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Document: 

CI4408ConcreteQA

Date: 

August 1, 2022

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

44

Issue:

8

Abstract:

This month’s Q&A focuses on evaluation and comparison of test results provided by owner’s and concrete producer’s testing agencies. It discusses responsibilities of the owner’s testing agency specified in ACI 301-20 as well as acceptable differences in test results based on interlaboratory studies and precision statements provided in relevant ASTM standards.


Document: 

CI4310Q&A

Date: 

October 1, 2021

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

43

Issue:

10

Abstract:

This month’s Q&A deals with additions of air-entraining agent at a jobsite for concretes delivered with air content lower than specified on a project. It discusses relevant information provided in ACI 301-20 and ASTM C94/C94M-21a as well as limits on the number of revolutions and time to the end of discharge as currently specified in ASTM C94/C94M. The Q&A also includes a paragraph on testing and accepting air content in pumped concrete.


Document: 

CI4307Q&A

Date: 

July 1, 2021

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

43

Issue:

7

Abstract:

Minimum lap splice lengths for welded wire reinforcement (WWR) are presented in Section 25.5.4 of ACI 318-19 and Section 3.3.2.5(a) of ACI 301-20. In this Q&A, these requirements are interpreted for slabs-on-ground that are not included as part of a building’s lateral force-resisting system. In addition, the Q&A discusses crack control recommendations for slabs-on-ground per ACI 360R-10.


Document: 

CI4302ConcreteQA

Date: 

February 1, 2021

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

43

Issue:

2

Abstract:

Even though ACI does not offer a standard specification for proof-rolling of a prepared base for a slab-on-ground, related requirements and recommendations are provided in ACI 301-20, ACI 360R-10, and ACI 302.1R-15. Excerpts from these documents are provided, along with recommendations and examples that readers may use to develop specification language for proof-rolling.


Document: 

CI4301Knowledge

Date: 

January 1, 2021

Publication:

Concrete International

Volume:

43

Issue:

1

Abstract:

After an unpredictable year in 2020, we are grateful to have such strong commitment from donors, volunteers, and the concrete community.


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