The twelfth edition of Design of Concrete Structures contains balanced coverage of important topics and is filled with applications that impart an "engineering" flavor, reflecting the authors' practical experience. This respected text leads the reader through a firm understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete structure before it builds proficiency in the current methods of structural design practice. Particular reference is made to the American Concrete Institute Building Code, incorporating the 1995 ACI Code.
The rigid structure and strength, yet suprising ductility...yes, reinforced concrete is truly a majestic material. This is simply a fantastic book. I literally could not put it down. I would recommend it to anyone that is enthralled by concrete, especially reinforced concrete. A must read for those who are avid pursuers of the subtle nuances that concrete provides.
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