Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings / Edition 1

by Thomas Paulay, M. J. N. Priestley

Overview

Emphasizes actual structural design, not analysis, of multistory buildings for seismic resistance. Strong emphasis is placed on specific detailing requirements for construction. Fundamental design principles are presented to create buildings that respond to a wide range of potential seismic forces, which are illustrated by numerous detailed examples. The discussion includes the design of reinforced concrete ductile frames, structural walls, dual systems, reinforced masonry structures, buildings with restricted ductility and foundation walls. In addition to the examples, full design calculations are given for three prototype structures.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780471549154
Publisher:	Wiley
Publication date:	04/16/1992
Pages:	768
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.40(h) x 1.70(d)

About the Author

Thomas Paulay OBE OoM was a Hungarian-New Zealand earthquake engineer.

Michael John Nigel Priestley ONZM was a New Zealand earthquake engineer. He made significant contributions to the design and retrofit of concrete structures, and developed the first displacement-based method of seismic design.

Table of Contents

1. Introduction: Concepts of Seismic Design 1

2. Causes and Effects of Earthquakes: Seismicity—Structural Response—Seismic Action 47
 
3. Principles of Member Design 95
 
4. Reinforced Concrete Ductile Frames 158
 
5. Structural Walls 362
 
6. Dual Systems 500
 
7. Masonry Structures 532
 
8. Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Restricted Ductility 639
 
9. Foundation Structures 662
 
Appendix A Approximate Elastic Analysis of Frames Subjected to Lateral Forces 696

Appendix B Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale 706

Symbols 708
 
References 719
 
Index 735

Editorial Reviews

Introductory chapters present basic concepts of seismic design; review causes and effects of earthquakes and current procedures to quantify seismicity, structural response, and seismic actions; and summarize established design principles. The remaining chapters cover typical building structures in detail. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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