Prestressed concrete fourth edition

by Krishna Raju

The revised edition of this hallmark text is updated with the recent developments in design, construction and maintenance of prestressed concrete structures.

Prestressed concrete fourth edition incorporates the integrated limit state concepts in design with emphasis on the practical aspects using the latest BIS codes.

Design examples and construction techniques are well illustrated through numerous worked out examples and figures.

Key features latest BIS Codes used: IS:1343 Fortifies the design principles by incorporating practical aspects of construction.

New chapter on: Planning and Economical Aspects of Prestressed Concrete Structures Maintenance and Rehabilition of Prestressed Concrete Structures Pedagogy.

It 162 solved examples 276 review questions 108 practice problems 250 objective type questions.

Prestressed concrete requires which has a high comprehensive strength at a reasonably early age.

It is with comparatively higher tensile strength than ordinary concrete.

Low shrinkage, minimum creep characteristics and a high value of young modulus are generally deemed for concrete used for prestressed members.

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Language: English
Binding: Paperback
Publisher: McGraw Hill India
ISBN: 9780070634442, 0070634440
Edition: 4th, 2006
Pages: 784