Contents

Preface

1. REINFORCED CONCRETE STRUCTURES

1.1 Introduction 1
1.2 Plain and Reinforced Concrete 4
1.2.1 Plain Concrete 4
1.2.2 Reinforced Concrete 5

1.3 Objectives of Structural Design 7

1.4 Reinforced Concrete Construction 8
1.5 Structural Systems 9
1.6 Reinforced Concrete Buildings 9
1.6.1 Floor Systems 11
1.6.2 Vertical Framing System 17
1.6.3 Lateral Load Resisting Systems 19

1.7 Structural Analysis and Design 21

1.8 Design Codes and Handbooks 22
1.8.1
1.8.2
1.8.3
1.8.4
1.8.5

Purpose of Codes 22
Basic Code for Design 22
Loading Standards 23
Design Handbooks 23
Other Related Codes 23

Review Questions 24
References 24

2. BASIC MATERIAL PROPERTIES

2.1 Introduction 25
2.1.1 Concrete Technology 25

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