Handbook of Seismic Design for Concrete and Steel Building Structures

The major purpose of this book is to provide essential interpretations and comparative studies on the seismic related design code provisions for concrete and steel building structures in US, Canada and China, with the aids of well-schemed design examples. The unique features of this book are its practicality for reference, the clarity of the interpretations to the updated code and standards in terms of seismic design, and the comparative study of design practices in North America and China with the aids of design examples. 
The author would expect this book to help structural engineers better understand the seismic design practice in North American and China. There are very few technical reference works on market to link structural engineering practice (let alone seismic design) between North America and China. Most of structural engineers in China have very limited (or none) understanding and knowledge on the seismic design of steel and concrete building structures in North America, vice versa. The reason behind this phenomenon is not only the language barrier, but also the lack of understanding on the rationale and background of the design codes and engineering practices that have been established and developed in the respective countries. The seismic design methodologies and codes/standards requirements are very different between North America and China although they shared many common seismic engineering fundamentals. Those differences won't be easily interpreted via reading code clauses if one doesn't have sufficient engineering practice experiences in respective countries. The author of this proposed book has extensive engineering practice experience internationally, particularly in North America (Canada, US and China), and has profound knowledge and understanding in seismic design in both North America and China. Therefore, it is believed that this book could be an invaluable reference book to help engineers fill the knowledge gap, which could "bridge" structural engineers between North America and China in seismic design of concrete and steel structures. 
In order to achieve above purpose, systematic and precise interpretations to the respective seismic design code provisions using "Engineer's language", and well-schemed design examples to mimic the design project in real world will be provided for readers better understanding the code applications in North America and China. A comparative study on the seismic design practice, following North American and Chinese codes and standards, will also be provided, which is to present the readers a high level "big-pictures" on the code provisions and engineering practices in respective countries.
In addition to that, some practical and useful "quick reference" design chart-flows, design tables, engineering model templates based on predominant structural design software will be provided in the appendices, which presentsanother unique feature of this book. This will help engineers better understand the code provisions and seismic design workflow following the design code and standards in US, Canada and China. For undergraduate and/or graduate students who are studying Civil and/or Structural Engineering, this book could be used as a technical reference book in conjunction with their textbooks, to help them get familiar with the real world problems and workflows of seismic design on concrete and steel structures following the design code and standards in US, Canada and China. This will be very helpful for those who want to pursue their professional future in structural engineering industry, particularly in international structural consulting engineering firms, which perform structural engineering consulting service in both North America and China. 
The target readers and users of my proposed book are primarily the followings: 1. Structural design engineersa

Sommario

Earthquake characteristics and seismology basics.- Seismic response spectrum and design spectrum.- Seismic force resisting system(SFRS)and structural responses to earthquake.- Seismic analysis fundamentals-structural analysis using linear and nonlinear static procedures.- Seismic analysis fundamentals-structural analysis using linear and nonlinear dynamic procedures.

Info autore

Mr. Zheng Yu ‘Alex’ Hu is a distinguished structural engineer with over 25 years of expertise in the global structuralengineering field. He has worked for several world-renowned engineering consultancy firms and currently serves as the Managing Principal and Structural Engineering Principal at Gold Land Architects and Engineers (GLAE), where he oversees both structural design and broader business operations. As a Fellow of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE), ASCE's Structural Engineering Institute (SEI), and the Institution of Structural Engineers (IStructE) in the UK, Alex is deeply committed to advancing engineering practices worldwide. His technical expertise encompasses complex structural designs for diverse building types, including super-tall and long-span structures, with specialized proficiency in Performance-Based Seismic Design (PBSD) for concrete and steel structures.
Licensed to practice civil and structural engineering in multiple countries, including Canada, the USA, the UK, and China, Alex has made a global impact. His design portfolio includes world-class building structures that have received international recognition for excellence and innovation, contributing to the skylines of numerous cities. Beyond his design contributions, he plays an active role in shaping industry building codes and standards worldwide. His committee roles include serving as a Technical Committee Member for CSA-S16: Design of Steel Structures in Canada, a Technical Committee Member of IT6 of the Provisions Update Committee (PUC) for the 2026 National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP) in the USA, a Main Committee Member and Seismic Subcommittee Member for the 2028 cycle of ASCE 7: Minimum Design Loads for Buildings and Other Structures, and a Standards Committee Member and Vice Chair of the Seismic Subcommittee for the ASCE/SEI Standard for the Design of Foundations, where he influences seismic and structural standards. His contributions also extend to China, where he previously served as a National Code Committee Member for GB 50191-2012: Code for Seismic Design of Special Structures.
As the first-ever ASCE Governor for Central Canada in ASCE Region 3, representing the four provinces of Ontario, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, and Nunavut, and as a Seismic and Dynamic Events Panel Member for IStructE and a Marking Examiner for IStructE Chartered Membership, Alex actively shapes the profession of civil and structural engineering. Additionally, he served as a Council Member for IStructE and Chair of its Ontario Regional Group from 2020 to 2024, reinforcing his influence as a leader in structural engineering.
In addition to his professional practice, Alex is actively engaged in academia as an Adjunct Professor in the Civil Engineering Department at Toronto Metropolitan University, where he shares his expertise with the next generation of engineers. His academic contributions further reinforce his commitment to advancing structural engineering knowledge and bridging the gap between industry practice and education.

