Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering
This is the first book on the market focusing specifically on the topic of geotechnical earthquake engineering. The book draws from the fields of seismology and structural engineering to present a broad, interdiciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in seismology, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering.
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This is the first book on the market focusing specifically on the topic of geotechnical earthquake engineering. The book draws from the fields of seismology and structural engineering to present a broad, interdiciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in seismology, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering. Booknews A text on the basic principles, theories, and methods of geotechnical earthquake engineering, for graduate students and practicing geotechnical engineers. Chapters on topics such as basic concepts; seismic hazard analysis; wave propagation; dynamic soil properties; ground response analysis; liquefaction; and mitigation of seismic hazards contain summaries, homework problems, and b&w photos. Includes in-depth appendices on vibratory motion, dynamics of discrete systems, and probability concepts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)
Preface1Introduction to Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering12Seismology and Earthquakes183Strong Ground Motion544Seismic Hazard Analysis1065Wave Propagation1436Dynamic Soil Properties1847Ground Response Analysis2548Local Site Effects and Design Ground Motions3089Liquefaction34810Seismic Slope Stability42311Seismic Design of Retaining Walls46612Soil Improvement for Remediation of Seismic Hazards506A Vibratory Motion527B Dynamics of Discrete Systems543C Probability Concepts583References596Index643
\ BooknewsA text on the basic principles, theories, and methods of geotechnical earthquake engineering, for graduate students and practicing geotechnical engineers. Chapters on topics such as basic concepts; seismic hazard analysis; wave propagation; dynamic soil properties; ground response analysis; liquefaction; and mitigation of seismic hazards contain summaries, homework problems, and b&w photos. Includes in-depth appendices on vibratory motion, dynamics of discrete systems, and probability concepts. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)\ \
