This book presents an analysis procedure for structures that are exposed
to the lateral loads such as earthquake and wind. It includes the
process for calculating and distributing the effective load into
structural elements, as well as for calculating the displacements for
different types of structures, e.g. reinforced concrete and steel framed
structures. The book provides civil engineers with clear guidelines on
how to perform seismic analysis for various building systems, and how to
distribute the lateral load to the structural components.
This book consists of 4 chapters: The first chapter offers an
introduction, while Chapter 2 discusses moment resistance frame. The
final two chapters explore shear wall frames and brace frames
respectively. Each chapter follows the same structure, explaining step
by step all the necessary algorithms, equations and procedures for
calculating 1) loads, 2) the centre of mass, 3) stiffness of structures,
4) centre of stiffness, 5) lateral loading, 6) the distribution of
lateral loads, and 7) the lateral displacement.
Demonstrating the implementation of real building analysis, the book
provides architectural drawings and structural plans at the beginning of
each chapter.