The January 17, 1995 Hyōgo-ken-Nanbu (Kobe) Earthquake
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Published: 1996
Total Pages: 580
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The Hyōgo-ken Nanbu Earthquake
Author: Earthquake Engineering Research Institute
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Published: 1995
Total Pages: 132
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DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe most devastating earthquake to hit Japan since the 1923 Tokyo earthquake occurred at 5:46 A.M. local time on January 17, 1995. As this report went to press, over 5,000 people were reported killed, more than 26,000 people were injured, and over 300,000 people were left homeless. At the time of the earthquake, about 40 American engineers, scientists, and government officials were in Osaka, 30 km east of Kobe, for a joint U.S.-Japan Workshop on Urban Earthquake Hazard Reduction, co-sponsored by the Earthquake Engineering Research Institute (EERI) and the Japan Institute of Social Safety Science (ISSS), and funded by National Science Foundation (NSF). The workshop participants immediately undertook preliminary post earthquake reconnaissance efforts ... This report summarizes preliminary information gathered by the workshop participants in the first week after the earthquake. The damage caused by the magnitude 6.8 Hyogo-Ken Nanbu earthquake (Great Hanshin Earthquake Disaster) is so extensive that field investigations and cooperative studies with other organizations will continue for some time--
Seismic Behaviour of Ground and Geotechnical Structures: Special Volume of TC 4
Author: Pedro S. Seco e Pinto
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2021-05-31
Total Pages: 580
ISBN-13: 1000446557
DOWNLOAD EBOOKContaining papers from the Special Technical Session on Earthquake Geotechnical Engineering, this volume includes coverage of: zonation maps; liquefaction; side effects; ground motions; slope instability; seismic behaviour of slopes; dikes and dams; and warning systems.
Characterization of Modern and Historical Seismic–Tsunamic Events, and Their Global–Societal Impacts
Author: Y. Dilek
Publisher: Geological Society of London
Published: 2021-06-22
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 1786204789
DOWNLOAD EBOOKEarthquakes and tsunamis are devastating geohazards with significant societal impacts. Most recent occurrences have shown that their impact on the stability of nations–societies and the world geopolitics is immense, potentially triggering a tipping point for a major downturn in the global economy. This Special Publication presents the most current information on the causes and effects of some of the modern and historical earthquake–tsunami events, and effective practices of risk assessment–disaster management, implemented by various governments, international organizations and intergovernmental agencies. Findings reported here show that the magnitude of human casualties and property loss resulting from earthquakes–tsunamis are highly variable around the globe, and that increased community, national and global resilience is significant to empower societal preparedness for such geohazards. It is clear that all stakeholders, including scientists, policymakers, governments, media and world organizations must work together to disseminate accurate, objective and timely information on geohazards, and to develop effective legislation for risk reduction and realistic hazard mitigation–management measures in our globally connected world of today.
Living on an Active Earth
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Published: 2003-08-22
Total Pages: 430
ISBN-13: 0309169097
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe destructive force of earthquakes has stimulated human inquiry since ancient times, yet the scientific study of earthquakes is a surprisingly recent endeavor. Instrumental recordings of earthquakes were not made until the second half of the 19th century, and the primary mechanism for generating seismic waves was not identified until the beginning of the 20th century. From this recent start, a range of laboratory, field, and theoretical investigations have developed into a vigorous new discipline: the science of earthquakes. As a basic science, it provides a comprehensive understanding of earthquake behavior and related phenomena in the Earth and other terrestrial planets. As an applied science, it provides a knowledge base of great practical value for a global society whose infrastructure is built on the Earth's active crust. This book describes the growth and origins of earthquake science and identifies research and data collection efforts that will strengthen the scientific and social contributions of this exciting new discipline.
Seismic Design and Practice into the Next Century
Author: Edmund Booth
Publisher: Routledge
Published: 2022-05-04
Total Pages: 548
ISBN-13: 1351417231
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThe papers, from 18 countries in Europe and elsewhere, contain discussions of quite radical innovations in material technology, design philosophy, experimental techniques and analytical approaches that will affect seismic design practice into the next century. Papers are organised into 9 sections: Ground motion and seismic hazard studies; Seismic design of foundations; Seismic design of steel, concrete and masonry buildings; Seismic design of offshore, nuclear and petrochemical installations; Seismic design of bridges, dock and power station structures; Repair and strengthening of bridges and buildings; Active and passive methods of seismic control; Dynamic testing methods; Seismic codes of practice. The proceedings will provide essential material for all those from both industrial and research organisations needing to keep in touch with the state-of-the-art in earthquake engineering and related earch sciences.
Contemporary Lithospheric Motion Seismic Geology
Author: Ye Hong
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2020-08-13
Total Pages: 262
ISBN-13: 1000109828
DOWNLOAD EBOOKThis volume presents the results on contemporary geodynamic model, crustal stress field, active faults, folds and volcanoes. It discusses the tectonophysical environments of earthquake generation and the methodology of earthquake prediction.
Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction
Author: Rolando P. Orense
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2010-07-20
Total Pages: 258
ISBN-13: 0203838203
DOWNLOAD EBOOKSoil-Foundation-Structure Interaction contains selected papers presented at the International Workshop on Soil-Foundation-Structure Interaction held in Auckland, New Zealand from 26-27 November 2009. The workshop was the venue for an international exchange of ideas, disseminating information about experiments, numerical models and practical en
Earthquake Proof Design and Active Faults
Author: Y. Kanaori
Publisher: Elsevier
Published: 1997-04-02
Total Pages: 283
ISBN-13: 0080530664
DOWNLOAD EBOOKOn 17th January 1995 an inland earthquake of 7.2 magnitude occurred under Kobe city in central Japan. More than 5,500 people lost their lives. There was immense and serious damage to buildings. Researchers and engineers were shocked and astonished by the extent of the devastation and loss of life. Ground motions, generated by the event were far greater than the seismic standard for earthquake-proof designs in Japan. Recent academic progress in the fields of geology and geophysics, which would help to reduce the severity of seismic disasters, has not been sufficiently applied to the development of earthquake-proof designs. This book contains 13 original and innovative papersof interdisciplinary study spanning earthquake-proof technology and active fault science (seven of the papers cover topics concerning the 1995 Kobe earthquake).
Bridge Engineering Handbook
Author: Wai-Fah Chen
Publisher: CRC Press
Published: 2023-01-27
Total Pages: 682
ISBN-13: 1000887839
DOWNLOAD EBOOKFirst Published in 1999: The Bridge Engineering Handbook is a unique, comprehensive, and state-of-the-art reference work and resource book covering the major areas of bridge engineering with the theme "bridge to the 21st century." This second volume includes sections covering substructure design and seismic design.
