For courses in design of reinforced concrete and concrete structures.

Based on the latest edition of the authoritative American Concrete Institute Building Code, this text explains the theory and practice of reinforced concrete design in a systematic and clear fashion—with an abundance of step-by-step worked examples, illustrations, and photographs. It focuses on preparing students to make the many judgment decisions required in reinforced concrete design, and reflects the author's extensive experience and expertise as both a teacher of reinforced concrete design and as a member of various code committees.