Seismic Vulnerability of Structures |
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| Author:
| Gueguen, Philippe |
| Series title: | Iste Ser. |
| ISBN: | 978-1-299-31495-5 |
| Publication Date: | Jan 2013 |
| Publisher: | John Wiley & Sons, Incorporated
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| Imprint: | Wiley-ISTE |
| Book Format: | Ebook |
| List Price: | USD $145.00 |
Book Description:
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It is clear that the majority of urban centers is composed of old buildings, designed according to the concepts and rules inadequate to seismic context. How to assess the vulnerability of existing buildings is an essential step to improve the management of seismic risk and its prevention policy. After some key reminders, this book describes seismic vulnerability methods applied to a large number of structures (buildings and bridges) in moderate (France, Switzerland) and strong seismic...
More DescriptionIt is clear that the majority of urban centers is composed of old buildings, designed according to the concepts and rules inadequate to seismic context. How to assess the vulnerability of existing buildings is an essential step to improve the management of seismic risk and its prevention policy. After some key reminders, this book describes seismic vulnerability methods applied to a large number of structures (buildings and bridges) in moderate (France, Switzerland) and strong seismic prone regions (Italy, Greece).