Friday, February 29, 2008

Re: Concrete exposed to seawater

I remember doing some research for something similar, and I found an USACE or NAVFAC doc that mentioned something like 4" clear cover for piers.  Check the UFC (Unified Facilities Criteria).  http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?o=29&c=4
HTH

On Fri, Feb 29, 2008 at 3:17 PM, <William.Sherman@ch2m.com> wrote:
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
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