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This best-selling textbook provides a straightforward and practical introduction to the principles and methods used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, and has been used and trusted by generations of students. The book contains many worked examples to illustrate the various aspects of design that are presented in the text. Design charts, tables and formulae are included as design aids and, for ease of reference, an appendix contains a summary of important design information.This text is aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates as well as practitioners, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world where Eurocode 2 has been adopted, as a concise guide both to the basic theory and to appropriate design procedures.New to this Edition:- Completely revised to reflect recent experience of the usage of Euro code 2 since its introduction in 2004 and its adoption in the UK as a design standard in 2010- Further examples of the theory put into practice- A new chapter on water retaining structures in accordance with Euro code 2, Part 3- New sections on, for example, design processes including conceptual design, deep beams and an expanded treatment of designing for fire resistanceAccompanying online resources for this title can be found at bloomsburyonlineresources.com/reinforced-concrete-design-7e. These resources are designed to support teaching and learning when using this textbook and are available at no extra cost.

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The best-selling Reinforced Concrete Design provides a straightforward and practical introduction to the principles and methods used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. The book contains many worked examples to illustrate the various aspects of design that are presented in the text. The seventh edition of the text has been fully revised and updated to reflect the interpretation and use of Eurocode 2 since its introduction. Students and practitioners, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world where Eurocode 2 has been adopted, will find it a concise guide both to the basic theory and to appropriate design procedures. Design charts, tables and formulae are included as design aids and, for ease of reference, an appendix contains a summary of important design information. Features of the seventh edition are: * Completely revised to reflect recent experience of the usage of Eurocode 2 since its introduction in 2004 and its adoption in the UK as a design standard in 2010 * Further examples of the theory put into practice * A new chapter on water retaining structures in accordance with Eurocode 2, Part 3 * New sections on, for example, design processes including conceptual design, deep beams and an expanded treatment of designing for fire resistance

Author Biography

BILL MOSLEY was formerly Senior Teaching Fellow at the School of Civil and Structural Engineering at Nanyang Technological University, Singapore.RAY HULSE was formerly Associate Dean, Faculty of Engineering and Computing, Coventry University, UK.JOHN BUNGEY is Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering, University of Liverpool, UK.

Table of Contents

NotationIntroduction to design and Properties of Reinforced ConcreteLimit State DesignAnalysis of the Structure at the Ultimate Limit StateAnalysis of the SectionShear, Bond and TorsionServiceability, Durability and Stability RequirementsDesign of Reinforced Concrete BeamsDesign of Reinforced Concrete SlabsColumn DesignFoundations and Retaining WallsPrestressed Concrete Water Retaining StructuresComposite Construction.

Review

On the 6th edition: 'Reinforced Concrete Design is a well-written update to a popular text book. It is comprehensive and will be a useful resource for students and practitioners alike.' Civil Engineering 'Well written, well presented. Good use of worked examples.' Philip Garrison, Department of Civil Engineering, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK 'Nice book with good examples and illustrations. Liked by students.' Dr Messaoud Saidani, School of Science and the Environment, Coventry University, UK 'Excellent text for all levels of undergraduate reinforced concrete design courses.' Dr Clare Wood, Faculty of Engineering, Swansea University, UK

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Straightforward and practical, Reinforced Concrete Design utilises numerous worked examples to illustrate the aspects of design presented in the text. This text is aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates as well as practitioners, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world where Eurocode 2 has been adopted, as a concise guide both to the basic theory and to appropriate design procedures.

Long Description

The best-selling Reinforced Concrete Design provides a straightforward and practical introduction to the principles and methods used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. The book contains many worked examples to illustrate the various aspects of design that are presented in the text. The seventh edition of the text has been fully revised and updated to reflect the interpretation and use of Eurocode 2 since its introduction. Students and practitioners, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world where Eurocode 2 has been adopted, will find it a concise guide both to the basic theory and to appropriate design procedures. Design charts, tables and formulae are included as design aids and, for ease of reference, an appendix contains a summary of important design information. Features of the seventh edition are: * Completely revised to reflect recent experience of the usage of Eurocode 2 since its introduction in 2004 and its adoption in the UK as a design standard in 2010 * Further examples of the theory put into practice * A new chapter on water retaining structures in accordance with Eurocode 2, Part 3 * New sections on, for example, design processes including conceptual design, deep beams and an expanded treatment of designing for fire resistance

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On the 6th edition: 'Reinforced Concrete Design is a well-written update to a popular text book. It is comprehensive and will be a useful resource for students and practitioners alike.' Civil Engineering 'Well written, well presented. Good use of worked examples.' Philip Garrison, Department of Civil Engineering, Leeds Metropolitan University, UK 'Nice book with good examples and illustrations. Liked by students.' Dr Messaoud Saidani, School of Science and the Environment, Coventry University, UK 'Excellent text for all levels of undergraduate reinforced concrete design courses.' Dr Clare Wood, Faculty of Engineering, Swansea University, UK

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Straightforward and practical, Reinforced Concrete Design utilises numerous worked examples to illustrate the aspects of design presented in the text. This text is aimed at undergraduates and postgraduates as well as practitioners, both in the UK and elsewhere in the world where Eurocode 2 has been adopted, as a concise guide both to the basic theory and to appropriate design procedures.

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Early chapters deal mostly with theory and analysis

Description for Teachers/Educators

Reinforced Concrete Design is a well respected and widely used textbook, popular with undergraduates and practising engineers seeking an accessible introduction to the principles and methods used in the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. The sixth edition is fully revised to the new Eurocode 2 standards.

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The classic, bestselling concrete design text thoroughly updated and expanded

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