{"product_id":"simplified-building-design-for-wind-and-earthquake-forces-paperback-softback-9780471192114","title":"Simplified Building Design for Wind and Earthquake Forces (Paperback \/ softback) 9780471192114","description":"\u003cfont face=\"Georgia\"\u003e\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"6\"\u003eSimplified Building Design for Wind and Earthquake Forces\u003c\/font\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"4\"\u003eJames Ambrose (Author), Dimitry Vergun (Author)\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e9780471192114, Wiley\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003ePaperback \/ softback, published 6 October 1997\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003e368 pages\u003cbr\u003e25.7 x 18 x 2.6 cm, 0.624 kg\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003cp align=\"justify\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eContains practical, easy-to-read explanations regarding the issues and problems encountered in designing for these natural disasters. This edition includes important code updates from the 1994 Uniform Building Code as well as more detailed information on engineering computations and lateral force construction. Increased attention is paid to the relationship between building design and seismic response. Features a discussion of the latest CAD products for lateral design work. Serves as a major reference for anyone preparing for seismic and wind design test sections of State Board Examinations (for licensing purposes).\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eGENERAL CONSIDERATIONS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Wind Effects on Buildings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Earthquake Effects on Buildings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Resistance of Buildings to Lateral Forces.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Building Planning for Lateral Resistance.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e LATERAL RESISTIVE ELEMENTS AND SYSTEMS.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Lateral-Load-Resisting Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Elements of Lateral Resistive Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Special Problems for Lateral Resistive Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Site and Foundation Concerns.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e DESIGN EXAMPLES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Design Process and Methods.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Shear Wall Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Truss Systems.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Moment-Resistive Frames.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e STRENGTHENING OF BUILDING STRUCTURES.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Need for Strengthening.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Strengthening of Older Buildings.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Glossary.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Appendices.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Study Aids.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Bibliography.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Indexes.\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cfont size=\"3\"\u003eSubject Areas: Architecture [\u003ca title=\"See our other books on Architecture\" href=\"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/search?q=%22Architecture%20%5BAM%5D%22\"\u003eAM\u003c\/a\u003e]\u003c\/font\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\r\n\r\n\r\n\u003c\/font\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Brand New","offer_id":52511129436440,"sku":"9780471192114","price":77.39,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/2037\/5320\/files\/9780471192114.jpg?v=1786585041","url":"https:\/\/freshlyprintedbooks.co.uk\/products\/simplified-building-design-for-wind-and-earthquake-forces-paperback-softback-9780471192114","provider":"Freshly Printed Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}