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Title:
Earthquake resistant construction and design
Publication Information:
Rotterdam : A A Balkema, 1994
ISBN:
9789054103929
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2v
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The aseismic design of structures still remains a major task for engineers worldwide. This text considers earthquake-resistant construction and design, dealing with topics such as seismicity and tectonics; seismic waves in soils; strong ground motion and site effects; and risk evaluation.


Table of Contents

Seismicity and tectonics
seismic waves in soils
strong ground motion and site effects
risk evaluation
experimental soil dynamics
dynamic soil-structure interaction
foundations
soil modelling for seismic loading
earth dams and retaining walls
arch- and gravity dams
bridges in seismic regions
analysis and design of buildings, building elements and equipments
seismic isolation
large-scale experiments
urban planning and microzonation
lessons from recent earthquakes
seismic models and standards
social and economical aspects.