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041	0		_aeng
050	0	4	_a690.22 $2 18
100	1		_aBooth, Edmund
245	0	0	_aEarthquake design practice for buildings
260			_aLondon _bThomas Telford Services Ltd _c2006
300			_axx, 284p. _c24cm.
350			_a65
505	0		_aThe 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
520			_aReviews 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.
590			_aKA
650	2	4	_aEUROCODE 8
651		4	_aInternational
690			_aBUILT ENVIRONMENT-CONSTRUCTION AND DESIGN
690			_aHealth and safety _96244
700	1		_aKey, David
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999			_c105916 _d105916