Design of Reinforced Cement Concrete Elements by MANIVANNAN ARUMGAM,M. VISHAL

Reinforced Cement Concrete (RCC) has remained the backbone of modern infrastructure, forming the structural framework of buildings, bridges, industrial facilities, transportation systems, and essential public utilities. With rapid urbanization and increasing demands for resilient, sustainable, and high-performance structures, a comprehensive understanding of RCC design principles has become indispensable for students, researchers, and practicing engineers alike.
This book, Design of Reinforced Cement Concrete Elements, is the collective effort of faculty members from the School of Infrastructure, B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India. Drawing upon years of teaching experience, research expertise, and professional practice, the authors have carefully structured this text to bridge the gap between theoretical concepts and practical design applications.
The primary objective of this book is to present the principles of RCC design in a clear, systematic, and application-oriented manner. Fundamental concepts such as properties of concrete and steel, limit state design philosophy, and analysis of structural members are discussed with clarity before progressing to the detailed design of beams, slabs, columns, footings, and other structural components. Emphasis has been placed on step-by-step procedures, design methodologies as per relevant standards, illustrative examples, and practical detailing aspects to enhance conceptual understanding and professional competence.
Special attention has been given to:
• Conceptual clarity in structural behavior
• Limit State Method of design
• Structural safety, serviceability, and durability considerations
• Reinforcement detailing practices
• Practical design problems with systematic solutions
• Exposure to advanced and emerging topics in RCC
The book is intended primarily for undergraduate and postgraduate students of Civil Engineering, while also serving as a valuable reference for faculty members, researchers, and practicing structural engineers. The content reflects the academic rigor and research orientation nurtured at the School of Infrastructure, encouraging learners not only to design safely but also to innovate responsibly.
As a multi-author volume, this book represents collaborative academic synergy. The authors have integrated their diverse specializations in concrete technology, structural engineering, sustainable materials, structural fire engineering, and finite element analysis to produce a cohesive and comprehensive resource.
We sincerely hope that this book will contribute meaningfully to engineering education and support the development of competent structural engineers capable of designing safe, durable, and sustainable infrastructure for the future.
The authors gratefully acknowledge the encouragement and academic environment provided by B. S. Abdur Rahman Crescent Institute of Science and Technology, Chennai. We also extend our appreciation to colleagues, students, and reviewers whose constructive feedback has helped refine this work.
We welcome suggestions from readers for further improvement in future editions.