ACI/PCI CODE-319-25: Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary

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The “Structural Precast Concrete—Code Requirements and Commentary” (“Code”) provides minimum requirements for the materials, design, and detailing of structural precast concrete buildings and, where applicable, nonbuilding structures. This Code was developed using a consensus process and addresses plant-produced and site-produced structural precast concrete that contains nonprestressed reinforcement or pretensioned reinforcement, or both. The Design Standard Committee of Precast/Prestressed Concrete Institute was instrumental in the development of code provisions and commentary for this Code and whose efforts are gratefully acknowledged. Among the subjects covered are: design and construction for strength, serviceability, and durability; load combinations, load factors, and strength reduction factors; structural analysis methods; deflection limits; mechanical and adhesive anchoring to concrete; development and splicing of reinforcement; construction document information; field inspection and testing; and methods to evaluate the strength of existing structures.

This Code adheres to the chapter and section numbering of ACI CODE-318-25 and either cites or repeats applicable provisions from ACI CODE-318. Provisions that are identical to ACI CODE-318 and are repeated in this Code are denoted with an equal sign (“=”). Provisions that are applicable to precast concrete but are not repeated in the Code are denoted as “See ACI CODE-318.” Design and detailing requirements for structural systems or for individual members are presented in chapters devoted to those individual subjects, and the chapters are arranged in a manner that generally follows the process and chronology of design and construction. Information and procedures that are common to the design of multiple member types are located in utility chapters. Within chapters, the terms “out of scope” and “not applicable” are used for numbered section headings from ACI CODE-318 that are not covered by this Code, while the term “intentionally left blank” is used as a place holder to maintain consistency with section numbering in situations where ACI CODE-318 includes a numbered provision that is not also in this Code.

Uses of the Code include adoption by reference in a general building code, and it is in a format that allows such reference without change to its language. Therefore, background details or suggestions for carrying out the requirements or intent of the Code provisions cannot be included within the Code itself. The Commentary is provided for this purpose.

Some considerations of the committee in developing the Code are discussed in the Commentary, with emphasis given to the explanation of provisions. Given the similarity in design requirements for structural concrete that is either cast-in-place or precast, the commentary explains the difference in application. The commentary also provides explanations regarding situations where use of both ACI CODE-318 and this Code is necessary. For instance, design of cast-in-place, nonprestressed concrete members or structures requires the use of ACI CODE-318 alone. Design of precast concrete structures requires the use of this Code and ACI CODE-318. Design of precast, post-tensioned concrete structures requires the use of applicable provisions of ACI CODE-318, ACI/PCI CODE-319, and ACI/PTI CODE-320. For provisions that specifically address post-tensioning and are generally not within the scope of precast concrete, this code references either ACI CODE-318 or ACI/PTI CODE-320, as applicable.

Much of the research data referenced in preparing the Code is cited for the user desiring to study individual questions in greater detail. Other documents that provide suggestions for carrying out the requirements of the Code are also cited, including PCI Standards and PCI or Tilt-up Concrete Association (TCA) design manuals, recommended practices, and reports.

Keywords:

beam-column frame; beams (supports); columns (supports); combined stress; composite construction (concrete to concrete); compressive strength; concrete; construction documents; construction joints; continuity (structural); contraction joints; cover; deep beams; deflections; earthquake-resistant structures; flexural strength; floors; inspection; isolation joints; joints (junctions); joists; lightweight concretes; load tests (structural); loads (forces); modulus of elasticity; moments; piles; precast concrete; prestressed concrete; pretensioned concrete; prestressing steels; quality control; reinforced concrete; reinforcing steels; roofs; serviceability; shear strength; spans; splicing; strength analysis; stresses; structural analysis; structural design; structural integrity; structural walls; T-beams; torsion; walls; welded wire reinforcement.

