Lessons Learned from the Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989
Title | Lessons Learned from the Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 PDF eBook |
Author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 56 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Accelerograms |
ISBN |
Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake
Title | Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake PDF eBook |
Author | National Research Council |
Publisher | National Academies Press |
Total Pages | 288 |
Release | 1994-02-01 |
Genre | Science |
ISBN | 0309050308 |
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, Highway Systems
Title | The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989, Highway Systems PDF eBook |
Author | Mark Yashinsky |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 204 |
Release | 1998 |
Genre | Bridges |
ISBN |
The Loma Prieta Earthquake
Title | The Loma Prieta Earthquake PDF eBook |
Author | United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 320 |
Release | 1990 |
Genre | Bridges |
ISBN |
Lessons Learned from the Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989
Title | Lessons Learned from the Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 PDF eBook |
Author | Geological Survey (U.S.) |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 60 |
Release | 1989 |
Genre | Accelerograms |
ISBN |
The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Marina District
Title | The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Marina District PDF eBook |
Author | Thomas D. O'Rourke |
Publisher | DIANE Publishing |
Total Pages | 226 |
Release | 1993-07 |
Genre | |
ISBN | 9780788101755 |
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.
The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Strong ground motion and ground failure
Title | The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Strong ground motion and ground failure PDF eBook |
Author | |
Publisher | |
Total Pages | 96 |
Release | 1994 |
Genre | Buildings |
ISBN |