Reinforced Concrete Design

This book explains behavioral aspects of Reinforced Concrete (RCC) structures along with brief research to understand the codal recommendations in different countries. Related issues of RCC design are also discussed and these are supplemented by numerical/design examples and fundamental review questions in each chapter. The subject matter in this book also critically discusses the considerations for non-elastic behavior in design procedures to accommodate design objectives. A comparison of design methodology and output as per IS, BS, EURO and ACI Codes is also included.

Features:

• Covers the basic behavioral aspects of reinforced concrete structures
• Includes design examples to understand the theoretical concepts of different modules
• Discusses considerations for non-elastic behavior for making simple design procedures to accommodate design objectives within codal provisions
• Provides the basic insights necessary for effective development of a design
• Includes a number of design examples along with working drawings

This book is aimed at researchers; professionals; graduate students in RCC structures, civil and infrastructure engineering; and those involved in project execution and consultancy firms.

Somnath Ghosh was Dean of the Engineering Faculty and Head of the Civil Engineering Department at Jadavpur University, India. He is also Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering in Haldia Institute of Technology, India. Dr. Ghosh obtained his B.E. in Civil Engineering from Jadavpur University and his M.Tech and Ph.D from the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur, India. He is a member and chartered engineer of the Institute of Structural Engineers in the United Kingdom. He has carried out research in the United States and Australia and delivered invited lectures in the United Kingdom, Australia, Singapore, Malaysia, Thailand and the United States. He has also delivered a huge number of lectures as a resource person in different Indian Institutes of Technology, National Institutes of Technology and universities. He has served as an expert member on several occasions for many institutes and universities. He has served as a member of several high- powered committees in the All India Council for Technical Education, the University Grants Commission, the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, the Union Public Service Commission, etc. and at Jadavpur University level. He has contributed significantly in the areas of structural engineering and materials. He has also been a structural consultant to a number of key projects at the national level. Based on his research works, Dr. Ghosh has published a number of papers in peer- reviewed national and international journals and also published six monographs at international level. Apart from his research activities, Dr. Ghosh has demonstrated his technical skill by providing advice on industrial projects, and these have been implemented successfully. The repair and restoration techniques adopted for the earthquake- damaged structures of Kandla Special Economic Zone through his expertise deserve special mention. His other noteworthy contribution is the restoration of the earthquake- damaged assembly building in Sikkim. In addition, his skill in computer- aided structural analysis has been demonstrated through the design of a 52-meter-tall Buddha statue at the top of a hill at Rabangla, Namchi, Sikkim, and a cricket stadium at Guwahati, Assam. His selection as country head for a division of a multinational company in Nigeria, speaks volumes about his administrative abilities as well as his academic skill and expertise; He has published a book on ＂Wind and Earthquake Resistant Reinforced Concrete Buildings＂ with CRC Press.

Kushal Ghosh has received Bachelor of Civil Engineering with distinction from Pune University-India and Doctor of Philosophy from Jadavpur University-India. At present, he is involved in research activities in Waikato University, Hamilton, New Zealand. He has served as Assistant Professor in National Institute of Technology(NIT)-Sikkim - India. He has worked as Structural Design Engineer in Skematic Consultant - India. His major research area is ＂Sustainable High Performance Green construction material＂. He has guided a number of students for their thesis at ME level. He has published a book on ＂Alkali Activated Fly Ash Blast Furnace Slag Based Composites＂ with CRC Press. He has also published a number of papers in peer reviewed journals and conferences.