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AGENDA
Joint ACI-ASME Committee on Concrete Components for Nuclear Service

ACI Committee 359
ASME BPV-III, Division 2
Call in #: 800.768.2983
Access code: 5918539
Tuesday, July 26, 2016

11:00 AM
This document is subject to approval and is intended solely for the use of the ASME BPV Committee on Construction
of Nuclear Facility Components (III). This document is not to be duplicated or quoted for other than Committee
business.
Joint ACI-ASME Committee on Concrete for Nuclear Service – AGENDA 7/26/2016
1.0 CALL TO ORDER
The meeting is scheduled to begin at 11:00 am, Tuesday, July 26, 2016.
2.0 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE –
Member Position 7/26/16 5/31/16 4/20/16 3/29/16

Javeed Munshi Chair X X X
John McLean Vice Chair x X X
Allyson Byk Staff Secretary X X X
Kimberly Verderber Staff Secretary - - -
Joseph F. Artuso, PE Member R - Wargo
Chang Joon Bang Member X
Louis Colarusso Member X X X
Arthur C. Eberhardt, PE, Ph.D. Member X
Farhad Farzam Member X X
Partha Ghosal Member X X X
Bill D. Hovis, PE Member X X X
Todd Inman Member X X
Christopher Jones Member X X X
Ola Jovall Member X
Dr. Namho Lee Member X X X
Nebojsa Orbovic Member X X
Clayton T. Smith, PE, PMP Member X X X
James Strunk Member X X
Tim Tonyan Member X X
Shen Wang Member X X
Thomas J. Ahl Contributing Member X
Nawar Alchaar Contributing Member
Joe Gutierrez Contributing Member
Michael F. Hessheimer , PE Contributing Member
Toyohiko Muraki, PE Contributing Member X X
Barry B. Scott, PE Contributing Member X X
Matthew R. Senecal Contributing Member
3.0 ANNOUNCEMENTS/UPDATES
Kimberly Verderber has joined ASME in the Nuclear Codes and Standards department and will be taking
over responsibility for this committee.
4.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA
5.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – May 31, 2016

6.0 PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS – CLOSED SESSION
WG Design – Lee
WG MFE – Ghosal
WG Modernization - McLean
Not discussed on teleconferences.
7.0 INTERPRETATIONS
7.1 INTERPRETATION REQUEST 15-2133
Inquirer: Jong Cheol Lee, Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction
Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, Para. CC-2442.4 (2015 Edition)
Question: Do the single strand wedge connection tests in accordance with ASME BPV Code,
Section III, Division 2, CC-2442.4 need to be performed if the static and dynamic tensile tests are
performed for the multiple element tendons in accordance with ASME BPV Code, Section III,
Division 2 CC-2460?
Proposed Reply: No.
November 2015: Mr. Ghosal reported that further clarification is needed. The inquirer will be contacted
to obtain the clarification requested.
{Secretary’s Note: The inquirer provided additional clarification following the meeting}
January 2016: Mr. Ghosal reported that the record has been updated to include the updated
background information. It was noted that Mr. Ghosal will informally circulate this item through the WG
for their recommendation.
March 2016: This interpretation is currently out for ballot to this committee and the WG on Materials,
Fabrication and Examination. Mr. Ghosal reported that the WG will discuss the results of the ballot at
their meeting in Milwaukee, WI.
April 2016: Mr. Ghosal reported that this item was sent for ballot 16-1027.
Ballot 16-1027 was closed with the following results:
BPV III Div 2 WG MFE: 3 objection, 3 no objection, 1 not voting and 4 not returned.
BPV III Div 2: 6 objection, 8 no objection, 0 not voting and 4 not returned.
Mr. Ghosal advised that the record will updated, and sent for another ballot to the Joint Committee and
WG MFE.
May 2016: Mr. Ghosal advised that he is addressing the ballot comments, and this item will be
addressed as an intent interpretation. A new record will be opened when the corresponding code revision
is drafted.
July 2016: Mr. Ghosal is asked to report.

Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, Para. CC-2432.1, CC-2441.1, CC-2443.1 - Special Anchor
Test
Question: Should the anchorage test of CC-2432.1 and CC-2441.1 be carried out for the
normal(basic) anchorage device specified in CC-2443.1?
Proposed Reply: No.
May 2016: This item has been assigned to Working Group on Materials, Fabrication and Examination.
Mr. Ghosal and Mr. Farzham are asked to work on this interpretation for discussion at the next meeting.
Inquirer: Changkyu Kim, KEPCO
Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, CC-5422.1, Bearing Plate Examination
Question: Does ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 2, CC-5422.1 require the constructor to re-
examine the bearing plates at the site prior to installation?
Proposed Reply: No, unless required by the construction specification.
Revised Question: Does ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 2, CC-5422.1 specify the
requirements for frequency and location of preplacement examination of the bearing plates?
Proposed Reply: No.
Explanation: Bearing plates shall be examined for dimensional accuracy, out‐of‐square, and
surface smoothness. The elements shall be examined at the frequency and location as stated in
the Construction Specification/Procedures.
May 2016: This item has been assigned to Working Group on Materials, Fabrication and Examination.
The committee discussed this interpretation and it was advised that a separate teleconference will be
held to further discuss the issue.
July 2016: Prior to the meeting a teleconference was convened to discuss this interpretation. The
revised question and proposed reply shown in red above were developed for consideration by the
committee. Mr. Ghosal is asked to report.
Inquirer: Jong Cheol Lee, Doosan
Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, CC-2434, Grout Cap
Original Inquiry: Can the Material Manufacturer perform the weld to fabricate grout caps in
accordance with 2015 ASME, SEC-III, DIV-2, CC-2434?
Revised Question: Is it permissible for a Material Manufacturer to perform the weld to fabricate
grout caps in accordance with the 2015 edition of ASME, BPVC, Section III, Division 2, CC-2434?
Proposed Reply: Yes.
July 2016: The original inquiry was rephrased by the secretary. This item has been assigned to
Working Group on Materials, Fabrication and Examination. Mr. Ghosal is asked to report.
8.0 WORKING GROUP REPORTS
8.1 SUB A – WG DESIGN
8.1.1 Record 14-1492 - Committee/WG discussion on Revision to Code Case N-794 – Munshi
(2015-04-03)
Project Team: Munshi, Cartwright, Colarusso, Istar, Muraki
Background: See minutes from January 2016.
January 2016: It was reported that the review and revision of the code case is ongoing. It was also
noted that CC-3000 and CC-4000 will be updated in the future.
March 2016: Mr. Munshi was asked to report.
April 2016: Mr. Lee reported that Lou continues to update N-791 and N-794 to the 2015 language. This
item will be sent for ballot prior to the November 2016 meeting. It was noted that there will be code
revisions as well as changes to code cases. It was noted that new record numbers will need to be
opened for this effort. 14-1492 will remain for N-794 and new items will be opened for the remaining
action items.
It was noted that there are up to 4 code cases that will need to be revised. Work with PTM to open
appropriate amount of records on C&S Connect.
May 2016: No report.
July 2016: Prior to the meeting Records 16-1712, 16-1713, 16-1714 and 16-1715 were opened for the
revisions to code cases N-791, N-793, N-794 and N-796 respectively. Mr. Colarusso is asked to report.
8.1.2 Record 15-1117 (Record 09-1796) Code Revision to Incorporate 75 80 KSI Rebar (Ballot 10-
1711RC101) – Javeed Munshi/Namho Lee (WG Item No: 2015-04-04)
January 2016: Dr. Lee advised that a working group ballot will be issued for this item shortly.
March 2016: Per the request of Dr. Lee, 6 new records were opened associated with this record (16-
767, 16-769, 16-770, 16-771, 16-772, 16-773). Dr. Lee was asked to report.
April 2016: The above mentioned records were all sent for ballot prior to this meeting. Dr. Lee
updated the committee on the progress of the records above.
May 2016: Dr. Lee was asked to report.
Record 16-767, 16-769, 16-770 and 16-771 were sent for approval to this WG Design (BPV III-2) via
ballot 16-1099 with the following results:
Record 16-767: 9 approved, 1 disapproved, 0 abstention, 0 not voting and 2 not returned.
Record 16-772 was sent for approval to WG Design (BPV III-2) via ballot 16-1100 with the following
results: 6 approved, 3 disapproved, 0 abstention, 0 not voting and 3 not returned.
Record 16-773 was sent for approval to WG Design (BPV III-2) via ballot 16-1100 with the following
results: 5 approved, 4 disapproved, 0 abstention, 0 not voting and 3 not returned.
July 2016: Dr. Lee is asked to report.
8.1.3 Record 15-1118 Brackets and Corbels, Shear Design – Shen Wang
Background: See minutes from May 2016.
May 2016: The ballot comments were addressed, this item has been sent for BNCS for procedural
review via ballot 16-1624 and has been sent for TAC approval.
July 2016: This item was approved by the ACI TAC via ballot which closed on 7/11/2016. One
“Affirmative with Comment” was received, see below for the commentary:
Affirmative with comment:

