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CSA A438 : 0

Superseded

Superseded

A superseded Standard is one, which is fully replaced by another Standard, which is a new edition of the same Standard.

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CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION FOR HOUSING AND SMALL BUILDINGS

Available format(s)

Hardcopy , PDF

Superseded date

01-07-2009

Superseded by

CSA A23.1 A23.2 : 2014

Language(s)

English

€29.61
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1. Scope
2. Definitions and Reference Publications
    2.1 Definitions
    2.2 Reference Publications
3. Concrete
    3.1 Ordering and Placement of Concrete
    3.2 Ready-Mixed Concrete
    3.3 Site-Mixed Concrete
    3.4 Test Cylinders
4. Dimensions of Foundation Walls, Footings, and Slabs
5. Forms
    5.1 General
    5.2 Construction
6. Handling, Depositing, Consolidating, Finishing, and
    Curing Concrete
    6.1 Handling
    6.2 Depositing
    6.3 Consolidation
    6.4 Finishing
    6.5 Curing and Protection
    6.6 Joints
    6.7 Patching
7. Damp Proofing, Waterproofing, and Soil Gas Control
8. Drainage
9. Backfilling
    9.1 Material
    9.2 Procedures
Table
Appendices
A - Commentary on the Changes incorporated into This Edition
    of the Standard
B - Responsibilities
C - Concrete Ordering Form (Sample)
D - Dimensions of Footings, Foundation Walls, and Slabs
E - Distance from excavation
F - Access and Deposition
G - Construction (Cold) Joints
H - Consolidation
J - Slab Footing and Slab Column Separation
K - Control joints in Slabs
L - Control joints in Walls
M - Patching
N - Damproofing, Waterproofing, and Soil Gas Control
P - Drainage
Q - Backfilling
R - Premium Quality Residential Basements

Details the requirements for unreinforced concrete construction of housing and small buildings. Part 9 of the National Building Code of Canada also covers this as well as other concrete work i.e. slabs on ground, driveways, walkways, steps, parking areas and patios.

DocumentType
Standard
Pages
6
PublisherName
Canadian Standards Association
Status
Superseded
SupersededBy

CSA A405 : 0 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF MASONRY CHIMNEYS AND FIREPLACES
CSA A23.1 A23.2 : 2014 CONCRETE MATERIALS AND METHODS OF CONCRETE CONSTRUCTION/TEST METHODS AND STANDARD PRACTICES FOR CONCRETE

ACI 211.1 : 1991 SELECTING PROPORTIONS FOR NORMAL, HEAVYWEIGHT AND MASS CONCRETE
ACI 302.1R : 2015 GUIDE TO CONCRETE FLOOR AND SLAB CONSTRUCTION
ASTM C 169 : 2016 : REDLINE Standard Test Methods for Chemical Analysis of Soda-Lime and Borosilicate Glass

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