Seismic Behaviour and Design of Irregular and Complex Civil Structures

Structural irregularities are one of the most frequent causes of severe damages in buildings, as evidenced by the numerous earthquakes in recent years. This issue is of particular importance, even because real structures are almost irregular. Furthermore, structural irregularities depend on several factors and are often very difficult to predict. The book is an essential tool for understanding the problem of structural irregularities and provides for the most updated review of this issue, covering the aspects of ground rotations, analysis, design, control and monitoring of irregular structures. It includes contributions coming from 13 countries, giving a complete and international outlook of the problem.