Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction
Download or Read eBook Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction PDF written by Ellis L. Krinitzsky and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1993-01-12 with total page 332 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Ellis L. Krinitzsky |
| Publisher | : John Wiley & Sons |
| Total Pages | : 332 |
| Release | : 1993-01-12 |
| ISBN-10 | : 0471839817 |
| ISBN-13 | : 9780471839811 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (17 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction by : Ellis L. Krinitzsky
Book excerpt: Written for engineers without a background in seismic design. Provides design standards and parameters, explaining how to interpret and apply them. Examines and recommends procedures to accommodate the enormous forces and variations in effects common to major earthquakes. Covers practical aspects of soil behavior and structural and foundation design. Gives tips on special construction situations: foundations, dams and retaining walls, strengthening existing structures and construction over active faults.
