Peace of Mind in Earthquake Country
Author: Peter I. Yanev
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
Published: 1975-09
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780877012160
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Peter I. Yanev
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
Published: 1975-09
Total Pages: 308
ISBN-13: 9780877012160
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Peter I. Yanev
Publisher: Chronicle Books (CA)
Published: 1991
Total Pages: 228
ISBN-13:
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Beginning with a simple primer on earthquakes, Yanev goes on to provide instructions on what property owners can do to prevent damage to property and loss of life. Includes photographs, diagrams, and maps. Annotation copyright Book News, Inc. Portland, Or.
Author: Bruce Bolt
Publisher: Macmillan
Published: 2006
Total Pages: 436
ISBN-13: 9780716775485
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →The ultimate introduction to seismology, written by distinguished scholar and Professor Bruce Bolt, of the University of California, Berkeley, this newly updated edition will provide the best foundation in the field for your introductory students.
Author: Joseph Babatunde Fagoyinbo
Publisher: Author House
Published: 2013
Total Pages: 507
ISBN-13: 1477218440
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Across the ages, technological developments have been accelerated by the military. This results from the fact that able-bodied vibrant youths are generally involved and are also exposed to high-tech training prevailing at their times for assignments (defence and security) that are essential but not desired. They form the Armed Forces for the nations. Such brilliant military officers like Caesar and Napoleon made their marks; and, in contemporary times, the Armed Forces of United States, France, Britain, Australia, etc are making remarkable contributions to technological developments. Such infrastructure as the Internet, the GPS and the cell phones are products that have significant military contributions. This book scans across the major regions of the world, highlights the efforts of representative countries in the regions and observes that nations that have harnessed the efforts of their Armed Forces have progressively developed. It is also observed that developments in America and Europe, though not entirely dependent on their Armed Forces, have been greatly affected by their efforts. In Asia, such countries as the People's Republic of China, Brazil, India, Pakistan and Singapore utilise the human and material resources within the Armed Forces for national growth and cohesion. Development effort is least in the African Region, except South Africa and Egypt; notwithstanding the high potentials as exhibited by Nigeria's Armed Forces. Although attempts to industrialise through the Armed Forces may be able to create economic development for developing nations, such factors as historical background, economic resources, political climate, government policies and infrastructure are equally important. Economic development programme of an aspiring country should: i. promote education and access to knowledge ii. aspire to economic self-sufficiency in economic power iii. allow and promote private sector and foreign participation in defence production, research and development iv. commit itself to the establishment and support of defence industries v. indigenise defence programmes, establish a balance between military and economic development and vi. mobilise the nation's economy through technology partnership with the private sector and foreign investors.
Author: University of California, Berkeley. Earthquake Engineering Research Center. Library
Publisher:
Published: 1975
Total Pages: 620
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Policy Research and Insurance
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 1424
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Science, Space, and Technology. Subcommittee on Science, Research, and Technology
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 328
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Robin Spence
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons
Published: 2021-07-20
Total Pages: 304
ISBN-13: 1119619467
DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Learn from the personal experience and insights of leading earthquake engineering specialists as they examine the lessons from disasters of the last 30 years and propose a path to earthquake safety worldwide Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes?: Building for Safety in Seismic Areas delivers an insightful and comprehensive analysis of the key lessons taught by building failures during earthquakes around the world. The book uses empirical evidence to describe the successes of earthquake engineering and disaster preparedness, as well as the failures that may have had tragic consequences. Readers will learn what makes buildings in earthquake zones vulnerable, what can be done to design, build and maintain those buildings to reduce or eliminate that vulnerability, and what can be done to protect building occupants. Those who are responsible for the lives and safety of building occupants and visitors - architects, designers, engineers, and building owners or managers - will learn how to provide adequate safety in earthquake zones. The text offers useful and accessible answers to anyone interested in natural disasters generally and those who have specific concerns about the impact of earthquakes on the built environment. Readers will benefit from the inclusion of: A thorough introduction to how buildings have behaved in earthquakes, including a description of the world’s most lethal earthquakes and the fatality trend over time An exploration of how buildings are constructed around the world, including considerations of the impact of climate and seismicity on home design A discussion of what happens during an earthquake, including the types and levels of ground motion, landslides, tsunamis, and sequential effects, and how different types of buildings tend to behave in response to those phenomena What different stakeholders can do to improve the earthquake safety of their buildings The owners and managers of buildings in earthquake zones and those responsible for the safety of people who occupy or visit them will find Why Do Buildings Collapse in Earthquakes? Building for Safety in Seismic Areas essential reading, as will all architects, designers and engineers who design or refurbish buildings in earthquake zones.
Author: United States. Congress. House. Committee on Banking, Finance, and Urban Affairs. Subcommittee on Housing and Community Development
Publisher:
Published: 1990
Total Pages: 1226
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DOWNLOAD EBOOK →Author: Geological Survey (U.S.)
Publisher:
Published: 1989
Total Pages: 60
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