The Northridge Earthquake
The Northridge Earthquake

Author: Robert Bolin

Publisher: Routledge

Published: 2006-04-19

Total Pages: 306

ISBN-13: 1134682328

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This book provides a global view of the social effects of disaster in developed and developing countries. It focuses on the 1994 Northridge Earthquake in the US and other recent disasters to examine vulnerability and post-disaster recovery strategies. The authors also explore the ways state policy can reduce vulnerability in the future.

Directory of Northridge Earthquake Research
Directory of Northridge Earthquake Research

Author: Brian Cowan

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 2000-07

Total Pages: 179

ISBN-13: 0788187406

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This invitation conference, held Dec. 2 and 3, 1994, included earth scientists, engineers, social scientists, agency program managers, and practitioners and others who implement earthquake research. Chapters include: NSF-funded Northridge Earthquake researchers; summary of USGS Northridge supplementary funding; NIST Northridge research; FEMA Northridge research; organizational research programs: Calif. Div. of Mines and Geology, Calif. Seismic Safety Comm., EERI, NCEER, NHRAIC, Rand Critical Technologies Inst., and SAC Joint Venture; Info. Services: EERC-NISEE, NCEER Info. Services, and OES DFO; and individuals' research projects.

Scenario for a Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake on the Hayward Fault
Scenario for a Magnitude 7.0 Earthquake on the Hayward Fault

Author: Francis M. Christie

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1997-07

Total Pages: 130

ISBN-13: 9780788146039

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Presents a compelling portrayal of a magnitude 7.0 earthquake on the Hayward fault in the San Francisco Bay Area. All aspects of such an earthquake are covered, from the social & economic setting of the San Francisco Bay Area, through the geologic, seismologic, & earthquake engineering issues raised by such a severe earthquake in a heavily urbanized region. Also covers the emergency response & recovery aspects that would challenge the capabilities of Bay Area neighborhoods, organizations, & governments. Photos, maps & tables.

A Nontechnical Explanation of the 1994 NEHRP Recommended Provisions
A Nontechnical Explanation of the 1994 NEHRP Recommended Provisions

Author: Christopher Arnold

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1997-08

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 078814698X

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Intended for the reader concerned about seismic safety in buildings but without a professional background in design or construction. Provides a relatively nontechnical introduction to the building guidelines set forth in the 1994 Provisions by providing information on the nature of ground motion generated by an earthquake; how buildings are affected by ground motion; what techniques are used to design against earthquake forces; and how the Provisions translates this information into simple, uniform, and realistic criteria and requirements to be followed by designers and builders. Maps, charts and tables.

Magnitude 8
Magnitude 8

Author: Philip L. Fradkin

Publisher: Univ of California Press

Published: 1999-10-29

Total Pages: 354

ISBN-13: 9780520221192

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A "superb cautionary tale (that) should be required reading for every Californian" (Mike Davis, author of "City of Quartz"), "Magnitude 8" reaches beyond the earthshaking moment to examine the mythology, culture, social implications, politics, and science of earthquakes. Map.

State of the Art Report on Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Building Components
State of the Art Report on Seismic Design Requirements for Nonstructural Building Components

Author: Long T. Phan

Publisher: DIANE Publishing

Published: 1998-03

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 0788142429

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Seismic design requirements for nonstructural building components of five major building codes, including the 1994 Uniform Bldg. Code, the 1994 Standard Bldg. Code, the 1994 NEHRP Recommended Provisions for Seismic Regulations for New Buildings, the New Zealand Bldg. Code, and the Japanese Bldg. Code, were reviewed in this study. Comparisons of codes reveal wide variation in seismic force and displacement requirements, both in terms of levels of stringency and levels of details. The difference in seismic force requirements between the most and least stringent codes can be more than five times.