Design of Prestressed Concrete to Eurocode 2 Second Edition – This book contains information obtained from authentic and highly regarded sources. Reasonable efforts have been made to publish reliable data and information, but the author and publisher cannot assume responsibility for the validity of all materials or the consequences of their use. The authors and publishers have attempted to trace the copyright holders of all material reproduced in
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so we may rectify in any future reprint. For the design of prestressed concrete structures, a sound understanding of
structural behavior at all stages of loading is essential. Also essential is a
thorough knowledge of the design criteria specified in the relevant design
standard, including the rules and requirements and the background to
them. The aim of this book is to present a detailed description and explanation of the behavior of prestressed concrete members and structures both at service loads and at ultimate loads and, in doing so, provide a comprehensive guide to structural design. Much of the text is based on first principles and relies only on the. Eurocode 2 (EN 1992–1–1:2004)