000 08161nam a22001937a 4500
999 _c39190
_d39190
003 OSt
020 _a9781856175012
082 _a551.22 KHA-E
100 _aKhan, Mohiuddin Ali
245 _aEarthquake Resistant Structures
250 _a1st
260 _aNew York
_bElsevier
_c2013
300 _a422p.
500 _aPart One: Introduction to Seismology and Seismic Engineering Chapter One. Modern Earthquake Engineering: An Overview 1.1 Introduction and Review of Literature 1.2 The Basics of Earthquakes 1.3 The Most Destructive Earthquakes on Record 1.4 Is Seismic Activity Increasing? 1.5 Some Seismological History 1.6 Measurement of Earthquake Intensity and Magnitude 1.7 Seismic Instrumentation 1.8 Comprehensive Seismic Study 1.9 Applications of Seismic Design Codes 1.10 The Role of the U.S. Geological Survey 1.11 Conclusions on the State of Art Selected Bibliography Sources Bibliographical Entries By Category Chapter Two. Seismology and Earthquake Effects for Engineers 2.1 Introduction 2.2 Basic Seismology 2.3 Induced Seismicity 2.4 Wave Generation and Composition 2.5 Earthquake Prediction and Forecasting 2.6 Earthquake-Triggered Tsunamis 2.7 Seismology-Related Hazards 2.8 Seismology Software 2.9 Conclusions on Seismology and Earthquake Effects Selected Bibliography Sources Chapter Three. Seismic Response of Structures to Liquefaction 3.1 Introduction 3.2 Characteristics of Soils and Site Effects 3.3 Soil Type and the Process of Liquefaction 3.4 Liquefaction and Structural Integrity 3.5 Foundation Design Codes Applicable to Liquefaction 3.6 Computer Software for Liquefaction Assessment and Mitigation 3.7 Conclusions for Seismic Response of Structures to Soil Type and Liquefaction Selected Bibliography Sources Bibliographic Entries By Category Part Two: Earthquake Disasters: Pre- and Post-Earthquake Engineering Chapter Four. Major Earthquakes as the Basis for Code Development 4.1 Introduction 4.2 Earthquakes in the United States 4.3 Earthquakes Worldwide 4.4 Analysis of Observed Damage 4.5 Conclusions to Earthquake Damages and Measures Being Taken Selected Bibliography Sources Bibliographic Entries By Category Chapter Five. Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Remediation 5.1 Introduction 5.2 Earthquake Prediction for Risk Assessment and Mitigation 5.3 Recent Developments in Seismic Science and Technology 5.4 Recent Innovative Solutions 5.5 Simulations as Analysis and Design Tools 5.6 Investing in Research for Effective Seismic Resistance 5.7 Education in Risk Assessment, Mitigation, and Remediation 5.8 Conclusions Selected Bibliography Sources Bibliographic Entries By Category Chapter Six. Tsunamis, Earthquakes, and Nuclear Power 6.1 Introduction 6.2 The Tohoku Tsunami 6.3 A Primer on Nuclear Power—Advantages and Disadvantages 6.4 Nuclear Reactors and Tsunamis in the United States 6.5 The Nuclear Regulatory Commission’s Response to Fukushima Daiichi 6.6 California’s Seismicity and Nuclear Power 6.7 Early-Warning Systems 6.8 U.S. Nuclear Sites: Preparing for the Unlikely 6.9 What can we Learn from Japan’s Misfortune? 6.10 Conclusions on Tsunamis, Earthquakes and Nuclear Power Selected Bibliography Sources Bibliographic Entries By Category Chapter Seven. Post-Disaster Engineering: The Pakistan Earthquake of 2005 7.1 Introduction 7.2 Case Study: 2005 Pakistan Earthquake 7.3 Pakistan Disaster Response 7.4 Post-Disaster Investigation 7.5 Recommendations 7.6 Broad Recommendations 7.7 Remedial Work by ERRA 7.8 Conclusions from Pakistan Earthquake Study Selected Bibliography Sources Additional Sources Bibliographic Entries by Category Part Three: Structural Design and Retrofit Chapter Eight. Seismic Bridge Design 8.1 Introduction 8.2 Physical Effects of Seismic Activity 8.3 FHWA Seismic Design and Retrofit 8.4 Development of Seismic Bridge Design Codes 8.5 Recent Developments