"New developments in the response spectrum method have led to calculations in seismic stresses that are more accurate, and usually lower, than those obtained by conventional methods. This new textbook examines the wealth of information on the response spectrum method generated by the latest research and presents the background theory in simplified form. Applications of these methods is essential in the seismic design of critical structures, such as nuclear power plants and petroleum facilities. In new construction, the reduced seismic stresses will result in efficient and economic design. For facilities already built, these more accurate methods can be used where the facility is being reassessed for higher loads and in the calculation of margins. Written by an acknowledged expert in this and related fields, this volume is ideal as a graduate text for courses in structural and earthquake engineering. It is also an excellent reference for civil, structural, mechanical, and earthquake engineers."--Provided by publisher.

Chapter Chapter 1/Structural dynamics and response spectrum / Ajaya Kumar Gupta -- chapter Chapter 2/Design spectrum / Ajaya Kumar Gupta -- chapter Chapter 3/Combination of modal responses / Ajaya Kumar Gupta -- chapter Chapter 4/Response to multicomponents of earthquake / Ajaya Kumar Gupta -- chapter Chapter 5/Nonclassically clamped systems / Ajaya Kumar Gupta -- chapter Chapter 6/Response of secondary systems / Ajaya Kumar Gupta -- chapter Chapter 7/Decoupled primary system analysis / Ajaya Kumar Gupta -- chapter Chapter 8/Seismic response of buildings / Ajaya Kumar Gupta.

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