ACI 301 Specifications for Structural Concrete

April 12 and 13
Kansas City, MO
Minutes

301 meeting, April 12 2015

Meeting 1, Sunday
1. The first meeting of ACI 301 was called to order at 8:30 am (CDT) on April 12, 2015.
2. The meeting was started by self introductions. A committee roster was circulated. The following
were in attendance at one or more of the three meetings:
Voting members
Jim Cornell, Chairman
Michelle Wilson, Secretary Steven Jaycox
Jon Ardahl Larry Krauser
Roger Becker Colin Lobo
Nick Carino Ward Malisch
Domingo Carreira Frank Malits
Mark Chrzanowski Calvin McCall
Teck Chua Aimee Pergalsky
Anthony DeCarlo Henry Prenger
Christopher Ferraro Michael Robinson
Sidney Freedman Daniel Toon
John Gajda John Turner
Thomas Greene Miroslav Vejvoda
Davud Gustafson Michael Whisonant
Charles Hanskat Dennis Wittry
Ken Hover

Subcommittee members
Jason Bray John Hukey
Robert Jenkins David Scott
Michael Hernandez Matthew Sheehan

TAC Contact ACI Staff

Eldon Tipping Matt Senecal

Visitors
Oscar R. Antommatlei Claude E. Jaycox
Kevin Wolf
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301 meeting, April 12, 2015

Meeting 1, Sunday
3. The first meeting of ACI 301 was called to order at 8:36 am CDT on April 12, 2015. The meeting
began with self introductions.

4. Announcements:
Chairman Cornell discussed convention goals. Purpose of convention was to focus on Primary
TAC comments that need committee discussion. Goal is to have Public Comment this summer and
handle Public Comments in Denver, if needed. Final goal: Will publish by end of 2015.

Committee E707- will be presenting a session on Troubleshooting Concrete Specifications on

Tuesday afternoon from 4-6pm. Speakers are members of 301.

Chairman Cornell acknowledged D. Gustafson who will receive Honorary Membership this
convention. Chairman also acknowledged 301 Committee members J. Gajda and T. Greene who
will be inducted as Fellows of the Institute this convention.

5. Approval of Meeting Minutes:

The minutes from the Washington D.C. convention, October 24, 25, and 26, 2014, were approved.
The motion passed by 24-0-0.

6. Resolution of LB 15-01 Response to TAC

6.1 Item 3, Ref 176, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Toon and seconded by
Jaycox to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 24-0-0.
2.3.3.2 Place reshores or backshores in RESPONSE TO TAC
accordanace with reshoring and backshoring Accepted.
procedure required in 2.1.3.1.d. Substantive Change.
If the reshoring and backshoring procedure
described in 2.1.3.1.d is submitted, install and
remove reshores or backshores in accordance with
accepted procedure.

2.3.3.3 Install and remove reshores or backshores

in accordance with reshoring and backshoring
procedure in 2.1.3.1.d.

6.2 Item 3, Ref 174, negative by Carino, Becker, and Malits. Becker changed his vote to Abstain.
There was a motion made by Toon and seconded by Ferraro to find Carino persuasive and to
accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a vote of 23-0-2.
2.3.3.1 During reshoring and backshoring, comply with 1.8.1. If RESPONSE TO TAC
submittal in 2.1.3.1.d is specified, do not allow any structural Accepted.
member to be loaded with combined dead and construction loads in Editorial.
excess of loads indicated in the submitted reshoring and backshoring
procedure in 2.1.3.1.d.
If the reshoring and backshoring procedure described in 2.1.3.1.d is
submitted, do not allow structural members to be loaded with
combined dead and construction loads in excess of loads indicated
in the accepted procedure.
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6.3 Item 3, Ref 172, negative by Lobo. There was a motion made by Toon and seconded by Carino
to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a vote of
23-0-2.
2.3.2.6 Unless otherwise specified, if shores and OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
other supports are arranged to allow removal of Specify the minimum in-place Accepted.
form-facing material without allowing structural compressive strength for Substantive Change.
slab or member to deflect, form-facing material removal of forms supporting the
and its horizontal supporting members are weight of concrete if different
allowed to be removed before in-place concrete from fc’. Refer to ACI 347 and
reaches f'c. ACI 347.2R for guidance on
items to consider.
Unless otherwise specified, form-facing
Specify if non-load-carrying
material and horizontal facing support members
form-facing material is not
may be removed before in-place concrete
permitted to be removed at an
reaches specified compressive strength if shores
earlier age than the load-carrying
and other supports are designed to allow facing
portion of the formwork.
removal without deflection of supported slab or
member.

6.4 Item 3, Ref 170, negative by Carreira There was a motion made by Toon and seconded by
Malits to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 25-0-0.
2.3.2.43 Do not damage concrete during removal of RESPONSE TO TAC
vertical formwork for columns, walls, and sides of Accepted.
beams. Perform needed repair and finishing Substantive Change.
operations required on vertical surfaces that day. If
forms are removed before end of specified curing
period, provide curing and protection in accordance
with Section 5.

6.5 Item 3, Ref 150, negative by Becker and Hanskat. There was a motion made by Toon and
seconded by Malits to find the voter persuasive and change response to TAC. The motion
passed by a vote of 25-0-0.
2.2.2.5.a Unless otherwise
specified, submit details and
locations of construction
joints in accordance with the
following requirements:
OPTIONAL
Specify locations or allowable
spacings for construction joints.
Specify or allow alternative
locations for formed construction
joints if necessary to facilitate
formwork removal or accelerate
construction, provided that the
alternative joint locations do not
adversely affect the strength of the
structure.
RESPONSE TO TAC
Not Accepted.
Substantive Change.
Construction joints are at times left to the
Contractor without specific “details”.
Alternate locations may require different
details than the AE considered. There is no
harm in leaving “details” in for
construction joints. If specified in Contract
Documents, they will simply duplicate the
provided details and confirm product
details.

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6.6 Item 3, Ref 177, negatives by Carino, Lobo, Krauser, and McCall. There was a motion made by
Toon and seconded by Lobo to find the voters persuasive and change response to TAC. The
motion passed by a vote of 25-0-0.
2.3.3.5 In multistory buildings, OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
place reshoring or backshoring over Refer to ACI 347.2 Not Accepted.
a sufficient number of stories to for further guidance Substantive Change.
distribute weight of newly placed
Content in document can be used by the A/E to
concrete, forms, and construction
understand required submittals and better specify
live loads in accordance with
expectations regarding reshoring, but this is not the
reshoring and backshoring
place for an educational reference. No trigger
procedure in 2.1.3.1.d.
language exists to use the option.

6.7 Item 3, Ref 155, negative by Carino was tabled.

6.8 Item 5, Ref 242 and Ref 245, negatives by Becker. There was a motion made by Prenger and
seconded by Whisonant to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and
change response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 22-0-0.
4.2.2.2 Slump—Unless otherwise OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
specified select a target slump or slump Specify slump or slump flow if it is not Not Accepted.
flow at the point of delivery discharge permissible for Contractor to select these Substantive Change.
from the transportation unit of concrete values.
Point of delivery is used
mixtures for each application. Selected
throughout 301. This
target slump shall not exceed 9 inches.
does not need to be
Selected target slump flow shall not
changed to be
exceed 30 in. Concrete shall not show
inconsistent with all
visible signs of segregation. The target
other places it is used.
slump or slump flow value shall be
enforced for the duration of Project.
Determine the slump by ASTM
C143/C143M. Slump tolerances shall
meet the requirements of ACI 117.
Determine slump flow by ASTM
C1611/C1611M. Slump flow
tolerances shall meet the requirements
of ASTM C94/C94M.

