Earthquake Hazard Analysis: Issues and Insights

by Leon Reiter

Overview

Describes the basic structure, concepts, and application of deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis from a perspective useful to earth scientists, engineers, and decision-makers dealing with hazard evaluation. Draws on Reiter's long experience with government agencies concerned with

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780231065344
Publisher:	Columbia University Press
Publication date:	06/10/1991
Series:	Culture
Edition description:	New Edition
Pages:	254
Product dimensions:	7.10(w) x 10.10(h) x 0.80(d)
Age Range:	18 Years

Table of Contents

1. Seismic Hazard Analysis: the Relationship Between Scientists, Engineers and Lawyers
2. Instrumental Seismicity
3. Historical Seismicity
4. Seismotectonic Sources
5. Maximum Earthquakes
6. Earthquake Ground Motion: Basic Concepts
7. Earthquake Ground Motion: Estimation Techniques
8. Earthquake Ground Motion: Site Effects
9. Earthquake Ground Motion: Some Engineering Issues
10. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis: Basic Concepts
11. Probabilistic Seismic Hazard Analysis: Input and Issues
12. Summary: Which Kind of Seismic Hazard Analysis is Best?
Appendix: The Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale

Editorial Reviews

Provides the technical background needed to fully appreciate what goes into seismic hazard analysis and thus to better understand the strengths and weaknesses of what can emerge from such analysis.

Science

Describes the basic structure, concepts, and application of deterministic and probabilistic seismic hazard analysis from a perspective useful to earth scientists, engineers, and decision-makers dealing with hazard evaluation. Draws on Reiter's long experience with government agencies concerned with evaluating nuclear power plants and waste disposal sites. Annotation c. Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)

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