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The name blue book is renowned worldwide amongst engineers, researchers, and building officials. Seaoc blue book seismic design recommendations preface to the online edition. Since 1959, the seaoc blue book has been a prescient publication of earthquake engineering. Seismic design recommendations is the premier publication of the seaoc seismology committee. The pdf995 printer driver and a free converter are available for easy download. Since 1959, the seaoc blue book has been a preeminent publication of earthquake engineering. Blue book editions from 1959 to 1999 served the dual purpose of commentary to and recommended modifications to the seismic design provisions of the uniform building code, at that time adopted in most western and central states. Development and recommended lateral force requirements, 1967 to 1999. Recommended lateral force requirements and commentary, seventh edition. Recommended lateral force requirements and commentary. Book, published from 1959 through 1999, continued to.
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