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OverviewOn May 12 2008 an earthquake with an epicenter in the Yingxiu struck a mountainous region 90 km northwest of Chengdu, Sichuan province, china, and affected an estimated 4.6 million people. Extensive and massive landslides and rockslides occurred following the 7.9 magnitude event, rendering many towns and villages across Sichuan, Shaanxi, and Gansu provinces inaccessible. emergency services, resuce, and relief were extremely difficult. This TCLEE Monograph discusses the following lifelines with recommnedations for improving perfromance: transportation infrastructure; electric power systems; potable water systems and dams; telecommunications systems; and residential and public buildings, including schools. General seismology of the event, geotechincal features of the area, and a discussion of the emergency response efforts and lessons learned are also included. Full Product DetailsAuthor: Alex K. TangPublisher: American Society of Civil Engineers Imprint: American Society of Civil Engineers Volume: 39 Weight: 0.749kg ISBN: 9780784413333ISBN 10: 0784413339 Pages: 316 Publication Date: 30 September 2014 Audience: Professional and scholarly , Professional & Vocational Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In stock  We have confirmation that this item is in stock with the supplier. It will be ordered in for you and dispatched immediately. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationTab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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