Shock transmission units in construction

Recent earthquakes around the world have confirmed the potential for a large seismic event to cause unprecedented levels of destruction. Shock transmission units (STUs) have been used in several projects as one of the most effective instruments in preventing widespread damage from seismic activities...

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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
1628704187
9780727757142
0727757148
9780727757135
072775713X
9780727741448
Physical Description1 online resource (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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