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The 1755 Lisbon Earthquake: Revisited
The 1755 earthquake and tsunami were influential not only in Portugal but in all European and North African countries where the devastating effects were felt. The entire world was deeply impressed and the discussion of its causes generated a large amount of scientific and metaphysical speculation. It inspired philosophers, poets and writers. The socio-economic consequences of the event were great and affected the future organization and development of Portugal. The possibility of a similar occurence urges society and the scientific community to reflect on its lessons. Audience This work is of interest to experts in seismology, earthquake engineering, civil protection, urban planning and it is a reference book for doctoral students.
School Safety and Security Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes
This book resents expert knowledge, opinions and experiences, and provides valuable insight into the scope of problems involved in protecting schools and their occupants from earthquakes.
Urban Disasters
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Earthquakes and Tsunamis
Earthquakes and tsunamis are two major natural disasters, causing enormous life and material losses over the entire world, especially in the developing countries that are not well prepared. Since earthquakes and tsunamis are natural phenomena that cannot be prevented, a series of measures need to be taken to minimize the losses. Disaster mitigation covers a wide variety of activities involving numerous disciplines. Civil engineering makes probably the most effective contribution to the mitigation of life and material losses in earthquakes and tsunamis. This volume contains 11 major contributions of distinguished experts from various areas of civil engineering, and aims at informing the civil engineering community about the recent progress in disaster mitigation concerning earthquakes and tsunamis. It is designed to address the standard practicing civil engineer with the aim of carrying the scientific research results to the engineering practice in simple engineering language.
Proceedings of the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics
This book includes a collection of chapters that were presented at the International Conference on Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics (ICESD), held in Reykjavik, Iceland between 12-14 June 2017. The contributions address a wide spectrum of subjects related to wind engineering, earthquake engineering, and structural dynamics. Dynamic behavior of ultra long span bridges that are discussed in this volume represent one of the most challenging and ambitious contemporary engineering projects. Concepts, principles, and applications of earthquake engineering are presented in chapters addressing various aspects such as ground motion modelling, hazard analysis, structural analysis and identification, design and detailing of structures, risk due to non-structural components, and risk communication and mitigation. The presented chapters represent the state-of-the-art in these fields as well as the most recent developments.
Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes? Building for Safety in Seismic Areas
WHY DO BUILDINGS COLLAPSE IN EARTHQUAKES? Learn from the personal experience and insights of leading earthquake engineering specialists as they examine the lessons from disasters of the last 30 years and propose a path to earthquake safety worldwide Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes?: Building for Safety in Seismic Areas delivers an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the key lessons taught by building failures during earthquakes around the world. The book uses empirical evidence to describe the successes of earthquake engineering and disaster preparedness, as well as the failures that may have had tragic consequences. Readers will learn what makes buildings in earthquake zones v...
Earthquake Spectra
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School Safety and Security Keeping Schools Safe in Earthquakes
This report is the product of an ad hoc experts' meeting held in Paris, 9-11 February 2004, and includes case studies from Algeria, USA, Italy, Turkey, Venezuela, the Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, New Zealand, the Azores Islands (Portugal), Mexico, Nepal and India.
Seismic Damage to Masonry Buildings
Many traditional masonry buildings are exposed to high intensity earthquakes where the collapse of masonry claims the majority of casualties. This workshop provided a forum for discussion, including survey and measurement, retrofitting criteria and approaches used in different European countries.
Tay and the Form 1A's at St. Claire's
Yvonne, the incurable snob. Ida, the ultimate goody two-shoes. Haki, the brilliant master of sarcastic wit. Doris, the terminally stingy athlete. Maisha, the "BBC." Tay. They are the Form 1A's at St. Claire's, and top students from all over Kenya. Some come from the remotest rural villages, others from the biggest mansions in the most exclusive neighborhoods of the capital city; others still are from the worst city slums. Under the watchful eye of Sister Marian the headmistress, the eternal punishments of "Terror Mama," the deputy headmistress, and the kindness of their favorite teacher Ms. Sashi, everyone gets along fine... or do they? There is that one club that some students are unable to join... the unbelievable prefect elections... there is also the house competitions business... Something is not quite right. What can Tay do about it?
