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  Contents
 
Chapter 1 Introduction
  Overview; Design Earthquakes.
 
Chapter 2 Fully Inverse Problems
  Eigenvalue Analysis Problem; Shear Building Models; Shear-flexural Building Models; Distributed-parameter Rod Models.
 
Chapter 3 Hybrid Inverse Problems
  Shear Building Models, Elastically Supported Shear Building Model; Elastically Supported Shear-flexural Model; Base-isolated Structures; Shear Beam Models; General Soil-structure Interaction Models.
 
Chapter 4 Incremental Inverse Problems
  Static Loading; Dynamic Loading (undamped system); Dynamic Loading (damped system); An Efficient Technique for Large Structures.
 
Chapter 5 Design for Fixed-Base Models
  Moment-resisting Frames; Braced Frames; Design Method Including Column Elongation; Dynamic Inelastic Design Methods.
 
Chapter 6 Design Under Soil-Structure Interaction
  Sway-rocking Model; Penzien-type Model; Design Method by Finite-element Ground Model; Other Interaction Models.
 
Chapter 7 Multi-Objective Structural Design
  Dissatisfaction Functions; Elastic Design Method; Design for Elastic-plastic Responses.
 
Chapter 8 Design via Passive Control
  Stiffness Design for Given Dampers; Optimal Damper Placement (I); Optimal Damper Placement (II).
 
Chapter 9 Future Directions
  Future Directions.