Seismic Design for Architects

Name: Seismic Design for Architects
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ISBN: 9780750685504

ISBN-10: 0750685506

ISBN-13: 9780750685504

Edition: 2009

Authors: Andrew Charleson

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Architects across the world have to design buildings that need to comply with strict seismic codes. All too often the need to comply with the code is put ahead of the design of the building, resulting in dull and functional architecture. Andrew Charleson's book shows how to make structural requirements an integral part of the architectural design process, not an add-on. Using non-technical language and detailed illustrations Charleson shows how achieving structural standards need not limit the scope for architectural innovation and high design standards in seismically active zones. With enough theory to satisfy architects without swamping them in technical data, Seismic Design for…

Book details

List price: $82.95
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Routledge
Publication date: 9/12/2008
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 296
Size: 7.44" wide x 9.69" long x 0.63" tall
Weight: 1.254
Language: English



Earthquakes and Ground Shaking


How Buildings Resist Earthquakes


Seismic Design Approaches


Horizontal Structure


Vertical Structure


Seismic Design and Architecture


Foundations


Horizontal Configuration


Vertical Configuration


Non-structural Elements


Other Non-structural Elements


Retrofitting


Professional Collaboration and Communication


New Technologies


Urban Planning;Issues in Developing Countries


Earthquake Architecture