Geotechnical observations at the Van Norman Complex after the 1994 Northridge earthquake
In. U.S. National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (NCEER). Proceedings from the fifth U.S.-Japan workshop on earthquake resistant design of lifeline facilities and countermeasures against soil liquefaction. Buffalo, N.Y., U.S. National Center for Earthquake Engineering Research (NCEER), 1994. p.63-77, ilus. (Technical Report NCEER, 94-0026).
Monography
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| Desastres -Disasters-
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ABSTRACT
The January 17, 1994 Northridge earthquake severely shook the Van Norman Complex, in the northern San Fernando Valley. Throughout the complex, sand boils, liquefaction induced lateral spreading, and ground cracks were observed. The Upper and Lower San Fernando hydraulic fill dams displayed substantial cracking, settlement and lateral movement. One small dike failed at the San Fernando Tailrace Channel at the northern end of the site. Six rolled fill embankments, including the Los Angeles Reservoir, underwent measurable movement.(AU)
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Health context:
SDG3 - Target 3D Strengthen the capacity for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Health problem:
Hydrometeorological and Geophysical Hazards
Database:
Desastres -Disasters-
Main subject:
United States
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Damage Assessment
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Engineering
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Earthquakes
Country/Region as subject:
North America
Language:
English
Journal:
Technical Report NCEER
Year:
1994
Document type:
Congress and conference
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Monography
