Concrete buildings in seismic regions. ([2014])

• Record Type: Book
• Further Information: Note: George G. Penelis, Gregory G. Penelis.
• Authors: Penelis, George G; Penelis, Gregory G
• Contents: 1. Introduction -- 2. An overview of structural dynamics -- 3. Design principles, seismic actions, performance requirements, compliance criteria -- 4. Configuration of earthquake-resistant R/C structural systems : structural behaviour -- 5. Analysis of the structural system -- 6. Capacity design : design action effects : safety verifications -- 7. Reinforced concrete materials under seismic actions -- 8. Seismic-resistant R/C frames -- 9. Seismic-resistant R/C walls and diaphragms -- 10. Seismic design of foundations -- 11. Seismic pathology -- 12. Emergency post-earthquake damage inspection, assessment and human life protection measures -- 13. Seismic assessment and retrofitting of R/C buildings -- 14. Detailed seismic assessment and rehabilitation of R/C buildings -- 15. Technology of repair and strengthening -- 16. Seismic risk management.
• Publisher Details: Boca Raton : CRC Press
• Publication Date: 2014
• Extent: 1 online resource (xxviii, 848 pages)
• Subjects: 693.8/52; Reinforced concrete construction; Buildings, Reinforced concrete -- Earthquake effects; Earthquake resistant design; TECHNOLOGY & ENGINEERING -- Construction -- General; Buildings, Reinforced concrete -- Earthquake effects; Earthquake resistant design; Reinforced concrete construction; Electronic books; Electronic books
• Languages: English
• ISBNs: 9781482246964; 1482246961
• Related ISBNs: 9780415537636; 0415537630
• Notes: Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.; Note: Print version record.
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