ACI SP-144:1994 PDF Download

ACI SP-144:1994 is a standard that consists of the proceedings of the Mohan Malhotra Symposium on Concrete Technology: Past, Present, and Future. The symposium aimed to provide a platform for discussing the current state of the concrete industry and technology and identifying important issues for the future. The proceedings include a total of 30 papers, comprising 18 review papers and 12 research papers, covering various aspects of concrete technology.

The papers in the standard address a wide range of topics related to concrete technology. Some of the papers cover the challenges and opportunities in the industry, the need for paradigm shifts in technology, and concrete durability. Other topics include alkali-aggregate reaction, frost resistance, thaumasite-related deterioration, and the use of superplasticizers and air-entraining agents. The standard also includes papers on new developments and trends in concrete technology, such as novel cements, fiber-reinforced cementitious composites, reactive powder concretes, and nondestructive testing of concrete.