Description
Book SynopsisRecent earthquakes around the world have confirmed the potential for a large seismic event to cause unprecedented levels of destruction. Shock transmission units (STUs) have been used in several projects as one of the most effective instruments in preventing widespread damage from seismic activities and structural movement. Shock Transmission Units in Construction is the first book to explore the procurement, selection, testing, installation and maintenance processes of STUs, as well as technological developments in the field of seismic protection.
This book covers the use of STUs as both a preventative measure, fitted to a structure before a seismic occurrence, and as a seismic protection system, retrofitted to prevent further damage. Drawing on his experiences of supervising the construction of the first bridges in India and the Philippines to use STUs, Dinesh Patel explores the application of STUs on a number of different projects, including new and existing highwa
Table of Contents
Introduction 1. Evolution of Shock Transmission Unit (STU) 2. Seismic Protection System 3. Shock Transmission Units (STUs) and Their Applications 4. STU for New Highway Bridges 5. STU for Existing Highway Bridges 6. STU for New and Existing Highway Bridges 7. STU for Cable Stayed and Suspension Bridges 8. STU for Buildings 9. Special Types of STU "Snubber" for Nuclear Power Plants and Pipelines 10 Miscellaneous Applications of STU 11. Installation of STU on Structures 12. Cost Effectiveness of STU 13. Load Testing of STU 14. Inspection and Maintenance of STU 15. STU Design Guidelines, Procurement and Selection 16. Derivatives of STU 17. STU in Conjunction with Other Seismic Protective Devices Appendix 1: Manufacturers of STU Appendix 2: Laboratories for Testing STU Appendix 3: AASHTO Section 32 - Specification for Load Testing of STU
