This book is geared primarily for practicing structural engineers, engineers studying for licensing exams, structural plan check engineers and civil engineering students, but engineers will also find the book a valuable resource because of its straightforward approach. Developed to help engineers analyze, design and detail low-rise cast-in-place conventionally reinforced concrete buildings in accordance with the 2009 edition of the International Building Code® (IBC®, the book is an excellent resource for civil and structural engineers as well as civil engineering students.

The 2009 IBC references the 2008 edition of Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete (ACI 318-08) and the 2005 edition of ASCE/SEI 7, Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, the narrative and examples are based on these current standards wherever applicable. Section numbers and equation numbers from the 2009 IBC®, ACI 318-08 and ASCE/SEI 7-05 that pertain to the specific requirements are provided throughout the text.