This thoroughly revised edition attempts to consolidate the design features of reinforced concrete structural elements in a concise and analytical format with emphasis on the Indian standard code specifications. The entire text is covered in 16 chapters. Each chapter is arranged with topics of practical importance in a cogent and lucid style so that the new monograph enables the readers to grasp the information quickly and easily. The chapters are fortified with a variety of solved and unsolved numerical examples to help the students preparing for university and competitive examinations. The references will immensely help students regarding the source material. Both review and objective type questions included at the end of each chapter will help in developing the basic understanding of students about the principles of design of reinforced concrete structures. Tables have been liberally added to make the facts comprehensive to the reader.This book is an essential reading for undergraduate and postgraduate students of civil and structural engineering as well as the teachers. It will also serve as a valuable reference for practising engineers.