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.
Citation Information
Publication Year | 1998 |
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Title | The Loma Prieta, California, earthquake of October 17, 1989 - Earth structures and engineering characterization of ground motion |
DOI | 10.3133/pp1552D |
Authors | Thomas L. Holzer |
Publication Type | Report |
Publication Subtype | USGS Numbered Series |
Series Title | Professional Paper |
Series Number | 1552 |
Index ID | pp1552D |
Record Source | USGS Publications Warehouse |
USGS Organization | Earthquake Hazards Program; Earthquake Science Center |