4.2.2.4 Air content— OPTIONAL

4.2.2.4.a Concrete shall be air
entrained for members assigned to
exposure class F1, F2 or F3. The total
air content shall be in accordance with
4.2.2.7.b, unless otherwise specified.
4.2.2.4.b Unless otherwise specified,
measure air content in accordance with
ASTM C173/C173M or ASTM C231.
4.2.2.4.c Unless otherwise specified,
measure air content at the point of
delivery. discharge from the
transportation unit.
Specify if the air content should be different
from 4.2.2.7.b.
Specify if a particular ASTM test method
(ASTM C231or C173/C173M) is required
for measuring air content or if an alternative
method is required.
If concrete is to be sampled other than at the
point of delivery discharge, specify where
the concrete is to be sampled and describe
the method to obtain samples.
It may be necessary to specify that air
content be measured at the point of
placement to account for loss of air content
during pumping.
Once the loss of air content during pumping
is established, acceptance limits at the point
of discharge can be determined.

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6.9 Item 5, Ref 247, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 22-0-0.
4.2.2.5.a Minimum temperature—If the average of the OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
highest and lowest ambient temperature from midnight to Not Accepted.
These requirements have
midnight is expected to be less than 40°F for more than Committee 301 feels
been excerpted from ACI
three successive days, deliver concrete to meet the that only these
306.1. For projects in cold
following minimum temperatures immediately after provisions of 301 are
climates, such as in
placement unless otherwise specified: to be replaced if the
northern winters, or in
A/E prefers to use
(a) 55°F for sections with least dimension less than 12 situations where it is
306.1
in.; prudent to require
Contractor to follow
(b) 50°F for sections with least dimension 12 to 36 in.; Editorial change to add
specific procedures to
“unless otherwise
(c) 45°F for sections with least dimension 36 to 72 in. achieve the limits of
specified” trigger
and 4.2.2.5.a, the temperature
language.
limits for cold weather may
(d) 40°F for sections with least dimension greater than
be deleted and ACI 306.1
72 in. can be referred to in its
The temperature of concrete as placed shall not exceed entirety. Options provided
these values by more than 20°F. These minimum in ACI 306.1 must then be
temperature requirements may be terminated if exercised. Also, Refer to
temperatures above 50°F occur during more than half of the Optional Requirements
any 24-hour duration. Checklist for 5.3.6.1.

6.10 Item 5, Ref 255, negative by Gajda was withdrawn.

6.11 Item 5, Ref 256, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Chrzanowski to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed
by a vote of 22-0-0.
RESPONSE TO TAC
Table 4.2.2.7.b.1—Total air content for concrete exposed to cycles of freezing and thawing
Editorial – ACI Staff to
determine appropriate
Target Total air content, percent *†
footnote symbols.
Nominal maximum
aggregate size, in.‡ Exposure Class F1 Exposure Classes F2 and F3 Removed Note 3 to be
consistent with ACI 318-
3/8 6.0 7.5
14.
1/2 5.5 7

3/4 5 6

1 4.5 6

1-1/2 4.5 5.5

2§ 4 5

3§ 3.5 4.5
*
Tolerance on air content as delivered shall be ± 1.5 percent.
†
For fc’ > 5000 psi reducing air content by 1.0 percentage point is acceptable.
‡
Refer to ASTM C33/C33M for tolerance on oversize for various nominal maximum size designations.

6.12 Item 5, Ref 264, negative by Robinson was withdrawn and will be taken as new business.

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6.13 Item 5, Ref 278, negative by Krauser was discussed and tabled.
6.14 Item 5, Ref 279 (related to Ref 280), negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Prenger
and seconded by Chrzanowski to find the voter persuasive and making a change to TAC
response. The motion passed by a vote of 23-0-0.
4.13.1.1 Ready mixed and site-
produced concrete—Unless otherwise
specified, measure, batch, and mix
concrete materials and concrete in
conformance to ASTM C94/C94M.
Unless otherwise specified, concrete
production facilities and delivery
vehicles shall be certified by the
NRMCA Program for Certification of
Ready Mixed Concrete Facilities,
approval by a state highway agency,
or an equivalent program that audits
for conformance to requirements of
ASTM C94/C94M for production and
delivery. Submit documentation of
certification or approval.
6.15 Item 5, Ref 281, negative by Carino and McCall was tabled.
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RESPONSE TO TAC
Accepted.
Editorial see Ref 280.
OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
Accepted.
If concrete materials are to be measured,
Substantive Change.
batched, or mixed other than in conformance
to ASTM C94/C94M, specify how these
procedures are to be accomplished.
Specify if the ready mixed concrete production
facility does not need to be certified by the
NRMCA Program for Certification of Ready
Mixed Concrete Production Facilities
approved by state highway agency or an
equivalent program. NRMCA’s Certification
Program is in accordance with NRMCA
Quality Control Manual — Section 3.
Equivalent approval or audit should include:
 Documentation that storage of concrete
ingredient materials are such as to
minimize segregation, breakage and
contamination,
 Verification of the accuracy of measuring
devices,
 Verification that batching meets accuracy
requirements of ASTM C94/C94M,
 Delivery ticket that includes mandatory
reporting fields of ASTM C94/C94M,
 Verification of central mixer ability to mix
concrete,
 Delivery vehicles are of such condition,
verified visually, to ensure ability to mix
concrete,
 Availability of functioning revolution
counters,
 Defined rated capacity of mixers and
verification of accuracy of measuring
devices of truck mounted water tanks.
The audit should be performed by a licensed
engineer or third party.
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6.16 Item 10, Ref 472, negative by Lobo. There was a motion made by Krauser and seconded by
Becker to find the voter persuasive and to change response to TAC. The motion passed by a
vote of 23-0-0.
9.2.2 Grout mixtures for bonded tendons— RESPONSE TO TAC
Unless otherwise specified, use a grout materials, Not Accepted.
admixtures and testing that conform to the Substantive Change.
requirements of PTI M55.1with the following (Primary Change from Ref 4
exception: water soluble chloride ion content of included)
grout shall not exceed 0.06 percent measured by Original wording is consistent
mass of chloride ion to by mass of cement when with the chloride limits for
tested in accordance with ASTM concrete in Section 4.2 and does
C1218/C1218M. not change the intent of ACI 318.

