Earthquake resistant design and risk reduction /
Earthquake Resistant Design and Risk Reduction, 2nd edition is based upon global research and development work over the last 50 years or more, and follows the author's series of three books Earthquake Resistant Design, 1st and 2nd editions (1977 and 1987), and Earthquake Risk Reduction (2003)....
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| Format: | eBook |
| Language: | English |
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Chichester, U.K. :
Wiley,
2009.
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| Edition: | 2nd ed. |
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| Online Access: | Connect to the full text of this electronic book |
Table of Contents:
- Earthquake risk reduction; The nature of earthquakes; Determination of site characteristics; Seismic hazard assessment; Seismic response of soils and structures; Earthquake vulnerability of the built environment; Earthquake risk modelling and management; The design and construction process; Seismic design of foundations and soil-retaining structures; Design and detailing of new structures for earthquake ground shaking; Earthquake resistance of services, equipment and plant; Architectural design and detailing for earthquake resistance; Retrofitting; Appendix A: Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (NZ 2007); Appendix B: Structural Steel Standards for Earthquake Resistant Structures.