the original language of 318 is odd and too awkward: "the nominal shear stress should not
exceed the smallest of 0.2f’c, 480 psi (3.3 MPa)+0.08 f’c and 1600 psi (11 MPa)" and now it is
being encoded into this ASME case.
I would prefer, "the nominal shear stress should be less than the smallest value of 0.2f'c, 480 psi
(3.3 MPA) + 0.08 f'c, OR 1600 psi"
Of course, this is a stylistic choice, and editorial. It is understandable what is meant.

If this is an acceptable change, then the text for Maximum shear could be similarly
changed.
The project team is asked to draft a response to the above ballot comment.
8.1.4 Record 15-1246 - CC-3424 and CC-4252 – Farhad Farzam
April 2016: Ballot 16-812 was closed 4/12/2016, as a result this item was approved by the BPV III
Standards Committee. This item is currently out for BNCS Procedural Review ballot 16-1239.
May 2016: This item successfully passed BNCS Procedural Review and has been sent to ACI TAC.
July 2016: This item was approved by the ACI TAC via ballot which closed on 7/11/2016. One
“Affirmative with Comment” was received, see below for the commentary:
Affirmative with comment:

"CC‐3424.8 Concrete‐to‐Concrete Interface
For the purpose of CC‐3424, when concrete is placed against previously hardened concrete, the
interface for shear transfer shall be clean and free of laitance. If μ is assumed equal to 1.0,
theThe construction specification shall include requirements for roughening and cleaning the
hardened surface. If μ is assumed equal to 1.0, the interface shall be roughened to a full
amplitude of approximately 1/4 in." Provision needs to be made to provide caution that the
roughening does not induce microcracking (bruising). Otherwise the roughening may do as
much damage to bond as not roughening.
The project team is asked to draft a response to the above ballot comment.
8.1.5 Record 14-2226 – CC-4333.4 – Lou Colarusso
May 2016: This item successfully passed BNCS Procedural Review ballot 16-1239 and has been sent to
ACI TAC.
July 2016: This item was approved by the ACI TAC via ballot which closed on 7/11/2016. This item will
be removed from the next agenda.
8.1.6 Record 15-747 – Lou Colarusso (WG Item NO: NA)
Background: This item is based on Ron Yonekawa’s comment on record 11-1099, Ballot 14-1839 and an
ACI TAC Affirmative with comment received when sent for ACI approval.
YonekawaR (Comment on record 11-1099) Response:

Date Posted: 08/26/14
In CC-4333.4, I know this is not part of the proposed ColarussoL: 09/16/14
change, but it seems to me that it would be a good Thank you for your comments
time to clarify what is meant by "reinforcing bar
identical to that to be used in the structure". As you noted CC-4333.4 was not
Identical could mean a lot of things to different part of the proposed change. As
people. For example, does that mean the same heat? you recommend and in order to
Perhaps you can take out a new record number to expedite the ballot process, the
evaluate the need for clarification. committee is recommending this
item be taken on as new
A second issue that is not part of this action is in that business record and review it for
same paragraph where it is stated that, "using the improvement and clarification in
loading rates set forth in SA-370 and the tensile a future ballot.
results shall meet those specified in Table CC-4333-
1". For initial qualification tests, the user is sent to Similarly to the above, your
table CC-4333-1 for acceptance criteria and finds that second issue, we also
there are two requirements for strength testing. One recommend this item to be
for minimum single test and another for minimum taken on as new business record
average strength. It should be made clear that for and be reviewed for
the initial qualification test, only the minimum single improvement and clarification in
joint tensile strength applies to initial qualification a future ballot.
testing. Again, perhaps this is best addressed in a

new record number. This same issue comes up when
doing welded splice initial performance testing, so it
goes beyond the specific changes addressed in this
action, and should be reviewed for initial qualification
testing for all methods of splices.
The ACI TAC comment is:

