Structures are commonly subjected to both static and dynamic loads, with the former being constant over time and the latter varying with time. While the majority of civil engineering structures are designed assuming static loads, neglecting the effects of dynamic ...
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Guidelines for Earthquake Resistant Design of Structures
An earthquake is the vibration of the Earth’s surface caused by waves emanating from a disturbance in the Earth’s crust, resulting in the release of energy. It manifests as a sudden and transient motion or series of motions of the ...
Seismic Zones in India
Seismic zones in Indian subcontinent is divided into four seismic zones (II, III, IV, and V) based on scientific inputs relating to seismicity, earthquakes occurred in the past and tectonic setup of the region. Previously, earthquake zones divided into five ...
SOURCES OF EARTHQUAKE DAMAGE
Vibration of the structure in response to ground shaking at its foundation is the concern of the structural engineer, and which is taken into account by codal provisions of the different seismic-resistant design codes. However, these codes do not include ...
Terms and Definitions Used in Earthquake Engineering
There are various terms and definitions used in earthquake engineering. Basic earthquake engineering terms are presented in the following sections. 1. Earthquake It is a transient violent movement of the Earth’s surface that follows a release of energy in the ...