The ACI Reinforced Concrete Design Handbook, 2024 edition, is a comprehensive resource for professionals involved in the design of reinforced concrete buildings and related structures. It serves as a companion to the "Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete" (ACI 318-19) and provides practical guidance and design examples to aid in the application of the code's provisions.
Key features and content:
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Key features and content:
- Updated with ACI 318-19:
The handbook is thoroughly revised to align with the latest version of the ACI 318 code, ensuring users have access to the most current design standards.
- Design Examples:
It includes numerous design examples for various reinforced concrete members commonly found in buildings, such as slabs, beams, columns, walls, and footings. - Fictitious Building Example:
Many examples are based on a seven-story reinforced concrete building, providing a practical context for understanding the design process. - Three-Column Format:
Design solutions are presented in a clear, three-column format: Code provision reference, a short discussion, and the design calculations. - Reinforcement Details:
Each example includes a drawing illustrating the reinforcing details, making it easier to visualize and implement the design. - Commentary:
The handbook includes commentary that explains the basis for the design aids and provides insights into the code provisions. - Design Aids:
It also provides design aids, such as tables and graphs, to streamline routine calculations. - Not an official interpretation:
It's important to note that the handbook is not an official interpretation of the ACI 318 code by the ACI Committee 318, and in cases of conflict, the code itself governs. - Intended audience:
The handbook is intended for individuals with a general understanding of the strength design method and the ACI 318 code. - Volume 3 (Design Aids) is in English units only. However, most of the tables and the normalized (dimensionless) column interaction diagrams can be used in both units. Others can be converted to SI units and also can be found easily elsewhere. An Excel sheet for column interaction diagrams is also attached. Best Luck
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