Seismic Design of Buildings and Bridges (Engineering Press at OUP S.) - Tapa blanda

The text has been written to assist candidates preparing for the seismic principles examinations. It is a comprehensive guide and reference for self study based on the 1997 edition of the Uniform Building Code. An introductory chapter describes the California Special Civil Engineer and Structural Engineer Exams and the NCEES Structural Examinations. Subsequent chapters cover general seismic principles, static and dynamic lateral force procedures for buildings, seismic design of steel, concrete, wood and masonry structures, and seismic design of bridges. It provides 18 structural design programmes for the HP-45G calculators as well as 100 example problems, including 50 multiple-choice questions. A detailed step-by-step solution is provided for all problems. The work is 30 percent text and 70 percent problems and solutions. This book is intended for students preparing to take the PE exam in Civil/Structural Engineering.