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Holzer, T. L.; Wentworth, C. M.; Bakun, W. H.; Boatwright, J.; Brocher, T. E.
Comments on Potential Geologic and Seismic Hazards Affecting Mare Island, Solano County, California.
January 2002, 28 p.
Identifying Number(s): USGS/OFR-02-425
Keywords: Surface fault rupture; Geologic faults; Risk assessment; Seiche; Seismic events; Site selection; Tsunami; Solano County (California); Foundation conditions; Mare Island; Liquid natural gas; Safety; Hazards; Near-source ground motionDesigning for Earthquakes: A Manual for Architects. Risk Management Series.
December 2006, 392 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-454
Keywords: Seismic design; Seismic hazards; Nature of earthquakes; Site selection; Nonstructural design philosphy; Geotechnical engineering expertise; Extreme hazards; Risk management; Earthquake effects; Eqrthquake hazards; Ground motion; Manuals; Site evaluation; Architectural design; EarthquakesPrimer for Design Professionals: Communicating with Owners and Managers of New Buildings on Earthquake Risk. Providing Protection to People and Buildings.
January 2004, 118 p.
Identifying Number(s): FEMA-389
Keywords: ; Seismic design; Earthquake resistant structures; Building construction; Site selection; Design; Planning; Risk management; US FEMA; Buildings; Earthquake engineering; Hazards; PerformanceFreeman, B. E.
A New Wind Energy Site Selection Methodology.
National Science Foundation, Washington, D.C. Applied Science and Research Applications., October 1975, 17 p.
Identifying Number(s): SAI-75-662-LJ
Keywords: Planning; Wind (Meteorology); Wind power; Site selection; Mathematical models; Data acquisition; Site surveys; SIGMET computer program; Wind power generation; Wind velocity