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Technical Articles

Economic Analysis Procedure For Earthquake Hazard Mitigation
This report presents a procedure for conducting an economic analysis of seismic design alternatives applicable to design of new construction or upgrade of existing construction. In PDF format.

Guidelines for Evaluation and Mitigation of Seismic Hazards in California
The purpose of the Act is to protect public safety from the effects of strong ground shaking, liquefaction, landslides, or other ground failure, and other hazards caused by earthquakes.

Performance Characteristics of Low-Rise Buildings in Izmit Earthquake
A research paper prepared by Ender Ozkan, a research associate at Johns Hopkins University.

Seismic Evaluation and Rehabilitation for Buildings
Technical Instruction prepared by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Seismic Hazard Zones in California
A draft prepared by California State government.

Seismic Review Procedures for Existing Military Buildings
Technical Instruction (PDF format file) prepared by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

Seismic Risk Evaluation through Integrated Use of Geographical Information Systems and Artificial Intelligence Techniques
A research project conducted by S. Menoni et al.

Washington State Earthquake Hazards
A research paper written by Linda Lawrance Noson et al.