Download or read book Principles of Disaster Mitigation in Health Facilities written by and published by Pan American Health Org. This book was released on 2000 with total page 127 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book focuses on problems encountered in areas of high risk for seismic events. It introduces the essential aspects of carrying out vulnerability assessments and applying practical measures to mitigate damage in hospitals addressing structural and nonstructural aspects as well as administrative and internal organization. In a period of only 15 years between 1981 and 1996 93 hospitals and 538 health care centers in Latin America and the Caribbean were damaged as a consequence of natural disasters. The direct cost of these disasters has been enormous; just as devastating has been the social impact of the loss of these critical facilities at a time when they were most needed. For these reasons special consideration must be given to disaster planning for these facilities. Assessing and reducing their vulnerability to natural hazards is indispensable. Principles of Disaster Mitigation in Health Facilities is an updated compilation of various documents on the topic already published by PAHO/WHO. Sections of previous publications have been revised to address the needs of professionals from a variety of disciplines particularly those involved in health facility planning operation and maintenance. Figures and photographs illustrate situations that can increase disaster vulnerability in health facilities. Examples are given of how countries in Latin America have conducted vulnerability assessments and applied specific disaster mitigation measures in their hospitals and health centers.

Download or read book Earthquake Spectra written by and published by . This book was released on 1989 with total page 1100 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book 6th International Conference on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture written by The Getty Conservation Institute and published by Getty Publications. This book was released on 1991-02-28 with total page 492 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: On October 14-19, 1990, the 6th International Conference on the Conservation of Earthen Architecture was held in Las Cruces, New Mexico. Sponsored by the GCI, the Museum of New Mexico State Monuments, ICCROM, CRATerre-EAG, and the National Park Service, under the aegis of US/ICOMOS, the event was organized to promote the exchange of ideas, techniques, and research findings on the conservation of earthen architecture. Presentations at the conference covered a diversity of subjects, including the historic traditions of earthen architecture, conservation and restoration, site preservation, studies in consolidation and seismic mitigation, and examinations of moisture problems, clay chemistry, and microstructures. In discussions that focused on the future, the application of modern technologies and materials to site conservation was urged, as was using scientific knowledge of existing structures in the creation of new, low-cost, earthen architecture housing.

Download or read book Abstract Journal in Earthquake Engineering written by and published by . This book was released on 1972 with total page 900 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

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Download or read book Principles of Foundation Engineering written by Braja M. Das and published by Cengage Learning. This book was released on 2018-10-03 with total page 944 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Master the core concepts and applications of foundation analysis and design with Das/Sivakugan’s best-selling PRINCIPLES OF FOUNDATION ENGINEERING, 9th Edition. Written specifically for those studying undergraduate civil engineering, this invaluable resource by renowned authors in the field of geotechnical engineering provides an ideal balance of today's most current research and practical field applications. A wealth of worked-out examples and figures clearly illustrate the work of today's civil engineer, while timely information and insights help readers develop the critical skills needed to properly apply theories and analysis while evaluating soils and foundation design. Important Notice: Media content referenced within the product description or the product text may not be available in the ebook version.

Download or read book International Handbook of Earthquake Engineering written by Mario Paz and published by Springer Science & Business Media. This book was released on 2012-12-06 with total page 558 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The subject of earthquake engineering has been the focus of my teaching and research for many years. Thus, when Mario Paz, the editor of this handbook, asked me to write a Foreword, I was interested and honored by his request. Worldwide, people are beginning to understand the severity of the danger to present and future generations caused by the destruction of the environment. Earthquakes pose a similar threat; thus, the proper use of methods for earthquake-resistant design and construction is vitally important for countries that are at high risk of being subjected to strong-motion earthquakes. Most seismic activity is the result of tectonic earthquakes. Tectonic earthquakes are very special events in that, although they occur frequently, their probability of becoming natural hazards for a specific urban area is very small. When a severe earthquake does occur near an urban area, however, its consequences are very large in terms of structural destruction and human suffering.

