AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES NEW PUBLICATIONS

Publications available in hard copy and electronic PDF formats

FARMINGTON HILLS, Mich. (Sept. 24, 2007) - The American Concrete Institute announces the availability of several new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concrete-related information and technology. As always, ACI members receive a special discount (up to 40 percent) on all publications. In addition, ACI offers the option of either ordering electronic versions in PDF format, which can be downloaded instantly, along with traditional hard copy publications. Publications can be ordered by calling 248-848-3800 or online at www.concrete.org. 

503.7-07: Specification for Crack Repair by Epoxy Injection
This Specification gives requirements for repairing cracks in concrete by injection of two-component epoxy-resin adhesive.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: Sept. 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-252-6
Number of pages: 7
Price: $29.50 (ACI members $18.00)

ITG-4.3R-07: Report on Structural Design and Detailing for High-Strength Concrete in Moderate to High Seismic Applications
ACI ITG-4.3R presents a literature review on seismic design using high-strength concrete. The document is organized in chapters addressing the structural design of columns, beams, beam-column joints, and structural walls made with high-strength concrete, and focuses on aspects most relevant for seismic design. Each chapter concludes with a series of recommended modifications to ACI 318-05 based on the findings of the literature review. The recommendations include proposals for the modification of the equivalent rectangular stress block, equations to calculate the axial strength of columns subjected to concentric loading, column confinement requirements, limits on the specified yield strength of confinement reinforcement, strut factors, and provisions for the development of straight bars and hooks.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: Sept. 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-254-0
Number of pages: 62
Price: $71.50 (ACI members $43.00)

349-06: Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety-Related Concrete Structures and Commentary
This standard covers the proper design and construction of concrete structures that form part of a nuclear power plant and that have nuclear safety-related functions, but does not cover concrete reactor vessels and concrete containment structures (as defined by Joint ACI-ASME Committee 359). The structures covered by the Code include concrete structures inside and outside the containment system. This Code may be referenced and applied subject to agreement between the owner and the Regulatory Authority. All notation sections have been removed from the beginning of each chapter and consolidated into one list in Chapter 2. The format of this Code is based on the “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-05)” and incorporates recent revisions of that standard. The commentary, which is presented after the Code, discusses some of the considerations of ACI Committee 349 in developing “Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety-Related Concrete Structures (ACI 349-06).” This information is provided in the commentary because the Code is written as a legal document and therefore cannot present background details or suggestions for carrying out its requirements.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: Sept. 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-251-9
Number of pages: 153
Price: $103.50 (ACI members $63.00)

207.2R-07:  Report on Thermal and Volume Change Effects on Cracking of Mass Concrete
This report presents a discussion of the effects of heat generation and volume change on the design and behavior of mass concrete elements and structures. Emphasis is placed on the effects of restraint on cracking and the effects of controlled placing temperatures, concrete strength requirements, and material properties on volume change.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: Sept. 2007
ISBN: 978-0-87031-258-8
Number of pages: 28
Price: $51.50 (ACI members $31.00)

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Sara Steptoe
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248-848-3148
Sara.steptoe@concrete.org

Advancing concrete knowledge – Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Mich., U.S.A., members of the American Concrete Institute advance concrete knowledge by producing consensus, concrete-related codes, specifications, guides and reports; creating and administering certification programs that support individuals in the concrete industry; delivering seminars and distance learning opportunities; publishing Concrete International magazine; and producing two peer-reviewed technical journals. For additional information, visit www.concrete.org.