An Introduction to Basic Concepts for Seismic Design of Buildings - Softcover

Guyer, J. Paul

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1533574219 ISBN 13: 9781533574213

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2016

Synopsis

This publication provides introductory technical guidance for civil engineers, structural engineers and other professional engineers and construction managers interested in learning about basic concepts for seismic design of buildings. Here is what is discussed: 1. GENERAL, 2. GROUND MOTION, 3. SITE HAZARDS OTHER THAN GROUND MOTION, 4. BEHAVIOR OF STRUCTURES, 5. FUNDAMENTALS OF SEISMIC DESIGN

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About the Author

Paul Guyer is a registered civil engineer, mechanical engineer, fire protection engineer and architect with 35 years of experience designing buildings and related infrastructure. For an additional 9 years he was a principal staff advisor to the California Legislature on capital outlay and infrastructure issues. He is a graduate of Stanford University and has held numerous national, state and local offices with the American Society of Civil Engineers, Architectural Engineering Institute and National Society of Professional Engineers. He is a Fellow of ASCE and AEI.

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2016
• ISBN 10: 1533574219
• ISBN 13: 9781533574213
• Binding: Paperback
• Language: English
• Number of pages: 38