Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook

by Robert W Day

Overview

Access usable seismic engineering data right at your fingertips

Don't miss out on the first book specifically devoted to seismology, geotechnical engineering basics, earthquake analysis, and site improvement methods. Written by Robert Day, one of the most respected names in the field, Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Handbook is a one-stop resource that gives you instant access to:

• Field and laboratory testing methods and procedures
• Current seismic codes
• Site improvement methods
• In-depth earthquake engineering analysis as applied to soils
• Worked-out problems illustrating earthquake analysis
• Subsurface exploration data
• Fundamental geotechnical engineering principles

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780071589505
Publisher:	McGraw-Hill Companies, The
Publication date:	11/28/2001
Series:	McGraw-Hill Handbooks
Pages:	612
Product dimensions:	6.00(w) x 9.00(h) x 1.52(d)

Table of Contents

Chapter 1: IntroductionPart 1: Introduction to Earthquakes Chapter 2: Basic Earthquake Principles Chapter 3: Common Earthquake Effects Chapter 4: Earthquake Structural Damage Part 2: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Analyses Chapter 5: Site Investigation for Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Chapter 6: Liquefaction Chapter 7: Earthquake-Induced Settlement Chapter 8: Bearing Capacity Analyses for Earthquakes Chapter 9: Slope Stability Analyses for Earthquakes Chapter 10: Retaining Wall Analyses for Earthquakes Chapter 11: Other Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Analyses Part 3: Site Improvement Methods to Mitigate Earthquake Effects Chapter 12: Grading and Other Soil Improvement Methods Chapter 13: Foundation Alternatives to Mitigate Earthquake Effects Part 4: Building Codes Chapter 14: Earthquake Provisions in Building Codes Appendix A: Glossaries Appendix B: EQSEARCH, EQFAULT, and FRISKSP Computer Programs Appendix C: Conversion Factors (and more...)