Frequency of earthquake is defined as how often a given earthquake with certain magnitude occurs. On average, earthquakes with a magnitude of 2 and smaller, which are called small earthquakes, happen several hundred times a day worldwide. However, major earthquakes ...
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10 Causes of Earthquake Damages in Unreinforced Masonry Buildings
There are several weaknesses that may cause the failure of unreinforced masonry structure during earthquakes. These weaknesses are design and construction errors which should be considered and addressed during the design and construction of such structure. The main weaknesses in ...
Seismic Dampers – Types, Working Mechanism, and Components
Damper systems are designed and manufactured to protect structural integrities, control structural damages, and to prevent injuries to the residents by absorbing seismic energy and reducing deformations in the structure. Seismic dampers permit the structure to resist severe input energy ...
Geotechnical Subsurface Explorations – Purpose, Factors and Stages
Purpose of geotechnical subsurface exploration, factors influencing the scope of such explorations and stages of subsurface earthquake explorations for geotechnical earthquake analysis are discussed. Purpose of Geotechnical Subsurface Exploration The purpose of subsurface exploration is to determine and specify earthquake ...
Factors Affecting Degree of Earthquake Damages to Buildings
Various factors such as brittle columns, stiffness elements, flexible ground floor, short columns, shapes, sizes, number of storeys, type of foundation, location of adjacent buildings, structural layouts etc. affects the degree of damages to buildings during earthquakes. These factors which ...
Structural Systems for Construction of Multistory Building
There different types of structural systems which are used in the construction of multistory buildings. These systems for multi storey buildings can provide resistance to earthquake forces. Details of these structural systems are discussed in the following sections. Structural Systems ...
Principles of Conceptual Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures
Principles of conceptual design of earthquake resistant building structures deals with load transfer and shapes of structures for desired behaviour during earthquake.
Types of Earthquake Resistant Masonry Walls Construction
There are various types of masonry wall which may be suitable to construct in areas prone to earthquakes. Types of these seismic resistant masonry wall are discussed.