Precast Concrete Structures
1st Edition
Published on 17. April 2002
Book
Paperback/Softback
388 pages
978-0-7506-5084-7 (ISBN)
Description
Precast Concrete Structures introduces the subject in detail, looking at the design process, manufacture and construction using precast concrete for multi-storey buildings. Detailed structural analysis of the material and its use is provided. The theory is supported by practical case studies, worked examples and explanatory illustrations throughout.
Endorsed by the British Precast Concrete Federation and written by an acknowledged authority, this is the first book to explain and educate the student in the uses and advantages of precast concrete.
Endorsed by the British Precast Concrete Federation and written by an acknowledged authority, this is the first book to explain and educate the student in the uses and advantages of precast concrete.
Reviews / Votes
'Kim Elliott's latest book removes any excuse a designer could have for being ignorant of good precast design...Specific areas where the book scores in my opinion, are as follows:
-Comprehensive information on the structural properties of the various pre-stressed hollowcore floor units.
-Methods of economical composite design incorporating precast reinforced concrete beams, slabs and in situ structural toppings.
-Billet design in beam to column and beam to beam connections.
-Braced and unbraced frame design.
-An excellent chapter on robustness ties.'
George Tootell, Building Engineer Journal.
'It is very well presented, with clearly laid out examples and numerous line diagrams and photos... for libraries and young engineering needing an accessible introduction to precast concrete structures the book cannot be bettered... Recommended."
Concrete Engineering International, Summer 2003
More details
Language
English
Place of publication
Oxford
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
Professional and scholarly
Postgraduate civil engineers studying concrete. Junior engineers. Undergraduate civil engineers specialising in concrete.
Illustrations
Approx. 400 illustrations
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 191 mm
Weight
839 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-7506-5084-7 (9780750650847)
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Schweitzer Classification
Person
Content
What is precast concrete; Materials used in precast structures; Precast frame analysis; Precast concrete floors; Precast concrete beams; Columns and shear walls; Horizontal floor diaphragms; Joints and connections; Beam and column connections; Ties in precast concrete structures.