Earthquake Engineering Handbook, Second Edition

This new edition includes new chapters on geology; architectural aspects; systems, network, and software applications, economic aspects and financing earthquake risk. Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on foundations, buildings, structures and the infrastructure.

Aceasta noua editie include noi capitole despre geologie; aspecte arhitecturale; sisteme, retea si aplicatii software, aspecte economice si finantarea riscului de cutremur. Cutremurele sunt aproape unice printre fenomenele naturale - afecteaza practic tot ceea ce se afla intr-o regiune, de la cladiri masive si poduri, pana la mobilierul unei case.