Civil & Structural Engineering: Seismic Design of Buildings & Bridges Book

Introduction     V
General Seismic Principles     1
Earthquake Phenomena     1
Structural Dynamics     11
Response Spectra     35
References     39
Static Lateral Force Procedure for Buildings     41
Determination of Lateral Forces     42
Multistory Structures     67
Design Loads     82
Lateral-Force-Resistant System     93
Structural Elements and Nonstructural Components and Equipment Supported by Structures     111
Self-Supporting Nonbuilding Structures     118
Torsion and Rigidity     121
Seismically Isolated Buildings     141
References     145
Dynamic Lateral Force Procedure for Buildings     147
Building Configuration Requirements     147
Application of Modal Analysis to Buildings     152
References     170
Seismic Design of Steel Structures     171
General Requirements     171
Braced Frames     195
Special Moment-Resisting Frames     223
References     245
Seismic Design of Concrete Structures     247
Anchorage to Concrete     247
SpecialMoment-Resisting Frames     257
Shear Walls     279
Walls with Out-of-Plane Loading     290
References     298
Seismic Design of Wood Structures     299
Construction Requirements     299
References     332
Seismic Design of Masonry Structures     333
Shear Walls     333
Walls with Out-of-Plane Loading     342
References     352
Seismic Design of Bridges     353
Design Requirements     353
Design Principles     355
References     374
List of Useful Equations     375
Multiple Choice Questions for the Special Seismic Examination     383
Structural Design Programs for the HP-48G Calculator     401
Index     429