Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings
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Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings
Thomas Paulay , and M. J. N. Priestley
Manufacturer: Wiley-Interscience
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ASIN: 0471549150

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Emphasizes actual structural design, not analysis, of multistory buildings for seismic resistance. Strong emphasis is placed on specific detailing requirements for construction. Fundamental design principles are presented to create buildings that respond to a wide range of potential seismic forces, which are illustrated by numerous detailed examples. The discussion includes the design of reinforced concrete ductile frames, structural walls, dual systems, reinforced masonry structures, buildings with restricted ductility and foundation walls. In addition to the examples, full design calculations are given for three prototype structures.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Important book for Structural Engineers.......2007-01-10

This is an important book to all the structural engineers that will work in seismic areas.

5 out of 5 stars beware of missing pages.......2006-09-06

Superb text, even in 2006. Must-have reference for seismic design of reinforced concrete structures. Contains good depth of info on shear wall design not available in more elementary texts.

If buying used, ask reseller to verify that the book has pages 713 onward (which includes, but is not limited to all references and index) before buying. Apparently, Wiley had a bad run.

5 out of 5 stars Must Have.......2002-10-31

A must have text/reference book for the structural engineering library. Great resources in topics ranging from concete shear wall design to masonry shear wall design. Highly recomended.

5 out of 5 stars A comprehensive guide to Earthquake Engineering.......1999-11-25

A careful theoretical approach to earthquake engineering design, soon will become a standard reference book for the academic as well as the practising engineer. The part dealing with load bearing masonry construction is a clasic!
Structural Engineering Handbook
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Edwin H. Gaylord , Charles N. Gaylord , and James E. Stallmeyer
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ASIN: 0070237247

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The only reference to all important structural engineering principles and design techniques, this best-selling, internationally renowned handbook is updated for current standard specifications and codes (including the 1994 AASHTO specifications) and the latest design developments. Contributions from structural engineers discuss a broad range of vital topics. Concise, practical and user-friendly, this one-of-a-kind resource gives you not only up-to-the-minute information on the planning, design, and construction of a variety of engineered structures, but also practical examples and detailed descriptions of design procedures.

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5 out of 5 stars "The Book".......2006-11-02

The "Bible" for structural engineers for decades past and present. Updated and a "must have" for the structural design engineer. The place to start when a new problem is encountered.

5 out of 5 stars Useful resource.......2004-03-17

It's a book with many useful information, tables and examples. A really valued reference.

2 out of 5 stars Unit problem.......1999-07-18

This book is quite good but its usability is lost to a great extent because it is not written in Metric units. Also, chapters on computer application are not well written
Reinforced Concrete Design (6th Edition)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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George F. Limbrunner , and Abi Aghayere
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ASIN: 0131187678

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Using a straight-forward, step-by-step, problem-solution format–with an abundance of fully-worked sample problems–this book provides an elementary, non-Calculus, practical approach to the design and analysis of reinforced concrete structural members. It translates a vast amount of information and data in an integrated source that reflects the latest standards and that provides a basic, workable understanding of the strength and behavior of reinforced concrete members and simple concrete structural systems. A valuable design guide and resource for practicing technicians and technologists, and engineers and architects preparing for state licensing examinations for professional registrations.

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4 out of 5 stars ***.......2000-06-22

Helpful for designing retaining walls...
Reinforced Concrete Design
Average customer rating: 4.5 out of 5 stars
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Reinforced Concrete Design
Chu-Kia Wang , Charles G. Salmon , and José A. Pincheira
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ASIN: 0471262862

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Updated to Reflect the 2005 ACI Building Code

Now revised to reflect the latest developments in the field, this thoroughly updated Seventh Edition of Chu-Kia Wang, Charles G. Salmon, and José A. Pincheira's Reinforced Concrete Design incorporates the changes in design rules arising from the publication of the 2005 American Concrete Institute (ACI) Building Code and Commentary (ACI 318-05).

Written for students and practicing engineers, the book explains the basic concepts you need to understand and properly apply the ACI Code rules and formulas. Throughout, the emphasis is on the ACI approach involving strength and serviceability "limit states" and factored loads. Detailed numerical examples illustrate the general approach to design and analysis.

New Features
* Load and Strength Reduction Factors: Example problems in all chapters are completely revised using the load and strength reduction factors that now appear in the main body of the 2005 code.
* Unified Design Provisions: The treatment of the Unified Design Provisions for flexure, which are now in the body of the 2005 ACI Code, is thoroughly revised.
* Strut-and-Tie Models: Presents entirely new design provisions using strut-and-tie models, in accordance with Appendix A of the 2005 ACI Code.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars WRONG AUTHORS FOR THE 6th EDITION.......2006-09-22

Wayne Anderson is NOT ONE OF THE AUTHORS of the 6TH EDITION of Reinforced Concrete Design. The authors are Chu-Kia Wang and Charles G Salmon

5 out of 5 stars Straight to the Point.......2004-02-22

The discussions were clear and the sample problems hit the bull's eye. I recommend this book to be included in the school library.

