Case studies in rapid postearthquake safety evaluation of buildings.

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Introduction -- Building safety evaluation -- Rapid evaluation method -- Field safety -- Wood frame single family dwellings -- Multi-unit wood frame dwellings -- Unreinforced masonry buildings -- Older concrete buildings -- Older concrete buildings -- Tilt-up buildings -- Older steel frame buildings -- Modern and difficult-to-classify buildings -- Mobile homes -- Buildings damaged by permanent ground deformations -- Damage that is difficult to detect

Describes how to conduct rapid safety evaluations of buildings after an earthquake. Such evaluations are made to determine if buildings are safe to occupy or if restrictions must be placed on their use. Postearthquake safety concerns addressed in these evaluations include building collapse; falling hazards; and secondary hazards such as hazardous material releases, downed power lines, and postearthquake fires

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