Publisher's Synopsis
This text contains a number of self-contained chapters by researchers from around the world dealing with various aspects of structures subjected to dynamic loading. Topics covered include the earthquake resistant design of steel and reinforced concrete structures, dynamic fluid and soil structure interaction, wind induced vibrations and damping of structures and structures subjected to impact, blast and travelling loads.;Each chapter is presented with introductory material, a bibliography and, wherever appropriate, reference to practical applications, so that the volume will be of interest to students, researchers and practitioners in many aspects of structural engineering.
