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Seismic Design Principles and Practices
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Comprehensive guide for FE Civil exam success.
1500+ practice problems with detailed solutions.
Four full-length mock exams for real exam experience.
Clear content reviews covering all exam topics.
Effective study tips for time management and stress.
Strategies for using the NCEES® Reference Handbook.
Helps you gain EIT status confidently.
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Price Range: $47.72
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Comprehensive introduction to geotechnical earthquake engineering.
Updated second edition for advanced study and practice.
Covers seismology and earthquake ground motions fundamentals.
Includes performance-based earthquake engineering principles.
Examines dynamic soil properties for seismic applications.
Addresses ground failure and hazard mitigation techniques.
Interdisciplinary approach integrating various engineering fields.
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Price Range: $112.00
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Comprehensive guide on structural dynamics principles.
Suitable for students and professional engineers alike.
No prior knowledge of dynamics required.
Includes numerous worked-out examples for clarity.
Updated content with new sections and figures.
Focuses on earthquake engineering applications.
Ideal for self-study and course use.
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Price Range: $65.00
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Explores mega-earthquake predictions for the Pacific Northwest.
Details the Cascadia subduction zone's geological risks.
Features insights from leading earthquake scientists.
Discusses preparedness of urban centers like Seattle.
Examines the overdue timeline for a major quake.
Engages readers with compelling scientific reportage.
Essential reading for earthquake awareness and preparedness.
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Price Range: $9.99
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Comprehensive coverage of geotechnical engineering topics.
Unique focus on unsaturated soil mechanics framework.
Includes 22 real-world case histories for practical insights.
Written by award-winning expert Dr. Jean-Louis Briaud.
Ideal for undergraduate and graduate courses.
Essential resource for practicing geotechnical engineers.
Updated second edition with significant revisions included.
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Price Range: $136.21
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Explores modern heritage structure conservation approaches.
Discusses historical evolution of conservation practices.
Focuses on materials and structural elements history.
Examines damage mechanisms in masonry construction.
Addresses environmental and anthropogenic impact on structures.
Combines expertise from global professionals and researchers.
Valuable for students in civil engineering and architecture.
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Price Range: $63.99
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Comprehensive guide on Gradient Smoothing Methods.
Focus on solving linear and nonlinear PDEs.
Introduces Eulerian-GSM and Lagrangian-GSM formulations.
Discusses applications in fluid and solid mechanics.
Includes MATLAB and FORTRAN source codes.
Highlights geotechnical engineering and landslide simulations.
Effective for complex geometries and challenging problems.
Price Range: $43.93
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Historic images of the 1906 San Francisco disaster.
Comprehensive coverage from before to after the earthquake.
Personal stories from survivors of the catastrophe.
Extensive photographs showcasing city’s transformation.
Explore the impact on San Francisco’s communities.
In-depth look at the rebuilding efforts post-disaster.
Gain insight into a pivotal historical event.
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Price Range: $11.99
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Conceptos básicos de análisis estructural simplificado.
Matriz de rigidez y análisis estático de estructuras.
Modelos simplificados para estructuras complejas.
Impacto de sismos y cálculo de respuesta estructural.
Efectos del viento en el diseño estructural.
Incluye ejemplos prácticos y programas computacionales.
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Price Range: $16.00
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Comprehensive seismic design guide for California engineers.
Thorough review of seismic theory and principles.
Includes 30 example problems for practical application.
Over 125 practice problems with complete solutions.
Two comprehensive indexes for quick information access.
Covers key seismic building codes and standards.
Published by PPI, a Kaplan Company.
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Price Range: $87.50
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Two full-length practice exams included. Comprehensive coverage of exam topics. Step-by-step solutions for quantitative problems. Qualitative answers with supportive information provided. Evaluate exam preparedness effectively. Learn codes and standards relevant to exam. Realistic practice boosts exam confidence.
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Price Range: $93.81
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Unlock self-reliance with 254 expert survival projects.
10 comprehensive books in one ultimate survival guide.
Exclusive video course for easy project implementation.
Build your own renewable energy source effortlessly.
Grow food year-round for guaranteed food security.
Master water collection and purification techniques.
Step-by-step instructions for safe shelter creation.
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Price Range: $60.00
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Comprehensive guide for California Seismic Principles Exam.
User-friendly approach for all expertise levels.
Condensed essential codes and references for easy understanding.
Illustrative sketches clarify complex concepts effectively.
Proven success in real exam settings.
Includes valuable tips and common mistakes to avoid.
Part of a best-selling educational series.
Price Range: $77.50
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Comprehensive guide for California Seismic Principles Exam.
Over 200 worked examples for practical understanding.
Full-color layout enhances learning experience.
Clear explanations of key seismic concepts.
Ideal resource for exam preparation and review.
Includes practice questions for self-assessment.
Authoritative content by Paul W. Richards.
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Price Range: $84.99
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Comprehensive insight into earthquake engineering principles.
