Seismic Loads

Seismic Loads

Author: Finley Allan Charney

Publisher:

Published: 2015

Total Pages: 227

ISBN-13: 9780784413524

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Finley Charney provides clear, authoritative explanations of the seismic design provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, Standard ASCE/SEI 7-10.


Fundamentals of Seismic Loading on Structures

Fundamentals of Seismic Loading on Structures

Author: Tapan K. Sen

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2009-04-29

Total Pages: 404

ISBN-13: 0470742356

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This book provides a practical guide to the basic essentials of earthquake engineering with a focus on seismic loading and structural design. Benefiting from the author’s extensive career in structural and earthquake engineering, dynamic analysis and lecturing, it is written from an industry perspective at a level suitable for graduate students. Fundamentals of Seismic Loading on Structures is organised into four major sections: introduction to earthquakes and related engineering problems, analysis, seismic loading, and design concepts. From a practical perspective, reviews linear and non-linear behaviour, introduces concepts of uniform hazard spectra, discusses loading provisions in design codes and examines soil-structure interaction issues, allowing the reader to quickly identify and implement information in a working environment. Discusses probabilistic methods that are widely employed in the assessment of seismic hazard, illustrating the use of Monte Carlo simulation with a number of worked examples. Summarises the latest developments in the field such as performance-based seismic engineering and advances in liquefaction research. “There are many books on earthquake engineering, but few are of direct use to the practising structural designer. This one, however, offers a new perspective, putting emphasis on the practical aspects of quantifying seismic loading, and explaining the importance of geotechnical effects during a major seismic event in readily understandable terms. The author has succeeded in marrying important seismological considerations with structural engineering practice, and this long-awaited book will find ready acceptance in the profession.” Professor Patrick J. Dowling CBE, DL, DSc, FIStructE, Hon MRIA, FIAE, FREng, FRS Chairman, British Association for the Advancement of Science Emeritus Professor and Retired Vice Chancellor, University of Surrey


Seismic Loads

Seismic Loads

Author: Finley Allan Charney

Publisher:

Published: 2020

Total Pages: 186

ISBN-13: 9780784415504

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Authors Charney, Heausler, and Marshall provide clear, authoritative explanations of the seismic design provisions contained in Minimum Design Loads and Associated Criteria for Buildings and Other Structures, Standard ASCE/SEI 7-16.


Seismic Loads

Seismic Loads

Author: Victor M. Lyatkher

Publisher: John Wiley & Sons

Published: 2015-12-03

Total Pages: 344

ISBN-13: 1118946251

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Earthquakes are a way of life on Earth, and, whether you live in an area that is often affected by earthquakes or not, every building, every road, every bridge, and, in fact, almost everything constructed by humans in which we walk, sleep, live, sit, or visit, has to be constructed to withstand an earthquake, by following local, regional, or national codes, laws, and regulations. Further to this, the science and engineering behind these constructions go further than what is mandated by government as a part of their practice. All construction, and, in general, all life on Earth, has some risk of seismic impacts. A comprehensive description of any seismic action may be given only on a probabilistic basis and, in general, is very bulky and quite uncertain. However, for a variety of structures or systems that meet fairly simple models of behavior during earthquakes, a general description of the seismic action is not required, for prediction of the status of such facilities or systems may be sufficient to define one or more common parameters of seismic impact. Thus, it makes sense to search for optimal parameters of influence in which optimality is understood with the greatest ease with sufficient information. This book contains a description of several models of seismic effects and examples of implementation of these models at specific sites. Using this information, scientists and engineers can design structures that are stronger, safer, and longer-lasting. It is a must-have for any scientist, engineer, or student working in or researching seismic loads and constructions with a view toward withstanding seismic activity.


Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering: Formulations and Applications

Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering: Formulations and Applications

Author: Plevris, Vagelis

Publisher: IGI Global

Published: 2012-05-31

Total Pages: 456

ISBN-13: 1466616415

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Throughout the past few years, there has been extensive research done on structural design in terms of optimization methods or problem formulation. But, much of this attention has been on the linear elastic structural behavior, under static loading condition. Such a focus has left researchers scratching their heads as it has led to vulnerable structural configurations. What researchers have left out of the equation is the element of seismic loading. It is essential for researchers to take this into account in order to develop earthquake resistant real-world structures. Structural Seismic Design Optimization and Earthquake Engineering: Formulations and Applications focuses on the research around earthquake engineering, in particular, the field of implementation of optimization algorithms in earthquake engineering problems. Topics discussed within this book include, but are not limited to, simulation issues for the accurate prediction of the seismic response of structures, design optimization procedures, soft computing applications, and other important advancements in seismic analysis and design where optimization algorithms can be implemented. Readers will discover that this book provides relevant theoretical frameworks in order to enhance their learning on earthquake engineering as it deals with the latest research findings and their practical implementations, as well as new formulations and solutions.


Civil & Structural Engineering

Civil & Structural Engineering

Author: Alan Williams

Publisher: Dearborn Trade Publishing

Published: 2005

Total Pages: 448

ISBN-13: 9781419511172

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Containing everything civil and structural engineers need to prepare for the seismic design topics of the Structural Engineering I and II exams, this guide emphasizes methods that lead to the quickest and simplest solution to any problem. In addition to exam preparation, this book is an outstanding reference manual for practicing engineers and upper-level engineering students. Book jacket.


Seismic Design of Piers and Wharves

Seismic Design of Piers and Wharves

Author: American Society of Civil Engineers

Publisher:

Published: 2014

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780784413487

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Standard ASCE/COPRI 61-14 uses displacement-based design methods to establish guidelines for the design of piers and wharves to withstand the effects of earthquakes.


Handbook of Piping Design

Handbook of Piping Design

Author: G. K. Sahu

Publisher: New Age International

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 474

ISBN-13: 9788122411416

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This Handbook Provides All Aspects Of Piping Design Starting From Fluid Properties, Stress Analysis, Construction And Fabrication Details, Compensating Methods For Thermal Expansion, Erection Etc. To Maintenance Of All Pipeworks Whether Underground Or Overhead, Carrying Any Fluid Like Water, Oil, Air, Industrial Gases (Like Oxygen, Nitrogen, Acetylene Etc.), Steam And Slurry. All Theories, Tables, Charts Etc. Connected With Fluid Flow Have Also Been Nicely Presented And Explained In Simple And Lucid Manner For Clear Understanding Of The Subject By The User. Flexibility And Stress Analysis And Network Analysis Through Computer, Fortran Programming With Solved Examples Are Some Of The Unique Features Which Will Provide Tremendous Confidence To The User.In Nutshell, The Handbook Is Very Comprehensive And Useful To Designers Working In The Field Of Pipework In Steel Plant, Fertilizer And Chemical Industries, Petroleum Industries, Power Plants, Public Health Engineering Departments Etc. At The Same Time, It Is Also Useful To Fresh Engineers Joining Industries For Improving Their Knowledge In The Field Of Fluid Transportation And Pipework.