Seismic Analysis of Structures - by T K Datta (Hardcover)

From the Back Cover

While numerous books have been written on earthquakes, earthquake resistance design, and seismic analysis and design of structures, none have been tailored for advanced students and practitioners, and those who would like to have most of the important aspects of seismic analysis in one place. With this book, readers will gain proficiencies in the following: fundamentals of seismology that all structural engineers must know; various forms of seismic inputs; different types of seismic analysis like, time and frequency domain analyses, spectral analysis of structures for random ground motion, response spectrum method of analysis; equivalent lateral load analysis as given in earthquake codes; inelastic response analysis and the concept of ductility; ground response analysis and seismic soil structure interaction; seismic reliability analysis of structures; and control of seismic response of structures.

• Provides comprehensive coverage, from seismology to seismic control
• Contains useful empirical equations often required in the seismic analysis of structures
• Outlines explicit steps for seismic analysis of MDOF systems with multi support excitations
• Works through solved problems to illustrate different concepts
• Makes use of MATLAB, SAP2000 and ABAQUAS in solving example problems of the book
• Provides numerous exercise problems to aid understanding of the subject

As one of the first books to present such a comprehensive treatment of the topic, Seismic Analysis of Structures is ideal for postgraduates and researchers in Earthquake Engineering, Structural Dynamics, and Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering. Developed for classroom use, the book can also be used for advanced undergraduate students planning for a career or further study in the subject area. The book will also better equip structural engineering consultants and practicing engineers in the use of standard software for seismic analysis of buildings, bridges, dams, and towers.

Lecture materials for instructors available at
www.wiley.com/go/dattaseismic

About the Author

Tushar Kanti Datta, Indian Institute of Technology, New Delhi, India
Dr. T. K. Datta is an Emeritus Professor of Civil Engineering at the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), New Delhi. He has over 30 years of teaching and research experience at IIT, New Delhi and Mumbai. During his academic career, he has guided 30 doctoral students, acted as principal investigator of several important research projects, and consulted on over 150 industrial projects. Datta has published 100 international journal papers and about equal number of papers in conference proceedings. Areas of specialization include Structural Dynamics, Earthquake Engineering, Offshore Structures, Wind Engineering, and Structural Control. He has been teaching Earthquake Engineering and Structural Dynamics for many years both at undergraduate and postgraduate levels. Datta is a fellow of National Academy of Engineering India, and is on the editorial board of many international journals. He is a member of the dynamics core group of the Engineering Mechanics Division of ASCE. For his research work in the area of Structural Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, he received "15th Khwarzimi International Award" and "Jaikrishna Gold Medal".