Isbn: 9780243182251 - national earthquake hazards reduction program (nehrp) reauthoriztion: hearing before the subcommittee on science, technology, and space of the ... one hundred third congress, second ses (3 risultati)

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condizione: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book gathers insights from the National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program (NEHRP) to examine earthquakes, their impact on the built environment, and the challenges and opportunities for mitigating risks. With a focus on the January 1994 Northridge earthquake, the author reviews the state of earthquake science, engineering, and policy, highlighting advances in hazard assessment and building design made possible by NEHRP-funded research. The book also delves into the interplay between scientific knowledge and public policy, emphasizing the importance of effective communication and collaboration for effective earthquake risk reduction. By examining the successes and lessons learned from the NEHRP program, this book provides valuable insights for policymakers, engineers, and the general public seeking to understand and mitigate the risks posed by earthquakes. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.…