Is there a textbook source I can research to understand factors considered "not readily apparent" to a driver in an Engineering and Traffic Survey that cities use to set speed limits?
I would also appreciate if you could tell me your opinion on the possible "not readily apparent" factors I list...
I've been doing some research on the best construction technique for earthquake and wildfire prone areas, like california. I come from Italy where the standard construction is concrete rebar. earthquakes go up to 7.3 richter over there. I noticed the standard construction in CA is wood frame...
I have a PhD in physics and would like to learn more about civil and structural engineering with an eye to building a house. Can you give me any suggestion on good textbooks I could read?
In particular, I'm interested in fire and earthquake resistant building, such as concrete rebar or wood...
