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ACI SP-55:1978, also known as the Douglas McHenry International Symposium on Concrete and Concrete Structures, is a collection of papers that focus on the theme of concrete and concrete structures in severe environments and/or complex loading conditions. The volume consists of 10 papers on plain concrete and 14 papers on concrete structures, reflecting the advanced technological development needs of the concrete industry.

The papers cover a wide range of topics, including the effects of transient high temperatures, cryogenic temperatures, and nuclear radiation on concrete, as well as the prediction of overall structural behavior in fires and earthquakes. Some papers also delve into the behavior of elements under complex loading conditions, such as multiaxial stress states and simultaneous torsion, shear, and bending.