Earthquake Proof Design And Active Faults

Author : Y. Kanaori
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 267 pages
File Size : 41,8 Mb
Release : 1997-04-02
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080530664

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Earthquake Proof Design and Active Faults by Y. Kanaori Pdf

On 17th January 1995 an inland earthquake of 7.2 magnitude occurred under Kobe city in central Japan. More than 5,500 people lost their lives. There was immense and serious damage to buildings. Researchers and engineers were shocked and astonished by the extent of the devastation and loss of life. Ground motions, generated by the event were far greater than the seismic standard for earthquake-proof designs in Japan. Recent academic progress in the fields of geology and geophysics, which would help to reduce the severity of seismic disasters, has not been sufficiently applied to the development of earthquake-proof designs. This book contains 13 original and innovative papers of interdisciplinary study spanning earthquake-proof technology and active fault science (seven of the papers cover topics concerning the 1995 Kobe earthquake).

Author : Ellis L. Krinitzsky,James P. Gould,Peter H. Edinger
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 332 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1993-01-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 0471839817

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Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction by Ellis L. Krinitzsky,James P. Gould,Peter H. Edinger Pdf

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.

Author : Masanori Hamada,Michiya Kuno
Publisher : Springer
Page : 303 pages
File Size : 42,7 Mb
Release : 2016-12-12
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789811025167

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Earthquake Engineering for Nuclear Facilities by Masanori Hamada,Michiya Kuno Pdf

This book is a comprehensive compilation of earthquake- and tsunami-related technologies and knowledge for the design and construction of nuclear facilities. As such, it covers a wide range of fields including civil engineering, architecture, geotechnical engineering, mechanical engineering, and nuclear engineering, for the development of new technologies providing greater resistance against earthquakes and tsunamis. It is crucial both for students of nuclear energy courses and for young engineers in nuclear power generation industries to understand the basics and principles of earthquake- and tsunami-resistant design of nuclear facilities. In Part I, "Seismic Design of Nuclear Power Plants", the design of nuclear power plants to withstand earthquakes and tsunamis is explained, focusing on buildings, equipment's, and civil engineering structures. In Part II, "Basics of Earthquake Engineering", fundamental knowledge of earthquakes and tsunamis as well as the dynamic response of structures and foundation ground are explained.

Author : Muhammad Hadi,Mehmet Eren Uz
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 353 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2017-10-06
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781351200851

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Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings by Muhammad Hadi,Mehmet Eren Uz Pdf

Introducing important concepts in the study of earthquakes related to retrofitting of structures to be made earthquake resistant. The book investigates the pounding effects on base-isolated buildings, the soil-structure-interaction effects on adjacent buildings due to the impact, the seismic protection of adjacent buildings and the mitigation of earthquakeinduced vibrations of two adjacent structures. These concepts call for a new understanding of controlled systems with passive-active dampers and semi-active dampers. The passive control strategy of coupled buildings is investigated for seismic protection in comparison to active and semi-active control strategies.

Author : Y. Kanaori,Kazuyoshi Tanaka,M. Chigira
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 360 pages
File Size : 42,8 Mb
Release : 2000-11-03
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080530923

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Engineering Geological Advances in Japan for the New Millennium by Y. Kanaori,Kazuyoshi Tanaka,M. Chigira Pdf

The geology of the Japanese Islands is enormously complicated because of the active tectonism that has taken place on the boundary between the Pacific and Eurasian plates. Geological formations there are intricately deformed and displaced by many active faults. Hence, in planning for and siting large construction projects, such as nuclear power stations, underground power stations, and the underground facility for High-Level Radioactive Waste (HLW), more detailed investigations are necessary than in more stable parts of the world. Only then can assessments be made as to the long-term stability, hydrological characteristics and mechanical characteristics of geological conditions. This book offers recent research studies in engineering geology in Japan. It contains 27 papers of scope and importance sufficient to allow engineering geologists throughout the world to understand more of the present state of research and study in Japan. The title also includes a number of current topics in which Japanese engineering geologists have participated: the planning for and siting of large construction, such as nuclear power stations, underground power stations, and the underground facility for High-Level Radioactive Waste (HLW); the construction project of highways and nuclear power stations and new energy developments such as those for geothermal energy; the countermeasures for natural hazards caused by earthquakes, landslides, and slope, and stone deterioration; and alteration because of weathering at and near the Earth's surface.

