This book, first published in 1983, has been thoroughly revised and updated to reflect the latest developments in Reinforced Concrete. There is more focus on the concepts and mechanics, learning activities through more explanations and examples, and learning assignments through more exercises. The intricacies of limit state design have been explained with the help of detailed explanations, numerous diagrams, and examples. Based on the current IS 456, IS 1343, IRC 112, IS 3370, IS 10262, IS 13920, and other relevant codes Features ? Exhaustive coverage of concepts and mechanics behind limit state design of different structural members New! Chapter 3 ? Properties of Concrete and Steel, Chapter 4 ? Buildings and Loads, Chapter 14 ? Staircases and Chapter 17 ? Domes Explanations of the design intricacies through 160 design examples from real-life projects, and detailing of reinforcement in members through figures More than 700 review questions