Fundamental Concepts of Earthquake Engineering

Introduction Seismic Regions of the World Earthquake Genesis Earthquake Propagation Measurement of Earthquakes Characterization of Strong Ground Motions Seismic Hazard Assessment Influence of Local Site Conditions Design Response Spectrum Structural Response by Response Spectrum Method Structural Response by Step-by-Step Integration Methods Structural Response by Equivalent Lateral Force Procedure Structural Response Considering Soil-Structure Interaction Seismic Response of Nonstructural Elements Seismic Protection with Base Isolation Seismic Protection with Energy Dissipating Devices Seismic Code Provisions Appendix