Performance of structures during the Loma Prieta earthquake of October 17, 1989.
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TextLanguage: ENG Publication details: 1990Description: viii, 204 p. : illReport number: PB90-184599Subject: This report is based primarily on the data gathered during the site survey and the results of preliminary analyses of structural failures. The majority of damaged structures had not been strengthened to increase earthquake resistance. 62 deaths resulted from the earthquake due to partial or total collapse of older structures. This investigation provided the basis for recommendations to improve design and construction practices for buildings and lifeline structures and to mitigate damage to existing structures in future earthquakes.
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Final report
Includes bibliographical references
This report is based primarily on the data gathered during the site survey and the results of preliminary analyses of structural failures. The majority of damaged structures had not been strengthened to increase earthquake resistance. 62 deaths resulted from the earthquake due to partial or total collapse of older structures. This investigation provided the basis for recommendations to improve design and construction practices for buildings and lifeline structures and to mitigate damage to existing structures in future earthquakes.
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