ACI 549.1R : 2018

CHAPTER 1—GENERAL
1.1—Scope
1.2—Approval for use in design and construction
CHAPTER 2—NOTATION AND DEFINITIONS
2.1—Notation
2.2—Definitions
CHAPTER 3—PHYSICAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES
3.1—Introduction
3.2—Reinforcing parameters
3.3—Ultimate strength under static load
3.4—First-crack strength under static load
3.5—Elasticity and load-deformation behavior
3.6—Strength under fatigue loading
3.7—Impact resistance
3.8—Crack development and leakage
3.9—Shrinkage and creep
3.10—Durability
3.11—Fire resistance
CHAPTER 4—PERFORMANCE CRITERIA
4.1—Introduction
4.2—Design methods
4.3—Allowable tensile stress
4.4—Allowable compressive stress
4.5—Volume fraction and specific surface of reinforcement
4.6—Cover requirements
4.7—Crack width limitations
4.8—Stress range
CHAPTER 5—DESIGN CRITERIA
5.1—Design methods
5.2—Strength requirements
5.3—Service load design
5.4—Serviceability
5.5—Particular design parameters
5.6—Examples
5.7—Design aids
CHAPTER 6—TESTING
6.1—Test methods
CHAPTER 7—REFERENCES
Authored documents
APPENDIX A—CALCULATION OF VOLUME FRACTION OF REINFORCEMENT
APPENDIX B—FLEXURAL STRENGTH ANALYSIS OF FERROCEMENT SECTIONS
APPENDIX C—SIMPLIFIED DESIGN AIDS

This guide is based on technical information assembled from current practice, developments, and advances in the field of ferrocement around the world.