Seismic Design of Buildings and Bridges: For Civil and Structural Engineers

A text for civil and structural engineers preparing for the Special Civil Engineer Exam, the National Structural Engineer Exam, and the Structural Engineer Exam, based on the 1994 Uniform Building Code and the latest AASHTO, AISC, and SEAOC standards. Sections on general seismic principles; static and dynamic lateral force procedures; seismic design of steel, concrete, wood, and masonry structures; and seismic design of bridges contain problems and step-by-step solutions. Includes appendices of equations keyed to chapter material, sample multiple choice exam questions, and structural design programs for the HP-28S calculator. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.