 

Document Details

Author: Joint ACI-PCI Committee 319

Publication Year: 2025

Pages: 296

ISBN: 9781641953061

Categories: Codes

Formats: Printed Document or Protected PDF/Web View

Table of Contents

PREFACE TO ACI/PCI CODE-319-25, p. 5

INTRODUCTION, p. 6

CHAPTER 1—GENERAL, p. 7

1.1—Scope of ACI/PCI CODE-319 7

1.2—General 7

1.3—Purpose 8

1.4—Applicability 8

1.5—Interpretation 9

1.6—Building official 10

1.7—Licensed design professional 11

1.8—Construction documents and design records 11

1.9—Testing and inspection 12

1.10—Approval of special systems of design, construction, or alternative construction materials 12

CHAPTER 2—NOTATION AND TERMINOLOGY, p. 13

2.1—Scope 13

2.2—Notation 13

2.3—Terminology 22

CHAPTER 3—REFERENCED STANDARDS, p. 34

3.1—Scope 34

3.2—Referenced standards 34

CHAPTER 4—STRUCTURAL SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS, p. 37

4.1—Scope 37

4.2—Materials 37

4.3—Design loads 37

4.4—Structural system and load paths 37

4.5—Structural analysis 43

4.6—Strength 43

4.7—Serviceability 44

4.8—Durability 44

4.9—Sustainability and resilience 45

4.10—Structural integrity 45

4.11—Fire resistance 45

4.12—Requirements for specific types of construction 45

4.13—Construction and inspection 47

4.14—Strength evaluation of existing structures 47

CHAPTER 5—LOADS, p. 48

5.1—Scope 48

5.2—General—See ACI CODE-318 48

5.3—Load factors and combinations—See ACI CODE-318 48

CHAPTER 6—STRUCTURAL ANALYSIS, p. 49

6.1—Scope 49

6.2—General 49

6.3—Modeling assumptions 49

6.4—Arrangement of live load—See ACI CODE-318 50

6.5—Simplified method of analysis for nonprestressed continuous beams and one-way slabs—See ACI CODE-318 50

