AMERICAN CONCRETE INSTITUTE New publications available

ACI has released several new publications. The 2005 edition of “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary” (318-05/318R-05) contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction. The cost is $153.50 for nonmembers, $93 for members. “Concrete Structures for Containment of Hazardous Materials” (350.2R-04) presents design and construction recommendations for structures used for hazardous materials containment. The cost is $29.50 for nonmembers, $18 for members. “Qualification of Post-Installed Mechanical Anchors in Concrete and Commentary” (355.2-04/355.2R-04) prescribes testing programs and evaluation requirements for postinstalled mechanical anchors used in concrete under the design provisions of ACI 318. The cost is $61.50 for nonmembers, $37 for members. “Concrete Repair Guide” (546R-04) guides the selection and application of materials and methods for repairing, protecting and strengthening concrete structures. The cost is $57.50 for nonmembers, $35 for members. “Building Code Requirements and Specifications for Masonry Structures and Related Commentaries” (ACI 530- 05/ASCE 5-05/TMS 402-05) covers the design and construction of masonry structures. ACI 530-05 is available as either a book or CD-ROM. The cost is $95 for nonmembers, $71.25 for members. “Test Method for Load Capacity of Polymer Concrete Underground Utility Structures” (548.7-04) details procedures for full-scale testing of three loading conditions that are experienced in field installations of polymer concrete underground utility structures. The cost is $26.50 for nonmembers, $17 for members. Visit ACI’s online bookstore at www.concrete.org or call (248) 848- 3700.

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