Riassunto

The major purpose of this book is to provide essential interpretations and comparative studies on the seismic related design code provisions for concrete and steel building structures in US, Canada and China, with the aids of well-schemed design examples. The unique features of this book are its practicality for reference, the clarity of the interpretations to the updated code and standards in terms of seismic design, and the comparative study of design practices in North America and China with the aids of design examples. 
The author would expect this book to help structural engineers better understand the seismic design practice in North American and China. There are very few technical reference works on market to link structural engineering practice (let alone seismic design) between North America and China. Most of structural engineers in China have very limited (or none) understanding and knowledge on the seismic design of steel and concrete building structures in North America, vice versa. The reason behind this phenomenon is not only the language barrier, but also the lack of understanding on the rationale and background of the design codes and engineering practices that have been established and developed in the respective countries. The seismic design methodologies and codes/standards requirements are very different between North America and China although they shared many common seismic engineering fundamentals. Those differences won’t be easily interpreted via reading code clauses if one doesn’t have sufficient engineering practice experiences in respective countries. The author of this proposed book has extensive engineering practice experience internationally, particularly in North America (Canada, US and China), and has profound knowledge and understanding in seismic design in both North America and China. Therefore, it is believed that this book could be an invaluable reference book to help engineers fill the knowledge gap, which could “bridge” structural engineers between North America and China in seismic design of concrete and steel structures. 
In order to achieve above purpose, systematic and precise interpretations to the respective seismic design code provisions using “Engineer’s language”, and well-schemed design examples to mimic the design project in real world will be provided for readers better understanding the code applications in North America and China. A comparative study on the seismic design practice, following North American and Chinese codes and standards, will also be provided, which is to present the readers a high level “big-pictures” on the code provisions and engineering practices in respective countries.
In addition to that, some practical and useful “quick reference” design chart-flows, design tables, engineering model templates based on predominant structural design software will be provided in the appendices, which presentsanother unique feature of this book. This will help engineers better understand the code provisions and seismic design workflow following the design code and standards in US, Canada and China. For undergraduate and/or graduate students who are studying Civil and/or Structural Engineering, this book could be used as a technical reference book in conjunction with their textbooks, to help them get familiar with the real world problems and workflows of seismic design on concrete and steel structures following the design code and standards in US, Canada and China. This will be very helpful for those who want to pursue their professional future in structural engineering industry, particularly in international structural consulting engineering firms, which perform structural engineering consulting service in both North America and China. 
The target readers and users of my proposed book are primarily the followings: 1. Structural design engineersand structural engineering practitioners who are practicing in Structural Engineering industry primarily in US, Canada and/or China; 2. Structural engineers who are not familiar with the seismic design Code and Practice of aforementioned countries and want to practice structural engineering design (particularly seismic design) on concrete and steel building structures in aforementioned countries; 3. College and graduate students in structural engineering discipline who are preparing to endeavour their professional future in the structural engineering consulting industry in aforementioned countries. 4. Teachers who taught seismic design courses in colleges and universities in US, Canada and China. 

Dettagli sul prodotto

• Con la collaborazione di: Zheng Yu HU (Editore), Zheng Yu HU (Editore)
• Editore: Springer, Berlin
• Lingue: Inglese
• Formato: Copertina rigida
• Pubblicazione: 17.10.2026
• EAN: 9789819529919
• ISBN: 978-981-9529-91-9
• Pagine: 2000
• Illustrazioni: Approx. 2000 p.
• Categorie: Scienze naturali, medicina, informatica, tecnica > Tecnica > Tecnica edile e ambientale; Geowissenschaften, concrete, Civil Engineering, Geotechnical Engineering and Applied Earth Sciences, comparative study, Seismic Design, Steel Building Structures, Structural Response to Earthquake, Seismic Design Code