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Earthquake engineering is the science of the performance of buildings and structures when subjected to seismic loading. It also assists analyzing the interaction between civil infrastructure and the ground, including the consequences of earthquakes on structures. One of the most important aims of earthquake engineering is the proper design and construction of buildings in accordance with building codes, so as to minimize damage due to earthquakes. It is the earthquake engineer who ensures proper design of buildings so they will resist damage due to earthquakes, but at the same time not be unnecessarily expensive. The purpose of these technologies is to minimize the seismic effects on buildings and other infrastructure by the use of seismic control devices. When seismic waves start penetrating the base of the buildings from the ground level, the flow density of their energy reduces due to reflections and other reasons. However, the remaining waves possess significant potential for damage when they reach the superstructure. Vibration control devices assist in the reduction of the damaging effects, and enhance the seismic performance characteristics of the building. When the seismic waves penetrate a superstructure, these are dissipated by the use of dampers, or dispersed in a wide range of frequencies. Mass dampers are also employed to absorb the resonant wave frequencies of seismic waves, thus reducing the damaging effects. Seismic isolation techniques are sometimes used to partly suppress the flow of seismic energy into the superstructure by the insertion of pads into or beneath the load bearing elements in the base of the structure. Thus, the structure is protected from the damaging consequences of an earthquake by decoupling the structure from the shaking ground.

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Format: hardcover
ASIN: 1680957341
Category: Books > Subjects > Science, Nature & Maths > Engineering & Technology > Civil Engineering > Structural Engineering
Domain: Amazon UK
Release Date: 30 November 2016
Listed Since: 01 December 2017

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