Earthquake design practice for buildings
Booth, Edmund
Earthquake design practice for buildings - London Thomas Telford Services Ltd 2006 - xx, 284p. 24cm.
The lessons from earthquake damage -- Ground motion -- The calculation of structural response -- Analysis of soils and soil-structure interaction -- Conceptual design -- Seismic codes of practice -- Foundations -- Reinforced concrete design -- Steelwork design -- Masonry -- Timber -- Building contents and cladding -- Seismic isolation -- Assessment and strengthening of existing buildings
Reviews the lessons from earthquake damage for designers of buildings, the priciples of structural dynamics, the conceptual design of buildings, and issues specific to seismic design for the four main materials used for buildings. Discusses seismic analysis and the retrofit of existing buildings. Gives reference to the European seismic code, Eurocode 8 and to the US seismic codes and standards.
0727729470
EUROCODE 8
International
690.22 $2 18
Earthquake design practice for buildings - London Thomas Telford Services Ltd 2006 - xx, 284p. 24cm.
The lessons from earthquake damage -- Ground motion -- The calculation of structural response -- Analysis of soils and soil-structure interaction -- Conceptual design -- Seismic codes of practice -- Foundations -- Reinforced concrete design -- Steelwork design -- Masonry -- Timber -- Building contents and cladding -- Seismic isolation -- Assessment and strengthening of existing buildings
Reviews the lessons from earthquake damage for designers of buildings, the priciples of structural dynamics, the conceptual design of buildings, and issues specific to seismic design for the four main materials used for buildings. Discusses seismic analysis and the retrofit of existing buildings. Gives reference to the European seismic code, Eurocode 8 and to the US seismic codes and standards.
0727729470
EUROCODE 8
International
690.22 $2 18