Synopsis
Methods and practices for constructing sophisticated prestressed concrete structures.
Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures, Second Edition, provides the engineer or construction contractor with a complete guide to the design and construction of modern, high-quality concrete structures. This highly practicable new edition of Ben C. Gerwick's classic guide is expanded and almost entirely rewritten to reflect the dramatic developments in materials and techniques that have occurred over the past two decades.
The first of the book's two sections deals with materials and techniques for prestressed concrete, including the latest recipes for high-strength and durable concrete mixes, new reinforcing materials and their placement patterns, modern prestressing systems, and special techniques such as lightweight concrete and composite construction. The second section covers application to buildings; bridges; pilings; and marine structures, including offshore platforms, floating structures, tanks, and containments. Special subjects such as cracking and corrosion, repair and strengthening of existing structures, and construction in remote areas are presented in the final chapters.
For engineers and construction contractors involved in any type of prestressed concrete construction, this book enables the effective implementation of advanced structural concepts and their economical and reliable translation into practice.
From the Back Cover
Construction The classic reference on prestressed concrete construction—thoroughly updated and revised for the ’90s! Construction of Prestressed Concrete Structures Second Edition The Second Edition of the classic book offers professionals thoroughly up-to-date and expert coverage on prestressing technology Basic techniques, materials, systems, and the specifics of prestressing technology are clearly linked to a multitude of construction applications, including buildings, bridges, offshore structures, floating structures, poles, pipes, roads, railroads, airfields, and more. Material new to this Second Edition includes detailed discussion of external tendons, plastic-sheathed tendons, high-performance concrete, up-to-date methods for ensuring the durability of concrete and tendons, and the demolition of prestressed concrete. Fundamentals of Earthquake Resistant Construction Ellis L. Krinitzsky, James P. Gould and Peter H. Edinger Designed specifically for the engineer unfamiliar with seismic design, this practical guide shows how to meet the seismic resistance requirements mandated by new nationwide building codes. Guidance on interpreting and applying regional design standards is provided along with specific procedures for designing seismic safety into all levels of construction. A comprehensive manual on the basics, the book covers the seismic design of everything from foundations to critical and noncritical structures and lifelines. Tips on designing for special situations, such as foundations, dams and retaining walls, and strengthening existing structures over active faults, are also provided. An invaluable on-the-job resource, the book contains numerous tables and charts that shed light on seismic design criteria as well as an extensive glossary of key terms in earthquake engineering. 1993 (0 471-83981-7) 320 pp. Construction Glossary An Encyclopedic Reference and Manual Second Edition J. Stewart Stein "The engineer, designer, consultant, architect, planner, inspector, builder, detailer, and others will find this a very useful reference." —Public Works Magazine on the first edition The Second Edition of this construction industry bulwark delivers more than 30,000 definitions that describe accepted standard meaning—including past and current usage—of key construction words, and terms. The only construction glossary organized according to the Construction Specifications Institute’s Masterformat®, this information treasury covers all 16 Divisions, including general requirements, site work, concrete, masonry, metals, woods and plastics, doors and windows, specialties, equipment, furnishings, conveying systems, thermal and moisture protection, and more. Rewritten and updated to include new terminology, revised meanings, and new applications, this new edition enables readers to understand specifications language, historical references, building code and zoning ordinance code interpretations, reference standards, and manufacturers’ descriptions. 1993 (0 471-56933-X) 1,160 pp.
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