With its accessible approach and streamlined coverage of theory, engineers will quickly learn how to apply the concepts in the eighth edition. The contents have been updated to conform to the 2008 building code of the American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-08). New spreadsheets are included that arm the reader with tools to analyze and design reinforced concrete elements and quickly compare alternative solutions. A new chapter on seismic design explores the issues related to the design of reinforced concrete structures to resist earthquakes. The new materials section also provides engineers with details and examples on how to design shear walls for combined axial load and bending moment. 706 pp.

Table of Contents:

• 1 Introduction
• 2 Flexural analysis of beams
• 3 Strength analysis of beams according to ACI code
• 4 Design of rectangular beams and one-way slabs
• 5 Analysis and design of T beams and doubly reinforced beams
• 6 Serviceability
• 7 Bond, development lengths, and splices
• 8 Shear and diagonal tension
• 9 Introduction to columns
• 10 Design of short columns subject to axial load and bending
• 11 Slender columns
• 12 Footings
• 13 Retaining walls
• 14 Continuous reinforced concrete structures
• 15 Torsion
• 16 Two-way slabs, direct design method
• 17 Two-way slabs, equivalent frame method
• 18 Walls
• 19 Prestressed concrete
• 20 Formwork
• 21 Reinforced concrete building systems