ACI 301 and 318 Structural Concrete
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What is the primary focus of ACI Sets the mandatory minimum in building codes and
318? focuses on design.
What does ACI 301 emphasize? It provides guidelines on how to build beyond the
minimums and is heavy on codes.
How do ACI 318 and ACI 301 relate ACI 301 begins where ACI 318 ends and they are
to each other? generally used hand in hand.
What types of concrete does ACI 301 Cast-in-place, precast structural, and industrial
govern? floors, excluding nonstructural applications.
What is covered in Section 2 of ACI Design, construction, and treatment of formwork to
301? confine and shape concrete.
What materials and processes are Reinforcement materials, fabrication, placement,
discussed in Section 3? tolerances, and splicing.
What does Section 4 of ACI 301 Requirements for concrete mixtures, including
address? materials, proportioning, and production.
, What is the focus of Section 5? Production of cast-in-place structural concrete,
including curing and finishing methods.
Define architectural concrete as per Concrete that is exposed to view and requires
ACI 301. special care in material selection and placement.
What is lightweight concrete Concrete with aggregate conforming to ASTM
according to ACI 301? C330 and density conforming to ASTM C567.
What issues does Section 8 address Thermal stresses and cracking due to elevated
regarding mass concrete? temperatures from hydration.
What is the purpose of post- To achieve long spans with thinner slabs,
tensioned concrete? commonly used in parking garages and bridges.
What is shrinkage compensating Increase in volume after setting to offset tensile
concrete designed to do? stresses from shrinkage.
What does Section 11 focus on? Ground supported industrial floor slabs, including
vapor retarders and curing coverage.
What is the main concern of Section Preparation, casting, and erection of tilt-up
12 regarding tilt-up construction? concrete panels with emphasis on finishes.
What is precast structural concrete? Concrete cast offsite and transferred to the site for
installation.
What does Section 14 focus on? Precast architectural concrete, including mockups,
testing, and finishes.
What percentage of ACI 301 is One-third of the standard.
dedicated to mandatory and
optional requirements?
Specifications Exam Comprehensive Guide |
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Terms in this set (48)
What is the primary focus of ACI Sets the mandatory minimum in building codes and
318? focuses on design.
What does ACI 301 emphasize? It provides guidelines on how to build beyond the
minimums and is heavy on codes.
How do ACI 318 and ACI 301 relate ACI 301 begins where ACI 318 ends and they are
to each other? generally used hand in hand.
What types of concrete does ACI 301 Cast-in-place, precast structural, and industrial
govern? floors, excluding nonstructural applications.
What is covered in Section 2 of ACI Design, construction, and treatment of formwork to
301? confine and shape concrete.
What materials and processes are Reinforcement materials, fabrication, placement,
discussed in Section 3? tolerances, and splicing.
What does Section 4 of ACI 301 Requirements for concrete mixtures, including
address? materials, proportioning, and production.
, What is the focus of Section 5? Production of cast-in-place structural concrete,
including curing and finishing methods.
Define architectural concrete as per Concrete that is exposed to view and requires
ACI 301. special care in material selection and placement.
What is lightweight concrete Concrete with aggregate conforming to ASTM
according to ACI 301? C330 and density conforming to ASTM C567.
What issues does Section 8 address Thermal stresses and cracking due to elevated
regarding mass concrete? temperatures from hydration.
What is the purpose of post- To achieve long spans with thinner slabs,
tensioned concrete? commonly used in parking garages and bridges.
What is shrinkage compensating Increase in volume after setting to offset tensile
concrete designed to do? stresses from shrinkage.
What does Section 11 focus on? Ground supported industrial floor slabs, including
vapor retarders and curing coverage.
What is the main concern of Section Preparation, casting, and erection of tilt-up
12 regarding tilt-up construction? concrete panels with emphasis on finishes.
What is precast structural concrete? Concrete cast offsite and transferred to the site for
installation.
What does Section 14 focus on? Precast architectural concrete, including mockups,
testing, and finishes.
What percentage of ACI 301 is One-third of the standard.
dedicated to mandatory and
optional requirements?
