Dowrick D.J. Earthquake risk reduction

John Wiley & Sons Ltd, 2003. – 513 pages.Earthquake risk reduction
The nature of earthquakes
Determination of site characteristics
Seismic hazard assessment
Seismic response of soils and structures
Earthquake vulnerability of the built environment
Earthquake risk modelling and management
The design and construction process — choice of form and materials
Seismic design of foundations and soil-retaining structures
Design and detailing of new structures for earthquake ground shaking
Earthquake resistance of services, equipment and plant
Architectural detailing for earthquake resistance
Retrofitting
Appendix A Modified Mercalli intensity scale (NZ 1996)
Appendix B Structural steel standards for earthquake resistant structures