Earthquake Resistant Design of Buildings

The book investigates the pounding effects on base-isolated buildings, soil-structure-interaction effects on adjacent buildings due to the impact, seismic protection of adjacent buildings, and mitigation of earthquake-induced vibrations of two adjacent structures. It also explores the passive control strategy of coupled buildings for seismic protection.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 290 pages
Publication date: 31 March 2021
Publisher: Taylor & Francis Ltd

Earthquakes are a natural phenomenon that can have devastating consequences on human life and infrastructure. In order to mitigate the impact of earthquakes, it is essential to retrofit structures to be made earthquake resistant. This book explores important concepts related to retrofitting structures to be made earthquake resistant.

The first concept that the book investigates is the pounding effects on base-isolated buildings. Base-isolated buildings are designed to isolate the structure from the ground, which helps to reduce the shaking and movement of the building during an earthquake. However, the pounding effects can still be significant, particularly if the building is located in an area with high ground motion. The book examines the design and performance of base-isolated buildings and explores ways to improve their seismic resistance.

The second concept that the book investigates is the soil-structure-interaction effects on adjacent buildings due to the impact. When an earthquake strikes, the ground can shake and move, which can cause adjacent buildings to experience severe damage. The book explores the soil-structure-interaction effects and investigates ways to mitigate these effects and protect adjacent buildings from earthquake damage.

The third concept that the book investigates is the seismic protection of adjacent buildings. In order to protect adjacent buildings from the impact of an earthquake, it is essential to design and construct buildings that are able to withstand the seismic forces. The book explores the seismic protection of adjacent buildings and investigates the use of passive and active control strategies to mitigate earthquakeinduced vibrations.

The fourth concept that the book investigates is the mitigation of earthquakeinduced vibrations of two adjacent structures. When two adjacent structures are located close to each other, they can experience significant vibrations during an earthquake. The book explores the mitigation of earthquakeinduced vibrations and investigates the use of passive and semi-active control strategies to reduce the vibrations of adjacent structures.

These concepts call for a new understanding of controlled systems with passive-active dampers and semi-active dampers. Passive control strategies involve the use of passive devices, such as braces and springs, to reduce the shaking and movement of a structure during an earthquake. Semi-active control strategies involve the use of active devices, such as hydraulic actuators and motors, to control the movement of a structure during an earthquake.

The book investigates the passive control strategy of coupled buildings for seismic protection in comparison to active and semi-active control strategies. Coupled buildings are buildings that are located close to each other and share a common foundation. The passive control strategy of coupled buildings is investigated to determine whether it is effective in reducing the seismic forces experienced by the buildings during an earthquake.

In conclusion, this book explores important concepts related to retrofitting structures to be made earthquake resistant. The book investigates the pounding effects on base-isolated buildings, the soil-structure-interaction effects on adjacent buildings due to the impact, the seismic protection of adjacent buildings, and the mitigation of earthquakeinduced vibrations of two adjacent structures. These concepts call for a new understanding of controlled systems with passive-active dampers and semi-active dampers. The book investigates the passive control strategy of coupled buildings for seismic protection in comparison to active and semi-active control strategies. By understanding these concepts, engineers and architects can design and construct buildings that are more resilient to earthquakes and protect the lives and property of those who live and work in these buildings.

Weight: 567g
Dimension: 254 x 178 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9780367781835