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Is Your Water System Ready for an Earthquake?
- Source :
- Journal: American Water Works Association; Nov2023, Vol. 115 Issue 9, p34-40, 7p
- Publication Year :
- 2023
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Abstract
- Key Takeaways: As critical infrastructure, water systems must be designed to withstand seismic hazards where earthquakes are expected. While several planning tools and design solutions exist for seismic hazards, they are not standardized for the water community. Designing buried infrastructure to withstand differential ground movement and severe shaking comes with several challenges for water systems. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]
Details
- Language :
- English
- ISSN :
- 0003150X
- Volume :
- 115
- Issue :
- 9
- Database :
- Supplemental Index
- Journal :
- Journal: American Water Works Association
- Publication Type :
- Academic Journal
- Accession number :
- 173367765
- Full Text :
- https://doi.org/10.1002/awwa.2178