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This book summarizes the most essential concepts that every
engineer designing a new building or evaluating an existing
structure should consider in order to control the damage caused by
drift (deformation) induced by earthquakes. It presents the work on
earthquake engineering done by Dr. Mete Sozen and dozens of his
collaborators and students over decades of experimentation,
analysis, and reconnaissance. Many of the concepts produced through
this work are integral part of earthquake engineering today.
Nevertheless, the connection between the concepts in use today and
the original sources is not always explained. Drift-Driven Design
of Buildings summarizes Sozen's research, provides common language
and notation from subject to subject, provides examples and
supporting data, and adds historical context as well as class notes
that were the result of Sozen's dedication to teaching. It distills
reinforced concrete building design to resist earthquake demands to
its essence in a way that no other available book does. The
recommendations provided are not only essential but also of the
utmost simplicity which is not the result of uninformed neglect of
relevant parameters but rather the result of careful consideration
and selection of parameters to retain only those that are most
critical. Features: Provides the reader with a clear understanding
of the essential features that control the seismic response of RC
buildings Describes a simple (perhaps the simplest) seismic design
method available Includes the underlying hard data to support and
explain the methods described Presents decades of work by one of
the most prolific and brilliant civil engineers in the United
States in the second half of the 20th century Drift-Driven Design
of Buildings serves as a useful guide for civil and structural
engineering students for self-study or in-class learning, as well
as instructors and practicing engineers.
Encouraging creative uses of reinforced concrete, Principles of
Reinforced Concrete Design draws a clear distinction between
fundamentals and professional consensus. This text presents a
mixture of fundamentals along with practical methods. It provides
the fundamental concepts required for designing reinforced concrete
(RC) structures, emphasizing principles based on mechanics,
experience, and experimentation, while encouraging practitioners to
consult their local building codes. The book presents design
choices that fall in line with the boundaries defined by
professional consensus (building codes), and provides reference
material outlining the design criteria contained in building codes.
It includes applications for both building and bridge structural
design, and it is applicable worldwide, as it is not dependent upon
any particular codes. Contains concise coverage that can be taught
in one semester Underscores the fundamental principles of behavior
Provides students with an understanding of the principles upon
which codes are based Assists in navigating the labyrinth of
ever-changing codes Fosters an inherent understanding of design The
text also provides a brief history of reinforced concrete. While
the initial attraction for using reinforced concrete in building
construction has been attributed to its fire resistance, its
increase in popularity was also due to the creativity of engineers
who kept extending its limits of application. Along with height
achievement, reinforced concrete gained momentum by providing
convenience, plasticity, and low-cost economic appeal. Principles
of Reinforced Concrete Design provides undergraduate students with
the fundamentals of mechanics and direct observation, as well as
the concepts required to design reinforced concrete (RC)
structures, and applies to both building and bridge structural
design.
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