Shock transmission units in construction / Dinesh J. Patel.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Patel, Dinesh J., author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Bridges--Earthquake effects.

Bridges.

Earthquake engineering.

Bridges--Design and construction.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (xviii, 208 p.) : ill.

Place of Publication:

London : ICE Publishing, 2013.

Summary:

Recent earthquakes around the world have confirmed the potential for a large seismic event to cause unprecedented levels of destruction. Shock transmission units (STUs) have been used in several projects as one of the most effective instruments in preventing widespread damage from seismic activities and structural movement. 'Shock Transmission Units in Construction' explores the procurement, selection, testing, installation and maintenance processes of STUs, as well as technological developments in the field of seismic protection.

Contents:

Evolution of shock transmission units (STUs)

Seismic protection systems

Shock transmission units and their applications

STUs for new highway bridges

STUs for existing highway bridges

STUs for new and existing railway bridges

STUs for cable-stayed and suspension bridges

STUs for buildings

The snubber : a special type of STU for nuclear power plants and pipelines

Miscellaneous applications of STUs

Installation of STUs on structures

Cost-effectiveness of STUs

Load testing of STUs

Inspection and maintenance of STUs

Design guidelines for procurement and selection of STUs

Derivatives of STUs

STUs in conjunction with other seismic-protection devices

Appendix 1 Manufacturers of STUs

Appendix 2 Laboratories for testing STUs

Index.

Notes:

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on online resource; title from home page (viewed on December 9, 2015).

ISBN:

9781628704181 (e-book)

9780727757135 (hbk.)