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Summary
Summary
Earthquake engineering is the ultimate challenge for structural engineers. Even if natural phenomena involve great uncertainties, structural engineers need to design buildings, bridges, and dams capable of resisting the destructive forces produced by them. These disasters have created a new awareness about the disaster preparedness and mitigation. Before a building, utility system, or transportation structure is built, engineers spend a great deal of time analyzing those structures to make sure they will perform reliably under seismic and other loads. The purpose of this book is to provide structural engineers with tools and information to improve current building and bridge design and construction practices and enhance their sustainability during and after seismic events. In this book, Khan explains the latest theory, design applications and Code Provisions. Earthquake-Resistant Structures features seismic design and retrofitting techniques for low and high raise buildings, single and multi-span bridges, dams and nuclear facilities. The author also compares and contrasts various seismic resistant techniques in USA, Russia, Japan, Turkey, India, China, New Zealand, and Pakistan.
Author Notes
Dr. Khan has more than 35 years of experience as a structural and bridge engineer, project and design manager for transportation and industrial clients. Ali has supervised numerous design projects on behalf of the New Jersey Department of Transportation, New Jersey Turnpike Authority, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Maryland State Highway Administration and Washington Metropolitan Area Transportation Authority
Table of Contents
Design, Build and Retrofit |
Part 1 Seismology and Seismicity |
Chapter 1 History and Classification of Earthquakes |
Chapter 2 Common Features between Recurring Earthquakes |
Chapter 3 Study of Indian Ocean Tsunamis and the Pacific Tsunamis |
Chapter 4 Local Seismicity, Fault Locations, Tectonic Plate Movements |
Part 2 Foundation Types and Reactions |
Chapter 5 Standard Formulae for Soil Science |
Chapter 6 Foundation Vibrations |
Chapter 7 Foundation Types |
Part 3 Design and Retrofit of Structures |
Chapter 8 Rise and High Rise Buildings |
Chapter 9 Single and Multi-span Bridges |
Chapter 10 Dams and Nuclear Facilities |
Chapter 11 Seismic Design & Retrofit Techniques |
Chapter 12 Preservation of Heritage Buildings by Strengthening |
Chapter 13 Tensile Strength of Existing Masonry Buildings Improvement |
Part 4 Strategies for Resisting Earthquakes |
Chapter 14 Compliance with Construction Codes |
Chapter 15 Seismic Resistant Techniques in USA, Russia and Japan |
Chapter 16 Hot and Cold Weather Concreting Techniques |
Chapter 17 Strapping and Tying Footings |
Chapter 18 Developing Local and New Lightweight Materials, LYTAG, FRP and Ferrocement |
Chapter 19 Innovative Segmental and Precast Concrete Construction |
Chapter 20 Use of Integral Abutment Bridge Frames Appendices |
Appendix 1 Seismic Maps and Zoning |