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- Showcases how seismic actions are applied in practical engineering cases
- Provides seismic methods explained with clear figures and equations to illustrate the physical and mathematical concepts
- Serves as an accessible textbook for undergraduate students interested in earthquake engineering
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This book presents 8 methods for estimating seismic input, ranging from simplified and direct approaches, through the standard elastic response spectrum and artificial accelerograms, to more complete methods such as seismic hazard analysis (probabilistic, deterministic, and physically based). It also introduces general concepts of seismology and earthquakes, including seismic waves and magnitudes. Finally, 5 case studies from research and professional projects involving structures subjected to earthquakes are presented to highlight key issues in seismic design. The approach is educational, methodological, and conceptual, making the content accessible to undergraduate students interested in earthquake engineering, particularly in the context of buildings, civil works, and industrial structures. The case studies enhance the textbook’s practical value and make it more engaging.
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Enrico Zacchei is a Structural Engineer, Researcher, and Professor. He holds a PhD from the University of Salamanca, Spain, and a second PhD from São Paulo State University, Brazil. He earned both his Master’s and Bachelor’s degrees in Structural Engineering from Roma Tre University, Italy. With 15+ years of professional and academic experience in Italy, Brazil, and Portugal, he has been involved in 20+ projects. His academic output includes 45+ papers and 25+ conference presentations. He is a member of several technical and scientific committees.
Reyolando M.L.R.F. Brasil was a Full Professor of Materials Strength at the Mackenzie School of Engineering, an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering at the Polytechnic School of USP, and is currently a Full Professor of Aerospace Structures at the Federal University of ABC, Brazil. With 50 years as a professor and researcher, he has published several books, and dozens of articles in international journals.
Reyolando M.L.R.F. Brasil was a Full Professor of Materials Strength at the Mackenzie School of Engineering, an Associate Professor in the Department of Structural and Geotechnical Engineering at the Polytechnic School of USP, and is currently a Full Professor of Aerospace Structures at the Federal University of ABC, Brazil. With 50 years as a professor and researcher, he has published several books, and dozens of articles in international journals.
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Bibliographic Information
Book Title: Calculation of Seismic Actions for Structural Analysis
Book Subtitle: Methodological Approaches and Experiences
Authors: Enrico Zacchei, Reyolando M.L.R.F. Brasil
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-032-08884-0
Publisher: Springer Cham
eBook Packages: Engineering, Engineering (R0)
Copyright Information: The Editor(s) (if applicable) and The Author(s), under exclusive license to Springer Nature Switzerland AG 2025
Softcover ISBN: 978-3-032-08883-3Published: 22 November 2025
eBook ISBN: 978-3-032-08884-0Published: 21 November 2025
Edition Number: 1
Number of Pages: XVII, 98
Number of Illustrations: 6 b/w illustrations, 34 illustrations in colour
Topics: Geoengineering, Foundations, Hydraulics, Geotechnical Engineering & Applied Earth Sciences, Industrial and Production Engineering