ACI (American Concrete Institute) codes are standards and guidelines used in the design, construction, and testing of concrete structures. Here are some of the major ACI codes and their general purposes:
1. ACI 318 – Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete
- The most widely used standard for designing reinforced concrete structures, including buildings and foundations. It provides the requirements for the design and construction of structural concrete.
2. ACI 301 – Specifications for Structural Concrete
- A specification guide for concrete used in construction projects, including material requirements, mixing, handling, and curing of concrete.
3. ACI 347 – Guide to Formwork for Concrete
- Provides guidelines for the design, construction, and safety of formwork used in concrete construction.
4. ACI 352 – Recommendations for Design of Slab-Column Connections in Monolithic Concrete Structures
- Provides guidelines for designing connections between slabs and columns in concrete structures.
5. ACI 364 – Rehabilitation of Concrete Structures
- Deals with methods and materials used to rehabilitate existing concrete structures.
6. ACI 546 – Repair of Concrete Structures
- Provides guidance on the repair and maintenance of deteriorating concrete structures, including evaluation techniques and methods.
7. ACI 440 – Fiber-Reinforced Polymer (FRP) Reinforcement for Concrete Structures
- Provides guidelines for the use of fiber-reinforced polymer materials for reinforcing concrete structures.
8. ACI 347.3R – Guide for the Safety of Formwork, Shoring, and Scaffolding
- A guide that focuses on the safety aspects of formwork, shoring, and scaffolding in concrete construction.
9. ACI 503 – Bonding Hardened Concrete to Hardened Concrete
- Provides guidelines for the use of bonding agents and techniques to bond new concrete to hardened concrete.
10. ACI 562 – Assessment of Existing Concrete Structures
- Provides criteria for evaluating the condition of existing concrete structures and determining their structural integrity.
11. ACI 1301 – Guide for Quality Control of Concrete
- Offers guidance on establishing and maintaining quality control measures for concrete construction.
12. ACI 546.1 – Concrete Repair Guide
- Provides detailed procedures and methods for repairing concrete, focusing on restoring structural and functional performance.
These are just a few examples, and there are other specialized codes related to topics like seismic design, high-performance concrete, and sustainability.
