Design of Isolated Structures

by
Task Committee on Seismic Isolation of the Seismic Effects Committee of the Dynamic Effects Technical Activity Committee of the Structural Engineering Institute of ASCE


Part of: Primer on Seismic Isolation

Abstract:

This chapter examines the design of isolated structures. Topics include governing design codes; design of isolated buildings; design of isolated bridges and viaducts; and issues related to selection of design ground motions.

Subject Headings: Building design | Structural design | Ground motion | Bridge design | Viaducts | Standards and codes | Building codes

 

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