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Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake

Practical Lessons from the Loma Prieta Earthquake
Author: National Research Council
Publisher: National Academies Press
Total Pages: 288
Release: 1994-02-01
Genre: Science
ISBN: 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.


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
Total Pages: 226
Release: 1993-07
Genre:
ISBN: 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.