Download or read book Design of Earthquake Resistant Structures written by Emilio Rosenblueth and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page 312 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Dise o estructural sismo resistente del edificio de docentes de la Facultad de Ciencias T cnicas de la Universidad Estatal del Sur de Manab written by Cristian Echeverry and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2017-10-09 with total page 147 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Tesis del año 2017 en eltema Ingeniería - Ingeniería civil, , Materia: Facultad de Ciencias Tecnicas, Idioma: Español, Resumen: "Diseño estructural sismo resistente del edificio de docentes de la Facultad de Ciencias Técnicas de la UNESUM" es un trabajo de titulación que se basa en la necesidad de unificar las áreas administrativas y de docentes de las carreras que componen dicha facultad, este presente trabajo se desarrolló recopilando toda la información técnica y de campo necesarias para su elaboración. Después del sismo ocurrido el 16 de abril de 2016, que afectó a Ecuador en especial a la Provincia de Manabí, donde el colapso de estructuras fue evidente, se puso en consideración la forma en que se aplicaba las normas constructivas que rigen el País, es por esta razón que el cálculo y diseño estructural de la edificación aquí desarrollada, cumple con lo estipulado en el Código Ecuatoriano de la Construcción (NEC-15) y el American Concrete Institute (ACI 318-08), siguiendo cada uno de los lineamientos. Esta edificación de acuerdo al diseño arquitectónico corresponde a una estructura de tres pisos la cual tendrá módulos y oficinas para el personal de docentes y administrativos de la Facultad de Ciencias Técnicas, desarrollado en hormigón armado y con zapata corrida en dos direcciones la cual es recomendable por el tipo de suelo en el cual se cimentará la estructura. Mediante la utilización software de diseño estructural ETABS, se modeló la estructura tridimensional en la cual se aplicaron los parámetros de cálculo, obteniendo así datos confiables de la edificación, pudiendo evidenciar el comportamiento del mismo ante fuerzas sísmicas y no sísmicas. Como complemento a este trabajo se presentan los planos arquitectónicos y estructurales de la edificación brindando así un desarrollo de proyecto aplicable cuando se decida realizarlo. Es muy importante tener en cuenta que el diseño estructural está directamente ligado a las normas que rigen el país donde se diseña una edificación, estas varían de acuerdo a la región donde se implantan los proyectos, puesto que las características del lugar ya sea suelo, clima o peligrosidad sísmica, generan sobre la estructura comportamientos diferentes en cuanto a su funcionamiento, ejemplo de esto es que no se puede concebir el diseño de una edificación sobre un suelo rocoso que sobre un suelo arcilloso o más aún no se comportarán de igual manera dos edificaciones con las mismas características estructurales en dos zonas con suelo muy diferentes.

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Download or read book Phosphorus in Environmental Technology written by E. Valsami-Jones and published by IWA Publishing. This book was released on 2004-05-31 with total page 681 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Phosphorus in Environmental Technology: Principles and Applications, provides a definitive and detailed presentation of state-of-the-art knowledge on the environmental behaviour of phosphorus and its applications to the treatment of waters and soils. Special attention is given to phosphorus removal for recovery technologies, a concept that has emerged over the past 5-6 years. The book features an all-encompassing approach: the fundamental science of phosphorus (chemistry, geochemistry, mineralogy, biology), key aspects of its environmental behaviour and mobility, industrial applications (treatment, removal, recovery) and the principles behind such applications, novel biotechnologies and, importantly, it also addresses socio-economic issues which often influence implementation and the ultimate success of any new technology. A detailed subject index helps the reader to find their way through the different scientific and technological aspects covered, making it an invaluable reference work for students, professionals and consultants dealing with phosphorus-related environmental technologies. State-of-the-art knowledge on the behaviour of phosphorus and its applications to environmental science and technology. Covers all aspects of phosphorus in the environment, engineered and biological systems; an interdisciplinary text.

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