The book deals with the seismic design of steel structures based on EN 1998-1 (2004). It contains the essentials of theoretical background of seismic engineering, design requirements and detailing rules for building applications. Calculation examples are included in the relevant chapters in order to provide a better understanding to the Reader. In addition, the book provides insights about the design assisted by testing as well as some design examples of real buildings.

Rafaelle Landolfo is Professor at the University of Naples, Institute of Contructional Engineering and Architecture. Federico Mazzolani is Emeritus Professor of Structural Engineering at the University of Naples. Dan Dubina is Professor at the Department of Steel Structures and Structural Mechanics, Politehnica University of Timisoara, Romania. Luís Simões da Silva is Professor of Structural Mechanics at the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of Coimbra, Portugal.

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