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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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A Hardback by Thomas Paulay, M. J. N. Priestley

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    View other formats and editions of Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry by Thomas Paulay

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

    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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