ACI SP-204:2001 PDF Download

ACI SP-204:2001 is a standard that focuses on design and construction practices to mitigate cracking in reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. The standard covers a range of topics including provisions for crack control in beams, two-way slabs, and circular tanks. It also includes information on early-age thermal cracking, crack mitigation effects of shrinkage-reducing admixtures and fibers, repair of cracks, cracking in water-retaining structures, and a case study of cracking during the 1999 earthquake in Turkey.

The standard provides a comprehensive overview of worldwide provisions for crack control, including the latest Euro Code provisions. It includes design examples and information on various types of cracking, such as diagonal cracking and positive moment cracking in diaphragms. Additionally, the standard addresses how to improve watertightness in reinforced concrete structures and discusses the importance of crack width in preventing leakage. The standard also emphasizes the importance of crack repair and the risks associated with untreated cracks in concrete structures.