Seismic Design of Building Structures: A Professionals Introduction to Earthquake Forces and Design Details - Softcover

Lindeburg, Michael R.; Mcmullin, Kurt M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591261368 ISBN 13: 9781591261360

Verlag: Professional Pubns Inc, 2008

Inhaltsangabe

Seismic Design of Building Structures provides a comprehensive introduction to core seismic concepts and principles, and offers essential background information for seismic problems on the California Special Civil Seismic Examination as well as other professional licensing exams. With thorough coverage of seismic building codes including the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), this book prepares you for conceptual and technical questions on structural analysis and code issues by giving you an understanding of earthquakes and their effects.

Comprehensive introduction to seismic designOver 30 example problems and 120 practice problems with step-by-step solutionsA thorough review of Seismic Building CodesEasy-to-use formulas, figures, and tablesDetailed illustrations and definitions of seismic terminology

Perfect for theCalifornia Special Civil Seismic ExaminationNCEES Civil PE ExaminationNCEES Structural PE ExaminationsArchitect Registration Examination (ARE)

Topics Covered IncludeBasic SeismologyDiaphragm TheoryEarthquake CharacteristicsEffects of Earthquakes on StructuresGeneral Structural DesignResponse of StructuresSeismic Building CodesSeismic-Resistant Concrete StructuresSeismic-Resistant Masonry StructuresSeismic-Resistant Steel StructuresSeismic-Resistant Wood StructuresSpecial Design FeaturesTilt-Up ConstructionVibration Theory

Details zur Ausgabe

• Verlag: Professional Pubns Inc
• Erscheinungsdatum: 2008
• Sprache: Englisch
• ISBN 10: 1591261368
• ISBN 13: 9781591261360
• Einband: Taschenbuch
• Anzahl der Seiten: 263
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