Shock transmission units in construction

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Bibliographic Details
Main Author Patel, Dinesh J. (Author)
Format Electronic eBook
LanguageEnglish
Published London : ICE Publishing, [2013]
Subjects
Bridges > Earthquake effects.
Earthquake engineering.
Bridges > Design and construction.
elektronické knihy
electronic books
Online AccessFull text
ISBN9781628704181
9780727757142
9780727757135
9780727741448
Physical Description1 online zdroj (xviii, 208 pages) : illustrations (black and white)

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Table of Contents:
  • Evolution of shock transmission units (STUs)
  • Seismic protection systems
  • Shock transmission units and their applications
  • STUs for new highway bridges
  • STUs for existing highway bridges
  • STUs for new and existing railway bridges
  • STUs for cable-stayed and suspension bridges
  • STUs for buildings
  • The snubber : a special type of STU for nuclear power plants and pipelines
  • Miscellaneous applications of STUs
  • Installation of STUs on structures
  • Cost-effectiveness of STUs
  • Load testing of STUs
  • Inspection and maintenance of STUs
  • Design guidelines for procurement and selection of STUs
  • Derivatives of STUs
  • STUs in conjunction with other seismic-protection devices.

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