California Civil Seismic Building Design, 12th Edition (SEIS12) presents the seismic design concepts most essential to engineers, architects, and students of civil and structural engineering, and architecture. The book’s 15 chapters provide a concise but thorough review of seismic theory, code application, design principles, and structural analysis. The 30 example problems demonstrate how to apply concepts, codes, and equations to solve realistic problems. More than 125 practice problems provide opportunities for independent problem-solving practice, and complete solutions allow you to check your solution approach.
This book includes two comprehensive indexes—one of key terms and another of seismic building codes—to quickly direct you to the information you are looking for. You can also locate related support material by following references throughout the text to the 150 equations, 29 tables, 144 figures, and 16 appendices, and to relevant codes and standards.
Topics Covered
- Basic Seismology
- Details of Seismic-Resistant Structures (Concrete, Masonry, Steel, Wood)
- Diaphragm Theory
- Earthquake Characteristics
- Effects of Earthquakes on Structures
- General Structural Design
- Response of Structures
- Seismic Building Code
- Special Design Features
- Tilt-Up Construction
- Vibration Theory
Referenced Codes and Standards
- CBC 2016 / IBC 2015
- AWC/NDS SDPWS Seismic
- TMS 402 11/ACI 530-13/ASCE 5-13, TMS 602-11/ACI530.1-13/ASCE 6-13
- ASCE/SEI7 2010
- ATC-20/ATC 20-1 1995
- ACI 318 2011
- AISC SCM 14th ed. 2011
- AISC 341 2010
- AISC 360 2010
- NDS Wood 2012
An Introduction to Seismic Design for the
- California Civil: Seismic Principles Exam
- California Structural Engineer Seismic exam
- PE Civil exam
- Structural Engineering (SE) exam
- Architect Registration Examination (ARE)
