Simplicity and Confidence in Seismic Design
The 4th Mallet-Milne Lecture 1993
Published on 29. October 1993
Book
Paperback/Softback
104 pages
978-0-471-94310-5 (ISBN)
Description
The author presents his views on reliable seismic design procedures, examining material, section, member and structure characteristics for the optimum failure mode control of buildings subjected to earthquake loading. He provides an overview of modern codes of practice for earthquake resistance.
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Language
English
Place of publication
Chichester
United Kingdom
Publishing group
John Wiley and Sons Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Professional and scholarly
Dimensions
Height: 260 mm
Width: 200 mm
Weight
260 gr
ISBN-13
978-0-471-94310-5 (9780471943105)
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Content
Basic Aims in Seismic Design; Limits Imposed by Material Properties; A Deterministic Limit State Design Strategy; Fundamental Strength Relationships; Ductility Demand and Capacity; Structural Seismic Performance Criteria; Reinforced Concrete Ductile Frames; Structural Walls; Dual Structural Systems; Detailing of Ductility; Structures with Restricted Ductility; Conclusions; Acknowledgements; References.