Fully updated coverage of earthquake-resistant engineering techniques, regulations, and codes
This thoroughly revised resource offers cost-effective earthquake engineering methods and practical instruction on underlying structural dynamics concepts. Earthquake Engineering, Third Edition, teaches how to analyze the behavior of structures under seismic excitation and features up-to-date details on the design and construction of earthquake-resistant steel and reinforced concrete buildings, bridges, and isolated systems. All applicable requirements are fully explained—including the 2015 International Building Code and the latest ACI, AISC, and AASHTO codes and regulations. Advanced chapters cover seismic isolation, synthetic earthquakes, foundation design, and geotechnical aspects such as liquefaction.
Earthquake Engineering, Third Edition, covers:
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Characteristics of earthquakes
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Linear elastic dynamic analysis
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Nonlinear and inelastic dynamic analysis
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Behavior of structures under seismic excitation
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Design of earthquake-resistant buildings (IBC)
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Seismic provisions of reinforced concrete structures (ACI code)
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Introduction to seismic provisions of steel structures (AISC code)
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Design of earthquake-resistant bridges (AASHTO code)
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Geotechnical aspects and foundations
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Synthetic earthquakes
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Introduction to seismic isolation
Foreword
Acknowledgment
Chapter 1 : Introduction
Chapter 2 : Characteristics of Earthquakes
Chapter 3 : Linear Elastic Dynamics Analysis
Chapter 4 : Nonlinear and Inelastic Dynamic Analysis
Chapter 5 : Behavior of Structures Under Seismic Excitation
Chapter 6 : Design of Earthquake-Resistant Buildings (IBC)
Chapter 7 : Siesmic Provisions of Reinforced Concrete Structures (ACI 318)
Chapter 8 : Introduction to AISC Seismic Provisions for Structural Steel Buildings
Chapter 9 : Design of Earthquake-Resistant Bridges (AASHTO Code)
Chapter 10 : Geotechnical Aspects and Foundations
Chapter 11 : Synthetic Earthquakes
Chapter 12 : Seismic Isolation
Bibliography
Index
