Seismic Design for Buildings
Publisher: Dept. of the Army 1982
ISBN/ASIN: B002Y28G94
Number of pages: 481
Description:
This manual provides criteria and guidance for the design of structures to resist the effects of earthquakes. It takes a general approach for the seismic design of buildings, including architectural components, mechanical and electrical equipment supports, some structures other than buildings, and utility systems. Primary emphasis is given to the equivalent static force design procedure.
Download or read it online for free here:
Download link
(22MB, PDF)
Similar books
Practical Astronomy for Engineersby Frederick Hanley Seares - Stephens
The main purpose of the volume is an exposition of the principal methods of determining latitude, azimuth, and time. Generally speaking, the limit of precision is that corresponding to the engineer's transit or the sextant.
(18563 views)
Wood in Civil Engineeringby Giovanna Concu (ed.) - InTech
The use of wood in buildings, which goes back to the oldest of times, is now experiencing a period of strong expansion in virtue of the sustainable dimension of wood buildings from the environmental, economic and social standpoints.
(9240 views)
Roller Coaster Physicsby Tony Wayne
This text discusses some of the principles involved in the design of a roller coaster. It is intended for the middle or high school teacher, and physics students. Many of the concepts can be applied to topics other than roller coasters.
(18581 views)
Reinforced Concrete: Theory and Practiceby Frederick Rings - Batsford
The author's principal object in writing this book was not to put forward any particular method of construction, but to collect in a concise form what seemed to him best of the many formulae and systems used in various countries ...
(31755 views)