Engineering Seismology

Author : Özdoğan Yilmaz
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 954 pages
File Size : 43,5 Mb
Release : 2015
Category : Earthquake engineering
ISBN : 1560803290

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Engineering Seismology by Özdoğan Yilmaz Pdf

The scope of engineering seismology includes geotechnical site investigations for buildings and engineering infrastructures, such as dams, levees, bridges, and tunnels, landslide and active-fault investigations, seismic microzonation, and geophysical investigations of historic buildings. These projects require multidisciplinary participation by the geologist, geophysicist, and geotechnical and earthquake engineers. A key objective of this book (SEG Investigations in Geophysics Series No. 17) by Öz Yilmaz is to encourage the specialists from these disciplines to apply the seismic method to solve the many challenging engineering problems they face. The broader scope of engineering seismology also includes exploration of earth resources, including groundwater exploration, coal and mineral exploration, and geothermal exploration. While focusing on the application of the seismic method to geotechnical site investigations, this book includes many case studies in all of the applications of engineering seismology.

Author : Yousef Bozorgnia,Vitelmo V. Bertero
Publisher : CRC Press
Page : 958 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2004-05-11
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9780203486245

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Earthquake Engineering by Yousef Bozorgnia,Vitelmo V. Bertero Pdf

This multi-contributor book provides comprehensive coverage of earthquake engineering problems, an overview of traditional methods, and the scientific background on recent developments. It discusses computer methods on structural analysis and provides access to the recent design methodologies and serves as a reference for both professionals and res

Author : William H.K. Lee,Paul Jennings,Carl Kisslinger,Hiroo Kanamori
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1200 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2002-09-27
Category : Science
ISBN : 0080489222

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International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology by William H.K. Lee,Paul Jennings,Carl Kisslinger,Hiroo Kanamori Pdf

Modern scientific investigations of earthquakes began in the 1880s, and the International Association of Seismology was organized in 1901 to promote collaboration of scientists and engineers in studying earthquakes. The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, under the auspices of the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior (IASPEI), was prepared by leading experts under a distinguished international advisory board and team of editors. The content is organized into 56 chapters and includes over 430 figures, 24 of which are in color. This large-format, comprehensive reference summarizes well-established facts, reviews relevant theories, surveys useful methods and techniques, and documents and archives basic seismic data. It will be the authoritative reference for scientists and engineers and a quick and handy reference for seismologists. Also available is The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, Part B. Two CD-ROMs containing additional material packaged with the text

Author : J. Solnes
Publisher : Springer
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2012-03-22
Category : Science
ISBN : 9401175764

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Engineering Seismology and Earthquake Engineering by J. Solnes Pdf

by Julius S6lnes An Advanced Study Institute on engineering seismology and earthquake engineering was held in Izrrir, 'rurkey July 2-13, 1973 under the auspices of the Scientific Affairs Division of NATO. The Institute was organized by an organizing committee headed by the two scientific directors and with representation by the Turkish National Science Foundation, Turkish National Committee for Earthquake Engineering, the Middle East Technical University and the Aegean University. 93 scientists and engineers of 18 countries took part in the work of the Institute which comprised 10 working days with lectures, discussions and panel meetings. The main lecture topics of the Institute were covered in five main sections: 1. Generic causes of earthquakes. 2. Ground motion and foundation response. 3. Earthquake response of structures and design consi derations. 4. Codes and regulations; implementation. 5. Earthquake hazards and emergency planning. Upon completion of each section, general discussion and short presentations by several of the participants took place and summary statements were offered by the main lecturers. The atmosphere of the meetings was in- VI formal and cordial thus giving rise to many unorthodox and newly conceived ideas.

Author : Sinan Akkar,Polat Gülkan,Torild van Eck
Publisher : Springer Science & Business Media
Page : 276 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2011-01-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9789400701526

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Earthquake Data in Engineering Seismology by Sinan Akkar,Polat Gülkan,Torild van Eck Pdf

This book addresses current activities in strong-motion networks around the globe, covering issues related to designing, maintaining and disseminating information from these arrays. The book is divided into three principal sections. The first section includes recent developments in regional and global ground-motion predictive models. It presents discussions on the similarities and differences of ground motion estimations from these models and their application to design spectra as well as other novel procedures for predicting engineering parameters in seismic regions with sparse data. The second section introduces topics about the particular methodologies being implemented in the recently established global and regional strong-motion databanks in Europe to maintain and disseminate the archived accelerometric data. The final section describes major strong-motion arrays around the world and their historical developments. The last three chapters of this section introduce projects carried out within the context of arrays deployed for seismic risk studies in metropolitan areas. Audience: This timely book will be of particular interest for researchers who use accelerometric data extensively to conduct studies in earthquake engineering and engineering seismology.

