Download or read book Shake Table Tests of a Two story Single family Woodframe House written by David Patrick Fischer and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 1316 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Blind Predictions of the Seismic Response of a Two story Woodframe House written by and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 326 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Exercises and Solutions in Statistical Theory written by Lawrence L. Kupper and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2013-06-24 with total page 2318 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Exercises and Solutions in Statistical Theory helps students and scientists obtain an in-depth understanding of statistical theory by working on and reviewing solutions to interesting and challenging exercises of practical importance. Unlike similar books, this text incorporates many exercises that apply to real-world settings and provides much more thorough solutions. The exercises and selected detailed solutions cover from basic probability theory through to the theory of statistical inference. Many of the exercises deal with important, real-life scenarios in areas such as medicine, epidemiology, actuarial science, social science, engineering, physics, chemistry, biology, environmental health, and sports. Several exercises illustrate the utility of study design strategies, sampling from finite populations, maximum likelihood, asymptotic theory, latent class analysis, conditional inference, regression analysis, generalized linear models, Bayesian analysis, and other statistical topics. The book also contains references to published books and articles that offer more information about the statistical concepts. Designed as a supplement for advanced undergraduate and graduate courses, this text is a valuable source of classroom examples, homework problems, and examination questions. It is also useful for scientists interested in enhancing or refreshing their theoretical statistical skills. The book improves readers’ comprehension of the principles of statistical theory and helps them see how the principles can be used in practice. By mastering the theoretical statistical strategies necessary to solve the exercises, readers will be prepared to successfully study even higher-level statistical theory.
Download or read book Earthquake Engineering Handbook written by Charles Scawthorn and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2002-09-27 with total page 1508 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the imp
Download or read book SAWS written by Bryan Folz and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 214 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Handbook of Structural Engineering written by W.F. Chen and published by CRC Press. This book was released on 2005-02-28 with total page 1765 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Continuing the best-selling tradition of the Handbook of Structural Engineering, this second edition is a comprehensive reference to the broad spectrum of structural engineering, encapsulating the theoretical, practical, and computational aspects of the field. The contributors cover traditional and innovative approaches to analysis, design, and rehabilitation. New topics include: fundamental theories of structural dynamics; advanced analysis; wind- and earthquake-resistant design; design of prestressed structures; high-performance steel, concrete, and fiber-reinforced polymers; semirigid frame structures; structural bracing; and structural design for fire safety.
Download or read book Earthquake Spectra written by and published by . This book was released on 2004 with total page 842 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Design of Wood Structures ASD written by Donald E. Breyer and published by McGraw Hill Professional. This book was released on 2003-09-16 with total page 1034 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: * The best-selling text and reference on wood structure design * Incorporates the latest National Design Specifications, the 2003 International Building Code and the latest information on wind and seismic loads
Download or read book Proceedings of the Invitational Workshop on Seismic Testing Analysis and Design of Woodframe Construction written by Invitational Workshop on Seismic Testing, Analysis and Design of Woodframe Construction and published by . This book was released on 1999 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Rapid Visual Screening of Buildings for Potential Seismic Hazards Supporting Documentation written by and published by Government Printing Office. This book was released on 2015 with total page 206 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Rapid Visual Screening (RVS) handbook can be used by trained personnel to identify, inventory, and screen buildings that are potentially seismically vulnerable. The RVS procedure comprises a method and several forms that help users to quickly identify, inventory, and score buildings according to their risk of collapse if hit by major earthquakes. The RVS handbook describes how to identify the structural type and key weakness characteristics, how to complete the screening forms, and how to manage a successful RVS program.
