Design Of Reinforced Concrete Shells And Folded Plates

P. C. VARGHESE, M.S.; M.Engg. (Harvard); Ph.D.; Honorary Professor at Anna University, Chennai, was formerly Professor and Head, Department of Civil Engineering, IIT Madras and UNESCO Chief Technical Advisor, University of Moratuwa, Colombo. Professor Varghese has over 60 years of teaching experience in premier engineering institutions like the IITs. Besides, he has been a consultant to various projects in India and abroad. He has published six books with PHI Learning in the field of Civil Engineering.

"This comprehensive and well-organized text provides a masterly exposition of the fundamentals of analysis and design of reinforced concrete shells and folded plates, commonly known as thin concrete roof structures. Divided into 20 chapters, the book presents practical designs of different types of domes, cylindrical shells, paraboloids, conoids, and groined shells, as well as various types of folded plates. The text also incorporates tables from ASCE Manual No. 31.

The book explains the subject in such a way that it can be easily understood even by students who have a basic knowledge of mathematics. Students will find the chapters on Folded Plates particularly useful as these structures are easy to build. After studying the book, their analysis and design can be done with

ISBN: 9788120341111
Author: P. C. VARGHESE
Published by: PHI Learning
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