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Guidelines for Design of Structures for Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis, Third Edition, FEMA P-646

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Guidelines for Design of Structures for Vertical Evacuation from Tsunamis, Thir…
Author(s)
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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NOAA,
FEMA
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Report describing tsunamis and options for vertical evacuation from tsunamis; the guide addresses determination of tsunami and earthquake loads and structural design criteria and concepts, primarily for commercial buildings.