Essays about: "Mercalli Intensity Scale"

Found 3 essays containing the words Mercalli Intensity Scale.

  1. 1. Defining an Earthquake Intensity Based Method for a Rapid Earthquake Classification System

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Erik Bäckman; [2017]
    Keywords : Ground motions; earthquake intensity; earthquake warning systems; damage prediction; classification; Markrörelser; jordbävnings-intensitet; jordbävnings-varningssystem; skadeförutsägelse; klassificering;

    Abstract : Ground motions caused by earthquakes may be strong enough to cause destruction of infrastructure and possibly casualties. If such past destructive earthquakes are analysed, the gained information could be used to develop earthquake warning systems that predicts and possibly reduce the damage potential of further earthquakes. READ MORE

  3. 2. Dynamic analysis of the Baozhusi dam using FEM.

    University essay from KTH/Mark- och vattenteknik

    Author : Zaid Alsuleimanagha; Jing Liang; [2012]
    Keywords : Baozhusi dam; Wenchuan earthquake; Finite element method; ABAQUS; Time history method;

    Abstract : High magnitude earthquakes have devastating effects that leads to severe human and material losses; when affecting concrete gravity dams, seisms devastate the surrounding habitat through sudden release of reservoir. Dam safety is therefore a significant issue to be accounted in order to prevent the failure of dams located in seismic regions. READ MORE

  4. 3. The New Madrid Seismic Zone.

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk geologi och geofysik

    Author : Tracy Nilsson; [2011]
    Keywords : Earthquake; Liquefaction; Disaster Prevention; New Madrid Seismic Zone; Risk Analysis; Arkansas; Memphis; Mercalli Intensity Scale; Seismic Building Codes;

    Abstract : The Mississippi River Valley, is hardly known as an earthquake zone, but may in fact be a natural disaster just waiting to happen. Historical records and paleoseismic investigations have shown that large magnitude earthquakes have occurred in the area and there are constantly microquakes all along the New Madrid Fault System. READ MORE