5 out of 5 stars GREAT BOOK-MISPELLED TITLE.......2000-12-25

The correct title for this book is "Reinforced Concrete Design" not "Reinforced Cornet Design".

I am not sure what a reinforced "cornet" is?

5 out of 5 stars Excellent Examples.......2000-03-08

This book has excellent examples for thoroughly designing reinforced concrete structural members. It references directly to the ACI code.

1 out of 5 stars Vague and unhelpful.......1999-10-26

This is one of the worst textbooks I've ever bought. At least it's complete at over 1000 pages. The example problems, the heart of a text on engineering, leave MUCH to be desired. More than once the authors have decided to reveal new, and consequently unexplained concepts in the first problems at the chapter's end. That coupled with the fact that the instructor's solution manual contains few actual solutions is unforgivable. Repeatedly I've been forced to guess or assume reasons for the existance of certain calculations. Rarely do the authors explain their reasoning for doing certain things and if they do explain something it's not easily understandable from the text. I wouldn't recommend this text to anyone! If you're thinking about getting this book as a desk reference don't waste your money!
Design of Reinforced Concrete
Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
  • Lacks depth...
Design of Reinforced Concrete
Jack C. McCormac
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ASIN: 047176132X

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With this bestselling book, readers will quickly gain a better understanding of the fundamentals of reinforced concrete design. The author presents a thorough introduction to the field, covering such areas as theories, ACI Code requirements, and the design of reinforced concrete beams, slabs, columns, footings, retaining walls, bearing walls, prestressed concrete sections, and framework. Numerous examples are also integrated throughout the chapters to help reinforce the principles that are discussed.

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3 out of 5 stars Lacks depth..........2007-04-10

I'm a practicing engineer in Oregon. I have studied and reviewed concrete foundations for 5-6 years, and this book is lacking in quality depth - particularly with examples. If one wants to go into a graduate-level understanding of reinforced concrete design, this book will leave you disappointed due to the lack of example problems, clear and concise descriptions, and overall quality. James MacGregor's book is far more "complete". The plus for this book is that it at least attempts to cover retaining and foundation structures, but still lacks quality example problems to illustrate what is not too obvious within the ACI code. Quantity is a 5 star, quality is a 2 star, therefore I've given this a 3 star review.
Schaum's Outline of Reinforced Concrete Design
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Noel J. Everard
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This updated edition includes the following new information: the current procedures for providing quality control of the consistency of concrete strength; the computerized design of slabs; and all new material about column design. It also serves as an effective tutor for those in classes in architecture, architectural engineering and engineering technology and is an excellent reference, too, for practicing architects and engineers.

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5 out of 5 stars Schaum's Concrete.......2007-09-12

College texts only provide so many good examples and are sparse on the details. Schaum's fills in a large explanatory gap.

3 out of 5 stars Too out-of-date .......2007-08-03

This reference is useful as a review of various types of concrete construction. However, it was last revised in 1993 and refers to the 1989 American Concrete Institute code, so while the content is generally correct, many of the code provisions have since changed.

3 out of 5 stars Buyer Beware.......2005-09-13

An excellent outline for the ACI 89/92 Code. However, it is NOT for the current ACI code! If you are designing with the older version of the Code, this book is great. If you are using the 2002 or 2005 Code, this book is essentially obsolete.
I somehow missed that when I ordered the book.
GH - PE

5 out of 5 stars Need a replacement.......2002-02-15

I bought the original first edition in 1980 to prepare for my P.E. exam. As I work very often with concrete design, this book is a must have. I really wore out my old copy (which I had to go to several stores to find back then) and could never find a new one. Thank you Amazon for this opportunity.

The nice thing is that it is easy to understand, and gives related info on retaining walls, (what I work with, mostly) and soil mechanics.

So after 20 years, I am grateful for this opportunity. One can not say enough about the Schaum's Series. I graduated college 30 years ago next month with a degree in Civil Engineering, and if it weren't for Schaum's (and Cliff's notes for that English Class) I don't know how I would ever have done it.

Agree all the titles that I have had experience with are excellent, simple to understand, and economical, too even though the current prices are more than they were 20-30 years ago when I purchased most of my Schaum's library. Keep up the good work.

