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ACI 332.1 R-06, ACI 332-14, aversus ACI 318-11

ACI 332.1 R-06, ACI 332-14, aversus ACI 318-11

ACI 332.1 R-06, ACI 332-14, aversus ACI 318-11

(OP)
I work with mostly small scale construction - some commercial, and a lot of residential. We primarily refer to the ACI 318-11 for concrete code. Recently I came across the ACI 332-14 & the ACI 332.1 R-06 and I wondered if the information they contained might be more applicable to the residential work I do, and if/how the content varied from what is contained in the ACI 318. We are a very small office, so any new code book or standard needs to be "worth it". I'm just curious if there are those of you who refer to either of these instead of / in addition to the 318 document and if you find it a useful reference. Thanks for your input.

RE: ACI 332.1 R-06, ACI 332-14, aversus ACI 318-11

I don't recommend it. It mostly reads like 318 for dummies. Lots of real estate is dedicated to tabulated footing and basement wall designs that you've probably already got spreadsheets to handle.

I do like that it legitimizes some of the questionable details that I get talked into in residential work. 3.5" slabs on grade and unreinforced basement walls etc.

I like to debate structural engineering theory -- a lot. If I challenge you on something, know that I'm doing so because I respect your opinion enough to either change it or adopt it.

RE: ACI 332.1 R-06, ACI 332-14, aversus ACI 318-11

All ACI codes use 318 as the basis for design requirements. Design standards like 332 are based on 318 but usually place limits/constraints in order to simply the standard. If you know 318, use it. If you want shortcuts in order to get an adequate design out the door quicker, use the specialty standards. Committee 332 standards are really meant for people who construct residential concrete and do not want or need to fully evaluate and engineer the structure. They also help designers stick to what is typically used in residential concrete practice.

RE: ACI 332.1 R-06, ACI 332-14, aversus ACI 318-11

Thirded all of the above. It's not "worth it" if you already know and use 318.

Professional and Structural Engineer (ME, NH)
American Concrete Industries
www.americanconcrete.com

RE: ACI 332.1 R-06, ACI 332-14, aversus ACI 318-11

(OP)
Great feedback. Thanks very much.

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