Earthquakes And Engineers An International History Reitherman by Reitherman, Robert K. 9781621980568, 9780983545033, 9780784410714, 1621980561, 0983545030, 0784410712 instant download after payment.

This book is the first comprehensive treatment of the engineering techniques devised around the world to address seismic problems. Beginning in ancient times, threading through the Renaissance, and continuing into the latter half of the 20th century, this author traces the evolution of humankind’s understanding of the cause and characteristics of earthquakes and the development of methods to design structures that resist seismic shocks. This book examines the responses not only of structural engineers, but also of geotechnical engineers, architects, and planners. International efforts in such countries as Japan, China, India, Chile, Turkey, Italy, and the United States are placed in the broader social, technological, and economic contexts of their eras. This highly readable book is an essential reference for civil engineers who work on projects in seismic regions. For researchers in the field of the history of science and technology, the book presents original source material and an extensive list of references. Written in a straightforward style that is accessible to nonengineers, it will also be valuable to architects, planners, officials, and social scientists.
Content:
Front Matter
• Table of Contents
Introduction
1. Approaches to Earthquake Engineering History
2. The Complexities of Earthquake Engineering
3. Ancient Understanding and Misunderstanding
4. Beginnings of the Modern Scientific Approach: Renaissance to 1850
5. The First Seismologists and Earthquake Engineers: The Nineteenth Century
6. 1900-1940: Poised for Further Development but Lacking Essential Analytical Tools
7. 1940-1960: Major Advances in Understanding and Design
8. 1960-2000: Computers, Instruments, and Apparatus Provide Needed Analysis and Design Tools
9. 1960-2000: The Construction Industry Introduces New Innovations and Challenges
10. 1960-2000: Universities and Research Institutes Provide the Well-Educated Experts for a Crowing Field
11. 1960-2000: Special Design Problems Provide Continuing Motivation for Innovation
12. 1960-2000: Geotechnical Earthquake Engineering Enters its Growth Phase
13. 1960-2000: Probabilistic Approaches
14. 1960-2000: Increasing Funding, Regulations, and Public Expectations Provide Support for a Maturing Field
Epilogue: The Future of Earthquake Engineering History
Appendix: Earthquake Engineering History as Delineated by Significant Earthquakes
• References
Index
• About the Author