ACI 318-02/318R-02 Notes Set

The code portion of this documents covers the proper design and construction of buildings of structuralconcrete. The code has been written in such form that it may be adopted by reference in a general buildingcode and earlier editions have been widely used in this manner. Among the subjects covered are: drawing and specifications; inspection; durability requirements; concretequality; mixing & placing; formwork; embedded pipes; construction joints; reinforcement details; analysis &design; strength & serviceability; flexural & axial loads; shear & torsion; development & splices ofreinforcement; slab systems; walls; footings; precast concrete; composite flexural members; prestressedconcrete; shells & folded plate members; strength evaluation of existing structures; special provisions forseismic design; structural plain concrete; an alternate design method in Appendix A; unidentified designprovisions in Appendix B; and alternative load and strength reduction factors in Appendix C.The quality and testing of materials used in construction are covered by reference to the appropriate ASTMstandard specifications. Welding of reinforcement is covered by reference to the appropriate ANSI/AWSstandard.Because the ACI Building Code is written as a legal document so that it may be adopted by reference in ageneral building code, it cannot present background details or suggestions for carrying out its requirementsor itent. It is the function of this commentary to fill this need.The commentary discusses some of the considerations of the committee in developing the code withemphasis given to the explanation of new or revised provisions that may be unfamiliar to code users.The Notes volume is published by the Portland Cement Association as a companion to the ACI 318 Code. References to much of the research data referred to in preparing the code are cited for the user desiring to study individual questions in greater detail. Other documents that provide suggestions for carrying out the requirements of the code are also cited.