ISBN: 978-81-7319-918-9 
Publication Year:   Reprint 2010
Pages:   472
Binding:   Hard Back

The Handbook on Seismic Retrofit of Buildings is a compiled source of technical information for engineers and professionals in the buildings industry, decision making officials and students. The Handbook is divided into 17 chapters, covering – basic concepts of earthquakes, seismic design and retrofit of buildings, seismic vulnerability assessment, retrofit strategies for different types of buildings, geotechnical and foundation aspects, advanced applications, quality assurance and case studies.

• • Practical guide-book for seismic retrofit • Simple and user-friendly approach • Explanations of fundamental concepts with illustrations • Coverage of wide range of buildings • Structural, material and geotechnical aspects • Coverage of relevant codes published by Bureau of Indian Standards • References to international standards (ASCE, ASTM, CEB-FIP, FEMA, IAEE) and extensive bibliography

Preface / List of Contributors / Making Buildings Safe against Earthquakes / Introduction / Introduction to Seismic Analysis and Design / Rapid Visual Screening, Data Collection and Preliminary Evaluation / Condition Assessment of Buildings / Repair and Retrofit of Non-engineered Buildings / Retrofit of Masonry Buildings / Retrofit of Historical and Heritage Structures / Structural Analysis for Seismic Retrofit / Retrofit of Reinforced Concrete Buildings / Retrofit of Steel Buildings / Mitigation of Geotechnical Seismic Hazards / Retrofit of Foundations / Retrofit using Fibre Reinforced Polymer Composites / Base Isolation and Energy Dissipation / Quality Assurance and Control / Retrofit Case Studies / Index.