Author : T. Moreno,S.R. Wallis,T. Kojima,W. Gibbons
Publisher : Geological Society of London
Page : 529 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2016-03-16
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781862397439

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The Geology of Japan by T. Moreno,S.R. Wallis,T. Kojima,W. Gibbons Pdf

It has been 25 years since publication of the most recent English language summary of the geology of Japan. This book offers an up-to-date comprehensive guide for those interested both in the geology of the Japanese islands and geological processes of island arcs in general. It contains contributions from over 70 different eminent researchers in their fields and is divided into 12 main chapters.

Author : Masanori Hamada
Publisher : Springer
Page : 346 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2014-06-04
Category : Science
ISBN : 9784431548928

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Engineering for Earthquake Disaster Mitigation by Masanori Hamada Pdf

Earthquake and tsunami disasters have been increasing rapidly and globally in the last quarter-century. The purpose of this book is to provide essential knowledge and information on the mitigation of earthquakes and tsunamis for graduate students, young researchers, and geotechnical engineers. It begins by presenting recent cases of earthquakes that have occurred in the world, referring to tsunamis and soil liquefaction and how to cope with such disasters. The final chapter proposes strategies for disaster mitigation against in Japan earthquakes and tsunamis in the future.

Author : W.F. Chen,E.M. Lui
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 264 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2005-11-02
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9781420037142

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Earthquake Engineering for Structural Design by W.F. Chen,E.M. Lui Pdf

Many important advances in designing earthquake-resistant structures have occurred over the last several years. Civil engineers need an authoritative source of information that reflects the issues that are unique to the field. Comprising chapters selected from the second edition of the best-selling Handbook of Structural Engineering, Earthquake Eng

Author : David J. Dowrick
Publisher : Wiley-Blackwell
Page : 552 pages
File Size : 47,9 Mb
Release : 1987
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : UOM:39015060784678

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Earthquake Resistant Design by David J. Dowrick Pdf

This is the second edition of a book which has proved useful to large numbers of engineers and architects since it was first published.

Author : Yasuhiro Suzuki
Publisher : Springer Nature
Page : 76 pages
File Size : 54,6 Mb
Release : 2020-01-24
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789811507656

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Active Faults and Nuclear Regulation by Yasuhiro Suzuki Pdf

This book reviews the active faults around nuclear power plants in Japan and recommends an optimal method of nuclear power regulation controlled by the Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan. The active faults around nuclear power plants have been underestimated in Japan since the latter half of the 20th century. However, based on the lessons learned from the Fukushima nuclear power plant accident, the book sheds light on why the risks of active faults were underestimated, and discusses the optimal scientific method of assessing those risks. Further, the author shares his experiences in the new standard for nuclear regulation creation team and in the active fault survey at the Nuclear Regulation Authority of Japan. This book is a valuable resource for students, researchers, academic and policy-makers, as well as non-experts interested in nuclear safety.

Author : Lanru Jing,Ove Stephansson
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 563 pages
File Size : 42,5 Mb
Release : 2007-07-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080551852

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Fundamentals of Discrete Element Methods for Rock Engineering: Theory and Applications by Lanru Jing,Ove Stephansson Pdf

This book presents some fundamental concepts behind the basic theories and tools of discrete element methods (DEM), its historical development, and its wide scope of applications in geology, geophysics and rock engineering. Unlike almost all books available on the general subject of DEM, this book includes coverage of both explicit and implicit DEM approaches, namely the Distinct Element Methods and Discontinuous Deformation Analysis (DDA) for both rigid and deformable blocks and particle systems, and also the Discrete Fracture Network (DFN) approach for fluid flow and solute transport simulations. The latter is actually also a discrete approach of importance for rock mechanics and rock engineering. In addition, brief introductions to some alternative approaches are also provided, such as percolation theory and Cosserat micromechanics equivalence to particle systems, which often appear hand-in-hand with the DEM in the literature. Fundamentals of the particle mechanics approach using DEM for granular media is also presented. · Presents the fundamental concepts of the discrete models for fractured rocks, including constitutive models of rock fractures and rock masses for stress, deformation and fluid flow · Provides a comprehensive presentation on discrete element methods, including distinct elements, discontinuous deformation analysis, discrete fracture networks, particle mechanics and Cosserat representation of granular media · Features constitutive models of rock fractures and fracture system characterization methods detaiing their significant impacts on the performance and uncertainty of the DEM models