6.17 Item 14, Ref 554, negative by Carino was tabled.

6.18 Item 15, Ref 596, negative by Carreira was withdrawn.

6.19 Item 8, Ref 445, negative by Carino and Lobo. There was a motion made by Gajda and
seconded by Robinson to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The
motion passed by a vote of 23-0-0.
7.2.2.1 Density—Proportion lightweight concrete MANDATORY RESPONSE TO TAC
to meet the specified equilibrium density Specify equilibrium density Accepted.
specified in the Contract Documents. Unless for lightweight concrete. Substantive Change.
otherwise specified, . C calculate the
approximate equilibrium density of mixture from OPTIONAL
measured or calculated ovendry density in Specify alternative method of
accordance with ASTM C567/C567M, unless determining equilibrium
another method is specified to determine density if other than
equilibrium density. calculated method in ASTM
Correlate equilibrium density with fresh density C567/C567M.
of concrete. Fresh density will be used as the
basis for acceptance during construction.

6.20 Item 8, Ref 446, negative by McCall. There was a motion made by Gajda and seconded by
Robinson to find the voter non-persuasive because his comment is unrelated to the TAC
comment. The motion passed by a vote of 19-1-2.

6.21 Item 8, Ref 447, negative by Carino and McCall. There was a motion made by Gajda and
seconded by Toon to find the voter persuasive and to change response to TAC. The motion
passed by a vote of 23-0-0.
7.3.1.2 Air content—Air content of lightweight RESPONSE TO TAC
concrete will be determined in accordance with Not Accepted.
ASTM C173/C173M Determine air content of Substantive Change.
lightweight concrete in accordance with ASTM Keep original wording. We are not
C173/C173M.
requiring the contractor to
determine the air content. The
article informed the contractor that
the air would be measured.

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6.22 Item 9, Ref 452, negative by Lobo and Malisch. There was a motion made by Gajda and
seconded by Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion
passed by a vote of 23-0-0.
8.1.4 Submittals— RESPONSE TO TAC
Not Accepted.
(j) description of format and frequency of If we omit this phrase, who
providing temperature data to does the temperature data get
Architect/Engineer; sent to?
Substantive Change.

6.23 Item 9, Ref 449 and 453, negative by Malisch. There was a motion made by Gajda and seconded
by Chrzanowski to find the voters non-persuasive because the checklist is to advise the A/E to specify an
alternate and to advise on the options for alternates. It is not commentary. Advice is not readily found in
other reference documents such as ACI 207. The motion passed by a vote of 19-2-2.

6.24 Item 13, Ref 538, negative by McCall was withdrawn.

6.25 Item 13, Ref 541, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by DeCarlo and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 24-0-0.
12.3.3.1 Reveals shall be located within ACI RESPONSE TO TAC
117 tolerances for cast in place concrete. Accepted.
Substantive Change

6.26 Item 13, Ref 544, negative by Carino was withdrawn and item will be taken up as new business.

6.27 Item 13, Ref 545, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by DeCarlo and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 25-0-0.
12.3.16.1 Concrete strength at time of erection shall RESPONSE TO TAC
be in accordance with accepted Lifting and Bracing Not Accepted.
Design Drawings. Substantive Change
The default is to provide Lifting
and Bracing Design Drawings.
No Optional Checklist is
required.

6.28 Item 3, Ref 149, negative by Becker and Carino. There was a motion made by Toon and
seconded by Becker to find the voters persuasive and to change response to TAC. The motion
passed by a vote of 24-0-1.
2.2.2.4 Unless otherwise specified, OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
limit deflection of facing materials for Specify more stringent Not Accepted.
concrete surfaces exposed to view to limitations on deflection Substantive Change.
1/240 of center-to-center spacing of of facing materials if
“Exposed to view” will be taken as new
facing supports. For architectural needed
business as will “Normal Use”.
concrete,refer to 6.2.2.1.a.

6.29 Item 3, Ref 152, negative by Becker was tabled.

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6.30 Item 5, Ref 281, negative by Carino and McCall. There was a motion made by Prenger and
seconded by Chrzanowski to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The
motion passed by a vote of 25-0-0.
4.3.1.2 Concrete produced by volumetric OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
batching and continuous mixing—If When Specify if the use of Accepted.
Concrete is made produced by volumetric volumetric batching and Substantive Change.
batching and continuous mixing is acceptable, it continuous mixing is
shall conform to ASTM C685/C685M and permitted.
satisfy the requirements of this Specification.

6.31 Item 5, Ref 284, negative by Gajda withdrew his negative and the topic will be taken up as new
business in the next cycle.

6.32 Item 6, Ref 288 and 289, negative by Malisch was withdrawn. Editorials by Lobo and Carino
were accepted and there was a change made to response to TAC on Ref 289.
SECTION 5—HANDLING, PLACING, RESPONSE TO TAC
AND CONSTRUCTING Not Accepted.
The committee prefers the existing
wording. Will take up proposed changes
as new business in next cycle.
5.1.1 Scope—This section covers the RESPONSE TO TAC
construction production of cast-in-place Not Accepted.
structural concrete. Included are methods and
The committee prefers the existing
procedures for obtaining quality concrete
wording. Will take up proposed changes
through proper handling, placing, finishing,
as new business in next cycle.
curing, and repair of surface defects.
Editorial change.

6.33 Item 6, Ref 293 and 312, negative by Carino and McCall. McCall withdrew his negatives. There
was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by Lobo to find the Carino persuasive and to
accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a vote of 22-0-0.
5.1.2.1.d Drawings and data— Shop drawings of p RESPONSE TO TAC
Placing, handling, and construction— Description of Accepted.
proposed methods. Substantive Change.
RESPONSE TO TAC
Accepted.
Substantive Changes.
See Ref 293.

6.34 Item 6, Ref 295, negative by McCall. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Lobo to find the voter persuasive and change response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of
23-0-0.
5.1.2.1.f Pre-placement requirements—List of RESPONSE TO TAC
concrete pre-placement activities. Not Accepted.
Editorial
5.1.2.1.g Pre-placement meeting - Agenda for The term preplacement
concrete preplacement meeting to be held before indicates that we are referring to
start of placement activities. concrete.

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6.35 Item 6, Ref 296, negative by Carino (related to Provision 2.1.3.2). There was a motion made by
Prenger and seconded by Malisch to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive
change and change response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 23-0-0.
5.1.2.2 If required, submit information OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
specified in 5.1.2.2.a through 5.1.2.2.g. Not Accepted.
Specify the information Substantive Change.
in 5.1.2.2.a to 5.1.2.2.g The committee prefers the existing
that is to be submitted. wording. Will take up proposed
changes as new business in next cycle.

6.36 Item 6, Ref 300 (related to ref 361), negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Prenger
and seconded by Chrzanowski to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change.
The motion passed by a vote of 22-0-1.
5.1.2.3 If alternatives are proposed, comply RESPONSE TO TAC
with 5.1.2.3.a through 5.1.2.3.f. Not Accepted.
The committee feels this is not an
5.1.2.3.f. If sawed joints are to be installed improvement to the document and prefers
using methods that are different from those the existing language. Will take up
specified in 5.3.5 submit request of the “alternatives” as New
proposed methods. Business.
(Substantive Change related to Ref 361)
5.3.5 Sawed joints—Where sawcut joints are OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
required start cutting as soon as concrete has Specify where saw- Accepted.
gained sufficient strength to prevent cut joints are Substantive Change.
dislodgment of coarse aggregate particles. Do required. Specify if (shown in Ref 300)
not saw cut reinforcement. an alternative saw-
Unless otherwise specified, saw a continuous cut depth is
slot to a depth one fourth the thickness of the required.
slab but not less than 1 in.
If an alternative method, timing, or depth is
proposed for saw cutting, submit procedure
and plans.

