Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

Author: National Research Council

Publisher: National Academies Press

Published: 1994-02-01

Total Pages: 288

ISBN-13: 0309050308

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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.


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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989, Highway Systems

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989, Highway Systems

Author: Mark Yashinsky

Publisher:

Published: 1998

Total Pages: 204

ISBN-13:

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Performance of the built environment

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Performance of the built environment

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Published: 1992

Total Pages: 36

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989

Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)

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Published: 1998

Total Pages: 90

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Earthquake occurrence

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Earthquake occurrence

Author: Geological Survey (É.-U.)

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Published: 1992

Total Pages: 320

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989--main-shock Characteristics

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989--main-shock Characteristics

Author: George A. Havach

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Published: 1997

Total Pages: 308

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Strong ground motion and ground failure

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Strong ground motion and ground failure

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Published: 1994

Total Pages: 96

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Marina District

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Marina District

Author: Thomas D. O'Rourke

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1993-07

Total Pages: 226

ISBN-13: 9780788101755

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Constitutes a unique collection of studies on site, as well as infrastructure and societal response that cover virtually all aspects of the earthquake. Provides the most comprehensive case history of seismic effects at a specific site developed for any earthquake. Includes: site-response analyses, behavior of seawalls, lifeline performance, damage to 4-story apartment buildings and much more. Over 100 photos, charts and diagrams.


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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989--recovery, Mitigation, and Reconstruction

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989--recovery, Mitigation, and Reconstruction

Author: Joanne M. Nigg

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Published: 1998

Total Pages: 100

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989--building Structures

The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989--building Structures

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Published: 1998

Total Pages: 200

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