Concrete Water Towers, Bunkers, Silos & Other Elevated Structures

Concrete Water Towers, Bunkers, Silos & Other Elevated Structures by W. S. Gray, Fourth Edition revised by G. P. Manning (Concrete Publications Ltd., 1964), is a classic and highly respected reference on the design and construction of large reinforced concrete structures. This comprehensive handbook combines engineering precision with practical experience, offering in-depth guidance on the design, analysis, and performance of elevated and storage structures built from concrete — including water towers, bunkers, and silos.

The revised fourth edition by G. P. Manning incorporates advancements in structural design and construction techniques from the mid-twentieth century, as well as updates to relevant British Standards. Detailed chapters cover topics such as load distribution, stresses, reinforcement, material properties, and the effects of dynamic and environmental forces on large concrete forms. Numerous tables, diagrams, and design examples make it an indispensable working tool for engineers and architects engaged in civil and industrial infrastructure projects.

Highly valued by professionals and historians of engineering alike, this volume reflects the precision and craftsmanship characteristic of Concrete Publications’ mid-century technical series. Durable, detailed, and authoritative, Concrete Water Towers, Bunkers, Silos & Other Elevated Structures remains a benchmark text for those interested in the evolution of reinforced concrete engineering and design.