| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Authors | Mashhour Ahmed Ghoneim, Mahmoud Tharwat El-Mihilmy |
| Publisher | Dept. of Structural Engineering, Cairo University |
| Edition / Year | 2nd Edition, 2008 |
| Length | 219 pp. |
| ISBN | Not listed (academic release) |
| Target Level | Final-year undergrad, M.Sc. & early-career engineers |
| Primary Code | Egyptian Code ECP 203-2007 (references to IS 456 & ACI 318) |
Table of Contents
Why This Book Matters
Most global texts lean on Eurocode 2 or ACI 318 examples, leaving engineers in Africa & the Middle East hunting for Egyptian-code worked problems. Design Of Reinforced Concrete Structures 2nd Edition Volume 1 closes that gap, translating the latest ECP 203 provisions into step-by-step beam, slab and column designs. In a region racing to retrofit ageing bridges and build new high-rise cores, that local-code focus is priceless.
Chapter Highlights
| Ch. | Focus | Key Take-away |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fundamentals & materials | Concise recap of concrete & steel behaviour; ECP vs. ACI material factors |
| 2 | Limit-state philosophy | Clear derivation of ECP partial-safety factors with comparison charts |
| 3 | Flexural design of beams | Singly & doubly reinforced examples solved long-hand then checked in ETABS |
| 4 | Shear & torsion | Stirrups sizing flow-chart plus torsional reinforcement rules for L-beams |
| 5 | Slabs & one-way joists | Yield-line vs. strip-method deflection checks, all tied back to Code cl. 9.2 |
| 6 | Short columns | Uniaxial & biaxial interaction curves plotted with spreadsheet macros |
| 7 | Footings & pedestals | Punching-shear checks with sample geotechnical report extraction |
| 8 | Detailing & drawings | Bar-bending schedules + CAD snippets ideal for site submission bundles |
Strengths
- Code-specific clarity – First mainstream text built around ECP 203-2007.
- Worked spreadsheets – Macro snippets let you copy-paste every example.
- Site-ready detailing – Bar schedules match local bar lengths & lap-splice rules.
- Bridges classroom & office – Explanations stay friendly without skipping derivations.
Limitations
- Black-and-white figures – Photos & graphs lack colour, making crack maps harder to read.
- No seismic detailing – Volume 1 ends before ductile detailing (reserved for Vol 2).
- Dated screenshots – STAAD.Pro 2004 UI in examples feels ancient for 2025 learners.
How It Compares
| Title | Best For | Stand-out Edge |
|---|---|---|
| Design Of Reinforced Concrete Structures (Vol 1) | ECP users & MENA region | Complete Egyptian-code worked examples |
| Subramanian “Design of RCC Structures” (OUP) | IS 456 users | Latest Indian seismic & wind annexes |
| Mosley et al. “Reinforced Concrete Design to EC2” | Eurocode practice | Pan-European partial factors & NA toggles |
| Nilson & Darwin “Design of Concrete Structures” | ACI 318 users | Thorough U.S. code integration & SI/US dual units |
SEO-Friendly FAQ
Q1. Does Volume 1 cover seismic (ductile) detailing?
No; ductile detailing, confinement and capacity design move to Volume 2.
Q2. Are digital design aids provided?
Yes—each chapter ends with an Excel macro link; ETABS model files are on the faculty site (free registration).
Q3. Can I use it for Eurocode studies?
You’ll need to convert material factors, but limit-state theory is identical, so examples stay instructive.
Q4. Is there a print version with an ISBN?
The second edition is an academic release printed by Cairo University; it carries no commercial ISBN but circulates widely as a PDF.
