Concrete Buildings in Seismic Regions

ISBN-13: 9781138073517 / Angielski / Miękka / 2017 / 876 str.

George G. Penelis; Gregory G. Penelis

Opis

This book takes into account both the scientific background and the need of the practicing engineer. It covers all modern achievements over the last 20 years in analysis, design, and earthquake engineering. It includes all recent developments of R.C structures nonlinear analysis with an eye for practical applications. It also includes all recent developments in the structural intervention prior or post-earthquake. In parallel, the book complies with the last edition of the European Codes of Practice for R/C buildings in seismic regions.

Spis treści

Introduction. An overview of structural dynamics. Design principles – seismic actions – performance requirements –compliance criteria. Configuration of earthquake-resistant R/C structural systems: Structural behaviour. Analysis of the structural system. Capacity design – design action effects – safety verifications. Reinforced concrete materials under seismic actions. Seismic-resistant R/C frames. Seismic-resistant R/C walls and diaphragms. Seismic design of foundations. Seismic pathology. Emergency post-earthquake damage inspection, assessment and human life protection measures. Seismic assessment and retrofitting of R/C buildings. Detailed seismic assessment and rehabilitation of R/C buildings. Technology of repair and strengthening. Seismic risk management. Index.

O autorze

Gregory G. Penelis, MSc, DIC, Phd is the CEO of Penelis Consulting Engineers S.A., and has been involved in the design/review of more than 100 buildings throughout Europe. He has been involved in many research projects regarding the seismic assessment of listed and monumental buildings the urban nucleus.

George Gr. Penelis is Emeritus Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece, has served as national representative on the drafting committee for Eurocode 2, is ordinary member of Academia Pontaniana, Italy and has published more than 250 technical papers, and is co-author of Earthquake Resistant Concrete Structures. He has supervised 25 successful Phd theses.