Reflects the major expansion and revision of requirements for seismic design contained in the 1988 Uniform Building Code (UBC). This edition has been expanded to cover a wider range of building types and situations and includes more discussion of general building design issues. There is also considerable new material on design of foundations for lateral loads. Emphasis throughout is on design fundamentals for minimizing wind and seismic effects on buildings. Discusses current directions in research, experiences from recent ...
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Reflects the major expansion and revision of requirements for seismic design contained in the 1988 Uniform Building Code (UBC). This edition has been expanded to cover a wider range of building types and situations and includes more discussion of general building design issues. There is also considerable new material on design of foundations for lateral loads. Emphasis throughout is on design fundamentals for minimizing wind and seismic effects on buildings. Discusses current directions in research, experiences from recent major disasters and developments in design by leading professionals in the field. A new section contains study materials. Extensively illustrated.
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This is an ex-library book and may have the usual library/used-book markings inside. This book has hardback covers. Clean from markings. In good all round condition. No dust jacket. Please note the Image in this listing is a stock photo and may not match the covers of the actual item, 550grams, ISBN: 047105013X.
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Very Good. Very Good condition. A copy that may have a few cosmetic defects. May also contain a few markings such as an owner's name, short gifter's inscription or light stamp.
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As New. No Jacket. Book. 8vo-over 7¾"-9¾" tall. First edition. 8vo. Cloth. 317 p. Written for the nonprofessional wishing to learn how to design ordinary building structures for wind and earthquake effects. Spotless inside and out with bright gilt lettering on front and spine. As new.