Explores seismic retrofitting strategies in Switzerland, showcasing case studies of various buildings and discussing retrofitting costs and techniques.
Covers seismic retrofit solutions in historic structures, emphasizing safety and cultural preservation through multidisciplinary approaches and reversible interventions.
Introduces fundamental concepts of engineering mechanics, materials classification, and basic mechanics vocabulary, along with the history of mechanics.
Explores stress-strain relationships, Hooke's law, materials classification, and equilibrium in one dimension, emphasizing the superposition principle.