A text for students and professionals who are not highly trained or experienced in engineering, such as architects, builders, and landscape architects on designing and building structures to withstand extreme conditions. First published in 1980, and revised from a second edition (no date noted) to incorporate new codes, available technology, and design and construction practices. Based on the 1994 edition of the Uniform Building Code . Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.
Contains practical, easy-to-read explanations regarding the issues and problems encountered in designing for these natural disasters. This edition includes important code updates from the 1994 Uniform Building Code as well as more detailed information on engineering computations and lateral force construction. Increased attention is paid to the relationship between building design and seismic response. Features a discussion of the latest CAD products for lateral design work. Serves as a major reference for anyone preparing for seismic and wind design test sections of State Board Examinations (for licensing purposes).
