ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2019

ACI 318-19: Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary, 2019 sets the minimum standards for the design and construction of structural concrete buildings. Developed through an ANSI-approved consensus process, this edition includes both the full code (ACI 318-19) and its official commentary (ACI 318R-19), offering technical context and practical guidance.

Highlights:

• Covers cast-in-place, precast, plain, reinforced, prestressed, and composite concrete structures
• Applies to slabs, beams, columns, walls, diaphragms, foundations, and connections
• Defines strength, serviceability, and durability criteria for materials and structural components
• Specifies load combinations and design procedures for axial, shear, moment, torsion, and anchorage forces
• Details construction document requirements, inspection protocols, and material testing standards
• Includes provisions for seismic design, fire resistance, prestressing, and shotcrete applications
• Appendices cover nonlinear response history analysis and US–SI unit conversions
• Commentary explains code intent and provides engineering rationale for provisions

Who It’s For:
Essential for structural engineers, architects, contractors, and code officials involved in the analysis, design, and review of concrete buildings and related structures.

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