in Bridge Seismic Design 8.6 Simplified Steps in Seismic Design of Bridges 8.7 Seismic Planning and Detailed Design 8.8 Important Design Developments 8.9 Comparison of Highway and Railway Bridges 8.10 Alternate Methods of Seismic Analysis 8.11 Conclusions for Seismic Bridge Design Selected Bibliography Sources Chapter Nine. Bridge Seismic Retrofit Methods for Seismic Events 9.1 Introduction 9.2 Retrofit Prioritization 9.3 Improving Seismic-Resistant Systems (17), (18) 9.4 Preparing Seismic Retrofit Feasibility Reports 9.5 Applicable Retrofit Design for Existing Bridges 9.6 Retrofit of Simple Multi-Span Bridges 9.7 Substructure Detailing and Retrofit 9.8 Uncommon Retrofit Concepts 9.9 Computer Software 9.10 Conclusions on Seismic Analysis, Prioritization and Retrofit Selected Bibliography Bibliographical Entries By Category Chapter Ten. Seismic Design for Buildings 10.1 Introduction 10.2 Development of U.S. Seismic Building Codes 10.3 Seismic Effects On Foundations And Superstructure 10.4 Site Conditions And Geotechnical Report 10.5 Structural Response 10.6 Estimating Lateral Forces 10.7 Structural Components 10.8 Performance Levels 10.9 Conclusions on Seismic Design of Buildings Selected Bibliography Sources Chapter Eleven. Performance-Based Design and Retrofit Methods for Buildings 11.1 Introduction 11.2 A Diagnostic Approach to Retrofit 11.3 Seismic Evaluation of Individual Buildings 11.4 Model Buildings and Model Retrofit 11.5 Measures to Reduce Vibrations 11.6 FEMA Rehabilitation Procedures 11.7 Categories of Rehabilitation 11.8 Earthquake Simulations in Analysis and Design 11.9 Retrofit Prioritizing 11.10 New Developments in Seismic Retrofitting 11.11 Nonstructural Components 11.12 Repair and Retrofit of Nonengineered Buildings 11.13 Seismic Retrofit of Historic Buildings 11.14 Conclusions on Performance Based Design and Retrofit Methods for Buildings Selected Bibliography Sources Bibliographic Entries By Category Part Four: Solved Examples for Seismic Analysis and Design Addressed in the Text Book Chapters Appendix A. Example of Seismic Design of Buildings with QA/QC Check List A.1 The Cost Factor for Seismic Design Appendix B. Computer Software for Seismic Analysis and Design of Superstructure and Substructure B.1 Approved Software for Superstructure B.2 Approved Software for Substructure Appendix C. Red Cross and Recommended Survival Kits C.1 Emergency Supplies C.2 Personal Premium Disaster Survival Kit C.3 Other Emergency Items C.4 Unstable Furniture and Other Items Appendix D. Sample Problem: LRFD Method to Solve Reinforced Concrete Bridge Beam Seismic Problems D.1 Flexural and Shear Resistance for Concrete Members D.2 Flexural Resistance D.3 Crack Control D.4 Factored Concrete Shear Resistance D.5 Skrinkage and Temperature Appendix E. Sample Calculations: To Compute Equivalent Static Lateral Forces and to Determine Vertical Force Distribution E.1 Compute Equivalent Static Lateral Forces E.2 Vertical Force Distribution Appendix F. STAAD-Pro Space Frequencies of Vibration of a Skewed Bridge Appendix G. Seismic Analysis Problems G.1 Introduction G.2 Static Finite Element Analysis of Building Frame with Shear Walls Data File Only for Dead Load and Wind Analysis G.3 Plane Response Spectrum Analysis for Frames (STAAD Data File) G.4 STAAD Plane FRAME Data File Example for Time-History Analysis G.5 STAAD Space Example for Harmonic-Loading Generator G.6 STAAD Space Example for UBC Accidental Load Data File Only Glossary
650 _aCivil Engineering
856 _uhttps://books.google.co.in/books?id=2DHD8yu0UmIC&printsec=frontcover&dq=Earthquake+Resistant+Structures&hl=en&sa=X&ved=0ahUKEwj_nrrbp8fhAhVIIIgKHYHpDvUQ6AEILjAB#v=onepage&q=Earthquake%20Resistant%20Structures&f=false
901 _a26135
942 _2ddc
_cBK