6.37 Item 6, Ref 302, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 23-0-0.
5.1.2.3.a Construction joints—Submit information RESPONSE TO TAC
on proposed location and treatment of Not Accepted.
construction joints not indicated in Contract This is consistent with ACI 318.
Documents. Substantive Change to clarify intent.
5.1.2.3.cd Contraction or expansion joints—If Take out from list of "alternatives."
contraction or expansion joints other than those
indicated in Contract Documents are proposed,
submit locations.
5.1.2.4 Joints not shown in Contract Documents
5.1.2.4.a Submit information on proposed location
and treatment of construction joints not indicated
in Contract Documents.
5.1.2.4.b If movement joints other than those
indicated in Contract Documents are proposed,
submit locations.

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6.38 Item 6, Ref 309, negative by Carino and Lobo. Lobo withdrew his negative. There was a motion
made by Prenger and seconded by Toon to find Carino persuasive and to accept a substantive
change and change response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 22-0-2.
5.2.1.5 Evaporation retardants — Use l Liquid RESPONSE TO TAC
applied evaporation retardants that shall form a Not Accepted.
continuous monomolecular film and reduce This is the Products/Materials Section.
moisture loss from fresh concrete surface. 5.3.6.2 goes into how and when these
products should be used.
Substantive change.

6.39 Item 6, Ref 310, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Lobo to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 24-0-0.
5.2.1.5 7Bonding material—For bonding material, use an RESPONSE TO TAC
acceptable Accepted bonding agent applied in Not Accepted.
accordance with the manufacturer’s requirements or use Will take up as New
portland cement grout of the same proportions as the Business in next cycle.
mortar in the concrete.
Substantive change.

6.40 Item 6, Ref 313, negative by McCall. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to change response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote
of 23-0-0.
5.3.1.3 Before placing concrete in forms, complete RESPONSE TO TAC
the following: Not Accepted.
Substantive Change.
(a) comply with formwork requirements specified in
The requirement is to have the
Section 2;
formwork surface to be free of
(b) remove snow, ice, frost, standing water, and water. It is not always better for
other foreign materials from surfaces against the formwork to be at SSD;
which concrete will be placed, and from saturated plywood does not
reinforcement and embedded items and perform well.
(c) comply with reinforcement placement
requirements specified in Section 3.

6.41 Item 6, Ref 317, negative by Malisch. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Greene to find the voter non-persuasive because the best indication of the moisture content of
the concrete surface is that the surface appears to be dry. Moist concrete typically has a sheen
that provides an indication that the surface of the concrete is not dry. The surface of concrete
needs to be kept moist regardless of the reason that it is drying. The motion passed by a vote of
19-1-3.

6.42 Item 6, Ref 318, negative by Lobo. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by Lobo
to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a vote of
22-0-1.
5.3.2.1.a Wet weather—Do not place concrete while RESPONSE TO TAC
rain, sleet, or snow is falling unless protection is Accepted.
provided and if required, acceptance of protection is Substantive Change.
obtained. Do not allow rain water precipitation to
increase mixing water or to damage concrete surface.
6.43 Ballot Item 2 did not pass and was withdrawn. Section 1 responses to TAC will be reballoted.
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6.44 Item 4, Ref 184 and 185, negative by McCall. McCall changed negatives to editorial.

6.45 Item 4, Ref 190, negatives by Carino and Krauser. There was a motion made by Turner and
seconded by Toon to find the voters persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion
passed by a vote of 18-0-3.
3.2.1.2.a Zinc-coated (galvanized) reinforcing bars OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
shall conform to ASTM A767/A767M and other MANDATORY Not Accepted.
requirements, in Contract Documents and other For zinc-coated reinforcing The committee intends that
requirements as specified in Contract Documents. bars conforming to ASTM all zinc coated (galvanized)
Coating damage incurred during shipment, A767/A767M, specify bars conform to the
handling, and placing of zinc-coated (galvanized) coating class, whether standard. The provision
reinforcing bars shall be repaired in accordance galvanizing is to be would require compliance
with ASTM A780. Damaged areas shall not exceed performed before or after only where zinc-coated
2 percent of surface area in each linear foot of each fabrication, and indicate (galvanized) bars are
bar or bar shall not be used. The 2 percent limit on which bars require special included in the design.
maximum allowed damaged coating area shall finished bend diameters (Substantive change- (see
include previously repaired areas damaged before (usually smaller sizes used Ref 204)
shipment as required by ASTM A767/A767M. for stirrup and ties).

6.46 Item 4, Ref 192, negative by Carino and Krauser. There was a motion made by Turner and
seconded by Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion
passed by a vote of 21-0-1.
3.2.1.2.b Epoxy-coated reinforcing bars shall conform to OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
ASTM A775/A775M or ASTM A934/A934M as specified MANDATORY Not Accepted.
in Contract Documents. Coatings shall be applied in plants Specify ASTM The committee intends
that are certified in accordance with Concrete Reinforcing specification to which that all epoxy coated
Steel Institute (CRSI) Epoxy Coating Plant Certification epoxy-coated reinforcing bars conform to the
Program or an equivalent program acceptable to bars are to conform. standard.
Architect/Engineer. Coating damage incurred during The provision would
shipment, storage, handling, and placing of epoxy-coated require compliance
reinforcing bars shall be repaired. Repair damaged coating only where epoxy-
areas with patching material conforming to in accordance coated bars are
with ASTM A775/A775M or ASTM A934/934M as included in the design.
applicable and in accordance with material manufacturer’s
written recommendations. Damaged coating area shall not Substantive Change
exceed 2 percent of surface area in each linear foot of each (Substantive change-
bar or bar shall not be used. The 2 percent limit on damaged see Ref 204)
coating area shall include repaired areas damaged before
shipment as required by ASTM A775/A775M or
A934/A934M as applicable. Fading of coating color shall
not be cause for rejection of epoxy coated reinforcing bars.

6.45 Item 4, Ref 204 and Ref 205, negatives by Carino. There was a motion made by Turner and
seconded by Toon to find the voter persuasive and accept a substantive change. The motion
passed by a vote of 22-0-1.
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3.2.1.7.c Epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement—Epoxy- RESPONSE TO TAC

coated welded wire reinforcement shall conform to ASTM Accepted.
A884/A884M. Substantive Change.
Coating damage incurred during shipment, storage, handling, Revert back to original
and placing of epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement shall language and add 2
be repaired in accordance with ASTM A884/A884M. Repair percent limit (ASTM
damaged coating areas with patching material in accordance A884).
with material manufacturer’s written recommendations. If Related to Ref 190, 192,
damaged area exceeds 2 percent of surface area in each linear and 194.
foot of each wire or welded wire reinforcement, the sheet
containing the damaged area shall not be used. The 2 percent
limit on damaged coating area shall include repaired areas
damaged before shipment as required by ASTM
A884/A884M. Fading of coating color shall not be cause for
rejection of epoxy-coated welded wire reinforcement.
3.2.1.7.e Zinc-coated (galvanized) welded wire RESPONSE TO TAC
reinforcement—Zinc-coated (galvanized) welded wire Accepted.
reinforcement shall conform to ASTM A1060/A1060M. Substantive Change.
Coating damage incurred during shipment, storage, handling, Revert back to original
and placing of zinc-coated (galvanized) welded wire language and add 2
reinforcement shall be repaired in accordance with ASTM A- percent limit (ASTM
780. If damaged area exceeds 2 percent of surface area in each A884).
linear foot of each wire or welded wire reinforcement, the
sheet containing the damaged area shall not be used. The 2
percent limit on damaged coating area shall include repaired
areas damaged before shipment as required by ASTM
A1060/A1060M.

