FARMINGTON HILLS, MI - The American Concrete Institute (ACI) announces the availability of five new publications to educate and inform industry professionals on the newest concrete-related information and technology. As always, ACI members receive a special discount (up to 40 percent) on all publications. Publications can be ordered by calling 248-848-3800 or online at www.concrete.org.

332-08: Code Requirements for Residential Concrete and Commentary
The code portion of this document covers the design and construction of cast-in-place concrete one- and two-family dwellings and multiple single-family dwellings (townhouses) and their accessory structures. Topics include the design and construction requirements for plain and reinforced concrete footings, foundation walls, and slabs-on-ground, and requirements for concrete, reinforcement, forms, and other related materials. Also available in PDF form.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: June 2008
ISBN: 978-0-87031-267-0
Number of pages: 27
Price: $55.50 (ACI members $34)

209.2R-08: Guide for Modeling and Calculating Shrinkage and Creep in Hardened Concrete
This guide is intended for the prediction of shrinkage and creep in compression in hardened concrete. It outlines the problems and limitations in developing prediction equations for shrinkage and compressive creep of hardened concrete. It also presents and compares the prediction capabilities of four different numerical methods. This document is addressed to designers who wish to predict shrinkage and creep in concrete without testing. Also available in PDF form.

Publisher: American Concrete Institute
Publishing date: May 2008
ISBN: 978-0-87031-278-6
Number of pages: 45
Price: $68.50 (ACI members $42)

330R-08: Guide for the Design and Construction of Concrete Parking Lots