NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures

NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures

Author: Eugene Zeller

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2001-06

Total Pages: 380

ISBN-13: 9780756706296

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Chap. 1 sets forth the general require. for applying the analysis & design provisions contained in Chap. 2 through 12 of the Nat. Earthquake Hazards Reduction Prog. Recommended Provisions for Seismic Reg's. for New Bldgs. & Other Structures. It is similar to what might be incorporated in a code as administrative regulations. Also includes info. on: quality assurance; ground motion; structural design criteria; architectural, mechanical, & electrical components; seismically isolated structures; & design require. for foundation, steel structure, concrete structure, composite steel & concrete structure, masonry structure, wood structure, & non-building structures. Illustrated.


Planning for Seismic Rehabilitation

Planning for Seismic Rehabilitation

Author: Eugene Zeller

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1999-11

Total Pages: 128

ISBN-13: 9780788183829

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Acquaints users with typical problems unrelated to design and construction processes that might arise when planning or engaging in seismic rehab. projects and programs. Alerts readers to the difficulties inherent in implementing seismic rehab. recommendations. Emphasizes 2 basic user-oriented concepts. The first is a process that outlines a set of decision points so the user can determine whether seismic rehab. efforts are needed &, if so, their potential scope. The 2nd offers a simple "escalation ladder" to help users understand the degree of conflict inherent in and the implications of choosing what, if any, seismic rehab. strategies to follow.