Shallow Foundations: Bearing Capacity and Settlement

This book is a valuable reference book that every Civil Engineer studying Foundation Engineering should consider having on their bookshelf. Author — Braja M. DasSecond Edition — CRC PressCivil / Geotechnical Engineering The Second Edition focuses mainly on Ultimate Bearing Capacity, Allowable Bearing Capacity, and Settlement, and systematically explains the key design concepts of shallow … Read more

Design of Reinforced Concrete — 9th Edition

Authors: Jack C. McCormac & Russell H. Brown Design of Reinforced Concrete is a solid reference book for Civil and Structural Engineering students, practicing engineers, and anyone who wants to build a strong foundation in reinforced concrete design. What I particularly like about this book is that it doesn’t simply present equations and formulas. It … Read more

Building Code Requirements for Structural Concrete and Commentary

Sometimes I believe an engineer’s capability should not be measured solely by how well they use structural analysis software. Software can generate results, but it is the engineer who must determine whether those results are reasonable, safe, and compliant with the governing code. That ability comes from engineering knowledge and a solid understanding of design … Read more