Design for Earthquakes
by James Ambrose
and Dimitry Vergun

This accessible guide to seismic design examines what earthquakes do to buildings and what can be done to improve building response to earthquakes. International examples and photographs are included as important learning aids in understanding the effects of earthquakes on structures.

Contents

Basic Considerations

1. Earthquakes and Their Effects
2. Seismic Response of Buildings and Sites
3. Design for Structural Response
4. Design for General Building Response
5. Retrofit and Repair
6. Mitigation of Seismic Effects
7. Special Problems
8. Special Design Cases
9. Special Design Issues

Example Design Cases

10. Single Family Residence, Wood Frame
11. Single-Story Commercial Building
12. Low-Rise Multi-Unit Building
13. Low-Rise Office Building
14. Concrete Frame Apartment Building
15. Warehouse, Single Story, Large Bays
16. Sloping Sites

Glossary
Index

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