Integrates engineering seismology, structural, and geotechnical aspects.
Covers seismic source to fragility analysis effectively.
Focus on soil-structure interaction for design assessments.
Includes new chapter on fragility derivation techniques.
Website resources with slides, problems, and solutions.
Ideal for graduate study and professional reference.
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Price Range: $144.95
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Comprehensive coverage of soil dynamics in earthquakes.
Focuses on seismic site amplification and liquefaction.
Includes advanced theories and innovative perspectives.
Features earthquake case histories and findings from Japan.
Addresses wave propagation and soil property fundamentals.
Written for engineers, researchers, and graduate students.
Emphasizes energy perspective in seismic failures.
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Price Range: $49.59
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Determines strongest ground motions from real data.
Focuses on structural resilience against severe ground motions.
Aims to eliminate uncertainty in structural design.
Prevents catastrophic collapse of critical structures.
Essential for engineers and architects in design.
Discusses practical methodologies for effective design.
Enhances safety and reliability in construction practices.
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Price Range: $99.00
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Master essential survival skills with expert guidance.
Prepare your family for any disaster scenario.
Discover secrets for ultimate self-sustainability.
Step-by-step systems for effective emergency preparedness.
Learn trauma skills and first-aid essentials.
Gain confidence in facing uncertain futures.
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Price Range: $3.99
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Visual guide for seismic load code provisions.
Step-by-step procedures for seismic design criteria.
Includes design aids, figures, and flowcharts.
Companion Excel spreadsheets for accurate calculations.
Covers seismic ground motion and design categories.
Explains forces on walls and nonstructural components.
Efficient methods for seismic design application.
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Price Range: $61.00
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Comprehensive guide on seismic design principles.
Focus on reinforced concrete and masonry structures.
International paperback edition, economy version available.
Includes tracking number with every order shipped.
Legal to use despite cover disclaimers.
Best customer support for any queries.
Save money on essential engineering resources.
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Price Range: $68.20
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Explores the 1964 Alaska earthquake's impact.
Details the geologist's investigative journey post-quake.
Highlights the theory of plate tectonics confirmation.
Combines gripping narrative with scientific insights.
Illustrates nature's incredible force and devastation.
Provides personal accounts from affected locals.
New York Times Book Review Editors' Choice.
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Price Range: $21.00
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Explores earthquake risks across the United States. Reveals human impacts on subterranean landscapes. Investigates fracking's role in triggering earthquakes. Details potential economic consequences of major quakes. Features expert interviews and alarming discoveries. Informs essential disaster preparation strategies. Engaging narrative with unexpected insights and surprises.
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Price Range: $5.99
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Comprehensive guide on seismic bridge design.
Focus on retrofitting existing vulnerable structures.
Over 300 illustrations for practical understanding.
In-depth analysis of geotechnical considerations.
Capacity design approach for earthquake resilience.
Expert insights from leading authorities in the field.
Essential resource for engineers and students.
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Price Range: $161.63
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Explores California's seismic history and impact.
Highlights major earthquakes and their consequences.
Presents personal accounts from survivors and witnesses.
Analyzes economic damage from historic earthquakes.
Written by experienced historian Abraham Hoffman.
Essential reading for disaster history enthusiasts.
Uncovers lessons from California's seismic events.
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Price Range: $19.98
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Comprehensive guide on soil liquefaction mechanics.
Explores effects during earthquakes and vibrations.
Covers silts and sandy silts in detail.
Includes extensive cyclic mobility discussions.
Provides downloadable open-code software resources.
Detailed derivations for better understanding of equations.
Practical applications for civil and mining engineering.
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Price Range: $69.95
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Comprehensive guide for structural dynamics and earthquake engineering.
Designed for senior-level and graduate engineering courses.
Written by expert Anil K. Chopra.
No prior knowledge of dynamics required.
Includes numerous worked-out illustrative examples.
Updated with new sections and figures in Fifth Edition.
Ideal for self-study and professional reference.
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Price Range: $274.86
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Comprehensive introduction to seismic design concepts.
Over 30 example problems with detailed solutions.
Thorough review of seismic building codes included.
Easy-to-use formulas, figures, and tables available.
Ideal for California Special Civil Seismic Examination.
Covers various structural design types and materials.
Includes detailed illustrations and seismic terminology definitions.
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Price Range: $16.95
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Comprehensive guide for strengthening vulnerable homes.
Detailed methods for retrofitting wood-framed buildings.
Based on real-world engineering experience.
Illustrated with over 400 informative visuals.
Addresses both structural and non-structural hazards.
Useful for engineers, contractors, inspectors, and homeowners.
Enhance safety and resilience against earthquakes.
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Price Range: $32.75
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Essential topics in linear dynamics explained.
Designed for structural engineering practice.
Requires background in linear structural analysis.
Organized in a three-step learning process.
Includes theory, examples, and practice problems.
Encourages practical learning through hands-on experience.
Promotes ownership of the learning process.
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Price Range: $40.24
