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Book Synopsis
This accessible guide to seismic design examines what earthquakes do to buildings and what can be done to improve building response to earthquakes. International examples and photographs are included as important learning aids in understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures.

Table of Contents
BASIC CONSIDERATIONS.

Earthquakes and Their Effects.

Seismic Response of Buildings and Sites.

Design for Structural Response.

Design for General Building Response.

Retrofit and Repair.

Mitigation of Seismic Effects.

Special Problems.

Special Design Cases.

Special Design Issues.

EXAMPLE DESIGN CASES.

Single Family Residence, Wood Frame.

Single-Story Commercial Building.

Low-Rise Multi-Unit Building.

Low-Rise Office Building.

Concrete Frame Apartment Building.

Warehouse, Single Story, Large Bays.

Sloping Sites.

Glossary.

Bibliography.

Index.

Design for Earthquakes

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      Book details

      Publisher John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Published 16 February 1999
      ISBN-13 9780471241881
      978-0471241881
      ISBN-10 0471241881
      Also in:
      Architecture Volcanology and seismology Structural engineering

      Description

      Book Synopsis
      This accessible guide to seismic design examines what earthquakes do to buildings and what can be done to improve building response to earthquakes. International examples and photographs are included as important learning aids in understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures.

      Table of Contents
      BASIC CONSIDERATIONS.

      Earthquakes and Their Effects.

      Seismic Response of Buildings and Sites.

      Design for Structural Response.

      Design for General Building Response.

      Retrofit and Repair.

      Mitigation of Seismic Effects.

      Special Problems.

      Special Design Cases.

      Special Design Issues.

      EXAMPLE DESIGN CASES.

      Single Family Residence, Wood Frame.

      Single-Story Commercial Building.

      Low-Rise Multi-Unit Building.

      Low-Rise Office Building.

      Concrete Frame Apartment Building.

      Warehouse, Single Story, Large Bays.

      Sloping Sites.

      Glossary.

      Bibliography.

      Index.

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