Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures (Paperback)  | Released: 01-Sep-13

It aims to explain the different sources of damage that can be triggered by an earthquake and the conceptual method of earthquake-resistant design. The book would also be useful for postgraduate students of civil engineering, practising engineers, and architects. Beginning with an introduction to earthquakes and ground motion, the book provides a detailed coverage of structures and soil in terms of their seismic response. The need for placing emphasis on conceptual design is covered in detail by enumerating factors that cause damage and by offeringguidelines for efficient seismic-resistant design, with special attention to timber, masonry, concrete, and steel buildings. About the Author: Shashikant K. Duggal, MNNIT, Allahabad S.K. Duggal currently a professor in the Civil Engineering Department, Motilal Nehru National Institute of Technology, Allahabad, has over 36 years of experience in teaching undergraduate as well as postgraduate students. A PhD from Allahabad University, he has published a number of research papersin both national and international journals.