" Presents
recent advances in engineering seismology, engineering geology, geotechnical
engineering, and engineering characterization of ground motions
" Explores methods of computer structural analysis
" Addresses the fundamental and practical issues in performance-based
earthquake engineering
" Discusses the need for innovative strategies and techniques and the
advantages of those that have been developed
" Includes a discussion of theoretical and practical issues of seismic
isolation
" Dedicates a chapter to seismic resistant design through supplemental
damping
" Presents analysis and design procedures for various types of
nonstructural elements
Performance-based
engineering, use of energy dissipating devices and structural control,
earthquake-resistant design, and other techniques in earthquake engineering have
come of age in the last decade. Following a brief overview of traditional
methods, Earthquake Engineering: From Engineering Seismology to
Performance-Based Engineering presents the details of these recent advances in a
single volume. The book elucidates advances in scientific knowledge, summarizes
recent research project findings, covers design guidelines, and discusses the
future challenges and directions.