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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
18.
Seismic Evaluation of Existing Buildings
18.1.
Evaluation Objectives
18.1.1.
Life Safety Assessment
18.1.2.
Functional Assessment
18.1.3.
Economic Assessment
18.2.
Evaluation Procedures
18.2.1.
Tier 1 Screening
18.2.2.
Tier 2 Evaluation
18.2.3.
Tier 3 Detailed Analysis
18.3.
Common Deficiencies
18.3.1.
Inadequate Lateral Systems
18.3.2.
Soft Story Conditions
18.3.3.
Irregular Configurations
18.3.4.
Poor Detailing
18.4.
Analysis Methods
18.4.1.
Linear Static Analysis
18.4.2.
Linear Dynamic Analysis
18.4.3.
Nonlinear Static Analysis
18.4.4.
Nonlinear Dynamic Analysis
18.5.
Performance Assessment
18.5.1.
Acceptance Criteria
18.5.2.
Deformation Limits
18.5.3.
Force-Controlled Actions
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