ACI 301

Abstract

Scope: This Specification covers construction of cast-inplace concrete, architectural concrete, lightweight concrete, mass concrete, post-tensioned concrete, shrinkage-compensating concrete, industrial floor slabs cast on ground, tilt-up construction, precast structural concrete, and precast architectural concrete. Sections 1 through 5 apply to projects where this Specification is referenced. Work covered by Sections 6 through 14 apply only if that Work is designated in Contract Documents. This Specification becomes part of the Contract Document and provides requirements for Contractor. This Specification governs for construction within its scope, except Contract Documents govern if there is a conflict. Work not specified—The following Work is not in the scope of this Specification: (a) Manufactured concrete products specified by ASTM standards (b) Environmental concrete structures (c) Heavyweight shielding concrete (d) Paving concrete (e) Terrazzo (f) Insulating concrete (g) Refractory concrete (h) Nuclear containment structures (i) Concrete piles; drilled piers; and caissons assigned to Seismic Design Categories A, B, and C (j) Fire safety (Underwriter Laboratories [UL] designs) (k) Shotcrete (l) Slipformed concrete walls This Specification governs if there is a conflict with referenced materials and testing standards. Contractor is permitted to submit written alternatives to any provision in this Specification. Ignore provisions of this Specification that are not applicable to the Work. Units—Values in this Specification are stated in inch-pound units. Unless otherwise stated, the inch-pound system of units shall be applicable in ASTM combined standards referenced in this Specification. The Notes to Specifier are not part of this Specification.