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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
12.
Seismic Design Philosophy
12.1.
Performance Objectives
12.1.1.
Life Safety
12.1.2.
Immediate Occupancy
12.1.3.
Collapse Prevention
12.1.4.
Operational Performance
12.2.
Design Philosophy Evolution
12.2.1.
Force-Based Design
12.2.2.
Displacement-Based Design
12.2.3.
Performance-Based Design
12.3.
Fundamental Design Principles
12.3.1.
Strength Requirements
12.3.2.
Stiffness Considerations
12.3.3.
Ductility Concepts
12.3.4.
Energy Dissipation
12.3.5.
Redundancy
12.3.6.
Regularity
12.4.
Seismic Design Categories
12.4.1.
Risk Categorization
12.4.2.
Seismic Design Category Assignment
12.4.3.
Design Requirements by Category
12.5.
Load Path Concepts
12.5.1.
Lateral Force Transfer
12.5.2.
Diaphragm Action
12.5.3.
Collector Elements
12.5.4.
Foundation Connections
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