Title:
ACI 318 and the Development of Structural Concrete Building Codes in Latin America-An Overview
Author(s):
Jose Pincheira
Publication:
Web Session
Volume:
ws_S26_JosePincheira.pdf
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Date:
3/29/2026
Abstract:
The Building Code for Structural Concrete (ACI 318) has had a profound influence on the development of building codes across Latin America. The great majority of Latin American countries use ACI 318 as a reference and have either adopted or adapted ACI 318 to develop and update their own building codes. This presentation will serve to introduce session speakers and to provide a roadmap and a brief description of the influence on the development of local standards and design codes in Latin America.