Earthquake-resistant structures : design, build and retrofit /
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Butterworth-Heinemann
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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.