Elements of Earthquake Engineering

Elements of Earthquake Engineering by Jai Krishna, A. R. Chandrasekharan, and Brijesh Chandra is a comprehensive book that covers the fundamental concepts of earthquake engineering. It provides a detailed discussion on the causes and effects of earthquakes, seismicity and seismic zones in India, and seismic design philosophy. The book includes various topics related to earthquake engineering such as seismic hazard analysis, ground motion parameters, site response analysis, seismic design of buildings, and seismic retrofitting of existing structures. It also covers the seismic provisions of Indian Standards for earthquake-resistant design of structures. The book is useful for students, researchers, and practicing engineers in the field of earthquake engineering.