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Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design American Society of Civil Engineers, Transactions, Paper No. 1169, Volume LXX, Dec. 1910   By: (1871-)

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In Edward Godfrey's paper, "Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design," the author addresses several contentious issues surrounding the design and implementation of reinforced concrete structures. Published in the American Society of Civil Engineers' Transactions in December 1910, this paper provides a glimpse into the early days of concrete engineering.

Godfrey's writing style is concise and authoritative, clearly showcasing his extensive knowledge and experience in the field. Throughout the paper, he employs a logical and systematic approach to discuss each topic, making it easy for readers to follow his arguments. His explanations are thorough and supported by numerical examples, offering a practical understanding of the subject matter.

One of the notable features of this paper is its relevance even in today's engineering practices. Despite being over a century old, many of the concerns addressed by Godfrey still resonate with contemporary engineers. For instance, he delves into contentious issues such as the permissible stresses on steel reinforcement, the possibility of concrete resisting tension, and the appropriate factors of safety to be applied in design. These topics continue to be extensively debated within the civil engineering community.

Moreover, the paper provides valuable insights into the historical development of reinforced concrete design principles. Godfrey describes the various theories that were prevalent at the time and relays the debates surrounding them. This historical context helps readers appreciate the evolution of concrete engineering and understand the factors that led to the current design practices.

However, it is important to note that due to the paper's age, some of the content may seem outdated or superseded by more recent advancements in the field. Therefore, readers should approach this work with a critical eye, considering it as a valuable historical reference rather than a comprehensive guide to contemporary concrete design.

In conclusion, Edward Godfrey's paper, "Some Mooted Questions in Reinforced Concrete Design," is a thought-provoking and informative piece that explores key debates within the field of civil engineering. The author's expertise and clear writing style make this paper accessible to both experts and novices in the subject matter. While some parts might be outdated, the historical context provided by Godfrey enriches our understanding of the evolution of reinforced concrete design. Overall, this paper deserves recognition for its enduring relevance and contribution to the field of civil engineering.

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AMERICAN SOCIETY OF CIVIL ENGINEERS INSTITUTED 1852

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Paper No. 1169

SOME MOOTED QUESTIONS IN REINFORCED CONCRETE DESIGN.[A]

BY EDWARD GODFREY, M. AM. SOC. C. E.

WITH DISCUSSION BY MESSRS. JOSEPH WRIGHT, S. BENT RUSSELL, J.R. WORCESTER, L.J. MENSCH, WALTER W. CLIFFORD, J.C. MEEM, GEORGE H. MYERS, EDWIN THACHER, C.A.P. TURNER, PAUL CHAPMAN, E.P. GOODRICH, ALBIN H. BEYER, JOHN C. OSTRUP, HARRY F. PORTER, JOHN STEPHEN SEWELL, SANFORD E. THOMPSON, AND EDWARD GODFREY.

Not many years ago physicians had certain rules and practices by which they were guided as to when and where to bleed a patient in order to relieve or cure him. What of those rules and practices to day? If they were logical, why have they been abandoned?

It is the purpose of this paper to show that reinforced concrete engineers have certain rules and practices which are no more logical than those governing the blood letting of former days. If the writer fails in this, by reason of the more weighty arguments on the other side of the questions he propounds, he will at least have brought out good reasons which will stand the test of logic for the rules and practices which he proposes to condemn, and which, at the present time, are quite lacking in the voluminous literature on this comparatively new subject.

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