Earthquake Engineering Handbook

by Scawthorn; Charles

• ISBN13: 9780849300684
• ISBN10: 0849300681
• Edition: 1st
• Format: Hardcover
• Copyright: 2002-09-27
• Publisher: CRC Press

Summary

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.

Table of Contents

PART 1: FUNDAMENTALS

Earthquakes-Historical Perspective, Charles Scawthorn

Earthquake Risk Management-An Overview, Charles Scawthorn

Dynamics of Structures, Jorma K. Arros

PART 2: GEOSCIENCE ASPECTS

Earthquakes: Seismogenesis, Measurement and Distribution, Charles Scawthorn

Engineering Models of Strong Ground Motion, Kenneth W. Campbell

Simulation Modeling of Strong Ground Motion, M. Erdik and E. Durukal

Geotechnical and Foundation Aspects, Horst Brandes

Seismic Hazard Analysis, Paul C. Thenhaus and Kenneth W. Campbell

Tsunami and Seiche, Costa Synolakis

Soil-Structure Interaction, James J. Johnson

PART 3: STRUCTURAL ASPECTS

Building Code Provisions for Seismic Resistance, Ronald O. Hamburger, S.E.

Seismic Design of Steel Structures, Ronald O. Hamburger, S.E and Niaz A. Nazir, SE

Reinforced Concrete Structures, Y.L. Mo

Precast and Tilt-Up Buildings, Charles Scawthorn and D.L. McCormick

Wood Structures, J. Daniel Dolan

Seismic Behaviour, Design and Retrofitting of Masonry, Richard E. Klingner

Base Isolation, Yeong-Bin Yang, Kuo-Chun Chang and Jong-Dar Yau

Bridges, Lian Duan and W.F. Chen

Structural Control, Hirokazu Iemura and Mulyo Harris Pradono

Equipment and Systems, Gayle S. Johnson

Seismic Vulnerabilify, Keith Porter

PART 4: INFRASTRUCTURE ASPECTS

Lifeline Seismic Risk, Ronald T. Eguchi

Buried Pipelines, Michael J. O'Rourke

Water and Wastewater Systems, Don Ballantyne

Electrical Power Systems, Anshel J. Schiff

Dams and Appurtenant Facilities, Gilles J. Bureau

Ports Structures, Susumu Iai

PART 5: SPECIAL TOPICS

Human Impacts of Earthquakes, Hope A. Seligson and Kimberley I. Shoaf

Fire Following Earthquake, Charles Scawthorn

Hazardous Materials, Guna Selvaduray

Loss Estimation, Mahmoud Khater, Charles Scawthorn and James J. Johnson

Insurance and Financial Risk Transfer, Charles Scawthorn, Howard Kunreuther and Richard Roth

Emergency Planning, Charles Scawthorn

Developing an Earthquake Mitigation Program, Charles Scawthorn