ABSTRACT
In Chapter 4, we dealt with the code requirements of strength of the reinforced concrete elements. In this chapter, we will be dealing with other important code requirements in the design of reinforced concrete buildings. This version of the code specifies the structural system and methods of analysis, which was not detailed in the previous versions of the code. We will also deal with serviceability (which includes deflection, shrinkage, cracking, and durability), sustainability, structural integrity, and fire resistance. The design properties of concrete and steel, the two design methods (working stress and ultimate load), design of embedments and connections, strength reduction factors, and lightweight concrete are also discussed. This book does not deal with lightweight concrete, and hence in all equations, the lightweight concrete factor (λ) is taken as 1.0 and not shown in the equations.
