Publisher's Synopsis
EC2, the Eurocode for the Design of Concrete Structures covers all aspects of concrete design and analysis. Part one was published in the spring of 1992, and in due course EC2 will replace the current British Standard BS8110. With the increasing use of this new code, this book aims to provide a clear explanation of its content and application.;It provides a comparision of EC2 provisions against BS8110 methods. It introduces each section with a general discussion of the treatment of the topic. It should enable designers to familiarize themselves with th new code, to gain confidence in its use.;The contributors to the book are: Professor A.W. Beeby, Institution of Structural Engineers and Professor of Structural Design, Univesity of Leeds; R.T. Whittle, Associate Director of Ove Arup and Partners; K.R. Wilson, Technical Director, G. Maunsell and Partners, with special responsibility for prestressed concrete structures).;The book is aimed at advanced undergraduates, postgraduates, lectureres, professionals.
