Developed as a resource for practicing engineers; while simultaneously serving as a text in a formal classroom setting; Wind and Earthquake Resistant Buildings provides a fundmental understanding of the behavior of steel; concrete; and composite building structures. The text format follows; in a logical manner; the typical process of designing a building; from the first step of determining design loads; to the final step of evaluating its behavior for unusual effects. Includes a worksheet that takes the drudgery out of estimating wind response.The book presents an in-depth review of wind effects and outlines seismic design; highlighting the dymamic behavior of buildings. It covers the design and detailing the requirements of steel; concrete; and composite buidlings assigned to seismic design categories A through E. The author explains critical code specific items and structural concepts by doing the nearly impossible feat of addressing the history; reason for existence; and intent of major design provisions of the building codes. While the scope of the book is intentionally broad; it provides enough in-depth coverage to make it useful for structural engineers in all stages of their careers.
#3931613 in eBooks 2006-08-28 2006-08-28File Name: B0083E54L0
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