Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR 
STRUCTURAL CONCRETE (ACI 318-08)
AND COMMENTARY
REPORTED BY ACI COMMITTEE 318

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ACI 318 Building Code and Commentary
CONTENTS
INTRODUCTION ...................................................................................................................................... 7
CHAPTER 1—GENERAL REQUIREMENTS .......................................................................................... 9
1.1—Scope .............................................................................................................................................................................. 9
1.2—Drawings and specifications.......................................................................................................................................... 13
1.3—Inspection...................................................................................................................................................................... 14
1.4—Approval of special systems of design or construction ................................................................................................. 17
CHAPTER 2—NOTATION AND DEFINITIONS .................................................................................... 19
2.1—Code notation................................................................................................................................................................ 19
2.2—Definitions ..................................................................................................................................................................... 28
CHAPTER 3—MATERIALS................................................................................................................... 41
3.1—Tests of materials .......................................................................................................................................................... 41
3.2—Cementitious materials.................................................................................................................................................. 41
3.3—Aggregates .................................................................................................................................................................... 42
3.4—Water............................................................................................................................................................................. 42
3.5—Steel reinforcement ....................................................................................................................................................... 43
3.6—Admixtures .................................................................................................................................................................... 49
3.7—Storage of materials ...................................................................................................................................................... 49
3.8—Referenced standards ................................................................................................................................................... 49