A text on the basic principles, theories, and methods of geotechnical earthquake engineering, for graduate students and practicing geotechnical engineers. Chapters on topics such as basic concepts; seismic hazard analysis; wave propagation; dynamic soil properties; ground response analysis; liquefaction; and mitigation of seismic hazards contain summaries, homework problems, and b&w photos. Includes in-depth appendices on vibratory motion, dynamics of discrete systems, and probability concepts. Annotation c. by Book News, Inc., Portland, Or.