Publisher's Synopsis
This new edition has been completely updated and revised and both non-prestressed and prestressed concrete structures are treated in a unified manner. Presenting the state-of-the-art understanding of the structural response of reinforced and prestressed concrete, there is a comprehensive coverage of recent advances in shear, torsion and detailing as well as other topics such as high-strength concrete and rehabilitation of existing structures. The ACI code for building design and the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials' code for bridge design are presented and used in worked examples. The emphasis of the book is to present the basic concepts necessary to understand and predict the response of reinforced and prestressed concrete members and to design reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. A back-to-basics approach, realistic detailed worked examples and the emphasis on behavioural predictions employing simple-to-use computer programs appeals to the advanced student and practising engineer alike.
