International Handbook of Earthquake Engineering: Codes, Programs, and Examples

by Mario Paz

Book Overview

The subject of earthquake engineering has been the focus of my teaching and research for many years. Thus, when Mario Paz, the editor of this handbook, asked me to write a Foreword, I was interested and honored by his request. Worldwide, people are beginning to understand the severity of the danger to present and future generations caused by the destruction of the environment. Earthquakes pose a similar threat; thus, the proper use of methods for...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1461358590
• ISBN13: 9781461358596
• Release Date: October 2012
• Publisher: Springer
• Length: 545 Pages
• Weight: 2.78 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.1" x 8.3" x 11.0"