Seismic Techniques: v. 12. (Engineering, Technology & Applied Science Series) - Hardcover

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 9056996568 ISBN 13: 9789056996567

Publisher: Gordon & Breach Science Publishers Ltd, 1999

Synopsis

The sixth in the nine-volume series on structural dynamic systems tackles some issues involved in modern seismic design techniques for structures, with a view to enhancing their capability to survive powerful earthquakes to the degree that they can still function. The five studies cover analyzing the nonlinear dynamics of seismically isolated structures, seismic isolation by sliding and uplift, robust control design, analyzing embedded foundations in structural systems, and computational aspects of concrete beams plated with fiber-reinforced plastic. They are not indexed. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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Synopsis

Conventional seismic design has been based on structural strength in the initial design of structures, resulting in lateral force resisting systems with sufficient strength to be able to absorb and dissipate the seismic. For important structures such as urban high speed road systems, high-rise buildings, hospitals, airports and other essential structures which must be quite functional after an earthquake, modern seismic structural design techniques have been developed with a view toward eliminating or significantly reducing seismic damage to such structures. This is a comprehensive treatment of the issues involved in modern seismic design techniques for structure with a view to significantly enhancing their capability of surviving earthquakes to an adequate degree - in other words, enhancing the ability of structural systems to withstand high-level earthquakes.

Edition details

• Publisher: Gordon & Breach Science Publishers Ltd
• Publication date: 1999
• ISBN 10: 9056996568
• ISBN 13: 9789056996567
• Binding: Hardcover
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 261
• Editor: Leondes Cornelius T.