Essays about: "Ductility class medium"

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  1. 1. Cost Evaluation of Seismic Load Resistant Structures Based on the Ductility Classes in Eurocode 8

    University essay from KTH/Betongbyggnad

    Author : Georgios Valdemar Drivas; [2014]
    Keywords : Seismic Design; Eurocode 8; Norwegian Annex; Ductility class low; Ductility class medium; Economical Assessment; Precast Structures; Jordbävningsdimensionering; Eurokod 8; Norskt annex; Duktilitetsklass låg; Duktilitetsklass medium; Lönsamhetsbedömning; Prefabricerade konstruktioner;

    Abstract : Most people do not associate Scandinavia with seismic activity and earthquakes; however, there is in fact seismic activity in the region. Although in comparison with southern Europe the return periods of earthquakes with large magnitudes are quite long, itis critical to consider earthquake impact when designing structures. READ MORE