This is a great addition to a review course that I took. Although this was not the instructors favorite book, I find it shows me my weak areas. It is well rounded and helps one realize nuances of Seismic terminology and calculations. It is set up so that one could break up the chapters and perform ones own Seismic Exams.
I admit that learning seismic principles and UBC codes were the most difficult task in my civil engineering field. However, by studying this book in conjuction with Lindeburg and Baradars Seismic Design of Building Structures, and using the other Baradars book "seismic principles exams", I prepared myself for the CA Special Seismic Exam very well. Although I had no seismic background, these books assisted me to become a professional civil engineer by passing the seismic portion of the P.E. exam on the first try. I highly recommend this book as a must have book as a study aid.
I used this book in conjuction with Lindeburgs Seismic Design of Building Structures to prepare for the CA Special Seismic Exam. Although I had no seismic background at all, these books helped me pass the exam on the first try. I would absolutely recommend this book as a study tool.