6.47 Item 4, Ref 195, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change resonse to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 22-0-0.
3.2.1.2.d Mechanical splices for coated RESPONSE TO TAC
reinforcement shall have compatible Not Accepted.
coatings, in accordance with to The requirement for
manufacturer’s instructions. galvanized is for
Splices for galvanized reinforcement galvanized OR coated
shall be galvanized or coated with couplers, while the
dielectric material. Splices used with requirement for coated
epoxy-coated or dual-coated reinforcement is for only
reinforcement shall be coated with coated couplers
dielectric material.
Substantive Change.

6.48 Item 5, Ref 198, negative by Carino and McCall. There was a motion made by Turner and
seconded by Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion
passed by a vote of 22-0-0.

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3.2.1.5 Headed reinforcing bars— OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC

Unless otherwise specified, hHeaded Specify alternative type of Accepted.
reinforcing bars shall steel for headed reinforcing Substantive Editorial Change.
conform to ASTM A970/A970M bars:
including Annex A1I, and other For headed bars, specify
specified requirements. Unless alternative type of steel for
otherwise specified, headed reinforcing bars:
reinforcing bars shall meet the • Carbon-steel (ASTM A615/
specification and grade required in the A615M), also specify grade;
Contract Documents. and
• Low-alloy steel (ASTM
A706/A706M).

6.49 Item 4, Ref 199, negative by Carino was tabled.

6.50 Item 4, Ref 202, negative by McCall was withdrawn.

6.51 Item 4, Ref 203, (related to 3.2.1.7a and 3.2.1.7.b) negative by McCall was tabled.

6.52 Item 4, Ref 213, negative by Carino, Malits, and McCall. McCall withdrew his negative. There
was a motion made by Turner and seconded by Toon to find Carino and Malits persuasive and
to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a vote of 21-0-0.
3.3.2.3 Concrete cover—Unless otherwise OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
specified, concrete cover for reinforcement Specify the cover for headed shear Accepted.
shall conform to Table 3.3.2.3. 3.3.2.3.1, stud reinforcement and headed Substantive Change.
3.3.2.3.2, and 3.3.2.3.3. Concrete cover reinforcing bars. Refer to ACI 318.
tolerances shall comply with ACI 117. Specify cover requirements for
Position tie wire ends away from exposed corrosive atmosphere, other severe
concrete surfaces. exposures, or fire protection. Refer to
ACI 318.
3.3.2.3.1 Nonprestressed cast-in-place concrete members shall have specified concrete cover for reinforcement at least that given in Table 3.3.2.3.1
Table 3.3.2.3.1 Specified c Concrete cover for cast-in-place nonprestressed concrete members

Concrete exposure Member Reinforcement Specified c Cover, in.

Cast against and permanently in All All 3
contact with ground
Exposed to weather or in contact All No. 6 through No. 18 bars 2
with ground
No. 5 bar, W31 or D31 wire, and smaller 1-1/2
Not Exposed to weather or in Slabs, joist, walls No. 14 and No. 18 bars 1-1/2
contact with ground
No. 11 bar and smaller 3/4
Beams, columns, pedestals, Primary reinforcement, stirrups, ties, spirals, 1-1/2
and tension ties and hoops
Stirrups, ties, spiral, and hoops 1

3.3.2.3.2 Cast-in-place prestressed concrete members shall have specified concrete cover for reinforcement, ducts, and end fittings at least that given in
Table 3.3.2.3.2
Table 3.3.2.3.2 Specified c Concrete cover for cast-in-place nonprestressed concrete members

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Concrete exposure Member Reinforcement Specified Cover, in.

Cast against and permanently in All All 3
contact with ground
Exposed to weather or in contact Slabs, joist, walls All 1
with ground
All other All 1-1/2
Not Exposed to weather or in Slabs, joist, walls All 3/4
contact with ground
Beams, columns, and tension ties Primary reinforcement 1-1/2
Stirrups, ties, spiral, and hoops 1

3.3.2.3.3 Precast nonprestressed or prestressed concrete members manufactured under plant conditions shall have specified concrete cover for
reinforcement, ducts, and end fittings at least that given in Table 3.3.2.3.3
Table 3.3.2.3.3 Specified c Concrete cover for precast nonprestressed or prestressed concrete members manufactured under plant conditions

Concrete Member Reinforcement Specified Cover, in.

exposure
Exposed to Walls No. 14 and No. 18 bars; 1-1/2
weather or in tendons larger than 1-1/2 in. diameter
contact with
ground No. 11 bars and smaller; 3/4
W31 and D31 wire and smaller;
tendons and strands 1-1/2 in. diameter and smaller
All other No. 14 and No. 18 bars; 2
tendons larger than 1-1/2 in. diameter
No. 6 through No. 11 bars; 1-1/2
tendons and strands larger than 5/8 in. diameter
through 1-1/2” diameter
No. 5 bar,W31 and D31 wire, and smaller; 1-1/4
tendons and strands 5/8 in. diameter and smaller
Not exposed to Slabs, joists, and walls No. 14 and No. 18 bars; 1-1/4
weather or in tendons larger than 1-1/2 in. diameter
contact with
ground Tendons and strands 1-1/2 in. diameter and smaller 3/4
No. 11 bar, W31 or D31 wire, and smaller 5/8
Beams, columns, pedestals, Primary reinforcement Greater of db bar
and tension ties diameter and 5/8 and
need not exceed 1-
1/2
Stirrup, ties, spirals, and hoops 3/8

3.3.2.3.4 For bundled bars, specified concrete cover shall be at least the smaller of (a) and (b):
(a) The equivalent diameter of the bundle
(b) 2 in. and for concrete cast against and permanently in contact with ground, the specified cover shall be 3 in.

3.3.2.3.5 For headed shear stud reinforcement, concrete cover for the heads and base rails shall be the same as for surrounding reinforcement
unless otherwise specified by Architect/Engineer.

6.53 Item 4, Ref 214, negative by McCall. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
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3.3.2.4 Reinforcement supports—Unless OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC

otherwise specified, u Use reinforcement Specify if methods of support are to be Accepted.
supports shall be used in accordance with other than conforming to CRSI RB4.1. Substantive Change.
conforming to CRSI RB4.1.