5 out of 5 stars Good for beginners as well as practicing engineers.......1999-11-06

This is a nice book on reinforced concrete design. Although it aims mainly to students, you will be benefitted even if you are a practicing engineer. It is mainly written on ACI code on both USCS & SI units, but the book is useful even if you follow some other country's code. It covers all basic & some advanced design concepts. Chapters include - materials, loads, design methods & preocedures, shear, torsion, detailing, servicability, columns, footings, beam, slabs, retaining walls etc. Main asset of the book is that it is very concise, yet covered almost everythin with a good number of solved problems.
Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design (4th Edition) (Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics)
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Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design (4th Edition) (Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics)
James G. MacGregor , and James K. Wight
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ASIN: 0131429949

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This book 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. This book focuses on preparing readers to make the many judgment decisions required in reinforced concrete design. Coverage includes flexure, torsion, continuous beams, columns, two-way slabs, footing, walls, design for earthquake resistance, and more. For professionals in the field who need a comprehensive reference on concrete structures and the design of reinforced concrete.

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4 out of 5 stars It is good!!!.......2007-09-28

Reinforced Concrete: Mechanics and Design (4th Edition) (Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics)

I think this book is very good quality, and shipping is not bad...

5 out of 5 stars Reinforced Concrete : Mechanics and Design (4th Edition).......2006-03-15

This book is the best for those who want a deeper understanding of reinforced concrete design.Since the author presents a step by step way to introduce the concepts,the reader is able to get a more detailed information and retents more concepts instead of procedures

5 out of 5 stars Great as usual.......2005-09-16

I have the 2nd edition of this book which I loved. This edition is excellent and is easily the best text on Reinforced Concrete there is anywhere.

5 out of 5 stars Even Better with New Co-Author.......2005-08-10

This book was already one of the best concrete design texts and is even better with the addition of the new co-author James Wight, who adds valuable information on the design of concrete structures to resist seismic forces. There are a few minor errors in the examples that still exist from the 3rd edition, but they are minor and the examples are detailed enough that the corrections are usually forthcoming. I recently finished a MS in Structural Engineering focusing on concrete design and this book (3rd edition) was one of the 2 or 3 that I found myself referring to most often.

5 out of 5 stars Reinforced Concrete by MacGregor.......2004-01-06

This is unquestionably the authority in reinforced concrete design. It is an excellent reference manual for teaching at the undergraduate and graduate levels. Every structural engineer should have a copy of this reference.
Reinforced and Prestressed Concrete Design: The Complete Process
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    Eugene J. O'Brien , and Andrew S. Dixon
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    Reinforced Concrete Slabs, 2nd Edition
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    Robert Park , and William L. Gamble
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    ASIN: 0471348503

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    Comprehensive, up-to-date coverage of reinforced concrete slabs-from leading authorities in the field.

    Offering an essential background for a thorough understanding of building code requirements and design procedures for slabs, Reinforced Concrete Slabs, Second Edition provides a full treatment of today's approaches to reinforced concrete slab analysis and design.

    Now brought up to date with a wealth of new material on computer optimization, the equivalent frame method, lateral load analysis, and other current topics, the new edition of this classic text begins with a general discussion of slab analysis and design, followed by an exploration of key methods (equivalent frame, direct design, and strip methods) and theories (elastic, lower bound, and yield line theories). Later chapters discuss other important issues, including shear strength, serviceability, membrane action, and fire resistance.

    Comprehensive and accessible, Reinforced Concrete Slabs, Second Edition appeals to a broad range of readers-from senior and graduate students in civil and architectural engineering to practicing structural engineers, architects, contractors, construction engineers, and consultants.

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    2 out of 5 stars Great Historical Value.......2000-06-12

    The book has a great historical value. It explains the theoretical basis of the simplified methods implemented in most modern design codes. The emphasize is on strength design based on Yield Line method. But, nowadays slab design is governed by the serviceability criteria, rather than strength. The serviceability design is not well covered, which makes this book not very useful. It is an interesting book, but it is not very practical and it is not very relevant to the modern design practice.
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    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.

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    5 out of 5 stars Great Book.......2007-04-12

    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.

    5 out of 5 stars Design of Concrete Structures .......2007-02-07

    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.

    4 out of 5 stars its good refrence for Civil Engineers.......2005-01-20

    I read this book with board members of Iranian Concrete Institute and find it useful for students and civil engineers, Arthur H Nilson write this book very friendly, I must say I found this book very interesting for both students and teachers and very good reference for study in academic classes.

    5 out of 5 stars great book @great str. design informations.......2002-01-25

    i,would like to thank DR. NILSON for his great effort to submit
    concrete 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 .

    4 out of 5 stars Useful and comprehensive book for practitioners.......2001-05-22

    This book is very good for practitioners who need to look up something they have forgotten. It can be useful for beginning students, but as far as understanding concepts is concerned, MacGregor's is the best. For a beginner, Nilson's book sometimes gets too cluttered. MacGregor's book covers almost everything in Nilson's book, but with greater emphasis on conceptual understanding.

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