Simple Tutorial on Seismic Design of Buildings

Author: Xiong Dan'an (Editor-in-Chief), Yang Zhiyi (Deputy Editor-in-Chief), Xiao Guize (Deputy Editor-in-Chief)
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Publish Date: 2006-07-01
Features: This book is based on the current national standard GB50011—2001 "Code for Seismic Design of Buildings" and related current regulations. It introduces general knowledge of construction earthquakes, seismic protection objectives, and design methods. It provides a concise explanation of fundamental seismic design issues, such as the classification of site categories, seismic calculations for foundations and subgrades, seismic action calculations for single-mass and multi-mass systems, and seismic design verification of structures. Detailed discussions are given on the seismic design of common structures. Each chapter includes a content summary, corresponding examples, and summaries, review questions, and exercises at the end of each chapter, facilitating learning and review. This book can serve as a undergraduate textbook for various professional directions in civil engineering, and is also suitable for the training of practical senior specialists in secondary vocational colleges. It can also be referenced by civil engineering designers, construction personnel, and management personnel.