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Whittier Narrows Earthquake of October 1, 1987. A Reconnaissance Report

H. S. Lew

Within hours following the Whittier Narrows earthquake of October 1, 1987, a structural engineer from the Center for Building Technology, National Bureau of Standards surveyed the damage to buildings and other structures. The area investigated covers Los Angeles and other communities including Whittier, Alhambra, and Pasadena. The report consists of photographs, all of which were taken by the NBS team. The photographs presented herein are intended to serve as (1) documentation of the damage resulting from the earthquake and (2) as a source document for further studies, research and recommendations.

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Whittier Narrows Earthquake of October 1, 1987. A Reconnaissance Report

H. S. Lew

Within hours following the Whittier Narrows earthquake of October 1, 1987, a structural engineer from the Center for Building Technology, National Bureau of Standards surveyed the damage to buildings and other structures. The area investigated covers Los Angeles and other communities including Whittier, Alhambra, and Pasadena. The report consists of photographs, all of which were taken by the NBS team. The photographs presented herein are intended to serve as (1) documentation of the damage resulting from the earthquake and (2) as a source document for further studies, research and recommendations.

Whittier Narrows Earthquake of October 1, 1987. A Reconnaissance Report

H. S. Lew

Within hours following the Whittier Narrows earthquake of October 1, 1987, a structural engineer from the Center for Building Technology, National Bureau of Standards surveyed the damage to buildings and other structures. The area investigated covers Los Angeles and other communities including Whittier, Alhambra, and Pasadena. The report consists of photographs, all of which were taken by the NBS team. The photographs presented herein are intended to serve as (1) documentation of the damage resulting from the earthquake and (2) as a source document for further studies, research and recommendations.

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Title:

Whittier Narrows Earthquake of October 1, 1987. A Reconnaissance Report

Contributors:

H. S. Lew (author)

Publication date:

1987

Size:

36 pages

Type of media:

Report

Type of material:

No indication

Language:

English

Keywords:

Structural Analyses , Earthquakes , Reporting , Bridges(Structures) , Buildings , Houses , Damage assessment , Photographs , Seismic design , Earthquake engineering , Whittier(California)

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