Andrew Charleson

Seismic Design for Architects

• Broschiertes Buch

Produktbeschreibung

Architects across the world have to design buildings that need to comply with strict seismic codes. All too often the need to comply with the code is put ahead of the design of the building, resulting in dull and functional architecture. Andrew Charleson's book shows how to make structural requirements an integral part of the architectural design process, not an add-on. Using non-technical language and detailed illustrations Charleson shows how achieving structural standards need not limit the scope for architectural innovation and high design standards in seismically active zones. With enough theory to satisfy architects without swamping them in technical data, Seismic Design for Architects is a state-of-the-art summary of designing buildings where being prepared for the worst is an everyday fact of life.

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Shows how structural requirements for seismic resistance can become an integral part of the design process. Emphasizing design and discussing key concepts with accompanying visual material, this book offers architects the background knowledge and practical tools needed to deal with aspects of seismic design at various stages of the design process.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Routledge / Taylor & Francis
• Artikelnr. des Verlages: Y128455
• Seitenzahl: 296
• Erscheinungstermin: 2. Juli 2008
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 244mm x 187mm x 13mm
• Gewicht: 640g
• ISBN-13: 9780750685504
• ISBN-10: 0750685506
• Artikelnr.: 23878058

Autorenporträt

Andrew Charleson

Inhaltsangabe

Earthquakes and Ground Shaking; How Buildings Resist Earthquakes; Seismic Design Approaches; Horizontal Structure; Vertical Structure; Seismic Design and Architecture; Foundations; Horizontal Configuration; Vertical Configuration; Non-structural Elements; Other Non-structural Elements; Retrofitting; Professional Collaboration and Communication; New Technologies; Urban Planning;Issues in Developing Countries; Earthquake Architecture