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Significant Changes to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10 An Illustrated Guide by S. K. Ghosh, et al.
- Format:
- Book
- Author/Creator:
- Ghosh, S. K., Author.
- Dowty, Susan, Author.
- Dasgupta, P., Author.
- Language:
- English
- Subjects (All):
- Earthquake resistant design--Standards--United States.
- Earthquake resistant design.
- Buildings--Standards--United States.
- Buildings.
- Physical Description:
- 1 online resource (209 p.)
- Place of Publication:
- Reston, Va. : American Society of Civil Engineers, c2011.
- Reston, VA American Society of Civil Engineers 2011, c2012
- Language Note:
- English
- Summary:
- Significant Changes to Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10: An Illustrated Guide focuses on the revisions to the seismic load requirements set forth in the latest edition of the Standard for minimum design loads. Mirroring the organization of the seismic chapters in ASCE 7-10, this handy reference briefly summarizes each change to the seismic provisions that might affect actual practice or enforcement and immediately follows up with the precise wording of the change. The impact of each update is explained in clear, straightforward language accompanied by diagrams, examples, and color photographs and illustrations to enrich the reader's understanding. Significant Changes to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-10: An Illustrated Guide translates the changes to the seismic provisions of ASCE Standard 7-10 into a form readily accessible by structural engineers, architects, contractors, building officials and inspectors, and allied professionals.
- Contents:
- Terminology Changes Affecting Multiple Sections & Chapters; Chapter 11 Seismic Design Criteria; Chapter 12 Seismic Design Requirements for Building Structures; Chapter 13 Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Components; Chapter 15 Seismic Design Requirements for Nonbuilding Structures; Chapter 16 Seismic Response History Procedures; Chapter 19 Soil-Structure Interaction for Seismic Design; Chapter 21 Site-Specific Ground Motion Procedures for Seismic Design; Back Matter
- Notes:
- Description based upon print version of record.
- Includes bibliographical references and index.
- Print version record.
- ISBN:
- 0-7844-7354-4
- OCLC:
- 810064546
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