A Guide to Earthquake Engineering, Including Its Key Design Concepts, Engineering Disciplines, Solutions and Damage Mitigation, and More

By: Torrin, Ken

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Learn more about earthquake engineering and its structural implications to buildings in earthquake prone areas. Understand its engineering concepts and the reason why its buildings performs better compared to conventional structures. Get more information on the geologic factors of this engineering discipline and the necessary testing methods.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1276185405
• ISBN13: 9781276185400
• Release Date: January 1
• Publisher: Webster's Digital Services
• Length: 206 Pages
• Weight: 0.83 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 7.4" x 9.7"