New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
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Hi!
PCI released the 8th edition of precast concrete design handbook in 2017.
Its preface says new edition is based on IBC 2015 and ACI 318-14.
Should I apply 8th edition or old 7th edition of design handbook where IBC 2012 and ACI 318-11 are currently used?
Thanks!

RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
The handbook does base its contents on code provisions in the IBC and/or ACI, though, so any use of a handbook for design still needs to meet the applicable adopted code provisions of your project's locale.
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RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
I use updated material codes before they're technically referenced by the building code all the time in Canada, because it seems reasonable to use the best state of current knowledge wherever possible. I've never even had it come up as an issue. I've actually used building codes early once or twice as well and that wasn't really a problem either after a quick conversation.
I can understand not wanting to have people use older standards than specified, but getting annoyed that people are using more up to date information seems weird.
RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
specific issue I have is glass guards. latest standard referenced in the code is from 1989. all new advances including clauses in IBC accept no top rail for laminated glass.
yet our official is a stickler and is adamant that we follow the 1989 standard.
makes absolutely no sense to me.
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RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
RE: New Edition of PCI Design Handbook
This question will be clear if we consider ASCE7.
Though ASCE7-16 was released and now it is the latest edition,
can you use new ASCE7-16 with IBC2012?
I don't think ASCE7-16 can be used OFFICIALLY unless IBC2018 is adopted.
Likewise, the 8th edition of PCI design handbook cannot be used with IBC2012.
New edition is not necessarily better and legal documents are beyond common sense.
Thanks!
WT