ABSTRACT

First published in 1984, Limit Analysis and Concrete Plasticity explains for advanced design engineers the principles of plasticity theory and its application to the design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures, providing a thorough understanding of the subject, rather than simply applying current design formulas. Updated and revised th

chapter 1|16 pages

The Theory of Plasticity

chapter 2|118 pages

Yield Conditions

chapter 3|76 pages

The Theory of Plain Concrete

chapter 4|108 pages

Disks

chapter 5|104 pages

Beams

chapter 6|156 pages

Slabs

chapter 7|50 pages

Punching Shear of Slabs

chapter 8|40 pages

Shear in Joints

chapter 9|66 pages

The Bond Strength of Reinforcing Bars

chapter 10|28 pages

Seismic Design by Rigid-Plastic Dynamics