Chapter-wise Contents

• Chapter 1. Reinforced Concrete Structures

  1.1 Introduction
  1.2 Plain and Reinforced Concrete
  1.3 Objectives of Structural Design
  1.4 Reinforced Concrete Construction
  1.5 Structural Systems
  1.6 Reinforced Concrete Buildings
  1.7 Structural Analysis and Design
  1.8 Design Codes and Handbooks
  Review Questions
  References

• Chapter 2. Basic Material Properties

  2.1 Introduction
  2.2 Cement
  2.3 Aggregate
  2.4 Water
  2.5 Admixtures
  2.6 Grade of Concrete
  2.7 Concrete Mix Design
  2.8 Behaviour of Concrete Under Uniaxial Compression
  2.9 Behaviour of Concrete Under Tension
  2.10 Behaviour of Concrete Under Combined Stresses
  2.11 Creep of Concrete
  2.12 Shrinkage and Temerature Effects in Concrete
  2.13 Durability of Concrete
  2.14 Reinforcing Steel
  Review Questions
  References

• Chapter 3. Basic Design Concepts

  3.1 Introduction
  3.2 Working Stress Method (WSM)
  3.3 Ultimate Load Method (ULM)
  3.4 Probabilistic Analysis and Design
  3.5 Limit States Method (LSM)
  3.6 Code Recommendations for Limit States Design
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 4. Behavior in Flexure

  4.1 Introduction
  4.2 Theory of Flexure for Homogeneous Materials
  4.3 Linear Elastic Analysis of Composite Sections
  4.4 Modular Ratio and Cracking Moment
  4.5 Flexural Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete
  4.6 Analysis at Service Loads (WSM)
  4.7 Analysis at Ultimate Limit State
  4.8 Analysis of Slabs as Rectangular Beams
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 5. Design of Beams and One-way Slabs for Flexure

  5.1 Introduction
  5.2 Requirements of Flexural Reinforcement
  5.3 Requirements for Deflection Control
  5.4 Guidelines for Selection of Member Sizes
  5.5 Design of Singly Reinforced Rectangular Sections
  5.6 Design of Continuous One-way Slabs
  5.7 Design of Doubly Reinforced Rectangular Sections
  5.8 Design of Flanged Beam Sections
  5.9 Curtailment of Flexural Tension Reinforcement
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 6. Design for Shear

  6.1 Introduction
  6.2 Shear Stresses in Homogeneous Rectangular Beams
  6.3 Behaviour of Reinforced Concrete Under Shear
  6.4 Nominal Shear Stress
  6.5 Critical Sections for Shear Design
  6.6 Design Shear Strength Without Shear Reinforcement
  6.7 Design Shear Strength With Shear Reinforcement
  6.8 Additional Comments on Shear Reinforcement Design
  6.9 Interface Shear and Shear Friction
  6.10 Shear Connectors in Flexural Members
  6.11 Shear Design Examples - Conventional Method
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 7. Design for Torsion

  7.1 Introduction
  7.2 Equilibrium Torsion and Compatibility Torsion
  7.3 General Behavior in Torsion
  7.4 Design Strength in Torsion
  7.5 Analysis and Design Examples
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 8. Design for Bond

  8.1 Introduction
  8.2 Flexural Bond
  8.3 Anchorage (Development) Bond
  8.4 Bond Failure and Bond Strength
  8.5 Review of Code Requirements for Bond
  8.6 Splicing of Reinforcement
  8.7 Design Examples
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 9. Analysis for Design Moments in Continuous Systems

  9.1 Introduction
  9.2 Gravity Load Patterns for Maximum Design Moments
  9.3 Simplified (Approximate) Methods of Analysis
  9.4 Ppoportioning of Member Sizes for Preliminary Design
  9.5 Estimation of Stiffnesses of Frame Elements
  9.6 Adjustment of Design Moments at Beam-column Junctions
  9.7 Inelastic Analysis and Moment Redistribution
  9.8 Design Examples 345
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 10. Serviceability Limit States: Deflection and Cracking

  10.1 Introduction
  10.2 Serviceability Limit States: Deflection
  10.3 Short-Term Deflections
  10.4 Long-Term Deflection
  10.5 Serviceability Limit State: Cracking
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 11. Design of Two-way Slab Systems

  11.1 Introduction
  11.2 Design of Wall-Supported Two-Way Slabs
  11.3 Design of Beam-Supported Two-Way Slabs
  11.4 Design of Column-Supported Slabs (With/Without Beams) Under Gravity Loads
  11.5 Direct Design Method
  11.6 Equivalent Frame Method 481
  11.7 Reinforcement Details in Column-Supported Two-Way Slabs
  11.8 Shear in Column-Supported Two-Way Slabs
  11.9 Design Examples of Column-Supported Two-Way Slabs
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 12. Design of Staircases 533

  12.1 Introduction
  12.2 Types of Staircases
  12.3 Loads and Load Effects on Stair Slabs
  12.4 Design Examples of Stair Slabs Spanning Transversely
  12.5 Design Examples of Stair Slabs Spanning Longitudinally
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 13. Design of Compression Members

  13.1 Introduction
  13.2 Estimation of Effective Length of a Column
  13.3 Code Rwquirements on Slenderness Limits, Minimum Eccentricities and Reinforcement
  13.4 Design of Short Columns Under Axial Compression
  13.5 Design of Short Columns Under Compression with Uniaxial Bending
  13.6 Design of Short Columns Under Axial Compression with Biaxial Bending
  13.7 Design of Slender Columns
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 14. Design of Footings and Retaining Walls

  14.1 Introduction
  14.2 Types of Footings
  14.3 Soil Pressures Under Isolated Footings
  14.4 General Design Considerations and Code Requirements
  14.5 Design Examples of Isolated and Wall Footings
  14.6 Design of Combined Footings
  14.7 Types of Retaining Walls and Their Behaviour
  14.8 Earth Pressures and Stability Requirements
  14.9 Proportioning and Design of Cantilever and Counterfort Walls
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References

• Chapter 15. Good Detailing and Construction Practices

  15.1 Introduction
  15.2 Design and Detailing Practices
  15.3 Materials and Construction Practices
  15.4 Summary
  Review Questions
  References

• Chapter 16. Special Provisions for Earthquake-Resistant Design

  16.1 Introduction
  16.2 Importance of Ductility in Seismic Design
  16.3 Major Design Considerations
  16.4 Closure
  Review Questions
  References

• Chapter 17. Selected Special Topics

  17.1 Design for Shear by Compression Field Theory
  17.2 Design Using Strut-and-Tie Model
  17.3 Fire Resistance
  Review Questions
  Problems
  References