Improving earthquake and cyclone resistance of structures : guidelines for the Indian subcontinent / Sekhar Chandra Dutta, Parthasarathi Mukhopadhyay.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Dutta, Sekhar Chandra, author.

Mukhopadhyay, Parthasarathi (Professor of architecture), author.

Contributor:

Energy and Resources Institute, Content Provider.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Building, Stormproof--India.

Building, Stormproof.

Earthquake resistant design--India.

Earthquake resistant design.

Buildings--India--Safety measures.

Buildings.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (330 pages) : illustrations

Place of Publication:

New Delhi, India : The Energy and Resources Institute, [2012]

Language Note:

English

Summary:

In spite of mankind's triumph in taming nature for his survival and benefit, succumbing to the vagaries of nature has become a regular global concern. Out of the array of different catastrophes, earthquakes and cyclones together are responsible for an overwhelming majority of the global damages caused by natural disasters in the last decade, leaving millions homeless. The loss of property and life are primarily due to failure of structures to withstand such catastrophes, caused often due to lack of implementation of a few guidelines. The evolution of these guidelines is rooted in understanding the principles of the mechanics that regulate the behaviour of the structures under lateral dynamic loading imparted by earthquakes and cyclones._x000D_ In this context, Improving Earthquake and Cyclone Resistance of Structures: guidelines for the Indian subcontinent, is an attempt to introduce guidelines for the types of building structures frequently observed and built in the Indian subcontinent as well as in other developing countries. The guidelines are meant for both architectural and structural features, and include constructional aspects as well. The book introduces these guidelines in such a manner that all aspects can be properly understood, related, and implemented by practising engineers and architects. On the whole, the book may help develop awareness and sensitized technical manpower for combating the threats posed by natural disasters like earthquakes and cyclones.

Contents:

1. Introduction

2. Occurence of earthquake

3. Performance of a building during earthquakes

4. Typical moderate earthquakes

5. Guidelines for brick masonry buildings

6. Guidelines for ductile detailing of reinforced concrete buildings

7. Guidelines for elevated tanks and dams lifeline structures

8. Quantification of seismic design forces

9. Occurence of tropical cyclones

10. Performance of buildings during cyclones

11. Sidr-affected non-engineered buildings

12. Cyclone-resistant buildings

13. Rapid visual screening

14. Retrofitting buildings.

Notes:

Bibliographic Level Mode of Issuance: Monograph

Includes bibliographical references and index.

Description based on print version record.

ISBN:

1-4619-3993-3