The Kobe earthquake : geodynamical aspects /

This book is the result of a special symposium held in Crete in May 1995 to discuss the geodynamical aspects of the Hyogo-ken Nanbu Earthquake, which struck the Kobe region in January 1995 with a magnitude of more than 7 on the Richter scale. The earthquake devastated the region due to a series of geological reasons and the location of its epicenter. Its effect on soil liquefaction, lifeline systems, and ground failure, as well as other important sources of damage, can help us to understand and improve approaches to the design and analysis of structures in seismic regions. The book includes chapters written by renowned specialists including those who had firsthand experience of the Kobe earthquake and were on site soon after. These experiences are reported here in seven chapters ranging from the seismotectonic aspects to the behavior of lifeline systems during the earthquake. An important contribution to the understanding of earthquakes and a valuable insight into means of prevention. Upper-division undergraduates through professionals. S. C. Anand Clemson University