2015 ASME Boiler & Pressure Vessel Code Section III RULES FOR CONSTRUCTION OF NUCLEAR FACILITY COMPONENTS Division 2 Code for Concrete Containments

Table of Contents
List of Sections
	INTERPRETATIONS
	CODE CASES
Foreword
Statement of Policy on the Use of the Certification Mark and Code Authorization in Advertising
Statement of Policy on the Use of ASME Marking to Identify Manufactured Items
Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Standards Committees
	1 Introduction
	2 Inquiry Format
	3 Code Revisions or Additions
	4 Code Cases
	5 Code Interpretations
	6 Submittals
Personnel
The American Concrete Institute
	ACI — Technical Activities Committee
	ACI — Standards Board
	ACI — Technical and Educational Committees
Introduction to Section III, Division 2
Organization of Section III
	1 General
	2 Subsections
	3 Articles
	4 Subarticles
	5 Subsubarticles
	6 Paragraphs
	7 Subparagraphs
	8 Subsubparagraphs
	9 References
Summary of Changes
List of Changes in Record Number Order
Cross-Referencing and Stylistic Changes in the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code
	Subparagraph Breakdowns/Nested Lists Hierarchy
	Footnotes
	Submittal of Technical Inquiries to the Boiler and Pressure Vessel Standards Committees
	Cross-References
Subsection CC Concrete Containments (Prestressed or Reinforced)
	Article CC-1000 Introduction
		CC-1100 Scope and General Requirements
			CC-1110 Scope
			CC-1120 General Requirements
			CC-1130 Rules for Concrete Containments
			CC-1140 Boundaries of Jurisdiction
	Article CC-2000 Material
		CC-2100 General Requirements for Material
			CC-2110 Scope
			CC-2120 Pressure-Retaining and Load-Bearing Material
			CC-2130 Certification of Material
			CC-2140 Deterioration of Material and Coatings During Service
			CC-2150 Heat Treatment to Enhance Mechanical Properties of Metallic Material
			CC-2160 Dimensional Standards
		CC-2200 Concrete and Concrete Constituents
			CC-2210 Introduction
			CC-2220 Concrete Constituents
			CC-2230 Concrete Mix Design
			CC-2240 Cementitious Grout
			CC-2250 Marking and Identification of Concrete Constituents
		CC-2300 Material for Reinforcing Systems
			CC-2310 Introduction
			CC-2320 Material Identification
			CC-2330 Special Material Testing
		CC-2400 Material for Prestressing Systems
			CC-2410 Introduction
			CC-2420 Prestressing Steel
			CC-2430 Component Standards
			CC-2440 Performance Requirements
			CC-2450 System Approval Testing
			CC-2460 Performance Tests
			CC-2470 Marking and Identification of Prestressing Material
		CC-2500 Material for Liners
			CC-2510 Permitted Material Specifications
			CC-2520 Fracture Toughness Requirements for Materials
			CC-2530 Examination and Repair of Liner Material
			CC-2540 Material Identification
		CC-2600 Welding Material
			CC-2610 Welding Material Requirements
			CC-2620 Stud Welding Material
			CC-2630 Identification of Welding Material
		CC-2700 Material for Embedment Anchors
			CC-2710 Introduction
			CC-2720 Fracture Toughness Requirements for Embedment Anchor Materials
			CC-2730 Examination and Repair of Embedment Anchor Material
			CC-2740 Marking of Embedment Anchor Material
		CC-2800 Material Manufacturer’s Quality System Programs
			CC-2810 Documentation and Maintenance of Quality System Programs
	Article CC-3000 Design
		CC-3100 General Design
			CC-3110 Concrete Containment
			CC-3120 Metallic Liner
			CC-3130 Definition of Terms
			CC-3140 Tolerances
		CC-3200 Load Criteria
			CC-3210 General
			CC-3220 Load Categories
			CC-3230 Load Combinations
			CC-3240 Load Definitions
		CC-3300 Containment Design Analysis Procedures
			CC-3310 General
			CC-3320 Shells
