Design of Seismic Isolated Structures
From Theory to Practice
1. Edition April 1999
XIV, 290 Pages, Hardcover
Wiley & Sons Ltd
Short Description
Seismic isolation is a relatively new technique that mitigates the effects of an earthquake by essentially disengaging a structure and its contents from potentially dangerous ground motion. Given the fact that seismic isolation provides an unprecedented level of earthquake resistance, it is no surprise that engineers and architects are seeking more information about it. This book is the first practical guide to the evaluation, analysis, and design of seismic isolated structures.
Complete, practical coverage of the evaluation, analysis, and design and code requirements of seismic isolation systems.
Based on the concept of reducing seismic demand rather than increasing the earthquake resistance capacity of structures, seismic isolation is a surprisingly simple approach to earthquake protection. However, proper application of this technology within complex seismic design code requirements is both complicated and difficult.
Design of Seismic Isolated Structures provides complete, up-to-date coverage of seismic isolation, complete with a systematic development of concepts in theory and practical application supplemented by numerical examples. This book helps design professionals navigate and understand the ideas and procedures involved in the analysis, design, and development of specifications for seismic isolated structures. It also provides a framework for satisfying code requirements while retaining the favorable cost-effective and damage control aspects of this new technology. An indispensable resource for practicing and aspiring engineers and architects, Design of Seismic Isolated Structures includes:
* Isolation system components.
* Complete coverage of code provisions for seismic isolation.
* Mechanical characteristics and modeling of isolators.
* Buckling and stability of elastomeric isolators.
* Examples of seismic isolation designs.
* Specifications for the design, manufacture, and testing of isolation devices.
Theoretical Basis of Seismic Isolation.
Isolation System Components.
Code Provisions for Seismic Isolation.
Mechanical Characteristics and Modeling of Isolators.
Buckling and Stability of Elastomeric Isolators.
Design Earthquake Ground Motions.
Design Examples.
Computer Applications.
Specifications for Design, Manufacturing, and Testing of Isolation Devices.
Appendix.
References.
Index.
JAMES M. KELLY, PhD, is Professor in the Graduate School of the University of California at Berkeley.
