Friday, February 29, 2008

Concrete exposed to seawater

Do any ACI codes or standards specifically address concrete cover requirements for concrete:
 
a. Directly exposed to seawater.
 
b. Exposed to salt laden air (coastal structures not in direct contact with seawater).
 
I am aware of some discussion in some ACI guides and commentaries and some requirements in European standards, but I am looking for "mandatory language" documents in the U.S.
 
Bill
William Sherman - CH2M HILL / Denver
Principal Structural Technologist
Structural Global Technology Leader - Water Business Group 
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