In a partnership with the American Concrete Trade (ACI), the Submit-Tensioning Institute (PTI) have launched the digital version of ACI/PTI Code-320-25: Submit-Tensioned Structural Concrete—Code Necessities and Commentary. This new joint committee code units forth the minimal necessities for the design, supplies and detailing of post-tensioned concrete constructions, providing handy digital entry to trade professionals forward of the forthcoming print version.

Contractors can buy and obtain ACI/PTI Code-320-25 within the PTI Bookstore.

Key Advantages & Options of ACI/PTI Code-320-25

  • Consensus-based customary: Developed with enter from broad trade illustration beneath a rigorous assessment.
  • Complete scope: Addresses essential facets of post-tensioned concrete — together with materials properties, design, detailing, and development.
  • Rapid availability: Accessible in PDF format from the PTI Bookstore earlier than the print launch to fulfill the wants of finish customers.
  • Trusted collaboration: Collectively authored by PTI and ACI, key world leaders within the post-tensioning and concrete industries.

320 25 Cover SocialAmerican Concrete InstituteDeveloped via a rigorous consensus course of by the joint ACI/PTI Committee, Code-320-25 gives complete provisions for each bonded and unbonded post-tensioning techniques in constructing and non-building constructions. This code was developed to help structural engineers, concrete contractors, house owners and development professionals in reaching excessive requirements of security, effectivity, and sturdiness for post-tensioned concrete tasks.

“This code represents a major step for the post-tensioning trade, offering code necessities particularly targeted on post-tensioned structural concrete, whereas nonetheless utilizing the acquainted format of the ACI 318 code for easy finish consumer transition,” stated Tim Christle, Government Vice President of PTI.

Code-320-25 is the results of the collective experience and dedication of leaders throughout the post-tensioning trade, coordinating with PTI’s technical management to make sure that every requirement aligns with finest practices and real-world purposes.

“Collaboration between PTI and ACI embodies our dedication to delivering consensus-based requirements that tackle the trade’s most important wants,” Christle added.

The discharge of the PDF model gives instant and widespread entry to trade professionals worldwide, supporting every part from challenge design to jobsite implementation. A tough copy of the doc will probably be accessible in early Might 2025. PTI members and professionals looking for to deepen their understanding and utility of post-tensioning strategies are inspired to acquire the digital customary and discover the associated academic sources accessible at www.post-tensioning.org.



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