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Assessment of human casualties in earthquakes has become a topic of
vital importance for national and urban authorities responsible for
emergency provision, for the development of mitigation strategies
and for the development of adequate insurance schemes. In the last
few years important work has been carried out on a number of recent
events (including earthquakes in Kocaeli, Turkey 1999, Niigata
Japan, 2004, Sichuan, China 2008 and L'Aquila, Italy 2009). These
events have created new and detailed casualty data, which has not
until now been properly assembled and evaluated. This book draws
the new evidence from recent events together with existing
knowledge. It summarises current trends in the understanding of the
factors influencing the numbers and types of casualties in
earthquakes; it offers methods to incorporate this understanding
into the estimation of losses in future events in different parts
of the world; it discusses ways in which pre-event mitigation
activity and post-event emergency management can reduce the toll of
casualties in future events; and it identifies future research
needs.
Assessment of human casualties in earthquakes has become a topic of
vital importance for national and urban authorities responsible for
emergency provision, for the development of mitigation strategies
and for the development of adequate insurance schemes. In the last
few years important work has been carried out on a number of recent
events (including earthquakes in Kocaeli, Turkey 1999, Niigata
Japan, 2004, Sichuan, China 2008 and L'Aquila, Italy 2009). These
events have created new and detailed casualty data, which has not
until now been properly assembled and evaluated. This book draws
the new evidence from recent events together with existing
knowledge. It summarises current trends in the understanding of the
factors influencing the numbers and types of casualties in
earthquakes; it offers methods to incorporate this understanding
into the estimation of losses in future events in different parts
of the world; it discusses ways in which pre-event mitigation
activity and post-event emergency management can reduce the toll of
casualties in future events; and it identifies future research
needs.
Earthquakes are nearly unique among natural phenomena - they affect virtually everything within a region, from massive buildings and bridges, down to the furnishings within a home. Successful earthquake engineering therefore requires a broad background in subjects, ranging from the geologic causes and effects of earthquakes to understanding the impact of these effects on foundations, buildings, structures, the infrastructure, and even their social and economic impact.
The Earthquake Engineering Handbook is a comprehensive resource that covers the spectrum of topics relevant to designing for and mitigating earthquakes. In it, international experts present engineering practices, research, and developments in North America, Europe, and the Pacific Rim countries. The emphasis is on professional applications, with discussion ranging from basic dynamics and geoscience to new technologies intended to avoid rather than resist the forces of earthquakes.
Covering both traditional and innovative practices, the Earthquake Engineering Handbook is the first professional reference that brings together all of earthquake engineering's many facets. Formulas, tables, and illustrations give immediate answers to questions arising in practice, and summaries of the essential elements of each topic paint a global picture from which readers can develop understanding and the ability to think beyond the results presented.
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