ACI 318-14 Commentary was changed to address the potential concrete breakout failure that can occur
in mechanically anchored bars. See ACI 318-14 R25.4.4.2.
February 2015: Record 11-1099 approved by BPV III via ballot 14-1839RC1 and by BNCS via ballot 14-
2909. This item also received comments from a member of this committee, a BNCS member, as well as
an ACI TAC approval with comment. These comments will be addressed under a new record and record
11-1099 will be published in the 2015 Edition.
March 2015: A new record will be opened to revise the code based on comments received from Mr.
Yonakawa and ACI TAC review. This item will be sent WG MFE for consideration and to draft a response
for to ACI.
April 2015: Record 15-747 has been opened for this item. Mr. Colarusso advised that this item is still
being worked on.
June 2015: It was noted that this item will be sent for ballot once the 2015 edition is released and can
be marked up.
July 2015: The 2015 Edition is now available for use by volunteers. Please see “Codes and Standards
PDFs” on C&S Connect.
August 2015: Prior to the meeting Mr. Colarusso advised that this item was ready for ballot. This item
will be sent to the Joint Committee for approval.
September 2015: This item is currently out for subgroup ballot 15-2546 and is scheduled to close on
10/20/2015.
November 2015: Ballot 15-2546 was closed with the following Joint Committee ballot results: 11
approved, 3 disapproved, 0 abstention, 0 not voting and 1 not returned. Mr. Colarusso is asked to
address the ballot results and contact the secretary for the issuance of a subsequent ballot. .
This item is on hold for Mr. Colarusso.
January 2016: Mr. Colarusso reported that the ballot comments will be addressed shortly.
March 2016: Following the January teleconference Messsrs. Farzam and McLean withdrew their
negatives. Mr. Smith is asked to withdraw his negative as well due to it being in support of the withdrawn
negatives. Mr. Colarusso is asked to update the proposal file and contact the secretary regarding
subsequent ballots. It was noted that this item will be sent for recirculation ballot when the proposal
file has been updated.
April 2016: Mr. Colarusso advised prior to the meeting that the proposal has been updated and is ready
for recirculation ballot to this committee.
May 2016: This item has been sent for recirculation ballot 15-2546RC1 to this committee, which is
scheduled to close on 6/1/2016.
July 2016: Ballot 15-2546RC1 was closed on 6/10/2016. As a result this item was approved by this
committee. One additional comment was received from Mr. Scott.
ScottBa (Comment)
Date Posted: 05/18/16
Record 14-2226 shows the latest CC-4333.4. It has been sent to TAC for review. Perhaps
it would be clearer for the Editors to show the proposed change on Record 14-2226.
Mr. Colarusso is asked to respond to the comment. This item may proceed to BPV III for first
consideration ballot.
8.1.7 Record 15-2225 - CC-2231.4, Creep Tests – Namho Lee

(WG Item No: 2015-06-2)
April 2016: Following the March 29th Teleconference, Dr. Lee addressed the ballot results and
subsequently all negatives were withdrawn. This item is approved by the BPV III Standards committee
and has been sent for BNCS Procedural review.
{Secretary’s Note: This item has successfully passed BNCS procedural review via ballot 16-1152. This
item will be forwarded to ACI TAC.}
May 2016: This item has been sent to TAC for approval.
July 2016: This item was approved by the ACI TAC via ballot which closed on 7/11/2016. This item will
be removed from the next agenda.
8.1.8 Record 14-2216 – ACI TAC Comment
March 2016: Record 14-2216 was approved by the ACI TAC with one additional comment. Per the
procedures, this will be handled as new business.
ACI TAC Comment: Removing item (5) may disallow the use of a larger headed bar that does
not require the 0.5ldt effective embedment. Although it is not a change, I have a concern with
item (a)(4), and removing item (5) would potentially preclude the use of larger headed bars
which may be more effective. In the case of radial shear reinforcement, it makes more sense to
me to use larger headed bars that have the capability of developing the full yield strength at the
face of the heads. The ACI 318 code introduced headed bars as an alternative to hooked bars,
and based the geometry of those heads on smaller configurations that were used in the literature
that provided test results for the use of headed bars in members. The associated development
length with those bars comes from the thought that some of the anchorage would be provided
by the head and some through bond. The ACI 318 committee also wanted to ensure that an
engineer would not put the head of the bar near the face of a joint because it would result in a
breakout failure without developing force in the bar. In the situation where you are using these
bars, double headed, where you want to be able to develop the full yield strength of the bars no
matter where the potential tension is between the bars, it seems that you would want to use the
larger headed bars and not be concerned with the 0.5ldt distance you would want to be able to
achieve full yield at the face of the head. In this situation the concrete is pushing out against
both faces causing axial tension in the bar. It is different that a flexural development situation.
April 2016: This item was not discussed.
May 2016: Not discussed.
July 2016:
8.2 SUB B – WG MF&E (Agenda Attached)
8.2.1 Record 14-1692: Possible improvement in CC-4432.5 Assembly of Tendon –Joe

Artuso/Jean-Baptiste Domage
October 2013: The Committee should consider some possible improvement in Subparagraph CC4432.5
Assembly of tendon. On recent projects with large tendons, PT suppliers working on nuclear construction
are proposing to preload the tendon with special jacks having multiple individual pistons for each strand
up to 10%. Such equipment allows the use of strand pushing methods and avoids the need for
prefabricated tendons with controlled twist. This is a major improvement for the Post-tensioning
technology in the nuclear containments.
Other possible/recommended new practices in the nuclear industry are the automatic computer recording
of the pressure or force and extension during stressing, and the measurement of the load on all the
strands at the end of stressing.
For further details, see email from Jean-Baptiste Domage dated 10/22/13
Sebastian Diaz to work with Partha Ghosal on this item.
February 2014: It was requested that this be discussed at MFE in March to determine whether a code
revision is needed or not.
March 2014: It was noted that a code revision is not required for this item. Mr. Domage was present at
the meeting, and participated in the committee’s discussion. Mr. Ghosal is asked to work with Mr.
Domage to further clarify the concerns.
April 2014: Mr. Ghosal to report on status.
June 2014: Joe Artuso has volunteered to work with Mr. Domage.
July 2014: Joe Artuso reported on the proposal received from Mr. Domage on April 29, 2014. The
proposal includes a revision regarding responsibilities, where the Construction Specification shall assign
the responsibilities of the Post Tensioning firm, if applicable. Other comments will be evaluated later as
potential future revisions. It was noted that part of Mr. Domage’s comments were incorporated into the
proposal.
September 2014: Record 14-1692 has been established. Ballot 14-2218 has been issued for approval
by WG MF&E Div. 2 and is scheduled to close 10/9/2014.
It was noted that there needs to be technical background and rationale for this code revision. The project
manager is asked to provide the technical back ground document for inclusion in the record following the
closure of the WG ballot.
November 2014: Ballot 14-2218 closed 10/20/14 with the following results:
BPV III WG CMFE: 2 approved, 3 disapproved, 2 abstention, 0 not voting and 3 not returned.
Mr. Domage is asked to address the ballot results.
The Chairman requests that Joe Artuso send an e-mail to Mr. Domage volunteering to work with Mr.
Domage to respond/resolve comments on Ballot 14-2218.
February 2015: Not discussed.

