For the ACI 318-19 building code, the Concrete Reinforcing Steel Institute (CRSI) has replaced traditional Portland Cement Association (PCA) notes with the CRSI Design Guide on the ACI 318-19 Building Code
The "PCA Notes" is a publication by the Portland Cement Association (PCA). Its full title is typically Notes on ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete with Design Applications . pca notes aci 318-19
ACI 318-19 Chapter 18 (Earthquake-Resistant Structures) requires special hooked development lengths. The PCA Notes contain a dedicated subsection comparing vs. standard hooks. It includes a graphical aid showing how confinement (transverse reinforcement) reduces development length by 40%—a nuance often missed in the raw code text. For the ACI 318-19 building code, the Concrete
The is a critical technical resource published by the Portland Cement Association (PCA) to assist structural engineers and architects in applying the ACI 318-19 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete . This manual acts as a bridge between the complex, often rigid legal language of the building code and the practical, day-to-day needs of design professionals. Purpose and Audience The PCA Notes contain a dedicated subsection comparing vs