Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes? Building for Safety in Seismic Areas 1st Edition – PDF/EPUB Version Downloadable

The book is designed to be read by all those interested in the consequences of earthquakes. It is also intended for those who have responsibility for ensuring the safety of others in earthquakes, whether as government officials, political representatives, building owners or managers of businesses.

While the book will be written for a non-technical readership, it will be of interest to all those professionally involved in disaster preparedness and earthquake engineering, as well as to students and practitioners of architecture and engineering seeking a broad overview of the consequences of earthquakes for buildings.