March 2015: Mr. Wargo advised that the responses have been uploaded to the ballot. It was noted that
this change cannot be technically supported right now. Mr. Domage is in the midst of writing supporting
papers, and that this item should be put on hold until these documents can be added to the record as
background information.
April 2015: Mr. Artuso was not present. Mr. Domage reported that the ballot comments have been
responded to and advised that work is still ongoing.
June 2015: Nothing new to report.
July 2015: No report.
August 2015: It was noted that this item needs to be discussed at the WG but should be ready for
ballot shortly.
September 2015: No report at this meeting.
November 2015: At the request of the WG Chair this item was sent for new ballot 15-2843, which is
scheduled to close on 11/12/2015.
{Secretary’s Note: Following the meeting ballot 15-2843 was closed. As a result this item does not
proceed. The project manager is asked to address the ballot comments and contact the secretary
regarding the issuance of a subsequent ballot.}
January 2016: The project team was asked to report. Mr. Domage has advised that he will respond to
the ballot comments before the next meeting.
March 2016: The ballot comments have been responded to. Mr. Domage was asked to report.
April 2016: Mr. Domage was not present at the meeting. Mr. Ghosal is asked to follow up with Mr.
Domage.
July 2016: Mr. Domage or Mr. Ghosal is asked to report.
8.2.2 Record 13-1081 - Request for Code Revision on Chloride Content of Concrete
ASME SECTION III – DIVISION 2, CC-2230 Concrete Mix Design, CC-2231 Concrete
Properties, CC-2231.2 Chloride Content
October 2013: Prior to the meeting Mr. Sang Wan Yi submitted the request for code revision for
consideration by this committee.
This item has been assigned to BPV III-2 WG MFE
March 2014: The following feedback was received from ACI Committee 222 on the use of cementitious
materials instead of cement for determining chloride limits. Committee 222 discussed potential effects of
this change and concluded that insufficient information is available in the literature to support such a
change. Realizing that there is insufficient information, Committee 222 agreed to work with ACI
Committee 201 to develop two sessions entitled "Effect of SCMs on Chloride Limits." The Committees will
target the Kansas City Convention for these sessions. Chair Trejo will work with David Tepke from
Committee 201 to identify speakers.
Mr. Ghosal reported on this item. No code change will be pursued at this time. However, the WG MF&E
is request to periodically monitor Committee 222’s work with ACI Committee 201 on this subject.
July 2014: Mr. Eberhardt is asked to work with Mr. Ghosal to draft a response to Mr. Yi to be sent by
the secretary.
September 2014: A response has been sent to Mr. Yi. This item will remain open to track the status of
this item in ACI Committee 222. Mr. Eberhardt advised that this will likely not be addressed by ACI 222
until the Spring Convention.
November 2014: Mr. Eberhardt advised that there was no change from the September report.
March 2015: It was advised that ACI 222 is not ready to make any decisions at this time.
April 2015: Mr. Ghosal reported that the record will remain open.
June 2015: It was noted that Mr. Eberhardt will follow up with the PTM for this item.
Partha Ghosal has advised the following:
Contacted David Trejo on 06/24/15. This is his response “We have scheduled 9 speakers (2
sessions) to present on this topic at the ACI Convention in Denver (Nov. 8-10, 2015). We will
also have 5 experts discuss challenges and provide guidance on potential changes needed for the
code at the end of the second session. However, at this time there has been no modifications to
the codes. “
August 2015: No report. The next meeting of ACI 222 will be in December. A representative of this
committee is asked to attend that meeting.
November 2015: Mr. Ghosal advised that this is this is a similar issue to the interpretation 15-1364, and
as such is still on hold.
January 2016: Mr. Ghosal Reported that this item is still on hold for ACI 222.
March 2016: No report.
April 2016: Mr. Ghosal reported that ACI 222 met during this code week. Mr. Smith advised that was
also discussed at the Joint 349/359/370 Task Group and it was advised at a task group will be formed to
further investigate this issue.

8.2.3 15-795 – N-833, "Minimum Nonprestressed Reinforcement in the Containment Base Mat or
Slab Required for Concrete Crack Control" – Ghosal
September 2014: Mr. Ghosal is asked to review this request for discussion at the face to face meetings
in November. The Secretary is requested to check the history of this item to identify the origins of this
item.
November 2014: Mr. Ghosal was asked to report.
March 2015: It was advised that no progress has been made on this item.
April 2015: Mr. Ghosal reported that the WG MFE has reviewed these items and note that N-820 is
published, but N-833 is not. The secretary is asked to review the status of N-833.
{Secretary’s Note: Code Case N-833 was published in Supplement 1 of the 2013 Code Case book.}
June 2015: Mr. Ghosal advised that he was unable to obtain a published copy of Code Case N-833. I
have marked up the CC-3535 according to the resolution of Code Case N-833. MF&E ballot to be issued
shortly
Code case N-820 was an inquiry on Twisting of Horizontal Prestressing Tendons (CC-4432.5) which was
answered.
The secretary is asked to follow up with Mr. Ghosal.
July 2015: The Secretary is asked to obtain an editable version of N-833.
August 2015: Mr. Ghosal advised that work is almost done.
September 2015: This item is currently out for subgroup ballot 15-2547 and is scheduled to close on
10/20/2015.
November 2015: Ballot 15-2547 was closed with the ballot results:
BPV III Div 2: 8 approved, 4 disapproved, 0 abstention, 0 not voting and 3 not returned.
BPV III Div 2 WG MFE: 2 approved, 1 disapproved, 1 abstention, 0 not voting and 6 not returned.
It was noted that record 15-2147 is approved by BPV III-2 and will proceed to BPV III first consideration
ballot. It was also noted that the ballot comments are still being addressed for Record 15-795.
January 2016: Record 15-2147 was approved by the BPV III Standards via ballot 15-3302, this item
will proceed to ACI TAC and BNCS Procedural Review.
Mr. Ghosal was asked to report on record 15-795.
Not discussed.
March 2016: Record 15-2147 was approved by the BNCS via ballot 16-222. This item was also sent to
ACI TAC for review, and was approved with two comments. The additional comments will be handled
under new business, See item 11.3. 15-2147 will be removed from the next agenda.
April 2016: Mr. Ghosal reported that the ballot comments have been addressed for record 15-795. Mr.
Ghosal is asked to update the record and contact the secretary for issuance of recirculation ballot.
May 2016: This item has been sent for recirculation ballot 15-2547C1, which is scheduled to close
6/1/2016.
July 2016: Ballot 15-2547C1 was closed on 6/10/2016. As a result there are still 4 outstanding negatives
from the first consideration ballot (FarzamF, McLeanJ, OrbovicN, SmithCt). Mr. Ghosal is asked to report.
8.2.4 Record 14-2430 and 16-1244 - CC-4333 – Ghosal/Smith
November 2015: This item was resent to ACI TAC for approval on 9/29/2015. A response was not
received yet.
January 2016: It was advised on December 18th that this item has been approved by the ACI TAC.
ASME publishing has reviewed this record and it was noted that the revision was marked on the 2013
edition, and would like clarification as to whether it can be applied to the 2015 edition as well.
Not discussed.
March 2016: No report.
April 2016: It was noted that A1034 does not apply to mechanically headed bars and there will need to
be a second revision to split the requirements to include the changes in 14-2430. It was moved,
seconded and voted to put 14-2430 on hold. The hold of this item will be added to the BPV III Standards
Committee agenda for approval of the hold.
May 2016: The administrative action to hold 14-2430 from publication was approved at the May 12,
2016 BPV III Standards Committee meeting. The administrative action to hold record 14-2430 has been
sent to the BNCS for approval via record 16-1246 and ballot 16-1631, which is scheduled to close
6/1/2016.
Record 16-1244 has been opened for the editorial correction.
July 2016: Messrs. Smith and Ghosal are asked to report on the status of Record 16-1244.
8.2.5 15-2401 - III-2 Table CC-2231.7.2-1 – Ghosal
September 2015: Prior to the meeting the ASME publishing staff forwarded a query to the committee
regarding Table CC-2231.7.2-1 and its organization. A change was suggested, and subsequently
forwarded to the Working Group on Materials, Fabrication and Examination for their review and
recommendation.
November 2015: It was advised that WG MFE is still working on this item.
January 2016: No report at this meeting.
March 2016: This item has been approved by the WG on MFE via ballot 16-188 and has subsequently
been sent for Joint committee approval via ballot 16-871.
April 2016: Ballot 16-871 was closed 4/18/2016. As a result this item received 12 approved, 3
disapproved, 0 abstention, 0 not voting and 3 not returned. The project manager is asked to address the
ballot comments. This item will be sent for recirculation ballot when the record has been updated.
July 2016: Ballot 16-871RC1 was closed 6/30/2016. As a result this item received 15 approved, 0
disapproved, 0 abstention, 0 not voting and 3 not returned. Three additional comments were received
and require a response before this can proceed. The project manager is asked to address the ballot
comments. Following responses to the ballot comments this item may proceed to BPV III for inclusion on
the next BPV III Standards Committee ballot.
8.2.6 Record 16-1724 – Editorial Revision to CC-4432.5 – Ghosal
ACI TAC Comment 2 on Record 15-2401: Twice this section uses the verbiage "comprised
of" which draws ire from language aficionados, and should be removed from our documents. In
this section, here's a proposed solution for the first one, and the second one would be similar: (a)
Prestressing tendons comprised of multiple elements shall be twisted, as necessary, to minimize
differential length of the individual prestressing steel elements.... "comprised of" can become
"composed of" or "comprising".
July 2016: This item has been opened based on a comment received from ACI TAC on record 15-2401.
8.2.7 Record 15-2147– ACI TAC Comments
March 2016: Record 15-2147 was approved by the ACI TAC with two additional comments. Per the
procedures, this will be handled as new business.
ACI TAC Comments:

