Advanced compressed elastomer dampers for earthquake hazard reduction to steel frames

2012 ◽  
pp. 811-816
Keyword(s):  
Steel Frames ◽  
Earthquake Hazard ◽  
Hazard Reduction

Behavior of Building Occupants in Earthquakes

1985 ◽  
Vol 1 (2) ◽  
pp. 271-283 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael E. Durkin
Keyword(s):  
Seismic Performance ◽  
Earthquake Hazard ◽  
Research Area ◽  
Hazard Reduction ◽  
Realistic Appraisal

To be truly effective, earthquake hazard reduction measures must be based on a realistic appraisal of occupants' capabilities and actions during earthquakes. Studies suggest that many overly general beliefs about appropriate response can endanger rather than protect building occupants. We need to analyze occupant actions with respect to hazards posed by the seismic performance of specific building types. This paper will review the findings of recent U.S. studies, discuss the applicability of research from abroad, and summarize requirements for continued progress in this vital research area.

Reassessing Earthquake Hazard Reduction Measures

1986 ◽  
Vol 52 (4) ◽  
pp. 443-451 ◽  
Author(s):  
Peter May ◽  
Patricia Bolton
Keyword(s):  
Earthquake Hazard ◽  
Hazard Reduction

Rock mechanics research requirements for resource recovery, construction, and earthquake hazard reduction

Eos ◽  
1982 ◽  
Vol 63 (25) ◽  
pp. 545 ◽  
Author(s):  
Howard J. Pincus ◽  
John Handin ◽  
William R. Judd ◽  
Terry Engelder
Keyword(s):  
Rock Mechanics ◽  
Earthquake Hazard ◽  
Resource Recovery ◽  
Hazard Reduction

Earthquake Impacts and Hazard Adjustment by Acutely Hazardous Materials Facilities following the Northridge Earthquake

1998 ◽  
Vol 14 (2) ◽  
pp. 285-299 ◽  
Author(s):  
Michael K. Lindell ◽  
Ronald W. Perry
Keyword(s):  
Emergency Response ◽  
Emergency Preparedness ◽  
Earthquake Hazard ◽  
Hazardous Materials ◽  
Northridge Earthquake ◽  
Hazard Reduction ◽  
Hazard Adjustments ◽  
Before And After ◽  
Seismic Impacts ◽  
Site Release

Hazardous materials pose a problem of great significance for earthquake hazard reduction because severe earthquakes can simultaneously fail independent systems for on-site release mitigation and off-site emergency response. Unfortunately, the potential for major earthquake-initiated hazmat releases (EIHRs) has received little attention from earthquake researchers and planners. This study assessed the extent of on-site and off-site damage to fixed-site hazmat facilities and the hazard adjustments (i.e., hazard assessment, hazard mitigation, and emergency preparedness actions) that these facilities implemented before and after the Northridge earthquake. Data on the occurrence of chemical containment and infrastructure systems impacts confirms that hazmat facility infrastructure is vulnerable to seismic impacts. Hazard adjustments were undertaken after the earthquake, but were unrelated to the level of earthquake impact. These results suggest that comprehensive EIHR loss estimation studies should be conducted for seismic zones throughout the country, especially for clusters of hazmat facilities subject to the threat of damaging earthquakes.

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