Fundamentals of Earthquake–Resistant Construction

CAUSES AND CHARACTERISTICS OF EARTHQUAKES.
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<br /> Basics.
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<br /> Concepts and Definitions.
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<br /> Seismological Evaluation.
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<br /> Geological Evaluation.
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<br /> Forms of Ground Motions.
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<br /> Selecting Design Motions.
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<br /> SELECTION OF THE DESIGN MOTIONS FOR EARTHQUAKES.
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<br /> Maps of Seismic Zones and Seismic Ground Motions.
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<br /> Procedures for Selecting Earthquake Ground Motions.
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<br /> Role of Codes and Empirical Procedures.
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<br /> DESIGNS FOR EARTHQUAKES.
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<br /> Acquisition and Evaluation of Geotechnical Data.
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<br /> Landslides and Slope Stability.
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<br /> Liquefaction.
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<br /> Foundation Design.
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<br /> Structural Design.
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<br /> Retaining Structures.
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<br /> Dams.
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<br /> Construction Over Active Faults.
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<br /> Strengthening Existing Structures.
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<br /> Appendices.
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<br /> Index.