NPCA Blog: Codes and Standards
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New ASTM Standards Elevate the Standard of Practice for Precast Water and Wastewater Systems
ASTM Committee C27 recently published two new test procedures and one new guide specification for 2026. Each of these further […]
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ACI 318-25 and the design of precast concrete structures
When designing precast concrete products – such as manholes, utility vaults, water and wastewater structures, retaining walls, short span bridges […]
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ACI 318-19 and Its Impact on Precast Concrete Structures
NPCA Director of Codes and Standards Daryl Burns recently authored an article about ACI 318-19 “Building Code Requirements for Structural […]
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ASTM C27 Renames Leadership Award after Gary Munkelt
ASTM Committee C27 has renamed its top annual award to the Gary Munkelt Distinguished Leadership Award, honoring the initial recipient […]
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ACI 318, 301 and 562 Codes Among Resources in New Collection
The American Concrete Institute has published a collection of codes, standards and best practices for 2022. Among the codes included […]
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ASTM C27: The Mother of All (Precast) Standards
C27 benefits designers, producers and end users of precast concrete products The American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) is […]
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New ASTM Blended Cement Types
Refresh your knowledge of current cements used in the industry and learn about the new ASTM blended cement types, how […]
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ASTM Manhole Specifications
Of all the ASTM-related technical questions received here at the National Precast Concrete Association, C478, “Standard Specification for Precast Concrete […]