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Chopra, Anil Kumar was born on February 18, 1941 in Peshawar, India. Son of Kasturi Lal and Sushila Chopra. came to the United States, 1961, naturalized, 1977.
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This second edition includes many topics encompassing the theory of structural dynamics and the application of this theory regarding earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. Covers the inelastic design spectrum to structural design; energy dissipation devices; Eurocode; theory of dynamic response of structures; structural dynamics theory; and more. Ideal for readers interested in Dynamics of Structures and Earthquake Engineering.
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This monograph is intended for the reader who is interested only in the fundamentals of the dynamics of structures excited by ground shaking and does not have the time or need for a formal, detailed treatment and comprehensive coverage provided in in-depth text books.
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This monograph is an updated and expanded edition of Chopra s classic primer from 1981, Dynamics of Structures. It provides the nonspecialist in dynamics of structures with the basic concepts and knowledge needed to understand the response of structures to earthquake excitation. It presents structural dynamics concepts and analysis procedures in elastic and inelastic response of structures that in one form or the other are utilized in design codes and seismic evaluations guidelines. Its three parts are composed of (1) Linearly Elastic Systems, (2) Inelastic Systems, and (3) Building Design Codes and Evaluation Guidelines. Part I presents a modern treatment of the dynamics of elastic systems. Part II is devoted to the dynamics of inelastic single-degree-of-freedom systems, response spectra for inelastic systems, inelastic design spectrum and its applications in the design of new structures, and safety evaluation of existing structures. It also is an introduction to the vast subject of inelastic analysis and response of multistory buildings. Part III presents the lateral forces specified in the 2003 International Building Code, together with their relationship to the structural dynamics concepts; pertinent comments on three other building codes are included. Part III also discusses selected aspects of computing seismic demands according to FEMA and ATC guidelines for evaluating existing buildings, in light of structural dynamics theory.
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This book includes many topics in the theory of structural dynamics and applications of this theory to earthquake analysis, response, and design of structures. No prior knowledge of structural dynamics is assumed. The presentation is sufficiently detailed and integrated to make the book suitable for self-study by interested parties, as well as, professional engineers.FEATURES: * Relates the structural idealizations studied to the properties of real structures. * Presents the theory of dynamic response of structures in a manner that emphasizes physical insight into the analytical procedures. * Illustrates applications of the theory to solutions of problems motivated by practical applications. * Interprets the theoretical results to understand the response of structures to various dynamic excitations, with emphasis on earthquake excitation. * Applies structural dynamics theory to conduct parametric studies that bring out several fundamental issues in the earthquake response and design of multistory buildings. * Illustrates analytical procedures by over 100 worked out examples. * Includes over 400 figures that have been carefully designed and executed to be pedagogically effective. * Photographs of structures and their responses recorded during earthquakes are included to relate the presentation to the real world.
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Chopra, Anil Kumar was born on February 18, 1941 in Peshawar, India. Son of Kasturi Lal and Sushila Chopra. came to the United States, 1961, naturalized, 1977.
Bachelor of Science in Engineering, Banaras Hindu University, Varanasi, India, 1960. Master of Science, University California, Berkeley, 1963. Doctor of Philosophy, University California, Berkeley, 1966.
Design engineer Standard Vacuum Oil Corporation, New Delhi, 1960-1961, Kaiser Engineers Overseas Corps, India, 1961. Assistant professor civil engineer University Minnesota, Minneapolis, 1966-1967. Member faculty University California, Berkeley, since 1967, professor civil engineering, 1976-1992, Johnson professor engineering, since 1992.
Director Applied Technology Council, Palo Alto, 1972-1974. Member committee natural disasters National Research Council, 1980-1985, chairman, 1982-1983. Advisory committee on structural safety of VA facility Department Veterinary Affairs, Washington, 1995-2000.
Consulting board for earthquake analysis California Divn. Safety of Dams, since 1996. Consultant earthquake engineering to government and industry.
(This monograph is intended for the reader who is interest...)
(This second edition includes many topics encompassing the...)
(This book includes many topics in the theory of structura...)
(This monograph is an updated and expanded edition of Chop...)
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Fellow: Structural Engineers Association California. Member: National Academy of Engineering (elected in 1984), American Society of Civil Engineers (EMD executive committee 1981-1987, chairman 1985-1986, member STD executive committee 1988-1992, chairman 1990-1991, Walter L. Huber prize 1975, Norman medal 1979, Reese research prize 1989, Norman medal 1991, Newmark medal 1993, Howard award 1998, Norman medal 2001), United States Committee on Large Dams, Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (board directors 1990-1993, George W. Housner medal 2002), International Association Earthquake Engineering (honorary), Structural Engineers Association Northern California 1987-1989, Seismological Society of America 1982-1983.
Married Hamida Banu, December 7, 1976.
