Design of concrete structures

By Arthur H. Nilson, David Darwin, Charles W. Dolan, et al.

Book Overview

The 13th edition of the classic text," Design of Concrete Structures," is completely revised using the newly released 2002 ACI Code. The text covers the behavior and design aspects of concrete and provides thoroughly updated examples and homework problems throughout. The 13th edition features a new chapter, Chapter 10, covering strut-and-tie models, although the two-pronged objectives of (1) establishing a firm understanding of the behavior of reinforced concrete, and (2) developing proficiency in the methods used in current design practice are retained. The text presents the basic mechanics of structural concrete and methods for the design of individual members for bending, shear, torsion, and axial force, and also provides detail in the various types of structural systems applications.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0070465614
• ISBN13: 9780070465619
• Release Date: January 1986
• Publisher: McGraw-Hill Inc.,US
• Length: 730 Pages
• Weight: 0.80 lbs.
• Dimensions: 9.6" x 6.9" x 1.4"

Customer Reviews

Great Book

The notable thing about this Book by Nilson, Darwin and Dolan is that it covers not only the Design of Concrete Structures but also the the behavior of various elements, an understanding of which is absolutely necessary for the design Engineer. The background of the provisions of ACI 318 code is clearly explained. The examples and homework problems may be quite useful to the students. It also covers emerging topics such as strut-and-tie models, which are useful in situations when the usual beam theories are not valid. The text also presents Earthquake detailing and the various types of structural systems applications, which are of great help to the practising engineers. Hope they will bring out the 14th edition soon, in line with ACI 318-2005.

Design of Concrete Structures

I actually enjoy reading this text book. The theory is well written, and the examples and derivations are easy to follow and understand. As an Engineering student of Junior standing, I believe this is the best written text book I have ever purchased.

great book @great str. design informations

i,would like to thank DR. NILSON for his great effort to submitconcrete design in a very simple and professional way.i like this book and i have last four editions .i am waiting mor from our great DR NILSON .

The most integrated book covering the subject

I've been using this book for more than 12 years of practice (several editions) and I found it's the best for both students and practicing engineers. One of the good things about it is that it covers the theory as well as the code provisons for practice and makes the logical connections in the shortest wy it can be done.