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Emphasizes actual structural design, not analysis, of multistory buildings for seismic resistance. Strong emphasis is placed on specific detailing requirements for construction.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Concepts of Seismic Design 1

2. Causes and Effects of Earthquakes: Seismicity—Structural Response--Seismic Action 47

3. Principles of Member Design 95

4. Reinforced Concrete Ductile Frames 158

5. Structural Walls 362

6. Dual Systems 500

7. Masonry Structures 532

8. Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Restricted Ductility 639

9. Foundation Structures 662

Appendix A Approximate Elastic Analysis of Frames Subjected to Lateral Forces 696

Appendix B Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale 706

Symbols 708

References 719

Index 735

Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry

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      Publisher: John Wiley & Sons Inc
      Publication Date: 24/11/1992
      ISBN13: 9780471549154, 978-0471549154
      ISBN10: 0471549150
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      Description

      Book Synopsis
      Emphasizes actual structural design, not analysis, of multistory buildings for seismic resistance. Strong emphasis is placed on specific detailing requirements for construction.

      Table of Contents

      1. Introduction: Concepts of Seismic Design 1

      2. Causes and Effects of Earthquakes: Seismicity—Structural Response--Seismic Action 47

      3. Principles of Member Design 95

      4. Reinforced Concrete Ductile Frames 158

      5. Structural Walls 362

      6. Dual Systems 500

      7. Masonry Structures 532

      8. Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Restricted Ductility 639

      9. Foundation Structures 662

      Appendix A Approximate Elastic Analysis of Frames Subjected to Lateral Forces 696

      Appendix B Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale 706

      Symbols 708

      References 719

      Index 735

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