1905.6.2 Frequencyoftesting.The frequency of conduct-ing strength tests of concrete and the minimum number of tests shall be as specified in ACI 318, Section 5.6.2. ACI 301 has always contained limits on the minimum and maximum temperatures of delivered concrete for both hot and cold weather concrete applications. The minimum reinforcement ratio controls the cracking of concrete members. To control cracks to a … 0 l�V�}�l�G'��\M?��2��K~��[�Ěz5�2�/).���K�Q�����s�!oB�m�ڶM���ͷo����&�q;�I|�IM��G� 5=� ACI also limits the rebar spacing of beams and one-way slabs as a function of the steel stress under service loads (fs) in Section 10.6.4. -Concrete temperature (2.3) The concrete temperature at the time of placement should not be lower than the values given in Table 3.1, also the concrete temperature should be maintained at the recommended placement temperature for the required protection period. 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