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ISBN:
Category : Buildings
Languages : en
Pages : 228
Book Description
The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989-- Marina District
Author: Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake
Author: National Research CouncilPublisher: National Academies Press
ISBN: 0309050308
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 288
Book Description
The Loma Prieta earthquake struck the San Francisco area on October 17, 1989, causing 63 deaths and $10 billion worth of damage. This book reviews existing research on the Loma Prieta quake and draws from it practical lessons that could be applied to other earthquake-prone areas of the country. The volume contains seven keynote papers presented at a symposium on the earthquake and includes an overview written by the committee offering recommendations to improve seismic safety and earthquake awareness in parts of the country susceptible to earthquakes.
The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989-- Landslides
Author: The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989, Highway Systems
Author: Mark YashinskyPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Bridges
Languages : en
Pages : 200
Book Description
The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989-- Hydrologic Disturbances
Author: The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989
Author: Malcolm J. S. JohnstonPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 85
Book Description
The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Strong ground motion and ground failure
Author: Preliminary Determination of Epicenters
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Category : Earthquake prediction
Languages : en
Pages : 522
Book Description
The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989
Author: Thomas L. HolzerPublisher:
ISBN:
Category : Earthquakes
Languages : en
Pages : 314
Book Description
Fire Following Earthquake
Author: Charles ScawthornPublisher: ASCE Publications
ISBN: 9780784475515
Category : Technology & Engineering
Languages : en
Pages : 362
Book Description
Prepared by the Technical Council on Lifeline Earthquake Engineering of ASCE. This TCLEE Monograph covers the entire range of fire following earthquake (FFE) issues, from historical fires to 20th-century fires in Kobe, San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and Northridge. FFE has the potential of causing catastrophic losses in the United States, Japan, Canada, New Zealand, and other seismically active countries with wood houses. This comprehensive book on FFE and urban conflagrations provides state-of-the-practice insight on unique issues, such as large diameter flex hose applications by fire and water departments. Topics include: History of past fires; Computer modeling of fire spread in the post-earthquake urban environment; Concurrent damage and fire impacts for water, power gas, communication and transportation systems; Examples of reliable water systems built or designed in San Francisco, Vancouver, Berkeley, and Kyoto; Use of large diameter (5 in.) and ultralarge diameter (12 in.) flex hose for fire fighting and water restoration; and Cost-effectiveness of various FFE mitigation strategies, with a detailed benefit-cost model. Water utility engineers, fire fighting professionals, and emergency response planners will benefit from reading this book.