SKOKIE, Ill--Code compliance is vital to the safety of structures
and understanding code provisions related to the construction
of concrete structures is key to a higher level of compliance.
A recent publication from Portland Cement Association, Concrete
Inspection Handbook, brings information on several building
codes’ requirements together in one manual.
The handbook provides code enforcement personnel with a coherent
and logical presentation of code provisions governing concrete
construction, including explanation and background.
The fourth edition of Concrete Inspection Handbook,
based on ACI 318-05, features a cross-reference index that
allows one to search from any of the three legacy codes, IBC,
or the ACI 318 standard, and locate the corresponding section
numbers in the other four documents and identify the page
in this publication that discusses the topic.
This handbook is a must read for building officials, plans
examiners, and field inspection personnel as well as others
seeking certification as an ACI Concrete Construction Special
Inspector or ICC Reinforced Concrete Special Inspector. It
will also be useful for others involved in the design, specification,
inspection, and construction of concrete structures.
For more information or to order, visit the PCA
Bookstore at www.cement.org/bookstore.
Orders can also be placed by calling 800-868-6733.
Download
a high-resolution image of the cover here.
About PCA
Based in Skokie, Ill., the Portland Cement Association represents
cement companies in the United States and Canada. It conducts
market development, engineering, research, education, and
public affairs programs.
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