			CC-3330 Base Mat, Frames, Box‐Type Structures, and Assemblies of Slabs
			CC-3340 Penetrations and Openings
		CC-3400 Concrete Containment Structure Design Allowables
			CC-3410 General
			CC-3420 Allowable Stress for Factored Loads
			CC-3430 Allowable Stresses for Service Loads
			CC-3440 Concrete Temperatures
		CC-3500 Containment Design Details
			CC-3510 Design for Flexure and Axial Loads
			CC-3520 Design of Shear Reinforcement
			CC-3530 Reinforcing Steel Requirements
			CC-3540 Prestressed Concrete
			CC-3550 Separation of Structures
			CC-3560 Foundation Requirements
			CC-3570 Containment External Anchors
		CC-3600 Liner Design Analysis Procedures
			CC-3610 General
			CC-3620 Liner
			CC-3630 Liner Anchors
			CC-3640 Penetration Assemblies
			CC-3650 Brackets and Attachments
		CC-3700 Liner Design
			CC-3710 General
			CC-3720 Liner
			CC-3730 Liner Anchors
			CC-3740 Penetration Assemblies
			CC-3750 Brackets and Attachments
			CC-3760 Fatigue
		CC-3800 Liner Design Details
			CC-3810 Liner Anchors
			CC-3820 Penetration Liners
			CC-3830 Transitions from Concrete to Steel
			CC-3840 Welded Construction
		CC-3900 Design Criteria for Impulse Loadings and Missile Impact
			CC-3910 General
			CC-3920 Design Allowables
			CC-3930 Design Assumptions
	Article CC-4000 Fabrication and Construction
		CC-4100 General Requirements
			CC-4110 Introduction
			CC-4120 Certification of Material and Fabrication or Construction by Component Fabricator or Constructor
		CC-4200 Concrete
			CC-4210 General
			CC-4220 Storing, Batching, Mixing, and Placing
			CC-4230 Preplaced Aggregate Concrete
			CC-4240 Curing
			CC-4250 Formwork and Construction Joints
			CC-4260 Cold and Hot Weather Conditions
			CC-4270 Repairs to Concrete
			CC-4280 Grout for Grouted Tendon Systems
		CC-4300 Fabrication of Reinforcing Systems
			CC-4310 General
			CC-4320 Bending of Reinforcing Bar
			CC-4330 Splicing of Reinforcing Bars and Anchoring of Mechanically Headed Deformed Bars
			CC-4340 Placing Reinforcement
			CC-4350 Spacing of Reinforcement
			CC-4360 Surface Condition
		CC-4400 Fabrication and Installation of Prestressing Systems
			CC-4410 General
			CC-4420 Receiving, Storing, and Handling of Material
			CC-4430 Tendon Fabrication
			CC-4440 Tendon Identification
			CC-4450 Tendon Installation
			CC-4460 Post‐Tensioning
			CC-4470 Record of Stressing Operations
			CC-4480 Protection of Post-Tensioning Anchorages and Prestressing Steel
		CC-4500 Fabrication of Liners
			CC-4510 General Requirements
			CC-4520 Forming, Fitting, and Aligning
			CC-4530 Welding Qualifications
			CC-4540 Rules Governing Making, Examining, and Repairing Welds
			CC-4550 Heat Treatment
			CC-4560 Protection of Attachments
		CC-4600 Fabrication of Embedment Anchors
			CC-4610 General Requirements
			CC-4620 Forming, Fitting, and Aligning
			CC-4630 Welding Qualifications
			CC-4640 Rules Governing Making, Examining, and Repairing Welds
			CC-4650 Heat Treatment
			CC-4660 Bolted Construction
	Article CC-5000 Construction Testing and Examination
		CC-5100 General Requirements for Examination
			CC-5110 Procedures, Qualification, and Evaluations
			CC-5120 Qualification and Certification of Nondestructive Examination Personnel
			CC-5130 Qualification of Concrete Inspection and Testing Personnel
			CC-5140 Records
		CC-5200 Concrete Examination
			CC-5210 General
			CC-5220 Concrete Constituents
			CC-5230 Concrete
			CC-5240 Grout for Grouted Tendon Systems
		CC-5300 Examination of Reinforcing Systems
			CC-5310 General
			CC-5320 Examination of Mechanical Splices and Mechanically Headed Deformed Bars
			CC-5340 Examination of Bends
