Books by Izuru (Kyoto University Takewaki

This book presents an overview of the methods of classical reliability analysis and design most associated with structural reliability. It also introduces more modern methods and advancements, and emphasizes the most useful methods and techniques used in reliability and risk studies.

Introduces a probabilistic and energy-based critical excitation approach to overcome several problems in the scientific and rational modelling of ground motions. This title includes comprehensive review of critical excitation methods. It also includes verification by comprehensive recorded ground motions.

The first book on optimal design, sizing, and location selection of passive dampers Combines theory and practical applications Describes step-by-step how to obtain optimal damper size and placement MATLAB code examples available from the book's Companion Website.