New CIP Topic Released, Others Revised
A new CIP topic is now available – CIP 44 – Durability Requirements for Concrete. CIP 44 covers the exposure classes covered in the ACI 318 Building Code and the associated requirements for concrete. The CIP can be distributed to design professionals to address these provisions in their specifications. Other topics in the popular Concrete in Practice series have been revised with updated content. CIPs are developed by the NRMCA Research Engineering and Standards Committee.
The following topics have been updated:
- CIP 11 – Curing in-Place Concrete
- CIP 14 – Finishing Concrete Flatwork
- CIP 28 – Concrete Slab Moisture
- CIP 29 – Vapor Retarders under Slabs on Grade
CIPs are brief technical topics developed for customers of ready mixed companies and address testing, best practices, special ready mixed concrete products and troubleshooting topics. They can be viewed and purchased here.
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