		CC-5400 Examination of Prestressing Systems
			CC-5410 General
			CC-5420 Required Examination
		CC-5500 Examination of Welds
			CC-5510 General
			CC-5520 Required Examination of Welds
			CC-5530 Examination Procedures
			CC-5540 Acceptance Standards
	Article CC-6000 Structural Integrity Test of Concrete Containments
		CC-6100 General Requirements
			CC-6110 Introduction
			CC-6120 Test and Instrument Plan
			CC-6130 Testing of Division 1 Parts, Appurtenances, and Components
			CC-6140 Pretest Conditions
			CC-6150 Classification of Structure
			CC-6160 Structural Response Predictions
		CC-6200 Test Procedure
			CC-6210 Pretest Examination
			CC-6220 Instrumentation
			CC-6230 Pretest of Instrumentation
		CC-6300 Structural Test Requirements
			CC-6310 Introduction
			CC-6320 Pressurization
			CC-6330 Temperature
			CC-6340 Data Required
			CC-6350 Surface Cracking
			CC-6360 Displacement Measurements
			CC-6370 Strain Measurements
			CC-6380 Temperature Measurements
			CC-6390 Post‐Test Examination
		CC-6400 Evaluation of Test Results
			CC-6410 Acceptance Criteria
			CC-6420 Surface Cracks
			CC-6430 Retest
			CC-6440 Strains
		CC-6500 Analysis of Data and Preparation of Report
			CC-6510 Resolution of Test Data
			CC-6520 Presentation of Data
			CC-6530 Minimum Report Requirements
	Article CC-7000 Overpressure Protection
	Article CC-8000 Nameplates, Stamping With Certification Mark, and Reports
		CC-8100 General Requirements
Mandatory Appendices
	Mandatory Appendix D2-I Tables of Prestressing and Liner Material
		Table D2-I-1.2 Material for Containment Prestressing Systems
		Table D2-I-2.2 Material for Containment Liners
		Table D2-I-2.3 Material for Embedment Anchors
	Mandatory Appendix D2-II Glossary of Terms and Nomenclature
		Article D2-II-1000 Terms and Definitions
		Article D2-II-2000 Nomenclature
	Mandatory Appendix D2-III Approval of New Material
		Article D2-III-1000 Procedure for Obtaining Approval for New Material
			D2-III-1100 Code Policy
			D2-III-1200 Data Required to be Submitted With Requests for Approval
			D2-III-1300 Proprietary Material
			D2-III-1400 Code Case
	Mandatory Appendix D2-IV Rounded Indications
	Mandatory Appendix D2-V Qualifications of Concrete Inspection Personnel
		Article D2-V-1000 Introduction
			D2-V-1100 Scope
			D2-V-1200 Responsibility
		Article D2-V-2000 General Requirements
			D2-V-2100 Planning
			D2-V-2200 Certification
		Article D2-V-3000 Qualifications
			D2-V-3100 General Requirements
			D2-V-3200 Qualification of Concrete Inspection and Testing Personnel
		Article D2-V-4000 Performance
			D2-V-4100 Concrete Inspection and Testing Functions
			Table D2-V-4100-1 Minimum Levels of Capability for Functions
			D2-V-4200 Concrete Inspection and Testing Functions
		Article D2-V-5000 Review of Qualifications
			D2-V-5100 Records of Qualifications
			D2-V-5200 Certification of Concrete Inspection Personnel
	Mandatory Appendix D2-VI Leak Testing by Vacuum Box Technique
		Article D2-VI-1000 Introduction
			D2-VI-1100 Scope
		Article D2-VI-2000 Vacuum Box Testing of Welds
			D2-VI-2100 Scope
			D2-VI-2200 Application
			D2-VI-2300 Procedure
			D2-VI-2400 Evaluation
			D2-VI-2500 Procedure Requirements
			D2-VI-2600 Records
	Mandatory Appendix D2-VIII Qualifications for Arc Welding Reinforcing Bars
		Article D2-VIII-1000 Introduction
			D2-VIII-1100 Scope
			D2-VIII-1200 Application
			D2-VIII-1300 Qualifications, Records, and Identifying Stamps
			D2-VIII-1400 General Welding Requirements
			Table D2-VIII-1410-1Filler Metal Requirements
			Figure D2-VIII-1420-1 Typical Direct Butt Splices
			Table D2-VIII-1430-1 Minimum Preheat and Interpass Requirements
