Structural Concrete

THE BESTSELLING STRUCTURAL CONCRETE TEXT, UPDATED WITH EXTENSIVE ACI REVISIONS Structural Concrete, Sixth Edition provides complete guidance for the design and analysis of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures. This update emphasizes a conceptual understanding of the subject, and builds the student's body of knowledge by presenting design methods alongside relevant standards and codes, including coverage of recent ACI revisions. Numerous examples help readers grasp the real-world application of the industry's best practices, with SI units, problems and step-by-step design procedures. The authors' decades of experience in industry and academia provide a strong foundation for learning, while the clear explanations guide students through vital information including: The latest ACI 318-14 revisions that address the new ways concrete structures are designed, built, and used The physical properties of reinforced concrete, with the latest models for shrinkage and creep predictions Special chapter on system design of reinforced concrete building structures Critical mechanical engineering concepts such as shear, diagonal tension, axial loading, and torsion Design considerations for reinforced concrete beams using ACI and AASHTO strut and tie methods Specific approaches to the design of retaining walls, footings, slender columns, stairs, and more Seismic design and analysis of concrete structures utilizing latest ASCE and IBC codes Prestressed concrete bridge design according to AASHTO specifications Structural Concrete, Sixth Edition arms students with the tools, understanding, and confidence they need to design safe and reliable concrete structures.