Draft of Expanded Concrete Standard Is Out for Public Review and Comment

The American Concrete Institute is seeking comments by Jan. 17 on the 2011 update of its standard ACI 318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary. Among other additions, the draft includes new design requirements for adhesive anchors and enhanced reinforcement detailing requirements for seismic applications. The document also contains new test methods for sulfate resistance and new requirements for detailing circular column ties. The draft ACI 318-11 can be downloaded at www.concrete.org/pubs/standaction.asp.

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