			D2-VIII-1500 Procedure Qualification Requirements for Welding Procedures and Welders
			D2-VIII-1600 Examination of Welded Joints of Reinforcing Bar
			Table D2-VIII-1620-1 Radiograph Acceptance Criteria
Nonmandatory Appendices
	Nonmandatory Appendix D2-A Typical CRV Load Combinations (Optional)
		Article D2-A-1000 Typical Load Combinations
	Nonmandatory Appendix D2-B Nonmandatory Preheat Procedures
		Article D2-B-1000 Nonmandatory Preheat Procedures
			D2-B-1100 Introduction
			D2-B-1200 Ferrous Material
	Nonmandatory Appendix D2-C Certification of Levels I and II Concrete Inspection Personnel
		Article D2-C-1000 Introduction
			D2-C-1100 Objective of Certification Program
			D2-C-1200 Organization
			D2-C-1300 Implementation
		Article D2-C-2000 Level I Concrete Inspection Technician
			D2-C-2100 General
			D2-C-2200 Assignment and Description of Duties
		Article D2-C-3000 Level II Concrete Inspector
			D2-C-3100 General
			D2-C-3200 Description of Duties
		Article D2-C-4000 Training
			D2-C-4100 General
			D2-C-4200 Suggested Classroom Training Courses
			D2-C-4300 On‐The‐Job Training
		Article D2-C-5000 Evaluation
			D2-C-5100 Evaluation
			D2-C-5200 Examination
			D2-C-5300 Scope of the Evaluation
			D2-C-5400 Typical Questions
	Nonmandatory Appendix D2-D Liner Dimensional Tolerances
		Article D2-D-1000 Liner Dimensional Tolerances
			D2-D-1100 Scope
			D2-D-1200 Cylindrical Liners
			Figure D2-D-1230-1 Measurements of Local Dimensions per D2-F-1230
			Figure D2-D-1320-1Measurement Points per D2-F-1320
			Figure D2-D-1330-1Measurement Points per D2-F-1330
			D2-D-1300 Dome Liners
	Nonmandatory Appendix D2-E Certified Material Test Reports for Liner Materials
		Article D2-E-1000 Certified Material Test Reports for Liner Materials
			D2-E-1100 Introduction
			D2-E-1200 General Required Information
			D2-E-1300 Information Required Under Specific Circumstances
			D2-E-1400 Execution
	Nonmandatory Appendix D2-F Reinforcement Fabrication and Placing Tolerances
		Article D2-F-1000 Reinforcement Fabrication and Placing Tolerances
			D2-F-1100 Scope
			D2-F-1200 Fabrication Tolerances
			Figure D2-F-1220-1 Standard Fabricating Tolerances for Bar Sizes #3 (10 mm) Through #11 (35 mm)
			Figure D2-F-1230-1 Standard Fabricating Tolerances for Bar Sizes #14 (43 mm) and #18 (57 mm)
			D2-F-1300 Placing Tolerances
			Figure D2-F-1320-1 Location of Reinforcement
Endnotes
Figures
	CC-2310-1 Maximum Dimensions of Obstruction or Interruptions of Bar Deformations and Nonplanar Features of the Bearing Face
	CC-2462-1 Manufacturer’s Record of Tendon Performance Qualification Tests
	CC-2465-1 Record of Mechanical Test Results Obtained From Tendon Performance Qualification Tests
	CC-2521.1-1 Determination of Permissible Lowest Service Metal Temperature
	CC-2521.1-1M Determination of Permissible Lowest Service Metal Temperature
	CC-2613.3.1-1 Delta Ferrite Content
	CC-2620-1 Dimensions and Tolerances of Standard Studs
	CC-2620-2 Typical Tensile Test Fixture
	CC-2620-3 Bend Testing Device
	CC-2620-4 Typical Device for Bend Testing of Small Studs
	CC-3421-1 Allowable Compression Stresses for Factored Loads
	CC-3431-1 Allowable Compression Stresses for Service Loads
	CC-3831-1 Illustration of Welded Joint Locations Typical of All Categories
	CC-3840-1 Tapered Transition Sections
	CC-4323-1 Allowable Bend Configuration
	CC-4534-1 Typical Torque Testing Device
	CC-4542.2-1 Typical Category D Joints for Nozzle Diameters Over NPS 3 (DN 80)
	CC-4542.2-2 Typical Category D Joints for Nozzle Diameters NPS 3 (DN 80) and Less
	CC-4542.2-3 Typical Category E Joints
	CC-4542.2-4 Typical Category F Joints
	CC-4542.2-5 Typical Category G Joints
