ABSTRACT

The design of structures in general, and prestressed concrete structures in particular, requires considerably more information than is contained in building codes. A sound understanding of structural behaviour at all stages of loading is essential. This textbook presents a detailed description and explanation of the behaviour of prestressed concret

chapter 1|20 pages

Basic concepts1 Introduction

chapter 2|28 pages

Design procedures and applied actions

chapter 3|16 pages

Prestressing systems

chapter 4|42 pages

Material properties

chapter 5|114 pages

Design for serviceability

chapter 6|46 pages

Ultimate flexural strength

chapter 7|46 pages

Ultimate strength in shear and torsion

chapter 8|42 pages

Anchorage zones

chapter 9|50 pages

Composite members

chapter 10|42 pages

Design procedures for determinate beams

chapter 11|60 pages

Statically indeterminate members

chapter 12|64 pages

Two-way slabs: Behaviour and design

chapter 13|36 pages

Compression and tension members

chapter 14|57 pages

Detailing: Members and connections