Hello Tariq,
I would very much appreciate your comments and questions related to my published research on the topic of earthquake protection of equipment:
Original co-author (Bachman, Gatscher, Caldwell)
ICC ES AC156
http://orcid.org/0000-0003-4788-9348
FEMA E-74
FEMA P-1019
Lead author on equipment commentary for equipment requirements in the 2008 and later NEHRP Provisions & Commentary (latest FEMA P-1050)
Lead author on equipment requirements for ISO 13033:2013
ASCE Engineering Textbook:
"Earthquake Protection of Building Equipment and Systems, Bridging the Implementation Gap"
Authors:
Jeffrey A. Gatscher
Gary L. McGavin, AIA
Philip J. Caldwell
Publisher:
ASCE Press, 2012
Regards,
Philip Caldwell