A. Architectural concrete is concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance. Architectural and structural considerations as well as material and construction considerations are discussed ...

2024年11月1日 · Definition: concrete that will be permanently exposed to view and therefore requires special care in selection of the concrete materials, forming, placing, and finishing to obtain the desired architectural appearance.- ACI Concrete Terminology. Architectural concrete indicates concrete that results in both an aesthetic finish and structural ...

The American Concrete Institute (ACI) is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development and distribution of consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, certification programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations involved in concrete design, construction, and materials, who share a commitment to pursuing the best …

Categories: Architectural Concrete. Formats: PDF, ePub, or Kindle. Table of Contents . Chapter 1—Introduction. Chapter 2—Definitions. Chapter 3—Architectural considerations. 3.1—Architectural features. 3.2—Architectural design. 3.3—Coatings and sealers. 3.4—Joint sealants. 3.5—Specifications. Chapter 4—Structural ...

2022年11月1日 · Architectural concrete is used in many different forms in buildings and other structures. This presentation is a review of the definition and industry standards related to architectural concrete. We will discuss how the current ACI documents impact architectural concrete and how to best use these standards.

The requirements are for vertical (walls) and horizontal (flatwork) architectural concrete separate from the requirements for structural concrete. This is a Reference Standard that the Architect/Engineer may cite in the Project Specifications for a project, together with supplementary requirements for the specific project.

2012年6月1日 · The importance of specified materials, forming, concrete placement, curing, additional treatment, inspection, and their effect on the appearance of the finished product are discussed. Architectural concrete requires special construction techniques, materials, and requirements that are unique to each project.

The importance of specified materials, forming, concrete placement, curing, additional treatment, inspection and their effect on the finished product is discussed. The report deals primarily with requirements for architectural concrete over and above normal requirements outlined in existing ACI standards. [Authors]

The American Concrete Institute. Founded in 1904 and headquartered in Farmington Hills, Michigan, USA, the American Concrete Institute is a leading authority and resource worldwide for the development, dissemination, and adoption of its consensus-based standards, technical resources, educational programs, and proven expertise for individuals and organizations …

concrete is not designated as architectural concrete. Avoiding or Resolving Disputes To avoid a dispute over the surface finish of structural concrete, we encourage contractors to bid structural projects with an alternate add option that includes pricing to place, patch, clean, and seal formed concrete surfaces as if they were architectural ...