About This Book
The Concrete Manual: Based on the 2015 IBC and ACI 318-14 is a comprehensive reference and training guide published by the International Code Council (ICC) and authored by Gerald B. (Gerry) Neville, P.E. It is designed to help building inspectors, engineers, and construction professionals master concrete field practices, inspection procedures, and code compliance.
Key Topics Covered
- Material Behavior: Explains concrete fundamentals and how it behaves under various conditions.
- Construction Procedures: Covers conventional methods and special technologies, including pervious, self-consolidating, and autoclaved concrete.
- Quality Control: Addresses statistical quality control methods, control procedures, and field testing techniques.
- Reinforcement: Outlines correct practices for placing steel reinforcement.
- Industry Standards: Aligns directly with the 2015 International Building Code (IBC) and ACI 318-14 (Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete).
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