ACI 318-19 Changes to the Concrete Design Standard-Code Organization

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Larry Novak, Chief Structural Engineer at the International Code Council, introduces elements of the ACI 318-2019 code, highlighting its reorganization for improved usability, especially in the hard copy format. The code emphasizes ease of use, consolidating requirements, such as those for beam design, into singular chapters to streamline the design process. Each member type now has its own chapter that includes all relevant provisions, reducing the chances of missing any specifications. The code is divided into parts, including loads and analysis, members, joints, and more, with each section color-coded for easier navigation. The general section contains critical introductory aspects like notation and chapter four, deemed the "roadmap" for code navigation. Member chapters should be read cover to cover, while toolbox chapters are for quick references. The code's intuitive organization, defined by engineer feedback, utilizes more tables for clarity and consistent language.

Keywords

ACI 318-2019

structural engineering

code reorganization

design process

navigation