Description

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This book introduces practising engineers and post-graduate students to modern approaches to seismic design, with a particular focus on reinforced concrete structures, earthquake resistant design of new buildings and assessment, repair and strengthening of existing buildings.

About the Author

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Andreas Kappos is Professor of Civil Engineering, Director of the Research Centre for Civil Engineering Structures, City University London.G.G. Penelis was Professor at theLaboratory of Applied Statics (Structural Analysis) of the Civil Engineering Department (School o1f Engineering, Aristotle University of Thessaloniki-AUTh).