Probabilistic seismic hazard and risk analysis / Jack W. Baker, Stanford University, California, Brendon A. Bradley, University of Canterbury, Christchurch, New Zealand, Peter J. Stafford, Imperial College London, United Kingdom.
By: Baker, Jack W [author.]
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Contributor(s): Bradley, Brendon A. (Brendon Archie) [author.] | Stafford, Peter J. (Geoscientist) [author.].
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BookPublisher: Cambridge : Cambridge University Press, 2021Description: 1 online resource (xii, 581 pages) : digital, PDF file(s).Content type: text Media type: computer Carrier type: online resourceISBN: 9781108348157 (ebook).Subject(s): Earthquake hazard analysisAdditional physical formats: Print version: : No titleDDC classification: 624.1/762 Online resources: Click here to access online Summary: Seismic hazard and risk analyses underpin the loadings prescribed by engineering design codes, the decisions by asset owners to retrofit structures, the pricing of insurance policies, and many other activities. This is a comprehensive overview of the principles and procedures behind seismic hazard and risk analysis. It enables readers to understand best practises and future research directions. Early chapters cover the essential elements and concepts of seismic hazard and risk analysis, while later chapters shift focus to more advanced topics. Each chapter includes worked examples and problem sets for which full solutions are provided online. Appendices provide relevant background in probability and statistics. Computer codes are also available online to help replicate specific calculations and demonstrate the implementation of various methods. This is a valuable reference for upper level students and practitioners in civil engineering, and earth scientists interested in engineering seismology.
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Seismic hazard and risk analyses underpin the loadings prescribed by engineering design codes, the decisions by asset owners to retrofit structures, the pricing of insurance policies, and many other activities. This is a comprehensive overview of the principles and procedures behind seismic hazard and risk analysis. It enables readers to understand best practises and future research directions. Early chapters cover the essential elements and concepts of seismic hazard and risk analysis, while later chapters shift focus to more advanced topics. Each chapter includes worked examples and problem sets for which full solutions are provided online. Appendices provide relevant background in probability and statistics. Computer codes are also available online to help replicate specific calculations and demonstrate the implementation of various methods. This is a valuable reference for upper level students and practitioners in civil engineering, and earth scientists interested in engineering seismology.
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