The Loma Prieta, California, earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Earth structures and engineering characterization of ground motion
Professional Paper
1552-D
Prepared in cooperation with the National Science Foundation
By: Thomas L. Holzer
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- More information: USGS Index Page (html)
- Larger Work: This publication is Chapter D of The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Performance of the built environment
- NGMDB Index Page: National Geologic Map Database Index Page
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Abstract
This chapter contains two papers that summarize the performance of engineered earth structures, dams and stabilized excavations in soil, and two papers that characterize for engineering purposes the attenuation of ground motion with distance during the Loma Prieta earthquake. Documenting the field performance of engineered structures and confirming empirically based predictions of ground motion are critical for safe and cost effective seismic design of future structures as well as the retrofitting of existing ones.
Study Area
| Publication type | Report |
|---|---|
| Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Title | The Loma Prieta, California, earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Earth structures and engineering characterization of ground motion |
| Series title | Professional Paper |
| Series number | 1552 |
| Chapter | D |
| DOI | 10.3133/pp1552D |
| Year Published | 1998 |
| Language | English |
| Publisher | U.S. Geological Survey |
| Contributing office(s) | Earthquake Hazards Program, Earthquake Science Center |
| Description | iii, 80 p. |
| Larger Work Type | Report |
| Larger Work Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
| Larger Work Title | The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Performance of the Built Environment |
| Country | United States |
| State | California |
| Other Geospatial | Loma Prieta |