A technical society that develops concrete standards, publications and education used by designers, contractors and inspectors.
The American Concrete Institute, or ACI, describes itself as a technical and educational society for concrete. Its website lists standards, guides, publications and training for people who design, build and inspect concrete. For owners in Nashville, it is a helpful place to learn why concrete cracks, how it cures and what good practice looks like for slabs, footings and walls.
We are an independent company and are not part of ACI. Concrete is part of many patio, driveway and wall projects, and details such as mix, joints, reinforcement and curing decide how it performs. We explain how those details apply to your project in plain language.
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Brings together people who work with concrete.
Publishes documents for designers and builders.
Courses and certification programs for the industry.
Journals and reference materials.
Detailed information on mixes and curing.
Helps owners understand concrete.
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Steel or fiber helps control cracking and carry loads, and we choose it for the project.
No. We are an independent company and are not part of ACI. We explain what it publishes in plain language and help you apply it to your own property.
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