization (if design standard or construction standard)
Responding to Public Discussion Checklist
8. Publication
Send document, balloting, and summary of revisions to Shannon.Banchero@concrete.org