Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis
Seismic Hazard and Risk Analysis

Author: Robin K. McGuire

Publisher:

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 248

ISBN-13:

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This is the twenty-sixth volume in the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute's series, Connections: The EERI Oral History Series. EERI began this series to preserve the recollections of some of those who have had pioneering careers in the field of earthquake engineering.Mete Sozen (1932-2018) is the Karl H. Kettelhut Distinguished Professor Emeritus of Civil Engineering at Purdue University, Indiana, United States.Besides his academic interest in the development of design codes for concrete structures, Sozen is notable for his contributions to the official post 9/11-government studies of terrorist attacks, including the Oklahoma City bombing, and The Pentagon. Sozen also led a team that created an engineering simulation of American Airlines Flight 11 crashing into the North Tower of the World Trade Center. The computer-animated visualizations were made entirely from the simulation data. He was elected to the National Academy of Engineering in 1977 for contributions to understanding the structural design and behavior of buildings and bridges subjected to earthquake motions.Sozen received his undergraduate education at Robert College (Turkey, 1951) and his master's (1952) and doctoral degrees (1957) from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

Designing for Earthquakes
Designing for Earthquakes

Author: Federal Emergency Management Agency

Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.CompanyUK

Published: 2006-12

Total Pages: 392

ISBN-13: 9781782661535

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This full color manual is intended to explain the principles of seismic design for those without a technical background in engineering and seismology. The primary intended audience is that of architects, and includes practicing architects, architectural students and faculty in architectural schools who teach structures and seismic design. For this reason the text and graphics are focused on those aspects of seismic design that are important for the architect to know.

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.

Seismic Design with Supplemental Energy Dissipation Devices
Seismic Design with Supplemental Energy Dissipation Devices

Author: Robert D. Hanson

Publisher:

Published: 2001

Total Pages: 160

ISBN-13:

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The purpose of this monograph is to impart basic concepts of the supplemental energy dissipation technology to design engineers, architects, and building officials so they can understand its benefits and limitations in structural applications. The approach is introductory. References are cited throughout the monograph for readers who wish to study the subject in more depth.Supplemental energy dissipation systems are recent innovations to improve earthquake building performance. Research has led to a better understanding of the effects of supplemental energy dissipation on the earthquake response of buildings. Over the last 20 years, significant progress has been made in developing manufactured systems. They are being reliably designed and installed in new as well as existing buildings.Development of design codes and standards for energy dissipation systems has progressed slowly. This monograph summarizes information on their use in designing new earthquake-resistant buildings and upgrading the seismic performance of existing buildings. The following areas are covered:? The physical consequences of adding energy dissipation systems to a structure for various types of input motion? Summary of generic energy dissipation device characteristics? Summary of pros and cons of specific device characteristics in meeting selected design objectives? Seismic design limits for selecting energy dissipation systems? Design approaches for the limits of elastic or inelastic response