Description
This document is an introductory document on the topic of commonly used materials for reinforcement of concrete. This primer describes the basic properties and uses of these materials. It is targeted at those in the concrete industry not involved in designing with or specifying these materials. Students, craftsmen, inspectors, and contractors may find this a valuable introduction to a complex topic. The document is not intended to be a state-of-the-art report, user’s guide, or a technical discussion of past and present research findings on the subject. More detailed information is available in ACI Committee Reports listed in Chapter 7, References.
Table of Contents
CHAPTER 1—INTRODUCTION
1.1—Definitions
CHAPTER 2—STRUCTURAL CONCRETE: PLAIN, REINFORCED, AND PRESTRESSED
2.1—Plain concrete
2.2—Reinforced concrete
2.3—Prestressed concrete
2.4—Other prestressing reinforcement applications
CHAPTER 3—REINFORCING MATERIALS
3.1—Steel reinforcement
3.2—Fiber-reinforced polymer (FRP) bars
3.3—Fiber reinforcement
CHAPTER 4—PRESTRESSING MATERIALS
4.1—Prestressing steel
CHAPTER 5—CORROSION-RESISTANT REINFORCEMENT
5.1—Epoxy coating
5.2—Galvanizing
5.3—Stainless steel
5.4—Chemical admixture and supplementary cementitious material (SCM) corrosion protection systems
CHAPTER 6—STORAGE AND HANDLING
6.1—Uncoated steel reinforcement
6.2—Epoxy-coated steel reinforcement
6.3—Fiber-reinforced polymer
6.4—Fiber reinforcement
CHAPTER 7—REFERENCES
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