Computational Methods in Earthquake Engineering Volume 2 [Hardcover]

This book provides an insight on advanced methods and concepts for the design and analysis of structures against earthquake loading. This second volume is a collection of 28 chapters written by leading experts in the field of structural analysis and earthquake engineering. Emphasis is given on current state-of-the-art methods and concepts in computing methods and their application in engineering practice. The book content is suitable for both practicing engineers and academics, covering a wide variety of topics in an effort to assist the timely dissemination of research findings for the mitigation of seismic risk. Due to the devastating socioeconomic consequences of seismic events, the topic is of great scientific interest and is expected to be of valuable help to scientists and engineers. The chapters of this volume are extended versions of selected papers presented at the COMPDYN 2011 conference, held in the island of Corfu, Greece, under the auspices of the European Community on Computational Methods in Applied Sciences (ECCOMAS).

Preface.-? 1. 1D harmonic response of layered inhomogeneous soil: Exact and approximate analytical solutions, by G. Mylonakis, ?E. Rovithis, Ch. Paraschakis.- ??2. Monitored incoherency patterns of seismic ground motion and dynamic response of a long cable-stayed bridge, by ?V. Lekidis, S. Papadopoulos, Ch. Karakostas, A. Sextos.- ??3. An Efficient Beam-Column Element for Nonlinear 3D Frame Analysis, by S. Kostic, F. C. Filippou, Ch. L. Lee.- ??4. Floor Response Spectra for Moderately Heavy Nonstructural Elements Attached to Ductile Frame Structures, by Ch. Adam, T. Furtmuller,? L. Moschen.- ?5. Seismic Assessment of Steel Moment Frames Using Simplified Nló7