Contenido Structural detailing in concrete a comparative study of British, European and American codes and practices

 This thoroughly up dated second edition of Structural Detailing in Concrete covers a wide range of topics in order to simplify and reduce the work required to prepare structural drawings and details in reinforced, prestressed, precast and composite concrete. It covers the full scope of structural detailing in the UK, Europe and USA including the fundamentals of drawing, continuing with drafting practice, conventional methods of detailing components and a large number of case histories. Each section has explanatory notes and drawings with up to date information on developmental methods. Each section in this Second Edition has been expanded with codifies methods of draughting and detailing of concrete structures based on both European and American practices. Structural Detailing in Concrete, 2nd Edition is essential reading for educators, designers, draftsmen and detailers and all others who have an interest in structural concrete work. It's practical and up to date information on various aspects of concrete construction will serve both as a primer for trainee detailers and as a reference for more experienced personnel.

CONTENTS

Preface
 Acknowledgements
 Metric conversions
 General requirements for structural detailing in concrete
Reinforced concrete beams and slabs
Stairs and staircases
Columns, frames and walls
 Prestressed concrete
Composite construction, precast concrete elements, joints and connections
 Concrete foundations and earth - retaining structures
Special structures: case studies
Bridges
Conventional building details - case studies
Stadia, arenas and grandstand
Water-retaining structures and silos
 Bomb protective structures
Nuclear, oil and gas containments
 Concrete shells, chimneys and towers