Civil Engineering

Part-A
Summary of IS 456 : 2000
Part-B
Summary of IS 800 : 2007
Part-C
Elastic Curve

Comprehensive Theory
with Solved Examples and Practice Questions

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Preface
This book was motivated by the desire to further the evolution of a concise
book on IS 456 : 2000, IS 800 : 2007 and Elastic Curve. Keeping in focus
the importance of this subject in GATE and ESE, we have done a proper
study and thereafter developed the content of the book accordingly.
This edition has an expanded discussion of all relevant topics in the
subject.

Initially, we compiled the perceptions of our students on their problems

in GATE and ESE while dealing with the questions from this subject. We
identified their various problems like- lack of fundamentals of the subject, difficulty
in solving simple solutions, shortage of a complete study package, etc. These strengthened our determination to
present a complete edition of IS 456 : 2000, IS 800 : 2007 and Elastic Curve textbook.

The book addresses all the requirements of the students, i.e. comprehensive coverage of theory, fundamental
concepts, objective type problems and conventional problems, articulated in a lucid language. The concise
presentation will help the readers grasp the concepts with clarity and apply them with ease to solve problems quickly.
The books not only covers the entire syllabus of GATE and ESE, but also addresses the need of many other competitive
examinations. Topics like Materials, Workmanship, Inspection and Testing, General Design Consideration, Special
Design Requirements for Structural Members and Systems Structural Design (LSM), Structural Design (WSM), Slabs
Spanning in Two Directions, Effective Lengths of Columns, Moments of Resistance for Rectangular and T-sections,
General Design Requirements, Methods of Structural Analysis, Limit State Design, Design of Tension Members
Design of Compression Members, Design of Members Subjected to Bending, Connections , Working Stress Design
are given full coverage in line with our research on their importance in competitive examinations.

We have put in our sincere efforts to present elaborate solutions for various problems, different problem solving
methodology, some useful quick techniques to save time while attempting MCQs without compromising the accuracy
of answers. A summary of important points to remember is added at the end of each topic. For the convenience
of readers, points to remember are specifically highlighted in the form of a note- both in theory as well as solved
examples. At the end of each chapter, sets of practice question are given with their keys, that will allow the readers
to evaluate their understanding of the topics and sharpen their problem solving skills.

Our team has made their best efforts to remove all possible errors of any kind. Nonetheless, we would highly
appreciate and acknowledge if you find and share with us any printing, calculation and conceptual error.

It is impossible to thank all the individuals who helped us, but we would like to sincerely thank all the co-authors,
editors and reviewers for putting in their efforts to publish this book. We also express our thanks to MADE EASY
publications for completing and publishing the book on time.

With Best Wishes

B. Singh
CMD, MADE EASY
Contents
IS 456 : 2000, IS 800 : 2007 and Elastic Curve

Part-A
IS 456 : 2000...................................................................................................................2
1. List of Important Codes......................................................................................................................................................................................2
2. Salient Features and Introduction..................................................................................................................................................................3
3. Section 1: General.................................................................................................................................................................................................3
4. Section 2: Materials, Workmanship, Inspection and Testing.................................................................................................................3
5. Section 3: General Design Consideration.................................................................................................................................................. 20
6. Section 4: Special Design Requirements for Structural Members and Systems......................................................................... 43
7. Section 5: Structural Design (Limit State Method)................................................................................................................................. 47
8. Annexure B: Structural Design (Working State Method)..................................................................................................................... 65
9. Annexure D: Slabs Spanning in Two Directions...................................................................................................................................... 73
10. Annexure E: Effective Lengths of Columns............................................................................................................................................... 76
11. Annexure G: Moments of Resistance for Rectangular and T-sections............................................................................................ 78

Part-B
Summary of IS 800 : 2007...........................................................................................82
1. Section 1 : General............................................................................................................................................................................................. 83
2. Section 2 : Materials.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 85
2. Section 3 : General Design Requirements................................................................................................................................................. 86
3. Section 4 : Methods of Structural Analysis................................................................................................................................................ 93
4. Section 5 : Limit State Design........................................................................................................................................................................ 98
5. Section 6 : Design of Tension Members ..................................................................................................................................................103
6. Section 7 : Design of Compression Members........................................................................................................................................107
7. Section 8 : Design of Members Subjected to Bending.......................................................................................................................123
8. Section 10 : Connections...............................................................................................................................................................................142
9. Section 11 : Working Stress Design...........................................................................................................................................................155

Part-C
Elastic Curve....................................................................................................... 160-183

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