	CC-4542.2-6 Typical Category H Joints
	CC-4542.2-7 Typical Category J Joints
	CC-4542.9-1 Fillet and Socket Weld Dimensions
	CC-4543.6-1 Weld Joint Producing Through‐Thickness Loading
	CC-4543.6-2 Special Deposition Technique for Weld Joint Producing Through‐Thickness Loading (Typical)
	D2-VIII-1420-1 Typical Direct Butt Splices
	D2-D-1230-1 Measurements of Local Dimensions per D2-F-1230
	D2-D-1320-1 Measurement Points per D2-F-1320
	D2-D-1330-1 Measurement Points per D2-F-1330
	D2-F-1220-1 Standard Fabricating Tolerances for Bar Sizes #3 (10 mm) Through #11 (35 mm)
	D2-F-1230-1 Standard Fabricating Tolerances for Bar Sizes #14 (43 mm) and #18 (57 mm)
	D2-F-1320-1 Location of Reinforcement
Tables
	CC-2222.1-1 Required Limits of Alkali-Silica Reactive Materials in Concrete Aggregates
	CC-2231.3-1 Required Minimum Levels of Cementitious Materials
	CC-2231-1 Concrete Properties
	CC-2231.7.1-1 Exposure Categories and Classes
	CC-2231.7.2-1 Requirements for Concrete by Exposure Class
	CC-2231.7.3-1 Requirements for Concrete Subject to Exposure Class F3
	CC-2231.7.4-1 Requirements for Establishing Suitability of Cementitious Materials Combinations Exposed to Water-Soluble Sulfate
	CC-2231.7.5-1 Concrete Air Content for Various Sizes of Coarse Aggregates
	CC-2233.1.2-1 Modification Factor for Standard Deviation When Less Than 30 Tests Are Available
	CC-2233.2.1-1 Required Average Compressive Strength When Data Are Available to Establish a Sample Standard Deviation
	CC-2233.2.2-1 Required Average Compressive Strength When Data Are Not Available to Establish a Standard Deviation
	CC-2243.3.2-1 Schupack Pressure Bleed Test Limits
	CC-2438.4.2-1 Analysis Limits of Permanent Coating Material for CRV Prestressing
	CC-2521.1-1 Exemptions From Impact Testing Under CC-2521.1(h)
	CC-2524.2-1 Required Cv Lateral Expansion Values for Liner Material Other Than Bolting
	CC-2524.2-2 Required Cv Energy Values for Liner Material Other Than Bolting
	CC-2524.3(a)-1 Required Cv Values for Bolting Material Tested in Accordance With CC-2524.3(a)
	CC-2524.3(b)-1 Required Cv Values for Bolting Material Tested in Accordance With CC-2524.3(b) and CC-2524.4
	CC-2524.4-1 Required Cv Energy Values for Liner Material for the Overpressure Test
	CC-2613.1-1 Sampling of Welding Materials for Chemical Analysis
	CC-2613.2-1 Welding Material Chemical Analysis
	CC-2623.2-1 Strength Requirements for Studs
	CC-3136.6-1 Classification of Forces in Concrete Containments for Steel Reinforcing and Concrete Allowable Stresses
	CC-3230-1 Load Combinations and Load Factors
	CC-3720-1 Liner Plate Allowables
	CC-3730-1 Liner Anchor Allowables
	CC-4322-1 Minimum Diameter of Bend
	CC-4333-1 Tensile Requirements for Mechanical Reinforcing Bar Splices, Mechanically Headed Deformed Bars, and Welded Joints
	CC-4462-1 Time Limits for Grouting: Permissible Intervals Between Prestressing Steel Installation and Grouting Without Use of Corrosion Protection
	CC-4523-1 Maximum Allowable Offset in Final Welded Joints
	CC-4534-1 Required Torque for Testing Studs
	CC-4542.8.1-1 Maximum Thicknesses Permitted
	CC-4552-1 Mandatory Requirements for Postweld Heat Treatment (PWHT) of Welds
	CC-4552-2 Exemptions to Mandatory PWHT
	CC-4552-3 Alternative PWHT Temperatures
	CC-5200-1 Minimum Testing Frequencies for Concrete Constituents and Concrete
	D2-I-1.2 Material for Containment Prestressing Systems
	D2-I-2.2 Material for Containment Liners
	D2-I-2.3 Material for Embedment Anchors
	D2-V-4100-1 Minimum Levels of Capability for Functions
	D2-VIII-1410-1 Filler Metal Requirements
	D2-VIII-1430-1 Minimum Preheat and Interpass Requirements
	D2-VIII-1620-1 Radiograph Acceptance Criteria