Pre-stressed Concrete Institute (PCI) industry standards

DOE-S T D-1180-2004

c. Determine contractor compliance with the requirements of the Uniform Building Code

industry standards as they apply to contract design requirements and construction

activities during a walkthrough at a defense nuclear facility.

33.

Construction Management personnel shall demonstrate a working level

knowledge of the Pre-stressed Concrete Institute (PCI) industry standards for

construction management and engineering.

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

a. Discuss the purpose, scope, and application of the Pre-stressed Concrete Institute

industry standards. Include in this discussion key terms, essential elements, and

personnel responsibilities and authorities.

b. Identify the Pre-stressed Concrete Institute industry standards necessary to evaluate

the appropriate elements of a project.

c. Discuss application of PCI industry standards to construction activities and inspection

during a walkthrough of a concrete structure.

34.

Construction Management personnel shall demonstrate a working level

knowledge of construction methods and accepted construction practices

associated with reinforced concrete design as described in the following American

Concrete Institute (ACI) documents:

ACI-301, Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings

ACI-315, Detailing of Concrete Reinforcement

ACI-318, Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

ACI-349, Code Requirements for Nuclear Safety Related Concrete Structures

and Commentary

ACI-311.4R, Guide for Concrete Inspection

ACI-311.5R, Guide for Concrete Plant Inspection and Testing of Ready-Mixed

Concrete

ACI-305R, Hot Weather Concreting

ACI-306R, Cold Weather Concreting

Supporting Knowledge and/or Skills

Discuss the standard construction methods for plain, reinforced, or pre-stressed

concrete structures. Include a discussion of the concrete materials, design, and

construction of the following:

Sanitary engineering structures

Concrete forms

Concrete reinforcement

Cast-in-place concrete

Pre-cast concrete

Cementitious decks for buildings

Mass concrete

Post tension concrete

Tilt-up concrete