Some users have accessed older versions of PCA Notes (like ACI 318-11) through the PCA website by signing up for a free membership and using specific access codes. Significant Changes in ACI 318-14
Notes on ACI 318-14 Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete available through the PCA Bookstore Code Reference : You can view the base ACI 318-14 Building Code for free on some engineering resource sites. Metric Fundamentals : A detailed alternative is the pca notes on aci 31814 pdf link
Helps users adapt to the member-based layout of ACI 318-14, which groups all design and detailing requirements for specific structural systems (like columns or walls) into individual chapters. Some users have accessed older versions of PCA
The definition of yield strength for high-strength reinforcement shifted to the 0.2% proof stress, aligning with ASTM standards. pca notes on aci 31814 pdf link
To help transition from the 2011 to the 2014 edition, ACI provides a free cross-reference mapping .