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Seismic Isolation for Earthquake-resistant Structures (Hardcover)
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Seismic Isolation for Earthquake-resistant Structures (Hardcover)
Series: Advances in Earthquake Engineering, v. 7
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Ground motion due to earthquake excitation often induces disastrous
disturbances that severely damage structures and their contents.
Conventional earthquake-resistant design focuses on the
strengthening of structures to avoid collapse, while little
attention is paid to the prevention of damage as it is almost
impossible to construct completely "earthquake proof" structures at
reasonable cost. This state-of-the-art volume explores seismic
isolation as an alternative and performance-based design approach
to minimise earthquake induced loads and resulting damage in low to
medium-rise buildings. A discussion of the characteristics,
advantages and limitations of seismic isolation is followed by a
demonstration of its capability to decouple a structure from the
damaging effects of ground acceleration. Describes currently used
seismic isolation systems in detail. Evaluates the performance of
seismically isolated structures and provides examples of their
response under earthquake action. Proposes a preliminary design
methodology for seismically isolated structures. Accessible to both
students and practising structural engineers who need to
familiarise themselves with this approach.
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