Earthquake Spectra and Design

Table of contents :

Content: [Pt.1] General concepts --
Introduction --
Seismic design and analysis concepts --
Basic function of design codes --
[Pt.2] Earthquake ground motions --
General observations --
Site amplification and modification by presence of structure --
Actual versus effective earthquake motions --
[Pt.3] Design response spectra --
Spectrum concepts --
Modification of spectra for large periods or low frequencies --
[Pt.4] Dynamic structural analysis procedures --
Introduction --
Building properties and allowable ductility: Factor for analysis ; Mass and stiffness ; Damping and ductility --
Modal analysis procedure: Structural idealization ; Modal periods and shapes ; Modal responses ; Total responses ; Application to inelastic systems ; Combined earthquake design responses --
Equivalent lateral force procedure: Fundamental period of vibration ; Lateral forces ; Story forces ; Deflections and drifts ; Earthquake design responses --
[Pt.5] Special design considerations --
Torsion --
Distribution of shears --
Base or overturning moments --
Vertical component of ground motion --
Combined effects of horizontal and vertical motions --
Effects of gravity loads --
Limitation and choice of lateral force and modal analysis methods --
[Pt.6] Applied technology council provisions --
Background --
Basic concepts of ATC-3 provisions --
[Pt.7] Concluding statement --
Acknowledgment --
References.

Details

Title	Earthquake Spectra and Design
Author	Nathan M. Newmark (Author), WJ Hall (Author)
Language	English
ISBN	ISBN-10: 0943198224 ISBN-13: 978-0943198224
Size	7 MB
Download Method	Direct Download
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