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Standard method of detailing structural concrete: a manual for best practice. 3rd edition (includes amendment November 2006)

Year 2006

Abstract The objective of this manual is to provide a working document on structural concrete that can be used to interpret the designer's instructions in the form of drawings and schedules for communication to the site. It is a major revision and introduces detailing rules conforming to BS EN 1992-1-1, Eurocode 2: Design of concrete structures. Part 1.1: General rules and rules for buildings (EC2), BS EN 1992-1-2, Structural fire design (EC2, Part 1.2), BS EN 1992-1-2, Eurocode 2: Concrete bridges (EC2, Part 2) and BS EN 1992-3: Liquid retaining and containing structures (EC2, Part 3).

History In part funded by the DTI programme: Partners in Innovation. Produced in collaboration with The Concrete Society.

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In situ concrete/cement

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Publisher Institution of Structural Engineers

Publisher History The Institution of Structural Engineers publishes authoritative books and technical reports that provide essential, accurate information for structural engineers.

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