Hyogo-Ken Nanbu Earthquake of January 17, 1995: A Post-Earthquake Reconnaissance of Port Facilities

by S.E. Dickenson

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Summary

This committee report focuses on the seismic performance of ports in the Osaka Bay region of Japan following the Hyogo-Ken Nanbu Earthquake of January 1995. In particular, the ports of Kobe and Osaka, as well as the Kansai Airport, are featured. The book provides observations and evaluations on seismic design procedures, construction practices, soil conditions, and soil improvement techniques employed at various portions of the port facilities. Topics covered include the seismic performance of waterfront retaining structures and cranes, pile-supported structures, buildings, and supporting lifelines and tanks.

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