This book describes tests performed on model adobe buildings used to evaluate seismic damage mitigation techniques applicable to the retrofitting of historic and culturally significant adobe structures. Part of the Getty Seismic Adobe Project (GSAP), the three-year program outlined in this volume was designed to develop and test minimally invasive, inexpensive, and easily implemented methods of protecting such structures from severe earthquake damage. The authors identify typical failure modes of adobe structures and describe specific retrofit techniques to help minimize such failures. Extensive photographic documentation is included.

A concise introduction to the principles and practices of structural dynamics This hands-on textbook lays out essential structural dynamics concepts and effective calculation methods as well as the latest computing tools. You will review practical problems that reinforce key concepts and connect theoretical formulations to civil engineering practice. Each chapter of the book begins with a set of learning objectives and ends with a chapter summary and key takeaways for a guided review of content. Essentials of Structural Dynamics is ideal both for students and for practicing engineers who need to brush up on current techniques. The book contains detailed examples throughout covering all essential aspects of structural dynamics analysis and design. You will gain access to a variety of digital resources for both students and instructors, including image galleries, PowerPoint presentations, and MATLAB scripts. Contains electronic image galleries, PowerPoint presentations, and MATLAB scripts Combines the fundamentals of structural dynamics and modern computational tools Written by a pair of experienced civil engineering educators