THE PHILIPPINES EARTHQUAKE OF JULY 1990 -- LESSONS FOR US ALL FROM THE DESTRUCTION AND RECONSTRUCTION
This paper results from the author's involvement in a visit immediately after the July 1990 earthquake in the Philippines, and his role, in 1991 and 1992, advising the Philippine Government on reconstruction of damaged public buildings and infrastructure. Valuable insights into real issues were gained through contact with local consultants, government engineers and government agencies such as the Departments of Health and Education.
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Corporate Authors:
P.O. Box 19150, Redford Station, 22400 Seven Mile Road
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Authors:
- Hopkins, D C
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Conference:
- Proceedings of the Tom Paulay Symposium, "Recent Developments in Lateral Force Transfer in Buildings"
- Location: La Jolla, California
- Date: 1993-9-20 to 1993-9-22
- Publication Date: 1995
Language
- English
Media Info
- Features: Figures; References; Tables;
- Pagination: p. 465-486
Subject/Index Terms
- TRT Terms: Earthquakes; Federal government; Public buildings; Reconstruction; Structural analysis
- Geographic Terms: Philippines
- Subject Areas: Bridges and other structures; Design; Highways; Terminals and Facilities; I24: Design of Bridges and Retaining Walls;
Filing Info
- Accession Number: 00721918
- Record Type: Publication
- Report/Paper Numbers: SP 157-21
- Files: TRIS
- Created Date: Jun 19 1996 12:00AM