| Designing for Earthquakes: A Manual for Architects. FEMA 454 / December 2006. (Risk Management Series) Contributor(s): Federal Emergency Management Agency (Author) |
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ISBN: 1782661522 ISBN-13: 9781782661528 Publisher: www.Militarybookshop.Co.UK OUR PRICE: $75.95 Product Type: Hardcover - Other Formats Published: December 2006 |
| Additional Information |
| BISAC Categories: - Science |
| Physical Information: 0.88" H x 8.5" W x 11" (2.62 lbs) 392 pages |
| Descriptions, Reviews, Etc. |
| Publisher 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. |