ABSTRACT

This book will provide comprehensive, practical knowledge for the design of reinforced concrete buildings. The approach will be unique as it will focus primarily on the design of various structures and structural elements as done in design offices with an emphasis on compliance with the relevant codes. It will give an overview of the integrated design of buildings and explain the design of various elements such as slabs, beams, columns, walls, and footings. It will be written in easy-to-use format and refer to all the latest relevant American codes of practice (IBC and ASCE) at every stage. The book will compel users to think critically to enhance their intuitive design capabilities.

section I|75 pages

Concepts and Codes

chapter 1|32 pages

Main Design Concepts

chapter 3|5 pages

Design Loads

chapter 4|11 pages

ACI Strength Requirements

chapter 5|11 pages

Other ACI Code Requirements

section II|79 pages

Design

chapter 6|16 pages

Slabs

chapter 7|13 pages

Beams

chapter 8|12 pages

Columns

chapter 9|7 pages

Walls

chapter 10|10 pages

Foundations

chapter 11|7 pages

Reinforcement Details

chapter 12|9 pages

Drawings, Inspections, and Testing

section III|43 pages

Miscellaneous Chapters

chapter 13|8 pages

Various Types of Buildings

chapter 14|26 pages

Wind Load Analysis of Buildings

chapter 15|7 pages

Engineering in Popper’s Three Worlds