Seismic Retrofit of Existing Buildings: A guideline for practising engineers

This book is unique in its coverage of a range of global and local seismic retrofit solutions applicable to buildings constructed in unreinforced masonry, reinforced concrete, structural steel and timber.

Highlights include:

• background on seismic risk mitigation and the basis for retrofit
• practical design tips and advice on consulting with clients
• an overview of seismic assessment of existing structures, with reference to international standards including Eurocode 8, ASCE-41 and New Zealand standards
• guidance on commonly used seismic retrofit solutions with supporting conceptual design examples
• coverage of various construction types vulnerable to earthquakes and the specific retrofit techniques employed to improve their performance
• commentary on future trends and the relevance of seismic retrofit of existing buildings to sustainability goals.

It will be an indispensable companion for engineers, construction professionals and researchers, who seek to understand the principles behind seismic retrofit and the challenges and solutions in practical implementation.