1) It is not common to say 0.63in. tendons. Strands are typically classified as 1/2 in. and 0.6 in. The
0.63 in. is coming from a hard metric conversion. Consider changing to 0.6in.
2) Twice this section uses the verbiage "comprised of" which draws ire from language aficionados,
and should be removed from our documents. In this section, here's a proposed solution for the
first one, and the second one would be similar: (a) Prestressing tendons comprised of multiple
elements shall be twisted, as necessary, to minimize differential length of the individual
prestressing steel elements.... "comprised of" can become "composed of" or "comprising".
April 2016: This item was not discussed.
May 2016: It was agreed that the Mr. Ghosal will draft responses to the comments above for approval
at the next teleconference.
July 2016: Prior to the meeting Mr. Ghosal submitted the following responses to the comments for the
committee’s consideration:
Response to ACI TAC: Thank you for your comments. Committee discussed the comments
during the ASME/ACI Joint Committee meeting in Milwaukee on April 2016. The Committees
disagrees with proposed change in Comment 1 for the reasoning listed below.
Reasoning for Response 1: The use of 0.63 in is correct as the exact conversion of 16
mm strands being used is 0.63". The original request in record 15-2147 is to change
0.60 in to 0.63 in. It should be noted that the 0.63” is a maximum and need not
correspond to an actual strand size. The maximum dimensions are meant to bound
standard tendon strand sizes in both English and metric units.
The 2nd comment is deemed to be of editorial in nature and will be addressed through a new
record, 16-1724.
8.2.8 Record 16-836 – Lot Definitions in BPV III, Division 2
April 2016: Prior to the meeting this item was submitted for consideration by this committee. Mr. Strunk
was asked to report. Mr. Strunk was not present at the meeting, the committee did not discuss this item.
Following the meeting the officers of this committee authorized the balloting of this item to the WG on
MFE and the Joint Committee simultaneously.
May 2016: This item was sent to this committee and the WG on MFE or approval via ballot 16-1633,
which is scheduled to close 6/15/2016.
July 2016: Ballot 16-1633 closed 7/17/2016 with the following results:
BPV III Div 2 WG MFE: 7 approved, 0 disapproved, 1 abstention, 0 not voting and 3 not returned.
BPV III Div 2: 14 approved, 0 disapproved, 2 abstention, 0 not voting and 2 not returned.
This item is approved and will proceed to the BPV III Standards Committee for inclusion on the next
Standards Committee ballot.
8.3 SUB C – WG MODERNIZATION
NOTE: Since the format for the agenda is going to change, it was noted that the secretary and the chair need to
go through the action item lists and compare them with the below to ensure everything is processed.
8.3.1 MOD-1: Modernization task group on impulsive and impactive loadings - Neb Orbovic
- Neb Orbovic is leading a Modernization task group assigned to review and update CC-3900 code
design provisions for impulsive and impactive loadings. The first teleconference was held on June 21,
2011. Participants included John Stevenson, Mike Hessheimer, Bill Hovis, John McLean, Maher Kassar,
Randy James and Neb Orbovic. This task is now being tracked by the ACI-349/ACI 359 Joint Task
Group.
January 2016: Mr. Orbovic reported on the initial blast testing, it was advised that there were two tests
completed, but the rest of the testing was postponed until March 2016 in order to redesign the test
frame.
March 2016: Mr. Orbovic Reported that there are still issues being worked out regarding the testing
structure, but right now testing is scheduled to continue in July 2016.
April 2016: Mr. Obovic reported on the status of the testing. It was requested that the presentation
from the Joint TG and WG Mod be included in these minutes.
May 2016: No report
July 2016: Mr. Orbovic is asked to report.
8.3.2 MOD-4 ASME Funding Requests
April 2015: It was reported that Neb Orbovic is close to obtaining funding for the pre-stressed concrete
testing and is trying get testing to begin in June. Adeola/Clay will follow up with CRC to try to get funding
from ACI.
Two potential additional funding requests were mentioned, but these are not ready to request funding: 1)
Study for seismic levels, 2) Study to support load combination harmonization between ACI 349/359.
August 2015: It was noted that the funding has been obtained. The testing will be completed by the
end of October.
September 2015 - May 2016: No report.
July 2016:
8.3.3 MOD-8: Record 15-454 Harmonization of design provision for concrete structures between
ACI 349 and ACI 359 – Ola Jovall
The WG has a new project, to look into the possibilities to harmonize design provisions for concrete
structures between ACI 349 and ACI 359. This is an outcome of our review of the NESCC report. NESCC
recognize this issue in several sections of their report.
February 2013: Nothing new to report.
April 2013: This is an action for ACI 359 to be revised to be harmonized with ACI 349. Mr. Jovall has
been assigned the project manager for this item.
August 2013: No report.
October 2013:No Report.
February 2014:A comparison is being made between CC-3000 and ACI 349 to identify areas where
potential changes could be made. They will be prioritized and recommendations will be made to WG
Design.
March 2014: Still working on this item.
April 2014: It was noted that there will be a report at the next face to face meeting.
June 2014: No change in status
July 2014: No Report.
September 2014: Mr. Jovall advised that ASME is used as base for the comparison. Studied sections in
ASME so far are CC-3420, CC-3433, CC-3440, CC-3511.1 and CC-3521. During a first reading,
corresponding sections in ACI 349-06 have been identified and differences have been briefly described.
Also, load factors in ASME and ACI have been collected and will be compared. At the moment, all
comparisons are preliminary and hence no conclusions could be reported at present time.
November 2014: There is a possibility of aligning this with 349. This possibility will be discussed at the
Spring ACI Convention.
February 2015: A draft study of a comparison between the ACI 349 and 359 design codes has been
developed. A ballot for the conceptual idea of a major change in the code to align better with ACI 349 is
being sent for review and comment to WG mod, WG design and the joint committee. The purpose of the
ballot is to solicit input and determine what types of studies members would expect to see before making
such a major change. The ballot lists the advantages of such a change and describes why it is needed
now, but maybe was not advisable 40 years ago.
March 2015: Mr. McLean reported that a ballot was opened for the comparison document. The ballot is
really for conceptual comments. Ballot 15-632 is scheduled to close 4/6/2015.
April 2015: Ballot 15-632 was closed on 4/8/2015 with 7 comments. At the BPV III-2 WG
Modernization meeting it was reported that Mr. Wang was not able to pursue industry needs in China.
The study was updated to include a small section on prestress design comparisons, but it was identified
from the comments on record 15-632 (see Action Item A of WG Mod) that further study is needed for
prestress designs. Partha, Neb, and Ola agreed to update the study for more consideration on prestress
designs.
August 2015: No Report.
November 2015: It was noted that Mr. Wang has prepared material for the WG to review. This item is
still pending.
January 2016: No report at this meeting.
March 2016: It was noted that there will be an in-depth report at the Milwaukee, WI meeting.
April 2016: Mr. McLean updated the committee on the harmonization effort. It was noted that Shen
Wang presented an in depth report at the WG MOD meeting.
May 2016: No Report.
July 2016: Mr. Jovall is asked to report.
8.3.4 MOD-9: Miscellaneous Action Items (John McLean)
April 2014: John McLean advised that there are currently a few items that are not listed in MOD-1
through MOD-8.
Research Funding: It was reported that funding is still be solicited.
June 2014: Misc. actions under consideration include: rebar spacing, headed bars, shear ties and
embedded anchors.
June 2014: No Report.
September 2014: It was noted that progress was made on a few items, but nothing major to report.
November 2014: No report.
March 2015: Mr. McLean reported that there are few other items on the action item list. A report will
be given at the Fall 2015 Meeting.
April 2015: Mr. McLean reported that the WG is still working on the following items: 1) Investigate
removing Eo (OBE) from the load combinations. 2) Evaluate for applicability and inclusion ACI 349
Appendix D (anchorage), 3) Evaluate for applicability and inclusion ACI 349 Appendix E (thermal), 4)
Determine requirements for use of headed bars as shear ties, and 5) Look at potential need to add a
maximum crack width requirement to the Code.

