Robert K. Reitherman ... 742 pages - Publisher: American Society of Civil Engineers; (April, 2012) ... Language: English - ISBN-10: 0784410712 - ISBN-13: 978-0784410714 ...
Earthquakes and Engineers: An International History is the first
comprehensive treatment of the engineering techniques devised around the
world to address seismic problems. Beginning in ancient times,
threading through the Renaissance, and continuing into the latter half
of the 20th century, Reitherman traces the evolution of humankind's
understanding of the cause and characteristics of earthquakes and the
development of methods to design structures that resist seismic shocks.
This book examines the responses not only of structural engineers, but
also of geotechnical engineers, architects, and planners. International
efforts in such countries as Japan, China, India, Chile, Turkey, Italy,
and the United States are placed in the broader social, technological,
and economic contexts of their eras. This highly readable book is an
essential reference for civil engineers who work on projects in seismic
regions. For researchers in the field of the history of science and
technology, the book presents original source material and an extensive
list of references. Written in a straightforward style that is
accessible to nonengineers, it will also be valuable to architects,
planners, officials, and social scientists.