Chapter D. The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Earth Structures and Engineering Characterization of Ground Motion

Edited by Holzer, Thomas L.

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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.

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Edited by Holzer, Thomas L.

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USGS Earthquake Hazards Program

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The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Performance of the Built Environment

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p. D1-D80

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Prepared in cooperation with the National Science Foundation

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Geological Survey (U.S.)

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1552-D

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Chapter D. The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Earth Structures and Engineering Characterization of Ground Motion; 1998; PP; 1552-D; The Loma Prieta, California, Earthquake of October 17, 1989: Performance of the Built Environment; Edited by Holzer, Thomas L.