Code of Practice for Reinforced Concrete

Explanatory Handbook on the B.S. Code of Practice for Reinforced Concrete, CP 114:1957 by W. L. Scott, W. H. Glanville and F. G. Thomas, published by Concrete Publications Ltd., is an authoritative companion to the British Standard Code of Practice for reinforced concrete structures. Designed to clarify and expand upon CP 114:1957, this handbook follows the text of the Code clause by clause, providing detailed commentary, diagrams, worked examples, and tables to aid understanding and correct application of the standards.

The authorseach a leading figure in mid-twentieth-century structural engineeringoffer valuable insights into the design principles, materials, workmanship, and testing of reinforced concrete as they were evolving during a pivotal era in construction practice. The edition includes explanatory notes on the 1957 load-factor method and a metric appendix incorporating later amendments, reflecting the transition from imperial to metric design standards.

A key reference for engineers, designers, and students, this volume remains a cornerstone in the history of British structural design literature. For collectors, it represents a significant technical and historical work, capturing the professional rigor and clarity of post-war concrete engineering. Copies of this edition are especially sought after for their practical layout and enduring instructional value.