6.54 Item 4, Ref 215, negative by McCall was withdrawn.

6.55 Item 4, Ref 222, negative by McCall. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 20-0-0.
RESPONSE TO TAC
Table 3.3.2.8—Minimum specified Specified diameter Part 1- Accepted.
of bend Substantive Editorial Change. The table now
agrees with ACI 318-14 Tables 25.3.1 & 25.3.2
Minimum inside Inside Change “Inside bend diameter” to “Inside
Bar size diameter of bend”
bend diameter

No. 3 through 8 Six bar diameters Part 2- Not Accepted.

No. 3 through 5 stirrups and
ties
No. 9, 10, and 11 Eight bar diameters
No. 14 and 18
The committee feels the word “minimum”
creates a likelihood of conflict where portions of
Four bar diameters
a bend have an irregular curvature with segments
tighter than the minimum.
It is frequent practice to bend an overall radius
using a series of small, tighter bend segments.
Ten bar diameters Completed correctly, this series of small bends
results in an acceptable overall bend radius and
does not overstress or otherwise damage the bar.
CRSI is in the process of defining tolerances for
such bends to reflect industry use of specified
rather than minimum.

6.56 Item 4, Ref 226, negative by Malisch. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and change response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of
19-0-0.
3.3.2.9 Field cutting reinforcement—Field RESPONSE TO TAC
cut after acceptance by Architect/ Not Accepted.
Engineer. Do not flame-cut epoxy-coated The committee intends to prohibit cutting of
reinforcement or zinc and epoxy dual- reinforcement on the job site unless called for
coated reinforcement. in the CDs or a request is made during
construction. This is intended to reduce the
3.1.2.1.f Field cutting of reinforcement – occurrence of cutting misplaced
Submit request for field cut including reinforcement without notice.
location and type of bar to be cut and Substantive Change.
reason field cut is required.

6.57 Item 4, Ref 227, negative by Malisch. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 17-0-0.
3.3.2.10 Reinforcement through expansion joint—Do Optional: OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
not continue reinforcement or other embedded metal Specify dowels that are Not Accepted.
items bonded to concrete through expansion joints, to be bonded on one side Editorial
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except dowels, that are specified to be bonded on one
side of a joint.
If specified, dowels may continue through expansion
joints if unbonded on one side of the joint.
6.58 Item 3, Ref 138, negative by Malisch was changed to editorial and changed response to TAC.
2.1.3.2.c Submit manufacturer’s data
sheet on form ties.
2.1.3.2.d Submit manufacturer’s data
sheet on expansion joint materials.
2.1.3.2.e Submit manufacturer’s data
sheet on waterstop materials and
splices.
7. Meeting 1 was adjourned at 5:11 pm.
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of an expansion joint. The committee intends to
allow unbounded dowels
across expansion joints as a
default condition.
RESPONSE TO TAC
Not Accepted.
The committee prefers the term data sheet for these
submittals.
Data Sheet and Product Data were discussed at length
and the committee at large voted to accept the change
with the rationale that for these items a data sheet
which assumes to convey technical details is critical vs.
the generic product data which was assumed to be sales
materials in the experience of the group.
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301 meeting, April 13, 2015

Meeting 2, Monday
8. The second meeting of ACI 301 was called to order at 12:45 pm CDT on April 13, 2014.

9. Announcements:
Chairman Cornell made announcements. Matt Senecal is coordinating respective Codes in North
America and coordinate ACI documents. Code cycle will change to 6 years in the future.

10. Resolution of TAC Comments

10.1 Item 14, Ref 581, negative by Gajda. There was a motion made by Wittry and seconded by
Carino to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 25-0-1.
13.2.11.9 Maximum OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
initial curing Specify alternative temperature limit. . Refer to PCI MNL-117 for Not Accepted.
temperature— guidance. Indicate if a temperature higher than 158°F is If concrete is
Unless otherwise acceptable. maintained as dry,
specified, maximum A maximum concrete temperature of 170°F can be used if the cement replacement
concrete concrete mixture consists of Portland cement and any one of the is unnecessary as
temperature during following as a percentage of total cementitious materials: DEF will not occur.
initial curing shall a. at least 25 percent by mass of ASTM C618 class F fly ash, or
Substantive Change.
not exceed b. at least 35 percent by mass of ASTM C618 class C fly ash, or
160158°F. Measure c. at least 35 percent by mass of ASTM C989/C989M slag
the temperature cement, or
inside the portion of d. 10 percent by mass of ASTM C618 class N metakaolin, or
the member that is e. at least 35 percent by mass consisting of a combination of
likely to experience ASTM C618, Class C or F fly
the highest concrete ash or ASTM C989/C989M slag cement,and at least 6 percent
temperature during ASTM C1240 silica fume (maximum 10 percent).
curing. For concrete dry or protected from moisture, specify if
maximum concrete temperature of 180°F is acceptable.

10.2 Item 14, Ref 554, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Wittry and seconded by
Carino to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 26-0-0.
13.1.4.4.c Test grout compressive strength in RESPONSE TO TAC
accordance with ASTM C109/C109M ASTM Accepted.
C1107/C1107M for sand-cement and non-shrink Substantive Change.
grout and ASTM C881/C881M for epoxy grout..
Strength of grout is satisfactory if 28-day
compressive strength is equal to or exceeds
specified grout strength.

10.3 Item 7, Ref 384, negative by McCall was changed to editorial on the capitalization of “Work”
and “Specification.

10.4 Item 7, Ref 385, negative by Lobo and McCall. There was a motion made by DeCarlo and
seconded by Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change
response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 25-0-0.
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6.3.10.2.e 1.3.4 Waste wash- OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC

water disposal plan—If
required, submit plan for
disposal of waste water
resulting from washing
concrete surfaces.
Specify if Contractor is required
to submit a disposal plan for
waste water resulting from
surface washing operations.
Not Accepted.
Substantive Change.
This is a submittal item and should not be
moved to the execution section.

10.5 Item 7, Ref 386, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by DeCarlo and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 27-0-0.
6.1.4.3 Architectural concrete OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
reference—If specified in Contract Specify if mock-up of architectural concrete Not Accepted.
Documents, surface quality and is to match an architectural concrete Committee believes checklist
appearance of mockup shall match reference sample or a . S specifyic is clear on the language to
a reference sample or portions of location(s) in a designated existing specify where on the project
an existing structure designated by structure. of architectural concrete reference the mock-up is to be located.
Architect/Engineer. in Contract Documents. Accepted. Editorial.

10.6 Item 7, Ref 388 (related to 6.1.4.5), negative by Hover. There was a motion made by DeCarlo
and seconded by Toon to find the voter non-persuasive because there is a definition already
established for “acceptance”. The word “periodic” simply refers to frequency which is a
variable from project to project and should be established in the required preconstruction
conference. 301 states that periodic acceptance does not constitute final acceptance which can
only be achieved after the work has been completed. The motion passed by a vote of 25-2-1.

