| Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction Contributor(s): Krinitzsky, Ellis L. (Author), Gould, James P. (Author), Edinger, Peter H. (Author) |
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ISBN: 0471839817 ISBN-13: 9780471839811 Publisher: Wiley-Interscience OUR PRICE: $169.05 Product Type: Hardcover Published: January 1993 Annotation: Written for engineers without a background in seismic design. Provides design standards and parameters, explaining how to interpret and apply them. Examines and recommends procedures to accommodate the enormous forces and variations in effects common to major earthquakes. Covers practical aspects of soil behavior and structural and foundation design. Gives tips on special construction situations: foundations, dams and retaining walls, strengthening existing structures and construction over active faults. |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Technology & Engineering | Civil - General |
| Dewey: 624.176 |
| LCCN: 92020059 |
| Series: Wiley Practical Construction Guides |
| Physical Information: 0.8" H x 6.4" W x 9.5" (1.42 lbs) 328 pages |