Completely revised to reflect the new ACI 318-08 Building Code and International Building Code, IBC 2009
Publisher | Pearson; 5th edition (August 11, 2009) |
Language | English |
Hardcover | 976 pages |
ISBN-10 | 0136081509 |
ISBN-13 | 978-0136081500 |
Item Weight | 4.19 pounds (1.89 kg) |
Dimensions | 8 x 2.1 x 10.1 inches |
Edition | 5th |
Publication date | August 11, 2009 |
Print length | 976 pages |
Date First Available | 2021-3-6 13:47:59 |
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Prestressed Concrete: ACI, AASHTO, IBC 2009 Codes Version 5th Edition
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