{"product_id":"earthquake-resistant-design-and-risk-reduction-2e-9780470778159","title":"Earthquake Resistant Design and Risk Reduction 2e","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEarthquake Resistant Design and Risk Reduction, 2 nd  edition  is based upon global research and development work over the last 50 years or more, and follows the author's series of three books  Earthquake Resistant Design , 1st and 2 nd  editions (1977 and 1987), and  Earthquake Risk Reduction  (2003).\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePreface.\u003c\/b\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e1 Earthquake Risk Reduction.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.2 Earthquake Risk and Hazard.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.3 The Social and Economic Consequences of Earthquakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e1.4 Earthquake Risk Reduction Actions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e2 The Nature of Earthquakes.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.2 Global Seismotectonics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e2.3 The Strength of Earthquakes – Magnitude and Intensity.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e3 Determination of Site Characteristics.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.2 Local Geology and Soil Conditions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.3 Ground Classes and Microzones.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e3.4 Site Investigations and Soil Tests.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e4 Seismic Hazard Assessment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.2 Crustal Strain and Moment Release.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.3 Regional Seismotectonics.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.4 Faulting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.5 Earthquake Distribution in Space, Size and Time.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.6 The Nature and Attenuation of Ground Motions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.7 Design Earthquakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.8 Faults – Hazard and Design Considerations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.9 Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e4.10 Probabilistic vs. Deterministic Seismic Hazard Assessment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e5 Seismic Response of Soils and Structures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.2 Seismic Response of Soils.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.3 Seismic Response of Soil–Structure Systems.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e5.4 Seismic Response of Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e6 Earthquake Vulnerability of the Built Environment.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.2 Qualitative Measures of Vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e6.3 Quantitative Measures of Vulnerability.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e7 Earthquake Risk Modelling and Management.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.1 Earthquake Risk Modelling.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.2 Material Damage Costs.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.3 Estimating Casualties.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.4 Business Interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.5 Reduction of Business Interruption.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.6 Management of and Planning for Earthquakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.7 Earthquake Insurance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.8 Earthquake Risk Management in Developing Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.9 Impediments to Earthquake Risk Reduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e7.10 Further Reading and Software.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e8 The Design and Construction Process – Choice of Form and Materials.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.1 The Design and Construction Process – Performance-Based Seismic Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.2 Criteria for Earthquake Resistant Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.3 Principles of Reliable Seismic Behaviour – Form, Material and Failure Modes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.4 Specific Structural Forms for Earthquake Resistance.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.5 Passive Control of Structures – Seismic Isolation and Energy-Dissipating Devices.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.6 Low-Damage Structures – Damage Avoidance Design.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.7 Construction and the Enforcement of Standards.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e8.8 Developing Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e9 Seismic Design of Foundations and Soil-Retaining Structures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.1 Foundations.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e9.2 Soil-Retaining Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e10 Design and Detailing of New Structures for Earthquake Ground Shaking.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.2 Steel Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.3 Concrete Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.4 Masonry Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.5 Timber Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e10.6 Design of New Structures in Developing Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e11 Earthquake Resistance of Services, Equipment and Plant.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.1 Seismic Response and Design Criteria.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.2 Seismic Analysis and Design Procedures for Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e11.3 Seismic Protection of Equipment.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e12 Architectural Design and Detailing for Earthquake Resistance.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.2 Non-structural Infill Panels and Partitions.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.3 Cladding, Wall Finishes, Windows and Doors.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e12.4 Miscellaneous Architectural Details.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e13 Retrofitting.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.1 Introduction.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.2 To Retrofit or Not?\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.3 Benefit-Cost of Retrofitting.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.4 Retrofitting Lifelines.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.5 Retrofitting Structures.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.6 Retrofitting Equipment and Plant.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.7 Retrofitting in Developing Countries.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e13.8 Performance of Retrofitted Property in Earthquakes.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eReferences.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix A Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (NZ8).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eAppendix B Structural Steel Standards for Earthquake Resistant\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cb\u003eStructures.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eIndex.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"John Wiley \u0026 Sons Inc","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49402429636951,"sku":"9780470778159","price":113.36,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780470778159.jpg?v=1730480376","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/earthquake-resistant-design-and-risk-reduction-2e-9780470778159","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}