Find a Contractor Buyer's Guide
MCAA Logo
Member Login JOIN
NEWS
Join Us For The 75th Anniversary Midyear Meeting Sep 7-11 ↗

American Concrete Institute Announces Release of 318-08

Words: Americans Greatest
/Public/News/20080320085000-1.jpg" width="230" height="300" border="0" alt="Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.">
Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary.
The American Concrete Institute is pleased to announce the release of ACI 318-08, "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary."

ACI 318 is a must-have standard for all concrete design, construction, inspection, repair, and research professionals. It contains the latest code requirements for concrete building design and construction alongside the corresponding commentary, and includes several improvements and changes from the 2005 edition.

"Everyone from engineers, architects, contractors, specifiers, and building officials, to students and professors, regularly use ACI 318," said William R. Tolley, executive vice president of the American Concrete Institute. "Members of ACI Committee 318 have volunteered thousands of hours to ensure that necessary updates have been made to this 2008 edition, dedicated to enhancing the safety of concrete structures."

ACI 318 is a leading concrete design reference for building codes worldwide. It is expected that the updated Code will be adopted in the 2009 International Building Code (IBC). ACI 318-08 is also deemed to satisfy the requirements of ISO 19338:2007, "Performance and Assessment Requirements for Design Standards on Structural Concrete."

This fall, the American Concrete Institute and the Portland Cement Association (PCA) will offer in-depth seminars to highlight and explain the changes in the 2008 Code. Details of the seminars, including dates and locations, will be available this spring at www.concrete.org.
 0
Using Respirators for Silica Exposure
July 2025

Some in the masonry industry have expressed interest in respirator use as protection from harmful exposure to silica. This topic is of paramount importance due to its impact on our workers and the serious health effects of silica exposure. For those new t

Zach Everett
Read More
From Bikes to Buildings: The Importance of Embracing Rainscreen Wall Designs and the New Building Codes.
July 2025

Have you ever been asked to do a project over the course of your lifetime? For example, when my kids were little, my wife asked me to assemble their bicycles. So, I opened the box, dumped out the contents, and cast aside whatever I thought was unnecessary

Keith Lolley
MAP Partner
Read More
Laying the Foundation for Growth: Concrete Masonry Checkoff Unveils Five-Year Vision for Industry
July 2025

The Concrete Masonry Checkoff (CMC) put the finishing touches on an ambitious five-year vision for the industry, targeting a 20% increase in market share, driven by increased demand for concrete masonry products. “This is about building exquisite, enduri

Industry News
Read More
Five of the Seven Chimneys Have Been Saved: Project Chimney Update
July 2025

In the wake of the devastating January wildfires that swept through Los Angeles's Pacific Palisades, a remarkable preservation effort is underway, spearheaded by Project Chimney, an initiative led by Evan Hall, founding director of the non-profit House Mu

Justin Stengel
Industry News
Read More