Mennardt Piiuppines, ine ENGINEERS PLANKERS MRnAGER: NOTES ON ACI 318-02 BUILDING CODE REQUIREMENTS FOR STRUCTURAL CONCRETE with Design Applications Edited by: David A. Fanella Basile G. Rabbat PC Portland Cement Association ~ ‘An organization of cement companies to improve and extend the uses ‘of portland cement and concrete through market development eng neering, research, education, and public affais work $420 Old Cuchaccl Road, Shehier tints COOP=TOR www.cementorgSteinhardt PP ippines, ine. Erie eLaunens wihAneRs Preface ‘The first edition of this reference manual was developed to aid users in applying the provisions of the 1971 edition of “Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete (ACI 318-71).” ‘The second through fifth ‘ditions updated the material in conformity with provisions of the 1977 code edition, the 1980 code supplement, and the 1983 and 1989 code editions, respectively. The sixth and seventh editions addressed the 1995 and 1999 editions of “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-95) and (ACI 318-99).” Through seven editions, much of the initial material has been revised to better emphasize the subject matter, and new chapters added to assist the designer in proper application of the ACI 318 design provisions. ‘This eighth edition reflects the contents of “Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-02).” ‘The text and design examples have been revised to reflect, where possible, comments received from users of the {otes” who suggested improvements in wording, identified errors, and recommended items for inclusion ot deletion, ‘The primary purpose for publishing this manual is to assist the engineer and architect in the proper application of the ACI 318-02 design standard, The emphasis is placed on “how-to-use” the code. For complete background information on the development of the code provisions, the reader is referred to the “Commentary on Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318R-02)” which, starting with the 1989 edition, has been published together with the code itself undér the same cover. ‘This manual is also a valuable aid to educators, contractors, materials and products manufacturers, building code authorities, inspectors, and others involved in the design, construction, and regulation of concrete structures. Although every attempt has been made to impart editorial consistency to the thirty-four chapters, some inconsistencies probably still remain. A few typographical and other errors are probably also to be found. PCA ‘would be grateful to any reader who would bring such errors and inconsistencies to our attention. Other suggestions for improvement are also most sincerely welcome. : Basile G. Rabat Engineered Structures Department