Publicized by ACI, I see that the new 318-08 is coming out end of January 2008. I thought that I heard that the rythym of new codes and standards (currently at 3 years) was going to change to 5 years.
As a structural engineer, I'm getting very tired of getting bombarded with new codes and standards at a 3 year cycle. This is ridiculous. (rant over).
The new 318 advertisement lists the following changes:
Ch 1. - Earthquake design now classified based on Seismic Design Category (SDC)
Ch 4. - Some changes to tables based on the new categories and some changes to durability issues.
Ch 7 - anchorage and splice changes to integrity reinf.
Ch 10 - Section 10.10 revised (again!)
Ch 11 - min. shear req'mts in beams changed to allow for fiber reinforced concrete.
Ch 13 - Changes to provide an alternative corner reinf. scheme in two-way flat slabs.
Ch 20 - Test load intensity revised.
A whole new code for these changes above. Seems like overkill and a constant attempt to add to revenue.
But it's the life we've chosen I guess.
As a structural engineer, I'm getting very tired of getting bombarded with new codes and standards at a 3 year cycle. This is ridiculous. (rant over).
The new 318 advertisement lists the following changes:
Ch 1. - Earthquake design now classified based on Seismic Design Category (SDC)
Ch 4. - Some changes to tables based on the new categories and some changes to durability issues.
Ch 7 - anchorage and splice changes to integrity reinf.
Ch 10 - Section 10.10 revised (again!)
Ch 11 - min. shear req'mts in beams changed to allow for fiber reinforced concrete.
Ch 13 - Changes to provide an alternative corner reinf. scheme in two-way flat slabs.
Ch 20 - Test load intensity revised.
A whole new code for these changes above. Seems like overkill and a constant attempt to add to revenue.
But it's the life we've chosen I guess.