PREFACE * Volume 2 in progress (or from research papers): Introduction to earthquake-resistant design and detailing of prestressed concrete structures; design for minimum ductility. Parts of chapters that were omitted during the first course, such as anchorage zone design, prestress losses due to friction and anchorage set, and combined design for shear and torsion, could be covered during this second course as well. Also, it is strongly recommended to assign a term project with some research orientation as a necessary requirement for this second course. In writing this text, | have attempted to synthesize and convey what I have learned and practically experienced in working with prestressed concrete to date. I believe that a current level of knowledge is only fully understood when a higher level has been attained and exploited. It is my sincere hope that those who will seek knowledge in this book will not be disappointed and will use it to further expand the knowledge base of prestressed concrete for the next generation. Antoine E. Naaman