Author : David J. Dowrick
Publisher : John Wiley & Sons
Page : 548 pages
File Size : 50,5 Mb
Release : 2009-07-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780470747025

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Earthquake Resistant Design and Risk Reduction by David J. Dowrick Pdf

Earthquake Resistant Design and Risk Reduction, 2nd edition is based upon global research and development work over the last 50 years or more, and follows the author’s series of three books Earthquake Resistant Design, 1st and 2nd editions (1977 and 1987), and Earthquake Risk Reduction (2003). Many advances have been made since the 2003 edition of Earthquake Risk Reduction, and there is every sign that this rate of progress will continue apace in the years to come. Compiled from the author’s wide design and research experience in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology, this key text provides an excellent treatment of the complex multidisciplinary process of earthquake resistant design and risk reduction. New topics include the creation of low-damage structures and the spatial distribution of ground shaking near large fault ruptures. Sections on guidance for developing countries, response of buildings to differential settlement in liquefaction, performance-based and displacement-based design and the architectural aspects of earthquake resistant design are heavily revised. This book: Outlines individual national weaknesses that contribute to earthquake risk to people and property Calculates the seismic response of soils and structures, using the structural continuum “Subsoil – Substructure – Superstructure – Non–structure” Evaluates the effectiveness of given design and construction procedures for reducing casualties and financial losses Provides guidance on the key issue of choice of structural form Presents earthquake resistant design methods for the main four structural materials – steel, concrete, reinforced masonry and timber – as well as for services equipment, plant and non-structural architectural components Contains a chapter devoted to problems involved in improving (retrofitting) the existing built environment This book is an invaluable reference and guiding tool to practising civil and structural engineers and architects, researchers and postgraduate students in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology, local governments and risk management officials.

Author : Mohiuddin Ali Khan
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 437 pages
File Size : 51,7 Mb
Release : 2013-03-18
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080949444

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Earthquake-Resistant Structures by Mohiuddin Ali Khan Pdf

Earthquake engineering is the ultimate challenge for structural engineers. Even if natural phenomena involve great uncertainties, structural engineers need to design buildings, bridges, and dams capable of resisting the destructive forces produced by them. These disasters have created a new awareness about the disaster preparedness and mitigation. Before a building, utility system, or transportation structure is built, engineers spend a great deal of time analyzing those structures to make sure they will perform reliably under seismic and other loads. The purpose of this book is to provide structural engineers with tools and information to improve current building and bridge design and construction practices and enhance their sustainability during and after seismic events. In this book, Khan explains the latest theory, design applications and Code Provisions. Earthquake-Resistant Structures features seismic design and retrofitting techniques for low and high raise buildings, single and multi-span bridges, dams and nuclear facilities. The author also compares and contrasts various seismic resistant techniques in USA, Russia, Japan, Turkey, India, China, New Zealand, and Pakistan. Written by a world renowned author and educator Seismic design and retrofitting techniques for all structures Tools improve current building and bridge designs Latest methods for building earthquake-resistant structures Combines physical and geophysical science with structural engineering

Author : Izuru Takewaki
Publisher : Butterworth-Heinemann
Page : 405 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2013-06-03
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780080994291

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Critical Excitation Methods in Earthquake Engineering by Izuru Takewaki Pdf

After the March 11, 2011, earthquake in Japan, there is overwhelming interest in worst-case analysis, including the critical excitation method. Nowadays, seismic design of structures performed by any seismic code is based on resisting previous natural earthquakes. Critical Excitation Methods in Earthquake Engineering, Second Edition, develops a new framework for modeling design earthquake loads for inelastic structures. The Second Edition, includes three new chapters covering the critical excitation problem for multi-component input ground motions, and that for elastic-plastic structures in a more direct way are incorporated and discussed in more depth. Finally, the problem of earthquake resilience of super high-rise buildings is discussed from broader viewpoints. Solves problems of earthquake resilience of super high-rise buildings Three new chapters on critical excitation problem for multi-component input ground motions Includes numerical examples of one and two-story models

Author : Maurice Lemaire,Jean-Louis Favre,Ahmed Mebarki
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 742 pages
File Size : 44,6 Mb
Release : 1995
Category : Civil engineering
ISBN : UVA:X004113119

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Applications of Statistics and Probability by Maurice Lemaire,Jean-Louis Favre,Ahmed Mebarki Pdf