Abstract: A direct design method for determining the required column dimensions, concrete strength, and reinforcement arrangement is presented. The user need know only the

Abstract: The methods used for designing prestressed sections are discussed and classified. It is shown how the number of variables makes hand design inefficient, especially for nonprismatic members. A computer program is described ...

Abstract: A method is presented for the direct economical design of entire nonprismatic prestressed concrete flexural members. The cost of the member includes the costs of steel, concrete, and formwork. The section of the member is ...