Earthquake Resistant Design: For Engineers and Architects , 2nd Edition - Hardcover

Dowrick, David J.

Hardcover

ISBN 10: 0471915033 ISBN 13: 9780471915034

Publisher: Wiley, 1988

Synopsis

Earthquake Resistant Design For Engineers and Architects Second Edition David J. Dowrick This is the second edition of a book which has proved useful to large numbers of engineers and architects since it was first published. The author's aim is to present the subject of earthquake resistant design from the standpoint of a designer wishing to gain an overall view of the entire process, from the nature of loading through to the details of construction. The procedures used in practice are explained in relation to their theoretical basis, and extensive references are given so that readers can follow this up further if they wish. This second edition reflects the progress made since the original publication of the book in 1977. There has been substantial revision and enlargement, particularly in the treatment of seismotechnics, hazard analysis, design earthquakes, design philosophy, base isolation and geotechnical engineering. Like the first edition, this volume is international in outlook, with examples taken from throughout the world. The book is distinguished by the unified approach the author has brought to a large and often disparate field, and this makes it invaluable to all engineers, architects, and seismologists working in earthquake resistant design, whether they be practitioners, researchers or students. Contents Foreword Preface to the First Edition Preface to the Second Edition Introduction
* Seismic risk -- the causes, strength, and effects of earthquakes
* Seismic activity in a regional setting
* Determination of site characteristics
* Design earthquakes
* Earthquake resistant design philosophy -- choice of form and materials
* Seismic response of soils and structures
* Concrete structures
* Masonry structures
* Steel structures
* Timber structures
* Earthquake resistance of services and equipment
* Architectural detailing for earthquake resistance
Appendix A Earthquake resistance of specific structures Appendix B Miscellaneous information Index

About this title

From the Publisher:

The standard in the field, newly revised to reflect recent advances in earthquake-resistant design. Contains much new material, supported by the author's extensive international experience. Covers the entire design process, from aspects of loading to details of construction. Early chapters offer a broad theoretical background; later chapters provide rigorous coverage of practical aspects. Well illustrated, with extensive references.

About this edition

• Publisher: Wiley
• Publication date: 1988
• ISBN 10: 0471915033
• ISBN 13: 9780471915034
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 540