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Architectural Concrete

Definition: concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.- ACI Concrete Terminology


Architectural concrete indicates concrete that results in both an aesthetic finish and structural ability. Selection of concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing are used to achieve the architectural appearance required.

Practice oriented papers and articles ON ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

Influence of Slab Openings on the Punching Shear Behavior of Reinforced Concrete Slabs Supported on L-Shaped Columns

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 4/1/2023

HOUSEofCARDS Design-Build Project

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2023

From Structural to Architectural Concrete

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2023

Concrete Q&A: Do Details in the Structural or Architectural Sheets Eliminate Tolerances?

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2023

Low-Carbon Durable Concrete for the New Genoa’s San Giorgio Bridge

Publication: Special Publication
Date: 7/1/2022

Concrete Q&A: Specifying Architectural Concrete

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2022

Odense Robotics Collaboration Project

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 9/1/2021

The REACH at the Kennedy Center

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 3/1/2021

ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards for 2020

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 11/1/2020

ACI Excellence in Concrete Construction Awards for 2019

Publication: Concrete International
Date: 11/1/2019

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