Download or read book Development and Assessment of Wood Light frame Unibody Structures for Enhanced Seismic Performance written by Cristian Enmanuel Acevedo and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Past earthquakes have shown wood light-frame structures in the United States provide adequate collapse safety, but they can get severely damaged in the process. This is in part the result of building codes allowing the structure to undergo large displacements to achieve ductile behavior, by using response modification factors (R) as high as 6.5. In the US alone, more than 90 percent of single-family and multi-family residences have been constructed out of wood over the last decade, with 50 percent of the population susceptible to damaging earthquakes. Therefore, it is crucial to develop new cost effective design methodologies that can significantly reduce the risk of damage and resulting displacement of residents. The objective of this research is to demonstrate that enhancing the strength and particularly the stiffness of the light-frame residential buildings by engaging the architectural components leads to dramatically better performance. This new methodology is known as ``Unibody'' construction method. By using cost effective off-the-shelf connectors such as construction adhesives, stronger lag screws and hold-downs, the lateral stiffness of a unibody interior walls can be up to 2.6 times larger than that of conventional interior wall with hold-downs. Similarly, the lateral stiffness of a unibody exterior wall can be 3.7 times larger than that of a conventional exterior wall with hold-downs. On the other hand, the lateral strength can be 1.5 to 3 times larger than the conventional walls. Large scale quasi-static tests of four full-scale unibody room specimens were conducted and demonstrated improved performance resulting in high strength and stiffness, corroborating previous work from other researchers. In addition, these tests assessed the collapse performance by loading the structures to approximately 10 percent drift with residual strengths that were on average approximately 30 percent of the maximum strength. To further validate the proof of concept, full-scale shake table tests on a full-scale two-story unibody house were conducted and confirmed the same improved behavior seen in quasi-static tests. The tests also revealed that with careful attention to tie down detailing and contribution of transverse walls, the unibody structure can drift as much as 25 percent drift while maintaining a residual strength approximately 20 percent of the maximum strength. All tests showed ease of constructibility by professional contractors. Numerical finite element models were successfully calibrated and validated to capture the response of cyclic and dynamic tests of the unibody specimens. Modeling recommendation are provided using nonlinear hysteretic models. Using the calibrated models, general equations and adjustment factors were developed to account for wall length, wall end-returns, and perforation factors (i.e., door and window openings). Current building codes and standards do not allow the use of adhesives or architectural components as part of the lateral resisting system. To help demonstrate the benefits and overcome restrictions to utilizing these materials, design procedures were developed and comparative analyses with conventional construction were performed. Archetype building models were desgined using the conventional and unibody design procedures. In addition, nonlinear numerical models were created in OpenSees to compare the performance of conventional and unibody construction and evaluate the proposed design procedure. An R of 1.5 was used for the unibody design and an R of 6.5 for the conventional design. The archetype building models were evaluated using nonlinear dynamic analyses. The maximum mean story drift from the design level earthquake (10 percent in 50 years intensity) was compared between the unibody and the conventional structure. The unibody archetype building models experienced drifts that were on average less than 0.15 percent, while the conventional design sustained drifts that were on average 0.5 percent. The latter is larger than the median drift value of 0.2 percent for initiation of damage in gypsum walls. The results showed the unibody archetypes were essentially damage free at the design level earthquake based on the design procedure. In addition, the performance of a hybrid unibody structure was evaluated. The hybrid unibody is conventional wood shear with sheathing attached to wood framing with construction adhesive in addition to mechanical fasteners. This enhancement is done to the shear walls only. The hybrid unibody structure, on average, saw drift levels of about 0.30 percent when subjected to the to the design level ground montions, with is about 1.8 times less than the drifts seen for the conventional structure. Finally, the additional cost to implement the unibody construction was also quantified. On average, the additional cost to implement a unibody structure is about 2 percent of the total construction cost of a conventional structure. This value is 2.5 times smaller than minimum deductible of 5 percent required for residential earthquake insurance in California. These initial estimates were developed for single structures and can be further reduced if mass scale production is considered. In addition, a loss assessment study to compare the conventional and unibody construction was also performed. It was found that the loss ratio (which is the repair cost over the replacement cost of the building) for a unibody structure was on average about 7 times smaller than that of a conventional structure. The hybrid unibody structure had on average, a loss ratio that was 1.8 times smaller than that of the conventional structure. The design recommendations and the cost studies were done to provide practicing engineers with the tools to successfully implement the unibody method in new construction.
Download or read book Canadian Journal of Civil Engineering written by and published by . This book was released on 2002 with total page 416 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
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Download or read book NEHRP Recommended Provisions National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings and Other Structures Commentary written by United States. Federal Emergency Management Agency and published by . This book was released on 2001 with total page 468 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Canadian Wood frame House Construction written by John Burrows and published by Central Mortgage and Housing Corporation. This book was released on 2005 with total page 440 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This handy reference book walks you through the complete construction of a wood frame house, from excavation to the finishing touches. It is updated to the current edition of the National Building code. This is the most comprehensive, easy-to-use reference book for the construction of wood-frame houses. Canadian Wood-Frame House Construction features illustrations tables, plan ahead notes, healthy housing insights to minimize and protect occupants and environment.
Download or read book The Future for Precast Concrete in Low rise Housing written by Jacqueline Glass and published by . This book was released on 2000 with total page 62 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Historical Earthquake Resistant Timber Frames in the Mediterranean Area written by Nicola Ruggieri and published by Springer. This book was released on 2016-10-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book presents a selection of the best papers from the HEaRT 2013 conference, held in Cosenza, Italy, which provided a valuable forum for engineers and architects, researchers and educators to exchange views and findings concerning the technological history, construction features and seismic behavior of historical timber-framed walls in the Mediterranean countries. The topics covered are wide ranging and include historical aspects and examples of the use of timber-framed construction systems in response to earthquakes, such as the gaiola system in Portugal and the Bourbon system in southern Italy; interpretation of the response of timber-framed walls to seismic actions based on calculations and experimental tests; assessment of the effectiveness of repair and strengthening techniques, e.g., using aramid fiber wires or sheets; and modelling analyses. In addition, on the basis of case studies, a methodology is presented that is applicable to diagnosis, strengthening and improvement of seismic performance and is compatible with modern theoretical principles and conservation criteria. It is hoped that, by contributing to the knowledge of this construction technique, the book will help to promote conservation of this important component of Europe’s architectural heritage.
