Reinforced Concrete Design

  1. Comprehensive Beam Design
    1. Design Process Overview
      1. Design Criteria
        1. Load Analysis
          1. Preliminary Sizing
            1. Detailed Design
              1. Detailing and Drawings
              2. Flexural Design Steps
                1. Cross-Section Selection
                  1. Width and Depth Determination
                    1. Architectural Constraints
                      1. Deflection Considerations
                      2. Steel Area Calculation
                        1. Required Area Determination
                          1. Bar Selection and Arrangement
                            1. Multiple Layer Considerations
                            2. Design Verification
                              1. Strength Check
                                1. Ductility Check
                                  1. Constructability Check
                                2. Shear Design Steps
                                  1. Shear Force Diagram
                                    1. Critical Sections
                                      1. Stirrup Design and Spacing
                                        1. Detailing Requirements
                                        2. Integrated Design Examples
                                          1. Simply Supported Beams
                                            1. Continuous Beams
                                              1. Cantilever Beams
                                                1. Design Optimization

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                                              5. Shear and Torsion in Beams

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                                              7. Serviceability Requirements