Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook

Robert W. Day

700 pages, parution le 14/01/2002

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Résumé

Provides in-depth earthquake engineering analysis as applied to soils
Includes worked-out problems illustrating earthquake analyses and current seismic codes

Seismic engineering coverage that goes beyond vague theory and puts usable data at your fingertips!

Here is the first book on the market specifically devoted to seismology, geotechnical engineering basics, earthquake analysis, and site improvement methods written by one of the most respected names in the field.

Invaluable to civil and architectural engineers, geologists, contractors, other professionals, and students with an interest in earthquakes, this unique guide gives you instant access to immeditely usable, practical information:

Field and laboratory testing methods and procedures
Current seismic codes
Site improvement methods
In-depth earthquake engineering analysis as applied to soils
Worked-out problems illustrating earthquake analysis
Subsurface exploration data
Fundamental geotechnical engineering principles

If you're looking for a one-stop answer to your earthquake analysis questions, your search ends here.

Contents

Chapter 1: Introduction

Part 1: Introduction to Earthquakes

Chapter 2: Basic Earthquake Principles
Chapter 3: Common Earthquake Effects
Chapter 4: Earthquake Structural Damage

Part 2: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Analyses

Chapter 5: Site Investigation for Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
Chapter 6: Liquefaction
Chapter 7: Earthquake-Induced Settlement
Chapter 8: Bearing Capacity Analyses for Earthquakes
Chapter 9: Slope Stability Analyses for Earthquakes
Chapter 10: Retaining Wall Analyses for Earthquakes
Chapter 11: Other Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Analyses

Part 3: Site Improvement Methods to Mitigate Earthquake Effects

Chapter 12: Grading and Other Soil Improvement Methods
Chapter 13: Foundation Alternatives to Mitigate Earthquake Effects

Part 4: Building Codes

Chapter 14: Earthquake Provisions in Building Codes
Appendix A: Glossaries
Appendix B: EQSEARCH, EQFAULT, and FRISKSP Computer Programs
Appendix C: Conversion Factors
Appendix D: Example of e Geotechnical REport Dealing with Earthquake Engeneering
Appendix E: Solutions to Problems
Appendix F: References
Index

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	PAPIER
Éditeur(s)	Mc Graw Hill
Auteur(s)	Robert W. Day
Parution	14/01/2002
Nb. de pages	700
Format	15,5 x 23,5
Couverture	Relié
Poids	1100g
Intérieur	Noir et Blanc
EAN13	9780071377829