Practical guidance for building with reinforced concrete and steel Discover how steel and concrete work together in modern structures, with clear explanations you can apply in design and construction.
This edition explains the fundamentals of reinforced concrete, including how to choose materials, estimate loads, and establish safe working stresses. It covers the properties of mild steel, suitable carbon content, and why welding is often avoided. The text also outlines important design considerations, such as redundancy, safety factors, and how to interpret live and dead loads in real projects.
- Learn how to select steel and concrete combinations that resist tension, compression, and shear.
- Understand standard tests, elongation requirements, and the importance of avoiding defects.
- See how designers set factors of safety, live-to-dead load ratios, and permissive stress limits.
- Get practical guidance on calculating loads for floors, beams, and columns, plus guidance on fixing and detailing reinforcement.
Ideal for readers of engineering and construction topics who want a grounded, reference-friendly overview of reinforced concrete principles and practical design considerations.
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book delves into the world of cement, concrete, and bricks, exploring the materials that form the foundation of our built environment. It examines the rich history of these materials, tracing their origins and development from ancient times to the early 20th century, a period marked by significant advancements in their production and application. The author, a recognized expert in the field, provides a comprehensive overview of the raw materials used in the manufacture of these building materials, including their sources, properties, and impact on the final product. The book's strength lies in its exploration of the complex relationships between these materials, particularly the surprising connections between cement and bricks, with concrete acting as a bridge between them. It highlights the crucial role of scientific understanding in achieving consistency and quality in the production of these materials, a knowledge that was still evolving during the period in which the book was written. Through a detailed analysis of the chemical and physical processes involved in their manufacture, the book offers valuable insights into the fundamental principles that underpin the production of these essential building materials, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history, science, and practice of construction. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781330432129_0
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