Author : William H.K. Lee,Hiroo Kanamori,Paul Jennings,Carl Kisslinger
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 1032 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2003-07-23
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780080489230

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International Handbook of Earthquake & Engineering Seismology, Part B by William H.K. Lee,Hiroo Kanamori,Paul Jennings,Carl Kisslinger Pdf

The two volume International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology represents the International Association of Seismology and Physics of the Earth's Interior's (IASPEI) ambition to provide a comprehensive overview of our present knowledge of earthquakes and seismology. This state-of-the-art work is the only reference to cover all aspects of seismology--a "resource library" for civil and structural engineers, geologists, geophysicists, and seismologists in academia and industry around the globe.Part B, by more than 100 leading researchers from major institutions of science around the globe, features 34 chapters detailing strong-motion seismology, earthquake engineering, quake prediction and hazards mitigation, as well as detailed reports from more than 40 nations. Also available is The International Handbook of Earthquake and Engineering Seismology, Part A. Authoritative articles by more than 100 leading scientists Extensive glossary of terminology plus 2000+ biographical sketches of notable seismologists

Author : Halûk Sucuoğlu,Sinan Akkar
Publisher : Springer
Page : 288 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-05-09
Category : Science
ISBN : 9783319010267

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Basic Earthquake Engineering by Halûk Sucuoğlu,Sinan Akkar Pdf

This book provides senior undergraduate students, master students and structural engineers who do not have a background in the field with core knowledge of structural earthquake engineering that will be invaluable in their professional lives. The basics of seismotectonics, including the causes, magnitude, and intensity of earthquakes, are first explained. Then the book introduces basic elements of seismic hazard analysis and presents the concept of a seismic hazard map for use in seismic design. Subsequent chapters cover key aspects of the response analysis of simple systems and building structures to earthquake ground motions, design spectrum, the adoption of seismic analysis procedures in seismic design codes, seismic design principles and seismic design of reinforced concrete structures. Helpful worked examples on seismic analysis of linear, nonlinear and base isolated buildings, earthquake-resistant design of frame and frame-shear wall systems are included, most of which can be solved using a hand calculator.

Author : Sebastiano D'Amico
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 312 pages
File Size : 40,8 Mb
Release : 2013-03-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9789535110385

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Engineering Seismology, Geotechnical and Structural Earthquake Engineering by Sebastiano D'Amico Pdf

The mitigation of earthquake-related hazards represents a key role in the modern society. The mitigation of such kind of hazards spans from detailed studies on seismicity, evaluation of site effects, and seismo-induced landslides, tsunamis as well as and the design and analysis of structures to resist such actions. The study of earthquakes ties together science, technology and expertise in infrastructure and engineering in an effort to minimize human and material losses when they inevitably occur. Chapters deal with different topics aiming to mitigate geo-hazards such as: Seismic hazard analysis, Ground investigation for seismic design, Seismic design, assessment and remediation, Earthquake site response analysis and soil-structure interaction analysis.

Author : Öz Yilmaz
Publisher : SEG Books
Page : 966 pages
File Size : 50,7 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Science
ISBN : 9781580603294

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Engineering Seismology with Applications to Geotechnical Engineering by Öz Yilmaz Pdf

The scope of engineering seismology includes geotechnical site investigations for buildings and engineering infrastructures, such as dams, levees, bridges, and tunnels, landslide and active-fault investigations, seismic microzonation, and geophysical investigations of historic buildings. These projects require multidisciplinary participation by the geologist, geophysicist, and geotechnical and earthquake engineers. A key objective of this book (SEG Investigations in Geophysics Series No. 17) by Öz Yilmaz is to encourage the specialists from these disciplines to apply the seismic method to solve the many challenging engineering problems they face. The broader scope of engineering seismology also includes exploration of earth resources, including groundwater exploration, coal and mineral exploration, and geothermal exploration. While focusing on the application of the seismic method to geotechnical site investigations, this book includes many case studies in all of the applications of engineering seismology.

