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Author:
Robertson, Ian N. (Ian Nicol) author.
Title:
Tsunami loads and effects : guide to the tsunami design provisions of ASCE 7-16 / Ian N. Robertson, Ph.D., S.E.
Publisher:
American Society of Civil Engineers,
Copyright Date:
2020
Description:
xvi, 322 pages : color illustrations ; 28 cm
Subject:
Tsunami resistant design--Standards--United States.
Tsunami damage--Prevention.
Ocean waves.
Wave resistance (Hydrodynamics)
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references and index.
Contents:
Prototype buildings -- General requirements -- Tsunami risk categories -- Analysis of design inundation depth and flow velocity -- Inundation depths and flow velocities based on runup -- Inundation depths and flow velocities based on site-specific probabilistic tsunami hazard analysis -- Structural design procedures for tsunami effects -- Hydrostatic loads -- Hydrodynamic loads -- Debris impact loads -- Foundation design -- Structural countermeasures for tsunami loading -- Tsunami vertical evacuation refuge structures -- Designated nonstructural components and systems -- Non-building tsunami risk category III and IV structures -- Frequently asked questions -- References.
Summary:
Ian Robertson provides a comprehensive, authoritative guide to the new tsunami design provisions of ASCE/SEI 7-16 using a series of detailed examples based on prototypical buildings-- Provided by publisher.
ISBN:
0784414971
9780784414972
OCLC:
(OCoLC)1019834453
LCCN:
2017057404
Locations:
USUX851 -- Iowa State University - Parks Library (Ames)

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