6.6—Linear elastic first-order analysis—See ACI CODE-318 50

6.7—Linear elastic second-order analysis—See ACI CODE-318 50

6.8—Inelastic analysis—See ACI CODE-318 50

6.9—Acceptability of finite element analysis—See ACI CODE-318 50

CHAPTER 7—ONE-WAY SLABS, p. 51

7.1—Scope 51

7.2—General 51

7.3—Design limits 51

7.4—Required strength 53

7.5—Design strength 53

7.6—Reinforcement limits 54

7.7—Reinforcement detailing 55

CHAPTER 8—TWO-WAY SLABS, p. 58

8.1—Scope 58

CHAPTER 9—BEAMS, p. 59

9.1—Scope 59

9.2—General 59

9.3—Design limits 60

9.4—Required strength 62

9.5—Design strength 64

9.6—Reinforcement limits 73

9.7—Reinforcement detailing 76

9.8—Nonprestressed one-way joist systems—See ACI CODE-318 84

9.9—Deep beams 84

CHAPTER 10—COLUMNS, p. 88

10.1—Scope 88

10.2—General 88

10.3—Design limits 88

10.4—Required strength 89

10.5—Design strength 90

10.6—Reinforcement limits 90

10.7—Reinforcement detailing 91

CHAPTER 11—WALLS, p. 97

11.1—Scope 97

11.2—General 97

11.3—Design limits 98

11.4—Required strength 98

11.5—Design strength 99

11.6—Reinforcement limits 102

11.7—Reinforcement detailing 103

11.8—Alternative method for out-of-plane slender wall analysis 104

CHAPTER 12—DIAPHRAGMS, p. 107

12.1—Scope 107

12.2—General 108

12.3—Design limits 109

12.4—Required strength 109

12.5—Design strength 112

12.6—Reinforcement limits 118

12.7—Reinforcement detailing 118

CHAPTER 13—FOUNDATIONS, p. 120

13.1—Scope 120

13.2—General 120

13.3—Shallow foundations—See ACI CODE-318 120

13.4—Deep foundations 120

CHAPTER 14—PLAIN CONCRETE, p. 124

14.1—Scope 124

CHAPTER 15—CAST-IN-PLACE JOINTS, p. 125

15.1—Scope 125

CHAPTER 16—CONNECTIONS BETWEEN MEMBERS, p. 126

16.1—Scope 126

16.2—Connections of members 126

16.3—Connections to foundations 131

16.4—Horizontal shear transfer in composite concrete flexural members 133

16.5—Brackets and corbels 135

16.6—Dapped beam ends 140

16.7—Notched beam ends 148

16.8—Bearing regions 151

CHAPTER 17—ANCHORING TO CONCRETE, p. 157

17.1—Scope 157

CHAPTER 18—EARTHQUAKE-RESISTANT STRUCTURES, p. 158

18.1—Scope 158

18.2—General 159

18.3—Ordinary moment frames—See ACI CODE-318 161

18.4—Intermediate moment frames—See ACI CODE-318 161

18.5—Intermediate precast structural walls 161

18.6—Beams of special moment frames—See ACI CODE-318 165

18.7—Columns of special moment frames—See ACI CODE-318 165

18.8—Joints of special moment frames—See ACI CODE-318 165

18.9—Special moment frames constructed using precast concrete 165

18.10—Special structural walls—See ACI CODE-318 168

18.11—Special structural walls constructed using precast concrete 168

18.12—Diaphragms and trusses 168

18.13—Foundations 172

18.14—Members not designated as part of the seismic-force-resisting-system 176

CHAPTER 19—CONCRETE: DESIGN AND DURABILITY REQUIREMENTS, p. 178

19.1—Scope 178

19.2—Concrete design properties 178

19.3—Concrete durability requirements—See ACI CODE-318 178

19.4—Grout durability requirements—See ACI/PTI CODE-320 178

CHAPTER 20—STEEL REINFORCEMENT PROPERTIES, DURABILITY, AND EMBEDMENTS, p. 179

20.1—Scope 179

20.2—Nonprestressed bars and wires—See ACI CODE-318 179

20.3—Prestressing strands, wires, and bars 179

20.4—Headed shear stud reinforcement—See ACI CODE-318 181

20.5—Provisions for durability of steel reinforcement 181

20.6—Embedments—See ACI CODE-318 184

CHAPTER 21—STRENGTH REDUCTION FACTORS, p. 185

21.1—Scope 185

21.2—Strength reduction factors for structural concrete members and connections 185

CHAPTER 22—SECTIONAL STRENGTH, p. 188

22.1—Scope 188

22.2—Design assumptions for moment and axial strength 188

22.3—Flexural strength 190

22.4—Axial strength or combined flexural and axial strength 191

22.5—One-way shear strength 192

22.6—Two-way shear strength—See ACI CODE-318 200

22.7—Torsional strength 200

22.8—Bearing 208

22.9—Shear friction 210

CHAPTER 23—STRUT-AND-TIE METHOD, p. 217

23.1—Scope 217

CHAPTER 24—SERVICEABILITY, p. 218

24.1—Scope 218

24.2—Deflection due to service-load gravity loads 218

24.3—Distribution of flexural reinforcement in one-way slabs and beams 222

24.4—Shrinkage and temperature reinforcement 224

24.5—Permissible stresses in prestressed concrete flexural members 226

CHAPTER 25—REINFORCEMENT DETAILS, p. 229

25.1—Scope 229

25.2—Minimum spacing of reinforcement 229

25.3—Standard hooks, seismic hooks, crossties, and minimum inside bend diameters—See ACI CODE-318 230

25.4—Development and anchorage of reinforcement 230

25.5—Splices—See ACI CODE-318 232

25.6—Bundled reinforcement—See ACI CODE-318 232

25.7—Transverse reinforcement 232

25.8—Post-tensioning anchorages and couplers—See ACI/PTI CODE-320 239

25.9—Anchorage zones for post-tensioned tendons—See ACI/PTI CODE-320 239

CHAPTER 26—CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS AND INSPECTION, p. 240

26.1—Scope 240

26.2—Design criteria 241

26.3—Member information 241

26.4—Concrete materials, mixture requirements, and grouts 241

26.5—Concrete production and construction 247

26.6—Reinforcement materials and construction requirements 250

26.7—Anchoring to concrete 253

26.8—Embedments 255

26.9—Additional requirements for precast concrete 256

26.10—Additional requirements for post-tensioned concrete—See ACI/PTI CODE-320 258

26.11—Formwork—See ACI CODE-318 258

26.12—Evaluation and acceptance of hardened concrete 258

26.13—Inspection 263

CHAPTER 27—STRENGTH EVALUATION OF EXISTING STRUCTURES, p. 268

27.1—Scope 268

27.2—General—See ACI CODE-318 268

27.3—Analytical strength evaluation—See ACI CODE-318 268

27.4—Strength evaluation by load test—See ACI CODE-318 268

27.5—Monotonic load test procedure—See ACI CODE-318 268

27.6—Cyclic load test procedure—See ACI CODE-318 268

27.7—Precast concrete components and erected structures 268

COMMENTARY REFERENCES, p. 273

Authored documents 278

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