The Nonlinear Dynamics Involved in the Seismic Assessment and Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Buildings

Seismically vulnerable buildings constitute a major problem for the safety of human beings. In many parts of the world, reinforced concrete (RC) frame buildings designed and constructed with substandard detailing, no consideration of capacity design principles, and improper or no inclusion of the se...

Full description

Bibliographic Details
Main Author: Quintana-Gallo, Patricio Ignacio
Language:en
Published: University of Canterbury. Civil and Natural Resources Engineering 2014
Subjects:
Online Access:http://hdl.handle.net/10092/9999