Earthquake-resistant structures : design, build and retrofit /

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主要作者:	Ali Khan, Mohiuddin (Author)
格式:	電子書
語言:	English
出版:	Oxford Butterworth-Heinemann 2009.
主題:	Earthquake engineering.
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Machine generated contents note: 1.Modern Earthquake Engineering: An Overview
1.1.Introduction and Review of Literature
1.2.The Basics of Earthquakes
1.3.The Most Destructive Earthquakes on Record
1.4.Is Seismic Activity Increasing?
1.5.Some Seismological History
1.6.Measurement of Earthquake Intensity and Magnitude
1.7.Seismic Instrumentation
1.8.Comprehensive Seismic Study
1.9.Applications of Seismic Design Codes
1.10.The Role of the U.S. Geological Survey
1.11.Conclusions on the State of Art
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Bibliographical Entries by Category
2.Seismology and Earthquake Effects for Engineers
2.1.Introduction
2.2.Basic Seismology
2.3.Induced Seismicity
2.4.Wave Generation and Composition
2.5.Earthquake Prediction and Forecasting
2.6.Earthquake-Triggered Tsunamis
2.7.Seismology-Related Hazards
2.8.Seismology Software
2.9.Conclusions on Seismology and Earthquake Effects
Selected Bibliography
Sources
3.Seismic Response of Structures to Liquefaction
3.1.Introduction
3.2.Characteristics of Soils and Site Effects
3.3.Soil Type and the Process of Liquefaction
3.4.Liquefaction and Structural Integrity
3.5.Foundation Design Codes Applicable to Liquefaction
3.6.Computer Software for Liquefaction Assessment and Mitigation
3.7.Conclusions for Seismic Response of Structures to Soil Type and Liquefaction
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Bibliographic Entries by Category
4.Major Earthquakes as the Basis for Code Development
4.1.Introduction
4.2.Earthquakes in the United States
4.3.Earthquakes Worldwide
4.4.Analysis of Observed Damage
4.5.Conclusions to Earthquake Damages and Measures Being Taken
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Bibliographic Entries by Category
5.Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Remediation
5.1.Introduction
5.2.Earthquake Prediction for Risk Assessment and Mitigation
5.3.Recent Developments in Seismic Science and Technology
5.4.Recent Innovative Solutions
5.5.Simulations as Analysis and Design Tools
5.6.Investing in Research for Effective Seismic Resistance
5.7.Education in Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Remediation
5.8.Conclusions
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Bibliographic Entries by Category
6.Tsunamis, Earthquakes, and Nuclear Power
6.1.Introduction
6.2.The Tohoku Tsunami
6.3.A Primer on Nuclear Power-Advantages and Disadvantages
6.4.Nuclear Reactors and Tsunamis in the United States
6.5.The Nuclear Regulatory Commission's Response to Fukushima Daiichi
6.6.California's Seismicity and Nuclear Power
6.7.Early-Warning Systems
6.8.U.S. Nuclear Sites: Preparing for the Unlikely
6.9.What Can We Learn from Japan's Misfortune?
6.10.Conclusions on Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Nuclear Power
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Bibliographic Entries by Category
7.Post-Disaster Engineering: The Pakistan Earthquake of 2005
7.1.Introduction
7.2.Case Study: 2005 Pakistan Earthquake
7.3.Pakistan Disaster Response
7.4.Post-Disaster Investigation
7.5.Recommendations
7.6.Broad Recommendations
7.7.Remedial Work by ERRA
7.8.Conclusions from Pakistan Earthquake Study
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Additional Sources
Bibliographic Entries by Category
8.Seismic Bridge Design
8.1.Introduction
8.2.Physical Effects of Seismic Activity
8.3.FHWA Seismic Design and Retrofit
8.4.Development of Seismic Bridge Design Codes
8.5.Recent Developments in Bridge Seismic Design
8.6.Simplified Steps in Seismic Design of Bridges
8.7.Seismic Planning and Detailed Design
8.8.Important Design Developments
8.9.Comparison of Highway and Railway Bridges
8.10.Alternate Methods of Seismic Analysis
8.11.Conclusions for Seismic Bridge Design
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Bibliographic Entries by Category
9.Bridge Seismic Retrofit Methods for Seismic Events
9.1.Introduction
9.2.Retrofit Prioritization
9.3.Improving Seismic-Resistant Systems
9.4.Preparing Seismic Retrofit Feasibility Reports
9.5.Applicable Retrofit Design for Existing Bridges
9.6.Retrofit of Simple Multi-Span Bridges
9.7.Substructure Detailing and Retrofit
9.8.Uncommon Retrofit Concepts
9.9.Computer Software
9.10.Conclusions on Seismic Analysis, Prioritization and Retrofit
Selected Bibliography
Bibliographical Entries by Category
10.Seismic Design for Buildings
10.1.Introduction
10.2.Development of U.S. Seismic Building Codes
10.3.Seismic Effects on Foundations and Superstructure
10.4.Site Conditions and Geotechnical Report
10.5.Structural Response
10.6.Estimating Lateral Forces
10.7.Structural Components
10.8.Performance Levels
10.9.Conclusions on Seismic Design of Buildings
Selected Bibliography
Sources
11.Performance-Based Design and Retrofit Methods for Buildings
11.1.Introduction
11.2.A Diagnostic Approach to Retrofit
11.3.Seismic Evaluation of Individual Buildings
11.4.Model Buildings and Model Retrofit
11.5.Measures to Reduce Vibrations
11.6.FEMA Rehabilitation Procedures
11.7.Categories of Rehabilitation
11.8.Earthquake Simulations in Analysis and Design
11.9.Retrofit Prioritizing
11.10.New Developments in Seismic Retrofitting
11.11.Nonstructural Components
11.12.Repair and Retrofit of Nonengineered Buildings
11.13.Seismic Retrofit of Historic Buildings
11.14.Conclusions on Performance Based Design and Retrofit Methods for Buildings
Selected Bibliography
Sources
Bibliographic Entries by Category
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G.

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