In the field of Earthquake Engineering, many advancements are being made and engineers are investigating new techniques to minimize the risk of loss of human life and property. Various researches have been made for improving building performance under earthquake. Building codes also provides guide lines and provision based on historic records of structural behavior. While the … [Read more...] about How to Build Earthquake Resistant Buildings using Simple Techniques
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Seismic Loads for Design of Structures (UBC-1997)
Calculation of seismic loads for analysis of structure is required when earthquake resistant structure is to be designed. Structural Engineers use different design codes/guidelines for calculation of earthquake loads. Widely accepted codes for calculation of seismic loads are, Uniform Building Code 1997 (UBC-97), International building code (IBC), ASCE-7-10, Building code of … [Read more...] about Seismic Loads for Design of Structures (UBC-1997)