Suitable for practitioners, this book covers the spectrum of disciplines and topics needed to design for and mitigate earthquakes. It presents the essential elements of each subject, from the fundamental, geoscience, and structural aspects to the social and economic impact of earthquakes.

Covering both traditional and innovative practices, this handbook is the first professional reference that brings together earthquake engineering's many facets. Formulas, tables, and illustrations give immediate answers to questions arising in practice, and summaries of the essential elements of each topic paint a global picture from which readers can develop understanding and the ability to think beyond the results presented.

"Written by a panel of international experts, this comprehensive reference work covers the full spectrum of earthquake engineering topics. ?is well illustrated and includes extensive lists of references and additional resources."- Shari A. Salisbury, MCEER Information Service News"Written by a panel of 36 internationally known experts, 22 of whom are EERI members, the Handbook provides applications and practical information to help solve real-world problems faced by civil engineers...The 1500-page Earthquake Engineering Handbook is the first professional reference that brings together all of earthquake engineering's many facets."-EERI Newsletter"This handbook is a comprehensive reference and resource work covering the spectrum of disciplines required for mitigation of earthquake-resistant structures. It was prepared by some 30 national and international experts in the various fields of earthquake engineering and is designed for the practitioner. Highly Recommended"-S.C. Anand, Clemson University