Earthquakes in the United States are regional in their occurrence and while California is famous for its earthquake other states, such as Texas, have much less

This full color manual is intended to explain the principles of seismic design for those without a technical background in engineering and seismology. The prima

Introducing important concepts in the study of earthquakes related to retrofitting of structures to be made earthquake resistant. The book investigates the poun

Many sizes of buildings are viewed, from very small projects, like a house by Shigeru Ban designed for the homeless after the Kobe disaster of 1995, to huge bui

Seismic Design for Architects shows how structural requirements for seismic resistance can become an integral part of the design process. Structural integrity d