Emergency Sandbag Shelter and Eco-Village: Manual-How to Build Your Own with Superadobe/Earthbags by Cal Earth Press $34.95
"We live on earth, yet so ignorant of earth and all the treasures it holds."-RumiEmergency Sandbag Shelter is a must-have manual for every home, as an emergency guide. Now for the first time this book is made available to people around the world by its inventor, award-winning architect Nader Khalili (1932-2008), whose specialty was skyscrapers and who dedicated his life to teaching others how to...
Dynamics of Structures (4th Edition) (Prentice-Hall International Series in Civil Engineering and Engineering Mechanics) by Prentice Hall $191.00
Designed for senior-level and graduate courses in Dynamics of Structures and Earthquake Engineering. Dynamics of Structures includes many topics encompassing the theory of structural dynamics and the application of this theory regarding earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is assumed and the manner of presentation is sufficiently...
Dynamics of Structures (3rd Edition) by Prentice Hall $191.00
Designed for senior-level and graduate courses in Dynamics of Structures and Earthquake Engineering. The text includes many topics encompassing the theory of structural dynamics and the application of this theory regarding earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is assumed and the manner of presentation is sufficiently detailed and...
Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country: How to Save Your Home, Business, and Life by Chronicle Books $19.95
In this updated and expanded third edition, seismic engineer Peter Yanev and risk management consultant Andrew Thompson explain how to prepare one's property to withstand a powerful quake, and how to protect one's family during and after the chaos. Residents of earthquake country learn why and how earthquakes occur, which construction methods are best suited for fault zones, and how to shore up...
Designing Tall Buildings: Structure as Architecture by Routledge $43.95
The first of its kind, Designing Tall Buildings is an accessible reference that guides you through the fundamental principles of designing high-rises. Each chapter focuses on one theme central to tall-building design, giving you a comprehensive overview of the related architecture and structural engineering concepts. Mark P. Sarkisian provides clear definitions of technical terms and introduces...
Seismic Principles Practice Exams for the California Special Civil Engineer Examination by Professional Publications, Inc. $96.00
The Most Realistic Seismic Exam Practice You Can Get The best way to assess your readiness for the California Special Civil Engineer Seismic Examination is to take a practice exam as similar to the actual exam as possible. Seismic Principles Practice Exams provides the most realistic practice you can get. These two complete practice exams, each with 47 multiple-choice problems, are designed to...
Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering by Prentice Hall $175.00
This is the first book on the market focusing specifically on the topic of geotechnical earthquake engineering. The book draws from the fields of seismology and structural engineering to present a broad, interdiciplinary view of the fundamental concepts in seismology, geotechnical engineering, and structural engineering.
Seismic Design of Building Structures: A Professional's Introduction to Earthquake Forces and Design Details, 8th ed. by Professional Publications (CA) $66.00
Seismic Design of Building Structures provides essential background instruction for the seismic problems on the civil PE exam. Using relevant codes, this book presents topics from basic seismic concepts through detailing requirements. The 30 sample problems and 113 practice problems, all with step-by-step solutions, offer valuable preparation for the exam. The eighth edition references the 1997...
Seismic Design of Building Structures: A Professionals Introduction to Earthquake Forces and Design Details by Professional Publications, Inc. $120.00
Seismic Design of Building Structures provides a comprehensive introduction to core seismic concepts and principles, and offers essential background information for seismic problems on the California Special Civil Seismic Examination as well as other professional licensing exams. With thorough coverage of seismic building codes including the 2006 International Building Code (IBC), this book...
Seismic Loads: Guide to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05 by ASCE Press (American Society of Civil Engineeers $75.00
Seismic Loads: Guide to the Seismic Load Provisions of ASCE 7-05 provides authoritative explanations of the seismic provisions offered in Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, ASCE/SEI 7-05. With clear, concise language Seismic Loads illustrates the key concepts and guides structural engineers in applying the most current thinking in this rapidly changing discipline into the...