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  • Jones, L. M.; Bernknopf, R.; Cox, D.; Goltz, J.; Hudnut, K.; Mileti, D.; Perry, S.; Ponti, D.; Porter, K.; Reichle, M.; Seligson, H.; Shoaf, K.; Treiman, J.; Wein, A.
    ShakeOut Scenario. Version 1.0.
    January 2008, 312 p.
    Identifying Number(s): ['USGS-OFR-2008-1150', 'CGS-25']
    Keywords: Seismic design; Emergency preparedness; Scenarios; Kern County (California); Orange County (California); Damage assessment; Imperial County (California); San Andreas Fault; Riverside County (California); San Bernardino County (California); California; Aftershocks; Los Angeles County (California); Buildings; Casualties; Economic impact; San Diego County (California); Socioeconomic factors; Utilities; Emergency response; Geology; Ventura County (California); Ground motion; Earthquake engineering; Earthquakes

  • Porter, K.; Johnson, G. S.; Zadeh, M. M.; Scawthorn, C. R.; Eder, S. J.
    Seismic Vulnerability of Equipment in Critical Facilities: Life-Safety and Operational Consequences.
    National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA.; New York State Science and Technology Foundation, Albany., November 24, 1993, 380 p.
    Keywords: ; Data processing equipment; Seismic design; Skyscrapers; Computers; Space HVAC systems; Electric equipment; Earthquake engineering; Office buildings; Hospitals; Telecommunication

  • Porter, K.; Scawthorn, C.; Taylor, C.; Blais, N.
    Appropriate Seismic Reliability for Critical Equipment Systems: Recommendations Based on Regional Analysis of Financial and Life Loss.
    Multidisciplinary Center for Earthquake Engineering Research, Buffalo, NY.; National Science Foundation, Arlington, VA., November 10, 1998, 122 p.
    Keywords: Critical equipment systems; Sprinkler systems; Emergency preparedness; High rise buildings; Safety equipment; Earthquake resistance; Retrofitting; Risk analysis; Reliability analysis; Earthquake damage; Earthquake engineering; Cost benefit analysis; Life saving equipment; Nonstructural systems; Seismicity; Fire protection