Assessment of Damage to Residential Buildings Caused by the Northridge Earthquake

This report evaluates the performance of houses experiencing severe ground shaking during the Northridge earthquake and this information is still applicable for today's construction in earthquake-prone areas. Extensive data collection, statistical analysis, and observations provide a realistic and scientific perspective to the damage that can help guide decisions related to housing in areas of high seismic risk. This comprehensive report also identifies the major problems in home construction that can direct productive improvements in earthquake-resistant housing.

Published in 1994
87 pages

$50.00