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ACI 350-06 is a standard that focuses on the design, materials selection, and construction of environmental engineering concrete structures. These structures are specifically used for conveying, storing, or treating liquids or other materials, such as solid waste. They may also include ancillary structures like dams, spillways, and channels.

Environmental engineering concrete structures are subject to unique loadings, exposure conditions, and serviceability requirements compared to regular building structures. This includes normal dead and live loads, as well as the effects of vibrating equipment or hydrodynamic forces. Exposures can involve concentrated chemicals, alternate wetting and drying, and freezing and thawing of saturated concrete. Serviceability requirements focus on achieving liquid-tightness or gas-tightness.

The standard emphasizes the importance of proper design, materials, and construction to produce concrete structures that are dense, durable, nearly impermeable, and resistant to chemicals. It also aims to limit deflections and cracking and control leakage to prevent contamination of groundwater or the environment, minimize loss of product or infiltration, and promote durability.

ACI 350-06 incorporates new material and modified portions of the ACI 318-02 Building Code that are applicable to environmental engineering concrete structures. However, as a legal document, it may be adopted by reference in general building codes or regulations governing the design and construction of environmental engineering concrete structures. The standard itself does not provide background details or suggestions for implementing its requirements or intent. The commentary accompanying the code is responsible for filling this need.