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Reducing the Risks of Nonstructural Earthquake Damage: A Practical Guide. Third Edition
This well-illustrated publication describes the sources of nonstructural earthquake damage and provides information on effective methods of reducing potential risks from such damage. The guide assists in identifying potential hazards and provides specific guidance on upgrades that readers can do themselves. The guide contains diagrams and photographs, a glossary, references, and an annotated bibliography for those who wish additional information. A nonstructural inventory form, a checklist of nonstructural earthquake hazards, and an explanation of nonstructural risk ratings are included as appendices. The target audiences for the guide are building owners, facility managers, maintenance personnel, homeowners, store or office managers, business proprietors, organizational department heads, and others concerned with building safety and the continuation of business.
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Document / Report |
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General Public / Households
Businesses / Professionals
Design and Construction Industry
Insurance Industry
Scientific and Research Organizations / Institutions
Hazard Mitigation Officers
Historic Preservation / Environmental
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Hazard Types: |
Earthquake
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Subjects: |
Mitigation Strategies and Techniques
Emergency Preparedness
Public Outreach and Education
Building Design
Risk Assessment
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Program: |
NEHRP - National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program |
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Cover-Chapter 2 |
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Part 1 |
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Chapter 2-4 |
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Part 2 |
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Chapter 4 |
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Part 3 |
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Chapter 4-References |
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Part 4 |
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References-Appendix C |
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Part 5 |
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Number of Hard Copies: |
500 |
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