Seismic Design of Building Structures (SEIS10)

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SKU: SEIS10
ISBN:978-1-59126-354-8
Copyright: 2012
Page Count: 288
Format: Paperback
Dimensions: 8 1/2 x 11
Author(s):
  • Michael R. Lindeburg, PE

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    Michael R. Lindeburg, PE, is widely acknowledged by the engineering community as the leading authority on licensing exam preparation. Mr. Lindeburg holds bachelor of science and master of science degrees in industrial engineering from Stanford University. For more than 25 years, he has taught and supervised hundreds of FE and PE exam review courses and has written dozens of books for exam preparation.

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  • Kurt M. McMullin, PE

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    Kurt M. McMullin, PE, is an assistant professor of civil engineering at San Jose State University. Dr. McMullin holds master of science and doctorate degrees in civil engineering from the University of California at Berkeley. He has been published in many journals and his research interests involve the response of steel, concrete, and timber structures to earthquakes and other catastrophic events.
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    Seismic Design of Building Structures (SEIS10), 10th Edition

    Seismic Design of Building Structures provides a comprehensive introduction to core seismic concepts and principles. It offers essential background information for seismic problems on the California Special Civil Seismic exam, the Structural Engineering (SE) exam, and the Architect Registration Examination (ARE). 15 chapters and 16 appendices provide a concise but thorough review of seismic theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis.


    A Comprehensive Review of Seismic Concepts and Principles



    • A thorough review of seismic building codes

    • Easy-to-use formulas, figures, and tables

    • Detailed illustrations and definitions of seismic terminology

    • 129 practice problems

    • 34 example problems

    • A complete index


    What's New for the 10th Edition?



    • Thoroughly updated for ACI 318-08, ACI 530-08, and IBC-09 seismic building codes

    • Two indices—one for terms, figures, and tables, and one for codes used in the book  


    Topics Covered



    • Basic Seismology

    • Diaphragm Theory

    • Earthquake Characteristics

    • Effects of Earthquakes on Structures

    • General Structural Design

    • Response of Structures

    • Seismic Building Codes

    • Seismic-Resistant Concrete Structures

    • Seismic-Resistant Masonry Structures

    • Seismic-Resistant Steel Structures

    • Seismic-Resistant Wood Structures

    • Special Design Features

    • Tilt-Up Construction

    • Vibration Theory


    An Introduction to Seismic Design for the



    • California Special Civil Seismic exam

    • California Structural Engineer Seismic exam

    • Civil PE exam

    • Structural Engineering (SE) exam

    • Architect Registration Examination (ARE)


     



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