August 2015: No Report.
November 2015: Mr. Jovall prepared a report, but it was noted that it still needs review by WG MOD
before it is brought to this committee.
January 2016 - May 2016: No Report.
July 2016:
9.0 MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
9.1 Beyond Design Basis Events and Corresponding Acceptance Criteria (Neb Orbovic)
On hold waiting for Section III to determine if the Code should develop a non-mandatory Appendix for
Beyond Design Basis Events
April 2015: Neb Orbovic advised that this committee may want to work with 349 on this item.
9.1.1 Task Group on Severe Accidents – WG on Structural Integrity (Neb Orbovic)
The purpose of this item is to monitor discussions at BPV III and BNCS for direction on how to
proceed with these issues.
As of June 14, 2012: The Task Force met in Houston. Steel Containments will be addressed
first. Other areas to be addressed are external events and system design. The task force shall
be fully organized within the next two years. Need to know exactly what happened at Fukushima
before any conclusions are drawn. ASME Presidents report (100 page report) will be available
after June 14, 2012.
November 2012: It was noted that the focus is still on steel containments. Mr. Hessheimer is
asked to check to see if the minutes from the task group can be shared
It was advised that the task group’s work is not open to be shared at this time.
June 2013: Mr. Hessheimer reported that there is nothing to report at this time.
October 2013: Mike Hessheimer was not present at the meeting. It was noted that work is
being done on beyond design basis events.
February 2014: No report.
March 2014: Mr. Orbovic gave an update on this item. It was noted that a revision to CC-3900
may be necessary and it would be sent for a working group ballot when it is complete.
April 2014: Mike Hessheimer will contact Ralph Hill for an update on the Post Fukushima Task
Group Work. Mr. Hessheimer has advised he has not been able to contact
June 2014: Mr. Hessheimer has sent an email to Ralph Hill and Chris Sanna requesting a task
group status update.
July 2014: Mr. Hessheimer was not present.
September 2014: It was noted that Mr. Hessheimer would no longer be a voting member. Mr.
Orbovic requested a participant from the US-NRC for future participation.
It was moved, seconded and voted (1 abstained) for this to be a division specific non mandatory
appendix. Further discussion will be held in November. Clay Smith will discuss this item with
BPV III at the next administrative meeting.
November 2014: No report.

