Seismic Design for Architects shows how structural requirements for seismic resistance can become an integral part of the design process. Structural integrity does not have to be at the expense of innovative, high standard design in seismically active zones.

By emphasizing design and discussing key concepts with accompanying visual material, architects are given the background knowledge and practical tools needed to deal with aspects of seismic design at all stages of the design process
Seismic codes from several continents are drawn upon to give a global context of seismic design
Extensively illustrated with diagrams and photographs
A non-mathematical approach focuses upon the principles and practice of seismic resistant design to enable readers to grasp the concepts and then readily apply them to their building designs

Seismic Design for Architects is a comprehensive, practical reference work and text book for students of architecture, building science, architectural and civil engineering, and professional architects and structural engineers.

Auteur

Andrew Charleson

Contenu

Chapter 1 Earthquakes and Ground Shaking; Chapter 2 How Buildings Resist Earthquakes; Chapter 3 Seismic Design Approaches; Chapter 4 Horizontal Structure; Chapter 5 Vertical Structure; Chapter 6 Vertical Configuration; Chapter 7 Foundations; Chapter 8 Horizontal Configuration; Chapter 9 Vertical Configuration; Chapter 10 Non-Structural Elements: Those Likely to Cause Structural Damage; Chapter 11 Other Non-Structural Elements; Chapter 12 Retrofitting; Chapter 13 Professional Collaboration and Communication; Chapter 14 New Technologies; Chapter 15 Urban Planning; Chapter 16 Issues in Developing Countries; Chapter 17 Earthquake Architecture; Chapter 18 Summary;