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The seismic design handbook

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The Seismic Design Handbook provides a comprehensive guide to the principles, methods, and practices of earthquake-resistant design for buildings and engineering structures. The book examines how seismic forces affect structures and presents strategies for minimizing damage, protecting occupants, and ensuring structural safety during earthquake events.

The text covers fundamental concepts of earthquake engineering, including seismic hazards, ground motion characteristics, structural dynamics, load calculations, and seismic design criteria. It discusses the analysis and design of various structural systems, such as steel, reinforced concrete, masonry, and other construction materials, in accordance with established engineering standards and building codes.

In addition, the book addresses topics such as seismic risk assessment, structural performance evaluation, retrofitting and rehabilitation of existing structures, foundation design, and the application of modern technologies for seismic protection. Practical examples, design procedures, and case studies are provided to illustrate the implementation of earthquake-resistant design principles in real-world projects.

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Publisher

United States of America : Springer., 2001

Collation

xii, 821 p. : ill. ; 28 cm.

Language

English

ISBN/ISSN

978-1-4613-5681-3

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NONE

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Edition

ed. 2

Subject(s)

Seismic Design
Structural Engineering
Civil Engineering

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