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Seismology and Earthquake Engineering
1. Introduction to Seismology and Earthquake Engineering
2. Fundamentals of Solid Earth Geophysics
3. The Earthquake Source
4. Seismic Wave Theory and Propagation
5. Seismic Instrumentation and Data Analysis
6. Global Seismicity Patterns
7. Seismic Hazard Analysis
8. Ground Motion Characteristics
9. Site Effects and Local Geology
10. Geotechnical Earthquake Hazards
11. Structural Dynamics Principles
12. Seismic Design Philosophy
13. Building Codes and Standards
14. Earthquake-Resistant Structural Systems
15. Seismic Design of Structural Elements
16. Advanced Seismic Protection Systems
17. Nonstructural Components
18. Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings
19. Seismic Retrofit Strategies
20. Post-Earthquake Response and Recovery
21. Tsunami Hazards
10.
Geotechnical Earthquake Hazards
10.1.
Soil Liquefaction
10.1.1.
Liquefaction Mechanisms
10.1.2.
Susceptibility Criteria
10.1.3.
Triggering Conditions
10.1.4.
Cyclic Stress Approach
10.1.5.
Simplified Procedures
10.1.6.
Effects on Structures
10.1.7.
Mitigation Measures
10.2.
Earthquake-Induced Landslides
10.2.1.
Slope Stability Analysis
10.2.2.
Triggering Mechanisms
10.2.3.
Newmark Sliding Block Method
10.2.4.
Hazard Assessment
10.2.5.
Risk Mitigation
10.3.
Lateral Spreading
10.3.1.
Mechanisms and Conditions
10.3.2.
Displacement Estimation
10.3.3.
Effects on Infrastructure
10.4.
Ground Settlement
10.4.1.
Volumetric Compression
10.4.2.
Settlement Estimation
10.4.3.
Differential Settlement
10.5.
Surface Fault Rupture
10.5.1.
Fault Displacement Hazards
10.5.2.
Probabilistic Displacement Analysis
10.5.3.
Setback Requirements
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