Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings

1. Introduction: Concepts of Seismic Design 1

2. Causes and Effects of Earthquakes: Seismicity—Structural Response--Seismic Action 47
 
3. Principles of Member Design 95
 
4. Reinforced Concrete Ductile Frames 158
 
5. Structural Walls 362
 
6. Dual Systems 500
 
7. Masonry Structures 532
 
8. Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Restricted Ductility 639
 
9. Foundation Structures 662
 
Appendix A Approximate Elastic Analysis of Frames Subjected to Lateral Forces 696

Appendix B Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale 706

Symbols 708
 
References 719
 
Index 735