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A complete guide to seismic bridge design using AASHTO LRFD and MCEER/ATC-49 (NCHRP 12-49) provisions. Covers ERS selection, SDAP A-E, pushover analysis, foundation springs, liquefaction, displacement capacity verification, and a worked 5-span bridge example.
A complete guide to seismic structural design covering ASCE 7-22, IBC 2021, AASHTO LRFD and Eurocode 8 — with formulas, design tables, worked examples, site classification, response spectra, base shear calculations, detailing requirements, and practical engineering tips.