Civil Engineering Series Album -- Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting of Buildings

Author: Zhang Jingshu (Compiler)
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Publish Date: 2006-01-01
Features: This book is based on the "Standard for Seismic Evaluation of Buildings" (GB50023—95), "Technical Specification for Seismic Retrofit of Buildings" (JGJ116—98), other current codes and regulations, and the "Handbook for Seismic Evaluation and Retrofit of Buildings," and is written with the principles of practicality, foresight, and conciseness in mind. It introduces seismic evaluation and retrofitting techniques for buildings. The book provides a detailed introduction to the seismic evaluation and retrofitting methods for common structures such as masonry structures, reinforced concrete frame and rafter structures, single-story brick column workshops, and open-plan buildings. It also includes some techniques that are not yet widely used but are reliable and have promising development prospects, such as energy dissipation and vibration reduction technology, seismic performance design, structural durability assessment, and non-destructive testing technology. The book proposes solutions to challenging issues in seismic evaluation and retrofitting techniques, such as mastering the scale of evaluation and retrofitting, addressing durability and fireproofing issues, and retrofitting seismic joints and beam-column joints. Additionally, the book includes engineering case studies of seismic evaluation and retrofitting, enabling direct application in practical engineering projects and allowing readers to gain a more comprehensive and in-depth understanding of seismic evaluation and retrofitting techniques. This book serves as a concise and practical reference for seismic evaluation and retrofitting techniques in building engineering, suitable for civil engineering structure designers, constructors, supervisors, researchers, and management personnel, as well as students and faculty in civil engineering programs at universities and colleges.