Accelerated curing of concrete is used extensively in the production of precast concrete structural members, pipe, masonry units, and prestressed products. In addition, other accelerated curing methods, such as electrical, oil, and infrared heating, ...

These acceptance standards for post-tensioning systems provide generally applicable technical requirements for post-tensioning systems used in bridges, buildings, ground anchors, and other structures. Special project related requirements, which are n...

This guide addresses the design and construction of durable concrete parking structures. The purpose of this guide is to provide specific information on several of the sedign aspects and the construction of parking structures that differentiates them...

Tilt-up concrete construction is commonly used in low-rise building construction. This guide discusses many of the issues relating to the planning and construction of these buildings to produce a quality tilt-up project. Major topics include pre-cons...

ACI detailing manual-2004 includes details and detailing of concrete reinforcement, manual of structural and placing drawings for reinforced concrete structures, and supporting reference data.

Aggregate is granular material such as sand, gravel, crushed stone, and blast furnace slag that usually occupies approximately 60 to 75% of the volume of concrete. Besides reducing volume changes due to drying shrinkage of the cement-water paste, agg...

The information in this book is intended for use of craftspeople, contractors, and engineers competent to evaluate its applicability to their situation, and who will accept responsibility for the application of the information.

This specification covers carbon steel shapes, plates, and bars of structural quality for use in riveted, bolted, or welded construction of bridges and buildings, and for general structural purposes.