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Written for engineers without a background in seismic design. Provides design standards and parameters, explaining how to interpret and apply them. Examines and recommends procedures to accommodate the enormous forces and variations in effects common to major earthquakes. Covers practical aspects of soil behavior and structural and foundation design. Gives tips on special construction situations: foundations, dams and retaining walls, strengthening existing structures and construction over active faults.Krinitzsky, Ellis L. is the author of 'Fundamentals of Earthquake-Resistant Construction' with ISBN 9780471839811 and ISBN 0471839817.
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