10.7 Item 7, Ref 388 and 389, negative by McCall, Carino, and Lobo. Lobo and McCall withdrew
their negatives on Ref 389. There was a motion made by DeCarlo and seconded by Carino to
find the McCall persuasive on Ref 388 and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed
by a vote of 26-0-1.
6.1.4.4.a Construct field mockups using same procedures, RESPONSE TO TAC
equipment, and materials that will be used for production Accepted.
of architectural concrete. Accepted field mock-up shall Substantive Change.
will serve as the reference to which concrete will be
compared to which architectural concrete will be
compared for periodic and final acceptance. Provide field
mockups representative of the expected quality that will
be achieved during production of architectural concrete.
Construct field mockups at an acceptable location on site.
Provide a simulated repair area to demonstrate an
acceptable repair procedure. Repair procedure shall will
be suitable to provide an acceptable color and texture
match. Protect from physical damage and retain the
mockups until final acceptance of architectural concrete.
RESPONSE TO TAC
Not Accepted.
Substantive Change.
The added sentence is not of value and
hinges on the word quality. The existing
wording states that a field mockup is made
with the procedures that will be used for the
structure and that it has to satisfy the Owner.

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10.8 Item 9, Ref 449, negative by Prenger. There was a motion made by Gajda and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 26-0-0.
8.1.3 Temperature limits— OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
Unless otherwise Specify if alternative maximum temperature limit in Not Accepted.
specified, the following concrete after placement can be other than 158°F. This is important
temperature limits shall Maximum temperature is limited to minimize future information that is not
apply for mass concrete durability concerns due to delayed ettringite formation readily found
placements: [DEF] and potential reductions in ultimate strength. elsewhere and
(a) the maximum A maximum temperature limit of 170°F can be used if specifiers/users
temperature in concrete the concrete mixture consists of portland cement and appreciate having this
after placement shall not any one of the following as a percentage of total in the document.
exceed 158160°F; and cementitious materials: Additionally, this
(b) the maximum a. At least 25 percent by mass of ASTM C618 class F information is similar
temperature difference fly ash, or to that published in
between center and surface b. At least 35 percent by mass of ASTM C618 class C ACI 301-10.
of placement shall not fly ash, or
Substantive Change.
exceed 35°F. c. At least 35 percent by mass of ASTM C989 slag
cement, or
d. 10 percent by mass of ASTM C618 class N
metakaolin, or
e. At least 35 percent by mass consisting of a
combination of ASTM C618, Class C or F fly ash or
ASTM C989 slag cement, and at least 6 percent ASTM
C1240 silica fume (maximum 10 percent).
For the purpose of determining the total cementitious
materials content in a concrete mixture, add the total
mass of Portland cement, fly ash, slag cement,
metakaolin, silica fume, and powdered limestone in the
concrete mixture. For blended cements, count the
individual component materials separately.
Additionally, a maximum temperature limit of 180°F
can be used when the requirements for the 170°F
maximum temperature limit are met, and all of the
following additional requirements are met:
1. The placement is protected from moisture.
2. The placement is not in contact with the ground
3. The concrete in the placement has a water
cementitious material ratio less than 0.38
Specify if maximum temperature difference limit in
concrete after placement can be other than 35°F. The
temperature difference must be limited to minimize
thermal cracking. A higher temperature difference limit
may be acceptable depending on concrete properties,
placement dimensions, and reinforcement configuration.
The temperature difference limit for a specific concrete
mixture and placement conditions can be determined
through numerical simulations and comparing calculated
thermally induced tensile stresses with current tensile
strength of concrete. Refer to ACI 207.2R for additional
guidance.

10.9 Item 9, Ref 448, negative by Prenger was tabled.

10.10 Item 9, Ref 455 and 456, negative by Carino and Malisch was tabled.

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10.11 Item 5, Ref 230 and Ref 278, negative by Krauser. There was a motion made by Prenger and
seconded by Carino to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change
response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 24-0-2.
4.1.2.7 Mixture proportion adjustments—
Requests for A adjustments to mixture
proportions or changes in materials made
during the course of the Work, along
with supporting documentation showing
conformance with the Contract
Docuements. , made during the course of
the Work.
4.2.3.5 Field verification of
selected mixture proportions—If
required, conduct field verification of the
effects of placement methods on concrete
mixture characteristics. Using materials
and mixture proportions accepted for use
in the Work, verify that concrete can be
placed using the intended placing
method. Place concrete mixture using
Project equipment and personnel.
Evaluate the effect of placement
methods on slump and air content.
Verify that slump and air content
obtained at the point of placement
are acceptable. Make suitable corrections
to the placing methods or to mixture
proportions, if needed. Submit
adjustments to mixture proportions.
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SUBMITTALS RESPONSE TO TAC
Concrete mixtures Not Accepted.
Requests for adjustments to mixture Committee disagrees.
proportions. 4.1.2.7 deals with
Requests to adjust mixture proportions adjustments to previous
necessary for workability or consistency. submitted mixtures.
If Contractor desires to decrease the Substantive Change.
cementitious materials content of the
concrete mixture after having satisfied the
requirements of 4.2.3.6, review a request
for acceptance of the proposed revised
mixture with a lower cementitious
materials content on a trial basis.
If Contractor finds it necessary to
increase the cementitious materials
content, review a request for acceptance
of the proposed revised mixture with a
higher cementitious materials content on
a trial basis.
Confirm adequacy of modified
proportions has been verified from a set
of new field test data.
OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
Specify if field verification of concrete
Accepted.
mixtures is required. Specify method
Substantive Change.
for sampling at point of placement.
SUBMITTALS
Requests for adjustments
to mixture proportions.
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10.12 Item 5, Ref 254, negative by Gajda and Lobo. Gajda withdrew Part 2 of his negative. There was
a motion made by Prenger and seconded by Gajda to find the voters persuasive and to accept a
substantive change. The motion passed by a vote of 23-0-4.
4.2.2.7.b Freezing and thawing resistance— MANDATORY Accepted.
Unless otherwise specified, provide concrete Designate in Contract Substantive Change.
meeting the requirements of Table 4.2.2.7.b Documents the exposure
based on exposure class assigned to class for portions of the
members for freezing and thawing exposure in structure requiring
the Contract Documents. Submit resistance to freezing and
documentation verifying compliance with thawing. For exposure class F3,
specified requirements. indicate if it is plain concrete.
Refer to ACI 318 for additional
guidance.

OPTIONAL
Specify alternative mixture
requirements for freezing and
thawing resistance.
Table 4.2.2.7.b—Requirements For Exposure Category Substantive Change from
F: Freezing and thawing exposure Ref 4.
Table 4.2.2.7.b
Exposure Maximum Minimum Additional Changes to reflect
class w/cm* fc, psi Air content requirements 318-14

F0 NA 2500 NA

0.45 4500 Table

F1 NA
0.55 3500 4.2.2.7.b.1

Table
F2 0.45 4500 NA
4.2.2.7.b.1

0.45 4500 Table Table

F3
0.40 5000 4.2.2.7.b.1 4.2.2.7.b.2

F3
Table Table
Plain .45 4500
4.2.2.7.b.1 4.2.2.7.b.2
Concrete

*The maximum w/cm ratio limits do not apply to lightweight

concrete.

10.13 Item 6, Ref 319, negative by Malisch. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and accept a substantive change and change response to TAC.
Will take topic of surface temperature as new business. The motion passed by a vote of 21-0-1.
5.3.2.1.b Cold weather— Concrete OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
temperatures at delivery shall meet the Not Accepted.
Specify minimum temperature of
requirements of 4.2.2.5. Do not place Substantive Change.
reinforcing steel before placing
concrete in contact with surfaces less than Will take up surface
concrete. See ACI 306R for
35°F. temperature as new business
additional guidance.
Unless otherwise specified, this requirement in next cycle after 306
shall not apply to reinforcing steel. document is published.

