Fully revised to Eurocode 2, this second edition retains the original's emphasis on qualitative understanding of the overall behaviour of concrete structures. With a new chapter dedicated to case studies, worked examples, and exercise examples, it is an even more comprehensive guide to conceptual design, analysis, and detailed design of concrete structures, providing civil and structural engineering students with complete coverage of the analysis and design of reinforced and prestressed concrete structures.

Part 1: Structural Loading and Qualitative Design: Fundamentals of Qualitative Design. Basic Layout of Concrete. Loads and Load Effects. Part 2: Preliminary Analysis and Design: Fundamentals of Structural Analysis. Applications of Structural Analysis to Concrete Structures. Preliminary Sizing of Members. Case Studies. Part 3: Detailed Member Design: Design of Reinforced Concrete Members for Bending. Design of Prestressed Concrete Members for Bending. Combined Axial Force and Bending of Reinforced Concrete Members. Design for Shear and Torsion. Appendices.

Eugene OBrien is Professor of Civil Engineering at University College Dublin.

Andrew Dixon is the Director of Downes Associates Consulting Civil & Structural Engineers.

Emma Sheils is a Research Fellow at University College Dublin.