Publication Date:
1995-11-01
Description:
This study is designed to assess potential seismic vulnerability of highly occupied or heavily used essential facilities, including 202 schools, 22 hospitals, and 74 fire stations, in Memphis and Shelby County, Tennessee which may be strongly affected by earthquakes in the New Madrid seismic zone (NMSZ). The seismic evaluation system uses existing data such as site, subsurface condition, foundation, structural characteristics, and results of previous site-specific seismic hazard studies. Results of the study reveal the current overall risk of damage of the essential facilities subject to the recognized seismic hazard in the study area and identify a preliminary pool of the most vulnerable facilities for the highest priority to be used in developing a detailed study to identify retrofit/replacement plans in the near future. Results also provide useful information for long-term upgrade strategies for essential facilities and general buildings in the Memphis area. The study results are important for future detailed study, facility maintenance and improvement, earthquake loss estimates, seismic hazard/risk reduction, and earthquake preparedness/rescue plans in the region.
Print ISSN:
8755-2930
Electronic ISSN:
1944-8201
Topics:
Architecture, Civil Engineering, Surveying
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Geosciences
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