Description
- ISBN-10: 047149688X
- ISBN-13: 978-0471496885
- Publisher: Wiley–Blackwell
- Publication date: 4 July 2003
- Language: English
- Dimensions: 17.55 x 3.45 x 24.65 cm
- Print length: 520 pages
Original price was: ₹1,995.00.₹1,695.75Current price is: ₹1,695.75.
Explore comprehensive earthquake risk reduction strategies in this essential guide from The Bookish Owl. This authoritative text covers geology, seismology, structural dynamics, hazard assessment, and risk management. Learn to evaluate seismic response of soils and structures, understand effective designs for minimizing casualties and financial losses, and discover guidance on choosing optimal structural forms. Featuring earthquake-resistant designs for steel, concrete, masonry, and timber, plus considerations for equipment and non-structural components, it also addresses retrofitting existing structures. Written by an expert, this book is an indispensable reference for civil and structural engineers, architects, seismologists, and risk management professionals seeking to mitigate earthquake impacts.
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