Showing 1 - 5 of 5 results:
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Author(s)
U.S. Geological Survey,
Earthquake Hazards Program
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Organization(s)
USGS,
U.S. Department of the Interior,
USDI
Description
A colored map showing seismic zones across the United States, ranging from lowest to highest seismic hazards.
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Author(s)
California Division of the State Architect,
California Department of General Services
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Organization(s)
DSA,
DGS
Description
A quick guide from the California Division of the State Architect (DSA) explaining the three types of gas shutoff devices to stop the flow of natural gas into buildings in the event of an earthquake or rupture of the gas line.
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Author(s)
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration,
U.S. Department of Transportation
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Organization(s)
PHMSA,
DOT
Description
Webpage describing federal regulation related to excess flow valves on residential natural gas lines.
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Author(s)
Fuller Thomas,
Singhvi Anjali,
Williams Josh
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Organization(s)
New York Times
Description
Article describing San Francisco and how impending seismic activity may affect modern skyscrapers.
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Author(s)
Applied Technology Council,
Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Organization(s)
ATC,
FEMA
Description
Reports describing a mathematical methodology for assessing the seismic performance of buildings.