Seismic Isolation for Earthquake-resistant Structures (Hardcover)

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.

General

Imprint:	WIT Press
Country of origin:	United Kingdom
Series:	Advances in Earthquake Engineering, v. 7
Release date:	December 2000
Authors:	P. Komodromos
Dimensions:	230 x 155mm (L x W)
Format:	Hardcover
Pages:	224
ISBN-13:	978-1-85312-803-5
Categories:	Books > Professional & Technical > Environmental engineering & technology > General Books > Earth & environment > Earth sciences > Structure & properties of the Earth > Volcanology & seismology Books > Professional & Technical > Civil engineering, surveying & building > Structural engineering > General
LSN:	1-85312-803-1
Barcode:	9781853128035

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