Earthquake Engineering Handbook (Hardcover)

Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on foundations, buildings, structures, the infrastructure, and even their social and economic impact.

The Earthquake Engineering Handbook is a comprehensive resource that covers the spectrum of topics relevant to designing for and mitigating earthquakes. In it, international experts present engineering practices, research, and developments in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim countries. The emphasis is on professional applications, with discussion ranging from basic dynamics and geoscience to new technologies intended to avoid rather than resist the forces of earthquakes.

Covering both traditional and innovative practices, the Earthquake Engineering Handbook is the first professional reference that brings together all of earthquake engineering's many facets. Formulas, tables, and illustrations give immediate answers to questions arising in practice, and summaries of the essential elements of each topic paint a global picture from which readers can develop understanding and the ability to think beyond the results presented.

General

Imprint:	Crc Press
Country of origin:	United States
Release date:	September 2002
First published:	2003
Editors:	Charles Scawthorn • Wai-Fah Chen
Dimensions:	254 x 178 x 88mm (L x W x T)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	1506
ISBN-13:	978-0-8493-0068-4
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General
LSN:	0-8493-0068-1
Barcode:	9780849300684

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