Download or read book Soil Behaviour in Earthquake Geotechnics written by Kenji Ishihara and published by Oxford University Press, USA. This book was released on 1996 with total page 350 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This highly topical book, written by a leading Japanese author, provides a comprehensive study of current research in soil dynamics for earthquake engineering. The behaviour of the ground on which structures are built during earthquake conditions is crucial to understanding the behaviour of those structures. This well-illustrated text summarizes current knowledge of the subject, presenting material accumulated by Japanese and other researchers over recent years. It comprehensively covers theory, laboratory tests, and field work. It also includes helpful guidelines for civil engineers undertaking groundwork to protect structures in potential earthquake zones.