March 2015: Mr. Orbovic reported that this is a very important topic to keep on the agenda.
Dr. Shang of the Shanghai Nuclear Engineering Research & Design Institute has indicated that he
has a research interest in Beyond Design Basis Events, consideration and design code creation.
April 2015: It was noted that this group meets with BCW. Mr. Eberhardt will be attending in two
weeks.
June, July 2015: No report.
August 2015: Further instruction is needed from ASME before this item can proceed.
November 2015: Mr. Eberhardt gave a brief update on the work of the BDE Task Group. It
was noted that there will be a task group formed within Working Group Modernization to discuss
beyond design basis events.
January 2016: Not discussed.
March 2016: Not discussed
April 2016: Mr. Orbovic advised that he will work with 349 to obtain their wording so BPV III-2
can be consistent. It was also noted that Mr. Orbovic has been asked to start participating on
the TG that meets during ASME BCWs.
July 2016: Mr. Orbovic is asked to report.
9.2 References (Standing Item) - NCA-7100

Task Group: Jim Strunk, Clayton Smith, John McLean
This is a standing item to review changes to reference standards and update if necessary to reference the
most recent. It was requested that the list be sent to the entire committee for their input and to solicit
new volunteers. It was noted that Mr. Strunk has the complete list.
Mr. Smith advised that he will try to coordinate with ACI 318 to see how they accomplish this task. It was
also suggested that the referenced standards be evenly distributed to each member of this committee.
It has been suggested that the work/responsibilities to review the standards in NCA-7100 should be
divided between the WG’s.
March 2015: It was noted that all items that were approved for the 2015 edition will be included in the
publication.
Tom Pastor from HSB is working with ASTM references to keep a record of when the editions will change
so that there will be a better way to be alerted when changes occur.
April 2015: It was asked that anyone willing to participate in this effort should make it known.
June 2015: Clay indicated that work will begin shortly. It was again asked if there were any volunteers
for this effort.
John McLean has volunteered for this effort. Clay and Jim to work with WG chairs to facilitate this effort.
August 2015: It was noted that Mr. Strunk submitted an update prior to the meeting. No report at the
meeting.
September 2015: Mr. Smith reported that there is a master reference table for use by the committees
which includes all of the latest editions of each standard referenced in the BPVC, and what editions are
referenced in each of the sections. Messrs. Strunk, Smith and McLean are asked to complete the
proposal regarding changes to NCA-7100 and present these proposal at the November meeting.
It was advised that the committees will need access to the previous edition and the newly referenced
edition in order to be able to complete their review.
November 2015: Mr. Strunk presented the excel file for the listed references in BPV III-2. It was
noted that Mr. Strunk will be the PTM for the update to NCA-7100-3 for the 2017 edition.
January 2016: Prior to the meeting Mr. Strunk provided updates from WG MFE and WG MOD. Excel
files have been distributed in a separate attachment.
March 2016: Mr. Strunk advised that input has been provided by the WG’s and the next step will be to
compile the different input received into one comprehensive document.
It was noted that there could be two ballots, one for the changes we want to be in the 2017 edition and
a second to identify the standards this committee doesn’t need to review again.
April 2016: Mr. Strunk is asked to report.
Prior to the meeting Mr. Mclean submitted revisions to the code for review by the committee.
Record 16-936 – Update NCA-7100-3 to Current Editions

Record 16-937 – Update NCA-7100-3 to simply state “Latest Edition” for certain standards
Mr. McLean updated the committee on the status of this item. Once the records are complete, this item
will be sent for ballot to this committee.
July 2016: Records 16-936 and 16-937 were sent to this committee for a 2 week ballot for approval
with concurrent review and comment to the BPV III Standards Committee and BPV III Subgroup on
General Requirements
9.3 Record 14-2228 Committee/WG discussion on the Committee's vision for what the Division 2
Code should be for 2025
April 2014: The Chair of BPV III, Ralph Hill has requested that all SG’s prepare a vision statement for
the future of Section III.
It was requested that the SC Design Committee record be sent to John McLean so he can add it to the
WG MOD agenda.
As an example, the following vision statement has been proposed for developing the 2025 Code:
“A simplified Code that recognizes and utilizes modern construction methodology, governs the complete
lifecycle of the component or system, maintains appropriate margins of safety, invokes performance
based value added requirements and provides separate administrative and technical requirements.”
September 2014: This item is assigned to WG Modernization for consideration.
November 2014: Mr. McLean reported that the WG changed the statement as shown below, and it
was moved to open a record with John as the PTM for tracking of this item. Send record 14-2228 for
approval ballot to this committee.
“A simplified Code that can be applied internationally, recognizes and uses modern construction and
design methodologies, governs the complete lifecycle of the component or system, maintains appropriate
margins of safety, and provides separate administrative and technical requirements.”
February 2015: This item will be sent for ballot to this committee when the record has been updated.
Mr. McLean to report on status.
This item was not discussed.
March 2015: This revised statement below will be sent for new ballot.
“A user-friendly Code that can be applied internationally, recognizes and uses modern
construction and design methodologies, governs the complete lifecycle of the component or
system, maintains appropriate margins of safety, and provides separate administrative and
technical requirements.”
April 2015: The vision statement above was sent for ballot 15-880, which is scheduled to close
4/28/2015.
{Secretary’s note: The vision statement was approved by this committee and has been sent to the BPV
III Executive Committee for consideration at their next meeting.}
June 2015: This item has been forwarded to the BPV III Executive Committee.
July 2015: The next meeting of the BPV III Executive Committee will be held August 5, 2015.
August, September 2015: On hold for input from the BPV III Executive Committee.
November 2015: It was noted that this item is still on hold for feedback from the BPV III Executive
Committee.
January 2016: This was not discussed at the January 20th, 2016 BPV III Executive Committee
Teleconference.

April 2016: No report.
July 2016:
9.4 Record 15-743 Division 2 Endnotes – Potential Incorporation into the Code – Tim Tonyan
November 2014: It was advised by the ASME Editors that there were several instances where the end
notes throughout Section III were potentially more appropriate to be incorporated into the text of the
requirements.
February 2015: Recommendations specific to Division 2 have been circulated and this committee needs
to assign a project team to review them. See page 152 of the November 2014 minutes.
This item was not discussed.
March 2015: It was requested that a record be opened for this item.
April 2015: Record 15-743 has been opened for this item. A project team should be assembled for
review of the ASME Publishing Staff recommendations.
Tim Tonyan volunteered to be the PTM for this item.
June 2015: Mr. Tonyan was asked to report.
July 2015: Mr. Tonyan was asked to report.
August 2015: Mr. Tonyan advised that he has reviewed the recommendations from publishing, and will
be preparing a proposal for discussion within WG MFE.
November 2015: Mr. Tonyan Updated the committee on the progress of this item. It was advised that
this item will be sent for ballot shortly.
January 2016: Mr. Tonyan reported that a proposal will be ready for the face to face meeting in
Milwaukee, WI.
April 2016: It was advised that a proposal has been drafted, but requires input from MFE.
July 2016: Mr. Tonyan is asked to report.

