Limit State Design of Reinforced Concrete by B.C. Punmia, Ashok Kumar Jain, and Arun Kumar Jain is a comprehensive textbook widely used by civil engineering students and practicing structural engineers. Published by Laxmi Publications, the book provides an in-depth exploration of the Limit State Method (LSM) for designing various reinforced concrete (RC) structures based on the IS 456:2000 Indian Standard code. Book Overview

3. Design of Beams (Flexure & Shear)

  • Singly & Doubly Reinforced Beams: Detailed analysis of stress blocks as per IS 456:2000.
  • Shear & Bond: Design of stirrups, inclined bars, development length, and anchorage.
  • Torsion: Design of beams subjected to combined bending, shear, and torsion (spandrel beams).

Alternatives to B.C. Punmia (If You Can't Find the PDF)

If you cannot locate the Punmia PDF legally or affordably, here are two industry-standard alternatives that also use Limit State Design (IS 456:2000):

8. Slabs

  • One-way vs two-way.
  • Edge and corner reinforcement for torsion.
  • Minimum reinforcement: 0.12% of gross area for HYSD bars.