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ACI 318-14 Seminar Goes Global

2/16/2016

On March 3, 2016 a one-day ACI 318-14 seminar will be held in Dubai, UAE. Sponsored by Advanced Construction Technology Services the seminar will include coverage of:

• Overall organizational philosophy of the new code;
• Scope, hierarchy, interpretation, and types of ACI documents;
• NEW requirements for structural systems, loads, and analysis including the relationship between the structural systems chapter and the rest of the document;
• Beam requirements, with an emphasis on explaining the use of reference chapters throughout each member chapter of the code;
• Two-way slab requirements, including an overview of provisions related to non-participating members of structures in seismic design categories D, E and F;
• Column requirements, including seismic detailing specific to each seismic design category;
• Wall requirements, including boundary element provisions;
• NEW requirements for the design and detailing of diaphragms;
• An explanation of the seismic requirements related to each member type;
• A brief overview of the provisions related to the design of foundations and plain concrete.

By attending the seminar, attendees can earn .75 CEUs (7.5 PDHs), and will receive the following as part of their registration:

• ACI 318M-14: Metric Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary (protected PDF on USB)
• SP-17(14): The Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook Volumes 1 & 2 (protected PDF on USB)
• A printed copy of the presentation

As a recognized leader in advancing concrete as a solution to society’s needs, ACI is committed to disseminating knowledge to ensure our customers are equipped to sustainably address the needs of a changing world.

Learn more about the seminar.

ACI University offers an online course on ACI 318-14. For information about the online course, visit www.ACIUniversity.com.