9.5 Review of 2015 Edition
August 2015: The working group chairs are asked to review the items that were incorporated into the
2015 edition in order ensure that they were properly published.
September 2015: No report. The WG Chairs are asked to review for the next meeting.
November 2015: Mr. Eberhardt is asked to provide the comments to those who need to review in
conjunction with the 2015 edition.
January 2016: Mr. Eberhardt advised that an email was sent out on 11/4/15 to Namho Lee, Todd
Inman, John McLean, Jim Strunk and Monzer Allam. It is requested that they review their respective
items to ensure that they were properly published in the 2015 Edition of the Code.
April 2016: Mr. Allam is asked to coordinate this effort and compile the action items from the reviewers.
May 2016: Mr. Allam was asked to report.
July 2016: Mr. Allam is asked to report.
9.6 ACI Co-Sponsorship of the Blast Test Simulation-Prestressed Concrete Slabs Workshop,
Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission
January 2016: The workshop will take place May 25-27, 2016 in Ottawa, ON, Canada.
Adeola gave an update on the Co-Sponsorship of the workshop. It was advised that the proceedings of
the workshop will be published. It was also noted that there will be a website for the workshop set up
shortly in order to try and publicize the workshop.
March 2016: Not discussed.
April 2016: It was noted that the workshop dates have been postponed due to the delays in the testing
schedule.
July 2016:
9.7 Discussion items from Interpretation Requests 16-643, 16-762, 16-850 and 16-856
April 2016: The subject interpretation requests were all deemed consulting in nature. Subsequently the
inquirer requested that a discussion item be opened to possibly revise the code. The committee was
asked to review the attached for discussion at the meeting.
This item was not discussed at the meeting. The committee is asked to review the requests in
preparation for discussion during the next teleconference.

July 2016:
10.0 ITEMS FOR REVIEW BY ACI TAC
Sent to TAC on 5/18/2016:

 15-1118
 15-1246
 15-2225
 14-2226
All items above were approved by ACI TAC on 7/11/2016. Comments were received on 15-1118 and 15-
1246.
11.0 NEW BUSINESS
11.1 Definition of “Manufacturer”
Background: This item originated due to a concern with interpretation 16-502 which was issued
5/16/2016. See below:
Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, Para. CC-2442.4, Strand Manufacturer
Question: Does ASME BPVC, Section III, Division 2, CC-2442.4 require the single strand-wedge
test be carried out again if the strand manufacturer is changed but the strand material and type
are not changed?
Reply: Yes.
May 2016: Inquiry 16-502 was approved at the May 11, 2016 BPV III Interpretation Session, and issued
to the inquirer on May 16, 2016. Following the issuance of the interpretation the inquirer advised as
follows:
“The requirements of 2015 ASME CC-2442.4 came from the PTI-M50.1-4.1.3.
Please be informed that the interpretation for PTI-M50.1-4.1.3(2015 ASME CC-2442.4) by PTI
technical director is opposite to ASME opinion.”
July 2016:
11.2 Definition of “A2” – WG Design – Namho Lee
July 2016: Prior to the meeting a request for clarification was received regarding the definition of A2.
See attached email.
12.0 PRESENTATIONS
13.0 FUTURE MEETINGS
Next Teleconference – Monthly calls last Tuesday of every other month at 11 AM EST (1 hr call)
except for the months of April and November (meeting with ACI and ASME). Agendas to include limited
topics of priority (Code Inquiries/Cases) proposed by the WGs.
 September 27, 2016
 December 27, 2016
FALL SCHEDULE - WITH ASME
November 6-11, 2016 – St. Louis, MO

WG A & B Tuesday 12-4 PM
WG C Tuesday 4-6 PM
Joint Committee Wednesday 8-12 AM
Executive Wednesday 12-1 PM
SPRING SCHEDULE - WITH ACI
March 26-30, 2017 – Detroit, MI

WG A & B Tuesday 8 AM - 12 PM
349/359 TG Tuesday 10 AM – 12 PM
WG C Wednesday 7-9 AM
Joint Committee Wednesday 9 AM - 12 PM
Executive Wednesday 12-1 PM
14.0 ADJOURNMENT
The meeting is scheduled to adjourn at 12:00 PM.

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Tuesday, July 26, 2016

1.0 CALL TO ORDER

2.0 RECORD OF ATTENDANCE –

Member Position 7/26/16 5/31/16 4/20/16 3/29/16

4.0 ADOPTION OF AGENDA

5.0 APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES – May 31, 2016

6.0 PERSONNEL/ADMINISTRATIVE ACTIONS – CLOSED SESSION

Not discussed on teleconferences.

7.1 INTERPRETATION REQUEST 15-2133

Inquirer: Jong Cheol Lee, Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction

Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, Para. CC-2442.4 (2015 Edition)

Proposed Reply: No.

Ballot 16-1027 was closed with the following results:

July 2016: Mr. Ghosal is asked to report.

7.2 INTERPRETATION REQUEST 16-1002

Inquirer: Jong Cheol Lee, Doosan Heavy Industries and Construction

Proposed Reply: No.

July 2016: Mr. Ghosal is asked to report.

7.3 INTERPRETATION REQUEST 16-1075

Inquirer: Changkyu Kim, KEPCO

Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, CC-5422.1, Bearing Plate Examination

Proposed Reply: No, unless required by the construction specification.

Proposed Reply: No.

7.4 INTERPRETATION REQUEST 16-1171

Inquirer: Jong Cheol Lee, Doosan

Subject: BPV Section III, Division 2, CC-2434, Grout Cap

Proposed Reply: Yes.

8.0 WORKING GROUP REPORTS

8.1 SUB A – WG DESIGN

Background: See minutes from January 2016.

March 2016: Mr. Munshi was asked to report.

May 2016: No report.

Background: See minutes from January 2016.

May 2016: Dr. Lee was asked to report.

July 2016: Dr. Lee is asked to report.

Background: See minutes from May 2016.

Affirmative with comment:

Of course, this is a stylistic choice, and editorial. It is understandable what is meant.

8.1.4 Record 15-1246 - CC-3424 and CC-4252 – Farhad Farzam

Background: See minutes from May 2016.

Affirmative with comment:

8.1.5 Record 14-2226 – CC-4333.4 – Lou Colarusso

Background: See minutes from May 2016.

8.1.6 Record 15-747 – Lou Colarusso (WG Item NO: NA)

YonekawaR (Comment on record 11-1099) Response:

testing. Again, perhaps this is best addressed in a

The ACI TAC comment is:

This item is on hold for Mr. Colarusso.

8.1.7 Record 15-2225 - CC-2231.4, Creep Tests – Namho Lee

Background: See minutes from May 2016.

8.1.8 Record 14-2216 – ACI TAC Comment

April 2016: This item was not discussed.

May 2016: Not discussed.

8.2 SUB B – WG MF&E (Agenda Attached)

8.2.1 Record 14-1692: Possible improvement in CC-4432.5 Assembly of Tendon –Joe

Sebastian Diaz to work with Partha Ghosal on this item.

April 2014: Mr. Ghosal to report on status.

Mr. Domage is asked to address the ballot results.

February 2015: Not discussed.

June 2015: Nothing new to report.

July 2015: No report.