Numerical Analysis of Reinforced Concrete Structures (Developments in Civil Engineering)

The three principal criteria in successful present-day engineering design are strength, durability and low cost. The numerous new and wide ranging applications of reinforced concrete meet these criteria, establishing its role as the mainstay of construction worldwide. Numerical methods were introduced in the design process in the mid-1950s and have recently made unprecedented progress, achieving wider application than any other analysis method. A comprehensive and systematic analysis of modern numerical methods applied to reinforced concrete structures of one, two and three dimensions is presented in this volume. The applications discussed include a large number of numerical examples and are given in order to facilitate the understanding and practical utility of the text. The book is intended for design workers, civil engineers, and all those involved in the research and development of reinforced concrete structures.