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Earthquake-Resistant Building Design by vivek kashyap is a document available to read on EtoBox.
This document provides a summary of key considerations for building earthquake resistant structures. It discusses classifications of earthquakes based on their severity, as well as techniques like isolating foundations, using shock absorbers, and geometrical asymmetry to reduce stress concentrations. Examples are given of both catastrophic failures like the Bhuj earthquake and successful earthquake resistant structures like the Taipei 101 building. Planning involves layout, structural framing, and reinforce
- Author
- vivek kashyap
- Language
- EN