Design for Earthquakes

Design for Earthquakes

Editorial Reviews Book Description 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. Book Info Provides a general introduction to the topic of design of buildings for resistance to the effects of earthquakes. Intended for general readership, especially persons with an interest in the design and construction of buildings. DLC: Earthquake resistant design.

Design for Earthquakes,James Ambrose,Dimitry Vergun,Wiley,0471241881,Architecture,Construction - General,Design & Drafting,Earthquake Engineering,Earthquake resistant design,Engineering - Civil,Science/Mathematics,Technology,Architectural structure & design,Architecture / General,Structural engineering,Vulcanology & seismology

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