Earthquake Engineering Theory and Implementation, Second Edition by Nazzal Armouti

This textbook written by Dr. Nazzal Armouti reflects the state of the art in Earthquake Engineering in its modern form. The book is a result of a quarter century of experience of the author in the field of Civil Engineering, with many years in the area of earthquake related structures. The book is divided into three parts; the first part is theoretical and is intended to give an introduction to the nature of earthquakes where it treats the dynamic aspects of the effect of earthquakes on structures. It also addresses the behavior of structures under seismic excitations. The second part treats, in detail, the design aspects of earthquake-resistant structures (both buildings and bridges) within the scope of seismic provisions of the latest modern and popular codes in their areas such as IBC?®, ACI, AISC, and AASHTO. The third part tackles special topics pertinent to the safety of structures under seismic excitations such as geotechnical aspects, foundations, synthetic earthquakes, and seismic isolation. The book's discussion of theoretical as well as practical sides of the subjects will benefit graduate and advanced undergraduate level students. It is also an ideal reference for practicing professionals for analysis and design of earthquake-resistant structures. The book is rich in illustrations and examples that make it easy to follow the concepts and alleviate the perplexity associated with earthquake effects on structures. A Bonus CD is included! This valuable resource contains the following documents in a PDF format: 2003 NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures with Accompanying Commentary (FEMA 450 Part 1); 2003 NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures with Accompanying Commentary (FEMA 450 Part 2); NEHRP Recommended Provisions: Design Examples (FEMA 451); NEHRP Recommended Provisions for New Buildings and Other Structures: Training and Instructional Materials (FEMA 451B); Seismic Considerations for Steel Storage Racks Located in Areas Accessible to the Public (FEMA 460); and CodeMaster: Seismic Design (2006 IBC?® , 2003 NEHRP, ASCE 7-05).(Hardbound, 6 1/2" ?- 9", 550 pages)