Newmark N.M., Hall W.J. Earthquake Spectra and Design

EERI, 1982. — 103 p.This monograph by N. M. Newmark and W. J. Hall on earthquake resistant design considerations is the third in a projected series of monographs on different aspects of earthquake engineering.
The purpose of this monograph is to describe briefly some of the concepts and procedures underlying modern earthquake engineering, especially as it applies to building structures . The presentation was developed so as to convey in some logical sequence the material presented by the authors in the EERI lecture series; in certain areas brief updating has been added. In order to provide a self-contained monograph, the introductory material presented under General Concepts and Earthquake Ground Motions leads logically into the discussion of Design Response Spectra, one of the basic concepts underlying modern earthquake engineering analysis. The section on Dynamic Structual Analysis Procedures contains a description of the basic modal analysis and the equivalent lateral force procedures that are normally employed as a part of the design process. Thereafter follows a brief description of topics that require special design consideration and a brief introduction to the recently developed Applied Technology Council Provisions. The seismic design procedures discussed herein are restricted essentially to buildings, although some aspects of the topics discussed are applicable to facilities generally.