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2. Seismic design of buildings
2.1 Objective and basic concepts
2.1.1 General objective and ductility classes
The overall aim of a seismic-resistant framework is to define a structure capable of withstanding the deformations caused by seismic action without collapsing.
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Seismic design of buildings
Bibliography
Digital media
Downloadable brochures :
"Framework of actions for seismic risk prevention
"What is seismic risk?
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"Earthquakes
Websites
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AFPS – French association for earthquake engineering
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The earthquake plan
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French...
Standards and norms
- Eurocode 8 : Calcul des structures pour leur résistance aux séismes, Partie 1 : Règles générales, actions sismiques et règles pour les bâtiments, CEN Comité Européen de Normalisation, Central Secrétariat : rue de Stassart 36, B-1050 Bruxelles. - EN 1998-1 - 2004
- Eurocode 8 : Calcul des structures pour leur résistance aux séismes, Partie 2 : Ponts CEN Comité Européen de Normalisation, Central Secrétariat : rue de...
Events
WCEE, World Conference on Earthquake Engineering, every 4 years (2016, etc.)
ECEE, EuropeanConference on Earthquake Engineering, every 4 years (2014, etc.)
National conference (see AFPS website)
Directories
Organizations – Federations – Associations
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AFPS French Association for Earthquake Engineering
Documentation – Training – Seminars
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Groupe Moniteur – Information services for the construction industry and local authorities...
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