Seismic Design of Reinforced Concrete and Masonry Buildings

Emphasizes actual structural design, not analysis, of multistory buildings for seismic resistance. Strong emphasis is placed on specific detailing requirements for construction. Fundamental design principles are presented to create buildings that respond to a wide range of potential seismic forces, which are illustrated by numerous detailed examples. The discussion includes the design of reinforced concrete ductile frames, structural walls, dual systems, reinforced masonry structures, buildings with restricted ductility and foundation walls. In addition to the examples, full design calculations are given for three prototype structures.

1. Introduction: Concepts of Seismic Design 1

2. Causes and Effects of Earthquakes: Seismicity—Structural Response--Seismic Action 47

3. Principles of Member Design 95

4. Reinforced Concrete Ductile Frames 158

5. Structural Walls 362

6. Dual Systems 500

7. Masonry Structures 532

8. Reinforced Concrete Buildings with Restricted Ductility 639

9. Foundation Structures 662

Appendix A Approximate Elastic Analysis of Frames Subjected to Lateral Forces 696

Appendix B Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale 706

Symbols 708

References 719

Index 735

Thomas Paulay OBE OoM was a Hungarian-New Zealand earthquake engineer.

Michael John Nigel Priestley ONZM was a New Zealand earthquake engineer. He made significant contributions to the design and retrofit of concrete structures, and developed the first displacement-based method of seismic design.