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10.14 Item 5, Ref 320, negative by Malisch was withdrawn. The temperature limit will be taken up as
new business.

10.15 Item 6, Ref 321, negative by Malisch was withdrawn and item will be taken up as new business.

10.16 Item 6, Ref 322, negative by McCall. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Greene to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The word continuously will be taken up as new business. The motion passed by a vote of
18-0-4-1. Prenger made a motion and Greene seconded to find the negative voters non-
persuasive because there is not currently a better term for continuously used in our industry. The
motion passed by a vote of 17-5-1.
5.3.2.4.a Deposit concrete in a manner that RESPONSE TO TAC
does not result in cold joints continuously and Not Accepted.
as near as practicable to the final position. Substantive Change.
Keep original language and will take up
the term “continuously” as New Business.

10.17 Item 6, Ref 323, negative by Malisch. There was a motion made by Prenger and seconded by
Greene to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 23-0-0.
5.3.2.4.b Deposit concrete in one layer RESPONSE TO TAC
or in multiple layers. Do not place Not Accepted.
fresh concrete against concrete that has Substantive Change.
achieved a degree of setting that would We argued out “degree of setting” in several
result in cold joints unless construction meetings and decided to keep the language.
joint requirements of 5.3.2.6 are met. Take up as new business to find better terminology
to describe when a cold joint might form.

10.18 Item 6, Ref 324, negative by Malisch was withdrawn.

10.19 Item 4, Ref 199, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 21-0-0.
3.2.1.6 Wire—Use plain or deformed wire as indicated OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
in Contract Documents. Plain and deformed wire shall Specify if plain or deformed Not Accepted.
conform to one or more of the specifications given in wire is to be used in Welded Wire
3.2.1.6.a through 3.2.1.6.d. Plain wire is acceptable for structure. reinforcement is
spirals. MANDATORY addressed in 3.2.1.7.
3.2.1.6.a Plain or deformed steel wire shall conform to Specify the following for Substantive Change.
ASTM A1064/A1064M. A82/A82M. wire reinforcement:
3.2.1.6.b Deformed wire size D4 and larger shall (i) material specification,
conform to ASTM A496/A496M. (ii) wire size
3.2.1.6.d Stainless steel wire shall conform to ASTM (iii) if applicable, special
A1022/A1022M. minimum yield strength
3.2.1.6.c Epoxy-coated wire shall conform to ASTM A (iv) additional specification
884/A 884M. Coating damage incurred during for galvanizing or epoxy
shipment, storage, handling, and placing of epoxy- coating.
coated wires shall be repaired . Repair damaged coating
areas with patching material in accordance with ASTM
A884/A884M material manufacturer’s written
recommendations. If damaged area exceeds 2 percent
of surface area in each linear foot of each wire, wire
shall not be used.
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The 2 percent limit on damaged coating area shall

include repaired areas damaged before shipment as
required by ASTM A884/A884M.
Fading of coating color shall not be cause for rejection
of epoxy coated welded wire reinforcement.

10.21 Item 4, Ref 203, negative by McCall. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change. The motion passed by a
vote of 21-0-0.
3.2.1.7 Welded wire reinforcement—If
specified in Contract Documents, use welded
wire reinforcement Use welded wire
reinforcement specified in Contract
Documents and conforming to one of the
specifications given in 3.2.1.7.a through
3.2.1.7.e.
3.2.1.7.a Plain welded wire reinforcement
shall conform to ASTM A1064/A1064M
A185/A185M, with welded intersections
spaced no greater than 12 in. apart in
direction of principal reinforcement.
3.2.1.7.b Deformed welded wire
reinforcement shall conform to ASTM
A1064/A1064M A497/A497M, with welded
intersections spaced no greater than 16 in.
apart in direction of principal reinforcement.
OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
Specify sheets or rolls of plain or Accepted.
deformed welded wire reinforcement Substantive Change.
and, if required, epoxy-coated or
stainless steel welded wire
reinforcement. Refer to WRI Manual
of Standard Practice for additional
guidance.
MANDATORY
Specify the following for welded
wire reinforcement:
(i) material specification,
(ii) sheets or rolls,
(iii) wire size and spacing
(iv) if applicable, special minimum
yield strength
(v) additional specification for
galvanizing or epoxy coating

10.22 Item 4, Ref 208, negative by Carino. There was a motion made by Turner and seconded by
Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and change response to
TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 21-0-0.
3.2.2.2.a If welding of steel OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
reinforcement is specified, comply If desired, specify requirements for welding Not Accepted.
with AWS D 1.4/D 1.4M unless preparation (such as removal of zinc or
Committee will consider as
otherwise specified. Do not tack epoxy coating) more stringent than those in
new business for next cycle.
weld reinforcement. AWS D 1.4/D 1.4M.
Welded assemblies of steel Specify desired requirements for chemical Substantive Change.
reinforcement produced under composition of reinforcing bars more
factory conditions, such as welded stringent than ASTM specifications. Specify
wire reinforcement, bar mats, and special heat treatment of welded assemblies,
deformed bar anchors, are allowed. if required. Specify supplementary
requirements for welding of wire to wire,
and welding of wire or welded wire
reinforcement to reinforcing bars or
structural steel elementssteels.

10.23 Item 4, Ref 216, negative by Malisch, Carino, and McCall. There was a motion made by Turner
and seconded by Toon to find the voter persuasive and to accept a substantive change and
change response to TAC. The motion passed by a vote of 18-0-0.
3.3.2.5 Welded wire reinforcement— For OPTIONAL RESPONSE TO TAC
slabs-on-ground, edge of welded wire If welded wire reinforcement sheets are Accepted.
reinforcement shall be no farther from to be used, specify method of lapping at Substantive Change.
formed edge of slab than greater of (a) edges and ends of sheets. Specify where
specified cover, and (b) 2 inches. Lap welded wire reinforcement may extend

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splice edges and ends of welded wire
reinforcement sheets as indicated in
Contract Documents. Unless otherwise
specified, do not extend welded wire
reinforcement through control movement
joints.
For slabs-on-ground, edge of welded wire
reinforcement shall be within 2 in. of
formed concrete edge, but not closer than
specified cover.
Place, support, and secure welded wire
reinforcement in accordance with CRSI
RB4.1 to maintain positioning in slab
during concrete placement.
10.24 Item 4, Ref 217, negative by Malisch was tabled.
10.20 Item 3, Ref 146, negative by Carreira was withdrawn.
11. Meeting 2 was adjourned at 5:55 pm.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michelle L. Wilson
Secretary, ACI 301
Minutes of the Kansas City Convention, 2015
through control movement joints,
including sawcut joints.
MANDATORY
Specify method of lapping at edges and
ends of reinforcement. sheets.
OPTIONAL
For welded wire reinforcement sizes
smaller than D11 or W11, specify if
rolled wire reinforcement is acceptable
MANDATORY
Specify required tolerance on placement.
Refer to WRI Manual of Standard
Practice for additional guidance.
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