Designing for Earthquakes


Book Description

This full color manual is intended to explain the principles of seismic design for those without a technical background in engineering and seismology. The primary intended audience is that of architects, and includes practicing architects, architectural students and faculty in architectural schools who teach structures and seismic design. For this reason the text and graphics are focused on those aspects of seismic design that are important for the architect to know.




Rock Engineering,


Book Description

Rock Engineering is a valuable reference tool for geotechnical engineers, geologists, consultants, contractors, and advanced students on rock engineering and engineering geology courses.




Underground Excavations in Rock


Book Description

Underground Excavations in Rock deals with the geotechnical aspects of the design of underground openings for mining and civil engineering processes.