Seismic Principles Exam Prep Book, First Edition

[Seismic Principles Class]

Seismic Principles Exam Prep Book -First Edition

based on IBC 2009/CBC 2010, ASCE 7-05, & SDPWS 2008.

Author: Vaikunthan Renga, MS, SE

The Prep Book is a valuable resource for "Seismic Principles" part of California PE Examination.

Contents of the book:

1. First six chapters contain all the lecture notes and necessary material to understand and apply the concept of "Seismic Principles" during the exam.

• Introduction: Earthquake characteristics, Vibration theory, Design Response Spectra etc.
• Seismic Provisions: All the necessary and relevant sections of ASCE 7-05 explained with detailed sketches
• International Building Code (IBC 2009 /CBC 2010) Provisions
• Reference Standards/Codes specific to steel, concrete, timber and masonry
• Evaluation and strengthening of existing structural systems: ATC-20 provisions, SAP Evaluation etc.
• Diaphragm theory: Analysis of flexible and rigid diaphragm, sub-diaphragm concepts
• Professional Engineers Act, Seismic Legislation etc.

2. Three hundred Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ) with detailed solutions. Solutions are included with detailed steps and providing reference to codes/standards, and Prep Book; These MCQs are similar to the exam problems.

3. Appendix includes several useful diagrams and tables.

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Vaikunthan Renga, MS, SE

Instructor - Seismic Principles Class

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