Author : United States. Environmental Science Services Administration
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 56 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Electronic
ISBN : MINN:30000010309270

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A Preliminary Study of Engineering Seismology Benefits by United States. Environmental Science Services Administration Pdf

Author : Joseph D. Crumlish,George F. Wirth
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 60 pages
File Size : 47,5 Mb
Release : 1967
Category : Buildings
ISBN : UOM:39015002099698

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A Preliminary Study of Engineering Seismology Benefits by Joseph D. Crumlish,George F. Wirth Pdf

Author : A.S. Cakmak
Publisher : Elsevier
Page : 632 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2015-08-11
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780444600462

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Ground Motion and Engineering Seismology by A.S. Cakmak Pdf

Despite advances in the field of geotechnical earthquake engineering, earthquakes continue to cause loss of life and property in one part of the world or another. The Third International Conference on Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, Princeton University, Princeton, New Jersey, USA, 22nd to 24th June 1987, provided an opportunity for participants from all over the world to share their expertise to enhance the role of mechanics and other disciplines as they relate to earthquake engineering. The edited proceedings of the conference are published in four volumes. This volume covers: Seismicity and Tectonics in the Eastern Mediterranean, Seismic Waves in Soils and Geophysical Methods, Engineering Seismology, Dynamic Methods in Soil and Rock Mechanics, and Ground Motion. With its companion volumes, it is hoped that it will contribute to the further development of techniques, methods and innovative approaches in soil dynamics and earthquake engineering.

Author : Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Engineering Seismology and Geology
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 170 pages
File Size : 52,6 Mb
Release : 1986
Category : Electronic
ISBN : UIUC:30112047149726

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Publications of the Branch of Engineering Seismology and Geology, Office of Earthquakes, Volcanoes, and Engineering (January 1980 Through December 1985) by Geological Survey (U.S.). Branch of Engineering Seismology and Geology Pdf

Author : Abbas Moustafa
Publisher : BoD – Books on Demand
Page : 412 pages
File Size : 42,6 Mb
Release : 2015-05-20
Category : Technology & Engineering
ISBN : 9789535120391

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Earthquake Engineering by Abbas Moustafa Pdf

The book Earthquake Engineering - From Engineering Seismology to Optimal Seismic Design of Engineering Structures contains fifteen chapters written by researchers and experts in the fields of earthquake and structural engineering. This book provides the state-of-the-art on recent progress in the field of seimology, earthquake engineering and structural engineering. The book should be useful to graduate students, researchers and practicing structural engineers. It deals with seismicity, seismic hazard assessment and system oriented emergency response for abrupt earthquake disaster, the nature and the components of strong ground motions and several other interesting topics, such as dam-induced earthquakes, seismic stability of slopes and landslides. The book also tackles the dynamic response of underground pipes to blast loads, the optimal seismic design of RC multi-storey buildings, the finite-element analysis of cable-stayed bridges under strong ground motions and the acute psychiatric trauma intervention due to earthquakes.

Author : M. L. Sharma,Manish Shrikhande,H. R. Wason
Publisher : Springer
Page : 431 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2018-06-22
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9783319768557

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Advances in Indian Earthquake Engineering and Seismology by M. L. Sharma,Manish Shrikhande,H. R. Wason Pdf

This edited volume is an up-to-date guide for students, policy makers and engineers on earthquake engineering, including methods and technologies for seismic hazard detection and mitigation. The book was written in honour of the late Professor Jai Krishna, who was a pioneer in teaching and research in the field of earthquake engineering in India during his decades-long work at the University of Roorkee (now the Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee). The book comprehensively covers the historical development of earthquake engineering in India, and uses this background knowledge to address the need for current advances in earthquake engineering, especially in developing countries. After discussing the history and growth of earthquake engineering in India from the past 50 years, the book addresses the present status of earthquake engineering in regards to the seismic resistant designs of bridges, buildings, railways, and other infrastructures. Specific topics include response spectrum superposition methods, design philosophy, system identification approaches, retaining walls, and shallow foundations. Readers will learn about developments in earthquake engineering over the past 50 years, and how new methods and technologies can be applied towards seismic risk and hazard identification and mitigation.