Earthquake Engineering

  1. Seismic Design of Non-Structural Components
    1. Classification and Importance
      1. Life Safety Components
        1. Property Protection Components
          1. Essential vs. Non-Essential Systems
          2. Seismic Forces on Components
            1. Component Acceleration
              1. Amplification Factors
                1. Interaction Effects
                2. Anchorage and Bracing Design
                  1. Anchorage to Structure
                    1. Bracing Systems
                      1. Connection Details
                      2. Acceleration-Sensitive Components
                        1. Equipment and Machinery
                          1. Storage Systems
                            1. Architectural Elements
                            2. Displacement-Sensitive Components
                              1. Piping Systems
                                1. Ductwork
                                  1. Utility Lines
                                    1. Expansion Joints and Flexible Connections

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                                  11. Seismic Evaluation and Retrofitting of Existing Structures