The
twelfth edition of this classic PCA resource has been updated to reflect code
changes introduced in the latest version of Building Code Requirements for
Structural Concrete, ACI 318-11. These notes will help users apply code
provisions related to the design and construction of concrete structures. Each
chapter of the manual starts with a description of the latest code changes.
The goal of this
award winning publication series is to assist the design engineer and architect
in the state-of-the-art application of the latest American Concrete Institute
structural concrete design standard.
The emphasis is
placed on “how-to-use” the code incorporating discussions behind the code
provisions and fully worked design solutions to real world
problems.
The manual has been
found to be also an invaluable aid to educators, contractors, materials and
product manufacturers, building code authorities, inspectors, and others
involved in the design, construction, and regulation of concrete
structures.
The over 900 page
publication adds to the understanding of the art and science of structural
engineering through presentation of the latest research and design
procedures. By incorporating discussions of the history and philosophy of
concrete design, the document strives to inform the reader of both the ‘letter
of the law’ and, more importantly, the ‘spirit’ behind the code
provisions.
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