How We Learn from the Earthquake Destruction in Haiti
The January 12th earthquake that struck Haiti left the city in ruin and devastation, causing hundreds of thousands of casualties and leaving possibly millions homeless. Buildings were flattened indiscriminately, from notable landmarks to government buildings to small dwellings.
Such a catastrophic event has resulted in many United States city planners to scrutinize the earthquake-preparedness of their own cities, especially those that lie along or close to major fault lines. The Hayward Fault is one such area, which runs along the East Bay area near San Francisco. There, city planners focus on increasing consciousness within their community of building codes that meet seismic requirements.
Updated guidelines and building codes that focus on mitigating the potential damage caused by seismic activity can also serve to reduce injuries and casualties and facilitate the rebuilding process.
Construction Book Express provides builders, designers and construction professionals a full catalog of seismic standards and reference sourcebooks, including the new AISC Seismic Design Manual. Additional important reference titles include the 3rd edition of Seismic Wind Forces Structural Design Examples, which includes chapters on general seismic design, and seismic design of steel structures, concrete structures, and more.
The newly updated 3rd Edition of SMACNA - Seismic Restraint Manual: Guidelines for Mechanical Systems is also a significant sourcebook, as it shows designers and contractors how to determine the correct restraints for sheet metal ducts, piping and conduit, so that they are more likely to remain attached to the building during an earthquake.
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