Description
Book SynopsisPrecast concrete and reinforced concrete are two common building materials and both are used in areas where seismic effects must be considered when designing and constructing buildings. This book provides cutting-edge guidance on designing seismicresistant structures built with precast and reinforced concrete.
Table of ContentsPreface.
Nomenclature.
Introduction.
Chapter 1. Basic Concepts.
1.1 Ductility - A System Behavior Enhancer.
1.2 Confinement - A Component Behavior Enhancement.
1.3 Shear.
Chapter 2. Component Behavior and Design.
2.1 Beams.
2.2 The Beam Column.
2.3 Beam-Column Joints.
2.4 Shear Dominated Systems.
Chapter 3. Systems Design.
3.1 Shear Wall Braced Buildings.
3.2 Frame Braded Buildings.
3.3 Diaphragms.
3.4 Design Process Overview.
Chapter 4. Design Confirmation.
4.1 Response of Shear Wall Braced Buildings to Ground Motion.
4.2 Frame Braced Buildings.
4.3 Behavior Imponderables.
Index.
